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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 think that as long as a background check error is eventually corrected, the company is safe from litigation. The reality? In the eyes of the FCRA, the damage is often done the second that inaccurate report is published. Here is why "fixing it later" won't stop a lawsuit: ???? Liability is Procedural, Not Just Substantive The Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) doesn’t just care about the truth; it cares about the process. If you didn't provide a standalone disclosure form or skipped the "Pre-Adverse Action" notice before moving on to another candidate,...
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...
Getting Noticed On The PBSA Annual Conference Floor
September 29, 2025 - Getting noticed on the PBSA Annual Conference floor requires a strategic mix of preparation, proactive networking, and visual distinction. Sin...
Sometimes When TAT Seems Too Fast You Need to Step Back
September 07, 2025 - The old man, with a face etched by years of legal battles, held his chin, his brow furrowed in a deep canyon of thought. "I will," he beg...
A New Term for an Old Problem: Why Employees Are "Quiet Cracking" in the Age of AI
September 01, 2025 - A New Term for an Old Problem: Why Employees Are "Quiet Cracking" in the Age of AI Some new terms are becoming popular in...
List of Caribbean Countries and Their Criminal Courts
August 28, 2025 - Courts of First Instance by Jurisdiction Anguilla: Magistrates' Court, High Court Antigua and Barbuda: Magistrates' Court, Hi...
Background Check Providers - What's the Difference?
August 28, 2025 - We came across a fantastic comparison that highlights two very different business models within the background screening industry. The two ph...
Straightline International Reaffirms Its Role as the Original Criminal Record Provider
August 22, 2025 - Straightline International Reaffirms Its Role as the Original Criminal Record Provider Not a CRA. The Source of Authentic Criminal Court Record...
Where to Check Paris Court Records
August 20, 2025 - Paris offers multiple avenues for accessing information on criminal court cases, depending on whether you're looking for recent decisions, hist...
What to Find in a Court Criminal Case File
August 19, 2025 - When looking through a criminal case file, you can expect to find a wide variety of documents that chronicle the legal process from start to finish...
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