Amazon sued over refusal to hire California sex offenders

Excerpted from a Reuters Blog by Daniel Wiessner Amazon.com, Inc. is facing a proposed class action claiming it illegally used a California sex offender website to conduct background checks on […]
Podcast: The Third Circuit’s decision and what it means for FCRA litigation

Excerpted from a Ballard Spahr LLP Blog by Barbara S. Mishkin In Bibbs v. Trans Union, the Third Circuit ruled that in determining whether a credit report is inaccurate or […]
Background Screening 101 – the end of summer edition!

It’s hard to believe, but the long, hot summer is coming to an end. With that, let’s cover a few basics about background screening or, as we like to call […]
The scoop on employment background checks in stock and asset transactions

Excerpted from a McDermott Will & Emery Blog by Marjorie Clara Soto and Michelle Strowhiro Employment background checks help employers hire individuals they can trust. Buyers in transactions may view […]