International News

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  Why "Dublin, Ireland" isn't enough for Legal Jurisdiction ????????⚖️ For my U.S.-based colleagues: Imagine trying to file a lawsuit in "New York City" with...

• Why the UK Postcode is an Investigator’s Best Fr

  In the United States, a Zip Code is a wide net. It covers neighborhoods, towns, and thousands of residents. But in the United Kingdom, the postcode is a precision instrument. For the...

• 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...

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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...

• 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...

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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...

• India -Employment fraud on the rise: EY Study call

  According to an EY study titled ‘The First Firewall: Background checks as India Inc.’s frontline defense’, employment frauds have surged significantly over the last year...

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