Congress passes bill to end forced arbitration in sexual misconduct cases
As we write, a bill that prohibits mandatory arbitration of sexual assault and sexual harassment claims is traveling from the House and Senate to President Biden’s desk for his signature. […]
Law requires background checks for court-appointed advocates
Excerpted from The Ada News By Eric Swanson A new law requiring an additional background check for people who want to become advocates is a major step forward for the […]
Indiana Senate advances public library background check bill
Excerpted from a Tristate Homepage story by Brett Allega Indiana state senators have passed a bill dealing with how public libraries handle criminal background checks. Senate Bill 64, co-authored by […]
New Mexico considers “Ban the Box” proposal
Excerpted from a krqe.com story by Allison Martinez A New Mexico lawmaker is proposing a bill to help ex-convicts find work by getting rid of a certain question on job […]