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Illinois Becomes the Second State to Enact Broader Regulations on AI
Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker signed House Bill 3773 into law on August 9, 2024, expanding the state’s regulations on the use of artificial...
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Montana’s 2024 Consumer Data Privacy Act
Nov 14, 2024 12:07:00 PM
Montana has joined the growing list of consumer data privacy laws enacted throughout the country, creating new guidelines for consumer data privacy....
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New Background Check Requirements for Health Professionals in New Jersey
Nov 5, 2024 2:00:00 PM
Signed into law on September 12, 2024, New Jersey enacted a new background check bill that mandates criminal history background checks for a broader...
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Pittsburgh Limits Employer Drug Testing for Medical Marijuana Patients
Oct 28, 2024 12:12:48 PM
The Pittsburgh City Council passed an ordinance that significantly limits circumstances in which employers are permitted to administer pre-employment...
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Utah Sets Boundaries on Generative AI
Oct 25, 2024 1:30:00 PM
As AI systems and technology use continue to soar, more regulations and guidelines follow. Utah’s SB 149, also known as the AI Policy Act, mandates...
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Changes to California’s Fair Employment & Housing Act
Oct 8, 2024 1:45:00 PM
On September 28, 2024, Governor Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill 1100, an amendment to California’s Fair Employment & Housing Act (FEHA), introducing...
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Annual Disposal of E-Verify Employer Records: What You Need to Know
Oct 2, 2024 11:45:00 AM
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) annually disposes of E-Verify employer records that are ten years old or older. This process is...
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Employment Fairness Act for Returning Citizens in Prince George’s County, MD
Sep 26, 2024 12:00:00 AM
The Prince George's Employment Fairness Act for Returning Citizens is a new law in Prince George's County, Maryland, designed to provide fair...
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Texas Attorney General Forms Privacy Task Force
Sep 17, 2024 12:00:00 AM
The Texas Attorney General’s office has recently announced the formation of a dedicated task force within its Consumer Protection Division. This task...
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Legal Action Taken Alleging Discrimination of Medical Cannabis Use of New Jersey Candidate
Aug 28, 2024 12:00:00 AM
Employee and candidate discrimination for state-legal marijuana use has continued to be a hot-button issue over the last few years. Recently, we...