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Maryland’s Online Data Privacy Act is Now in Place: Here’s What You Should Know
Data privacy has been a recurring hot topic this year, with Utah, Minnesota, Montana, and several others passing or updating legislation regarding...
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EEOC Update: A Shift in Disparate Impact Enforcement
Oct 3, 2025 10:30:00 AM
Following a series of executive orders issued earlier this year, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued a new internal...
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Maryland Offers Second Chances to Reformed Individuals by Passing the Expungement Reform Act of 2025
Sep 23, 2025 1:00:33 PM
On April 22, Governor Wes Moore signed Maryland’s Expungement Reform Act of 2025 (Senate Bill 432) into law, adding Maryland to the list of states...
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From Tragedy to Action: How Miya’s Law Affects Hiring and Screening in Nevada Property Management
Sep 10, 2025 12:15:00 PM
Sometimes, meaningful change emerges from tragedy. On August 4, 2025, Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo signed Senate Bill 114 (SB 114), also known as...
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Big or Small, Age Is Still Just a Number: Oregon Expands Employment Protections with HB 3187
Sep 5, 2025 4:15:00 PM
On May 22, 2025, Governor Tina Kotek signed House Bill 3187, expanding the state's employment protections for hiring and apprenticeships. Legislation...
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Utah Senate Bill 70: Consumer Reporting Amendments Explained
Aug 26, 2025 3:57:16 PM
Utah joined the list of states in 2025 that have enacted legislation regulating what information can be reported to organizations requesting...
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Texas Cracks Down on AI with the Responsible Artificial Intelligence Governance Act
Aug 15, 2025 4:14:00 PM
The phrase, “don’t mess with Texas,” has taken on a whole new meaning. If you were considering using AI for business in Texas, you might want to hold...
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Minnesota Consumer Data Privacy Act Now in Effect: Details Employers Need to Know
Aug 4, 2025 10:00:00 AM
In 2024, we covered both Minnesota’s and Rhode Island’s Data Privacy Acts. While Rhode Island’s law will not go into effect until 2026, Minnesota’s...
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Saddle Up, Montana: Original 2024 State Privacy Laws Get a Makeover in 2025
Jul 28, 2025 10:00:00 AM
Montana implemented the Montana Consumer Data Privacy Act (MCDPA) on October 1, 2024. The law regulates businesses that produce products or services...
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Washington State Increases Regulations for Employer Access to Criminal Background Checks
Jul 16, 2025 11:30:00 AM
For a second time this year, the state of Washington has enacted efforts to create a fair hiring landscape for Washingtonians. We previously covered...