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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...

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Kentucky Legalizes Medical Cannabis

Jul 3, 2025 1:45:00 PM

A bill to legalize medical marijuana in Kentucky has been in the queue for quite some time, but it was not until earlier this year that the...

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Virginia’s New Record Sealing Laws Give a Second Chance to Reformed Individuals

Jun 26, 2025 10:07:40 AM

Earlier this year, we covered Kansas City’s efforts to expand employment protections for individuals with criminal histories. Meanwhile, Virginia has...

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Amendments to the Utah Artificial Intelligence Policy Act Explained

Jun 16, 2025 11:45:00 AM

Although other states and jurisdictions have implemented laws and regulations to address certain aspects of AI use in business scenarios, Colorado...

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Minneapolis Takes Action to Strengthen Civil Rights Protections

Jun 3, 2025 12:15:00 PM

In 2014, Minnesota implemented a “ban the box” law (Minnesota Statute 364.021) to help create a fairer hiring climate for Minnesotans with a criminal...

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