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Top Stories
- Thousands Brace for Fallout From Unreported LA Cou
  Nearly 330,000 people whose convictions in Los Angeles County went unreported for decades will soon have their rap sheets updated and, potentially, their employers notified for the first...
- Who is Running Your Compliance: An Architect, an E
  Who Should Lead Your Compliance: The One Who Wrote the Law or the One Who Survived It? Choosing a compliance officer is less about finding a human encyclopedia of regulations and more...
- Straightline International and the “Pretend Me N
  Straightline International is a global information and compliance service provider specializing in international court research, background screening, and legal record verification across...
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INTERNATIONAL NEWS
- Why Tajikistan’s Courts Rarely Hand Down Acquitt
  The issue of extremely rare acquittals in Tajikistan has once again become the focus of public debate following a statement by the chairman of the Supreme Court. The authorities...
- Register of Corrupt Officials to Be Created in Kaz
  Kazakhstan is set to establish a public register of officials convicted of bribery and other corruption-related offenses. Some parliamentary deputies are also proposing additional measure...
- New UK Pilot Scheme: Public Access to Commercial C
  Starting January 1, 2026, a new pilot scheme (Practice Direction 51ZH) is transforming transparency in the UK Commercial Court and Financial List. For the next two years, parties in these...
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NATIONAL NEWS
- RI's Judiciary promised online public access to co
  In other states, it's as easy as one click to access court records online and see, for example, whether someone running for public office has ever faced criminal charges. But...
- The MN BCA Breach: Why “Public” Doesn’t Alwa
  For background investigators, the recent data leak at the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) is more than just a headline—it’s a high-stakes warning about the rel...
- Missouri Court Cases Vanish from Public View Throu
  A Missouri House candidate’s history of domestic violence. A Highway Patrol trooper’s sexual abuse of a fellow officer at a work conference. A lawsuit between prominent St. Lo...
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PRESS RELEASES
- Territorial Jurisdiction of Ukrainian Courts in th
  In connection with the armed invasion of the russian federation1 into the territory of Ukraine on February 24, 2022, throughout Ukraine martial law was introduced by a decree of the...
- Reliable Background Screening Launches Identity Ve
  Reliable Background Screening Launches Identity Verification and Electronic I-9 Services to...
- Why Social Media Screening is a Compliance Trap (U
  Why Social Media Screening is a Compliance Trap (Unless You Have a Safety Net) Adverse Social Media searches are the "new shiny object" in our industry. They are fast, AI-dr...
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International News

Why Tajikistan’s Courts Rarely Hand Down Acquitt
The issue of extremely rare acquittals in Tajikistan has once again become the focus of public debate following a statement by the chairman of the Supreme Court. The authorities...
Register of Corrupt Officials to Be Created in Kaz
Kazakhstan is set to establish a public register of officials convicted of bribery and other corruption-related offenses. Some parliamentary deputies are also proposing additional measure...
New UK Pilot Scheme: Public Access to Commercial C
Starting January 1, 2026, a new pilot scheme (Practice Direction 51ZH) is transforming transparency in the UK Commercial Court and Financial List. For the next two years, parties in these...
Estonia’s Model for Child Protection: Public Reg
In a recent address, Liisa Pakosta highlighted Estonia’s robust—and uniquely transparent—approach to criminal record accessibility, positioning it as a leader in Europea...
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National News

RI's Judiciary promised online public access to co
In other states, it's as easy as one click to access court records online and see, for example, whether someone running for public office has ever faced criminal charges. But...
The MN BCA Breach: Why “Public” Doesn’t Alwa
For background investigators, the recent data leak at the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) is more than just a headline—it’s a high-stakes warning about the rel...
Missouri Court Cases Vanish from Public View Throu
A Missouri House candidate’s history of domestic violence. A Highway Patrol trooper’s sexual abuse of a fellow officer at a work conference. A lawsuit between prominent St. Lo...
Curaleaf Selects Turn to Support Background Screen
Turn, the AI-native workforce screening and compliance infrastructure company, announced that it has been selected by Curaleaf Holdings Inc., a leading global cannabis operator, to suppor...
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Press Releases

Territorial Jurisdiction of Ukrainian Courts in th
In connection with the armed invasion of the russian federation1 into the territory of Ukraine on February 24, 2022, throughout Ukraine martial law was introduced by a decree of the...
Reliable Background Screening Launches Identity Ve
Reliable Background Screening Launches Identity Verification and Electronic I-9 Services to Address Rising Hiring Risks &nb...
Why Social Media Screening is a Compliance Trap (U
Why Social Media Screening is a Compliance Trap (Unless You Have a Safety Net) Adverse Social Media searches are the "new shiny object" in our industry. They are fast, AI-dr...
Straightline International is proud to announce a
HUGE news for global background screening! Straightline International is proud to announce a significant upgrade to our Cayman Islands Services. Following productive meetings with...
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