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- Checkr Surpasses HireRight In Terms of Annual Reve
  In the background check industry, Checkr has recently surpassed HireRight in terms of annual revenue. While HireRight was historically the larger firm due to its enterprise focus and...
- "THE ALGORITHM MADE IT UP: CFPB Warns CRAs That 'A
  "AI is supposed to make background checks faster, but in 2025, 'hallucinations' are making them more dangerous. If your AI is inventing criminal records to fill in the gaps,...
- A Record Provider Asking the CRA For a Release Doe
  A record provider (like a courthouse or a previous employer) requiring a specific, signed release from the subject does not shift or reduce the legal liability for the retriever or the Co...
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INTERNATIONAL NEWS
- Yes, There is a Standard for Searching Single-Nam
  When conducting a background check or a court record search for a subject with only a single name (a mononym), standard search procedures often fail because the system is bui...
- Argentina - What Criminal Records Must be Searched
  Argentina does not maintain a single, unified public criminal register. Criminal history originates at courts of first instance, where cases are formally charged, tried, and resolved....
- Spain — Which Court Keeps the Case Docket?
  Spain — Which Court Keeps the Case Docket? ???? CRIMINAL CASES ✅ Primary Record Holder (Case Docket) English: Investigating Court Spanish:...
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NATIONAL NEWS
- 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...
- Schedule III Marijuana: The DOT and Federal Testin
  Schedule III Marijuana: The DOT and Federal Testing Dilemma On December 18, 2025, an Executive Order directed the DOJ to expedite the rescheduling of marijuana to Schedule III. While...
- AI Audits & The FTC: The New Era of Algorithmic Ac
  AI Audits & The FTC: The New Era of Algorithmic Accountability The "Wild West" of AI-driven background screening met its match in 2025. Following the landmark $1.5 milli...
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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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Checkr Surpasses HireRight In Terms of Annual Revenue
January 11, 2026 - In the background check industry, Checkr has recently surpassed HireRight in terms of annual revenue. While HireRight was historically the larger firm due to its enterprise focus and global footprint, Checkr’s rapid growth—driven by the gig economy and AI-based automation—has pushed its revenue past the $800 million mark as of the end of 2025. Key Contextual Differences Growth Trajectory: Checkr has seen explosive growth in the last few years. In late 2025, they officially reported surpassing $800 million in gross revenue. They have also been active in acquisitions (such as the 2025 purchase of Truework) to expand their platform beyond just background checks into income verification and payments....
"THE ALGORITHM MADE IT UP: CFPB Warns CRAs That 'AI Error' is No Defense for False Criminal Hits"
December 29, 2025 - "AI is supposed to make background checks faster, but in 2025, 'hallucinations' are making them more dangerous. If your AI is inventin...
A Record Provider Asking the CRA For a Release Doesn't Affect Liability
December 26, 2025 - A record provider (like a courthouse or a previous employer) requiring a specific, signed release from the subject does not shift or reduce the leg...
Was Cost the "Main Reason" NAPBS created the PUI?
December 25, 2025 - While the "standardization" and "accuracy" arguments are the professional talking points, the original catalyst for the PUI sta...
Why Do CRA's Use the PUI (Predominant Court Index)
December 24, 2025 - The NAPBS (now the PBSA) instituted the PUI (Predominant Court Index) standard specifically to solve the "jurisdictional chaos" that was...
Continuous Monitoring: Beyond the "Snapshot" Compliance
December 23, 2025 - Continuous Monitoring: Beyond the "Snapshot" Compliance By Gemini Industry Insights The industry-wide shift from pre-employment &...
The Gap: Police Certificate vs. Court Index
December 23, 2025 - To fulfill the duties outlined in the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), a background check must meet the standard of "maximum possible accurac...
Lawyer Joke About Deep Faking
December 20, 2025 - "Deepfaking an attorney is the only form of identity theft where the victim might actually...

Righting the Wrong, Still Getting Sued.
December 17, 2025 - "We fixed the error" isn’t the legal shield you think it is. ????️???? I often hear from HR leaders and business owners who t...
Open Justice, US-style? Pilot scheme to increase access to UK Court records
December 08, 2025 - Proposed revisions to the UK's procedural rules are set to increase access to the Court file in civil cases, with more categories of document m...
The Perils of an "Internet Search-Only" Strategy
December 04, 2025 - Here is a breakdown of the risks and limitations of an "internet search-only" approach to international court records, particularly compa...
Legal Compliance Spotlight: EEOC Lawsuits and the Use of Criminal Records in Hiring
November 28, 2025 - Legal Compliance Spotlight: EEOC Lawsuits and the Use of Criminal Records in Hiring Employers, are your background check policies compliant wit...
DOB's , SSN's, and other identifiers for Court Records
November 17, 2025 - ???? Subject Identification in Court Records While searching for court cases primarily relies on an individual's name, secondary su...
London Has Become a Global Hub for Phone Theft
October 20, 2025 - London has become a global hub for phone theft and now the Metropolitan Police are finally cracking down on the large-scale criminal networks behin...
In Ontario Why Would a Speeding Offense Case Show Up As a Provincial Court Case #
October 17, 2025 - A speeding offense in Ontario shows up as a Provincial Court Case number because it falls under the Provincial Offences Act (POA). H...
Steven Brownstein Interviewed - The Background Screening Industries Pioneer
October 12, 2025 - On Les Rosen's recent interview of Steven Brownstein, Episode 49 - Behind the Screens, Les says Steve Brownstein was the firs...
What You Need To Include In a Criminal Record Report
October 04, 2025 - Here's a breakdown of the information you need in a criminal record report and why each element is important: 1. Case #: This is a uni...
What To Expect To Find On A Criminal Record Report
October 01, 2025 - Here's a breakdown of the information you need in a criminal record report and why each element is important: 1. Case #: This is a uni...