Arrest of officer spurs questions about background checks
We ran across an interesting story yesterday detailing the vetting process, or lack thereof, of police officers in a certain city. Essentially, a police officer was arrested for highly questionable […]
How about a Background Check “Check” list?
We could all use a good check list, right? How about a Background Check Check List? As you know, background checks should be performed in accordance with federal, state and […]
Texas considers Ban-the-Box law: What you need to know
Excerpted from a Dykema Blog by Katy Jo Richards In March 2025, House Bill 2466 (HB 2466), also known as the “Ban the Box” law, was referred to the House […]
Consequences of restricting landlord background checks
Excerpted from a Washington Policy Center article by Mark Harmsworth The City of Olympia, Washington is considering adding extreme restrictions for property owners on the tenant background checks they can […]