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- The Black Box of Guam: Why "Airtight Logic" is You
  By Steve Brownstein, Founder, Straightline International In the world of background screening, we chase facts. We live by the mantra of "maximum possible accuracy," a standa...
- The Architecture of Justice: Understanding the Sys
  For background screening professionals, the "court record" is our primary unit of currency. However, a record is not merely a static document; it is a component of a highly stru...
- DHS is Circumventing Constitution by Buying Data I
  The Fourth Amendment generally requires the government to get a warrant before searching your private information, but government agencies are circumventing the intent of the Constitution...
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INTERNATIONAL NEWS
- Ontario's New Online Link to the Criminal Courts P
  A new online portal meant to streamline access to Ontario's court system is leaving some lawyers grappling with unpredictable delays and facing new hurdles in managing their cases, th...
- England/Wales - DBS Searches Delayed
  As of late 2025 and early 2026, Enhanced DBS checks are experiencing delays, with some applications taking over 60–100 days to complete, particularly affecting sectors like educatio...
- England - Non-party Access to Documents Used in Ci
  Under Practice Direction 51ZH, the new HMCTS Pilot Scheme, alternatively named the “Access to Public Documents Pilot” (“Pilot”) came into effect for a two-year per...
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NATIONAL NEWS
- LEGAL WATCH: Scott Paler to Tackle Rising Screenin
  Litigation is rising. Are your workflows defensible? I’ve seen firsthand how a single gap in screening can lead to massive liability. That’s why I’m keeping a close...
- What Happened to the Los Angeles County Municipal
  What Happened to the Los Angeles County Municipal Courts — and Where They Are Now By Steven Brownstein | The Background Investigator A Brief History: The Rise of Munic...
- Ethics, Risks, and Liability of the The Record Re
  If your record provider is giving you "compliance advice" on what you should or shouldn't report, you aren't just getting a tip—you might be opening a massive lega...
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PRESS RELEASES
- 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...
- Straightline International Sets the Record Straigh
  Straightline International is not a CRA. We are what PBSA defines as a Criminal Record Provider — and in fact, we are the original. Our role in the pre-employment screening ec...
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Straightline International Announces Addition of Donald R. Schneider to Worldwide Staff
April 01, 2012 - Straightline International has announced that Donald R. Schneider has joined the company as Business Sales Director for the domestic resellers market. Schneider will be charged with development, implementation, and execution of strategic products, as it pertains to the USA application of international criminal records. In his work, Schneider will work collaboratively with Steven Brownstein to maximize Straightline's USA pre-employment screening presence, as well as identifying applications for solutions in other markets. Schneider's previous experience has earned him expertise in sales, marketing, and call center administration. "Donald's ability in closing the sale and making a life-long customer; he bri...
Saline County, AR Court Records Now Online
April 01, 2012 - Saline County has become the ninth county in Arkansas to put access to public court records on the Internet, Saline County Circuit Clerk Dennis Mil...
Government Out Of Control: Four California Teens Cited for Sexting
April 01, 2012 - Four 15-year-old boys in Yucaipa, California have been cited for sexually exploiting a minor after posting nude photographs of their friends on the...
Large Crowd Inspires NAPBS 2012 Conference
April 01, 2012 - Sunday night's vendor cocktail event at the NAPBS 2012 conference was highligted by one of its largest attendance. NAPBS estimated the turnout...
Expert Says "Let Them Steal Pens"
April 01, 2012 - Employee misconduct or theft is not always a cut and dry issue, especially in many cases when the employee did not feel like they had done anything...
Substance Abuse in the Workplace Is a Safety Hazard
April 01, 2012 - Human resources experts say that employers need to be more aware of the hazards caused by substance abuse on the job. They argue that, contrary...
Corporate Screening Named to Workforce Managements 2012 Hot List
April 01, 2012 - Corporate Screening Services, Inc. (CS) is pleased to announce that it has been named as one of Workforce Management magazine’s 2012 “H...
Feds Warn Employers Of Lawsuits Over Background Checks
April 01, 2012 - For many employers, a criminal background check is a no-brainer when hiring workers -- especially those handling money or with safety responsibilit...

When Background Checks Violate Civil Rights
April 01, 2012 - Civil rights activists have long railed against the “collateral consequences” that follow people with arrest or conviction records, sta...

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