When a credit report can hurt your chances of being hired

Excerpted from a CNN Story by Jeanne Sahadl A background check can sink a job offer if prospective employers don’t like what they see. While they can request to have […]
Several state AI laws to go into effect in 2026

Excerpted from a Barnes & Thornburg LLP Blog by Corey Bartkus Illinois, Texas, and Colorado are each set to implement laws governing the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the […]
Background check challenges for 2026

Happy New Year! And with a new year comes new challenges. Such challenges in 2026 center on steering through the intricate state and local laws involving Ban the Box, marijuana legality […]
Two turtle doves…and their office romance

Excerpted from a Verrill Blog by Hannah Owings Saturley Those turtle doves aren’t the only ones snuggling close at night… romance in the workplace can be exciting—but tricky—territory. While love […]