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Saddle Up, Montana: Original 2024 State Privacy Laws Get a Makeover in 2025
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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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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Colorado’s Clean Slate Act Goes into Effect
Sep 26, 2024 12:00:00 AM
As of July 1, 2024, Colorado’s Clean Slate Act, or Senate Bill 22-099, is officially in effect. This comes in the wake of several other states that...
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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...
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Delaware’s Clean Slate Act Goes Into Effect
Aug 7, 2024 12:00:00 AM
The Delaware Clean Slate Act marks a significant shift in the state’s approach to criminal record expungement. The new legislation automates the...
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New Data Privacy Laws: What Employers Must Know
Jul 30, 2024 12:00:00 AM
Consumer and data privacy laws have been popping up everywhere lately. Soon, nearly half the nation will have active consumer privacy data laws. It...
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Maryland Governor Pardons Misdemeanor Cannabis Convictions
Jul 17, 2024 12:00:00 AM
In 2023, Maryland legalized the possession and use of small amounts of cannabis for individuals over 21. Now, a year later, Governor Wes Moore signed...
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Alaska Positioned to Back Saliva Drug Testing for Employers
Jul 3, 2024 12:00:00 AM
The Alaska Legislature has approved Senate Bill 196 and is awaiting Governor Mike Dunleavy's signature. The Governor will need to sign the bill by...