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How San Francisco’s Fair Chance Ordinance Amendments Affect Employers

As the first to adopt a fair-chance hiring law in 2014, San Francisco is no stranger to trailblazing employer laws. After restricting employer...

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Update to State Consumer Privacy Laws: Connecticut, Maryland, New Hampshire, and New Jersey

Several states have recently updated their consumer privacy laws to modify regulations on how businesses collect, process, and use consumer data....

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Illinois “New Driver’s License Restrictions” Bill - Public Act 104-0776

The state best known as home to The Windy City continues turning its attention to regulations surrounding a common theme: driver’s licenses. In July...

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Louisiana's SB386: What Employers Need to Know Before 2027

As more states pass extensive data privacy laws, Louisiana lawmakers have decided it’s time for the state to establish its own. On May 29, 2026,...

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Examining the Expanded Protections Under Georgia’s First Offender Act

Georgia Governor Brian Kemp signed House Bill 162 (HB162) into law on May 5, 2026, revising the state’s law on handling the records of individuals...

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Colorado’s New Rules on ID Retention

Colorado seems to be turning up the heat on compliance in 2026. Soon after the enactment of the Colorado Artificial Intelligence Act (SB24-205),...

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A Quick Look at the Vermont Data Privacy and Online Surveillance Act

Vermont has joined the list of states prioritizing data regulation legislation to reinforce consumer privacy. On June 16, 2026, Governor Phil Scott...

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Philadelphia Releases Additional Guidance on Fair Chance Hiring Amendments

In October 2025, Philadelphia revised its Fair Criminal Record Screening Standards Ordinance (FCRSSO), changing the processes and criminal history...

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New Orleans OIG Report Addresses the Importance of Consistent Volunteer Screening

The New Orleans Recreation Development Commission (NORDC) oversees youth athletics programs that coach and serve over 5,000 children annually,...

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Maine’s Updated Workplace Drug Testing Laws Take Effect Soon. Here’s What Employers Need to Know

On April 13, 2026, Maine Governor Janet Mills signed Legislative Document No. 2110 (LD 2110) into law, providing important updates to the state’s...

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