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Walmart’s Motion to Decertify Class Granted in Background Check Case
On Oct. 18, a class of approximately 6.5 million Walmart applicants was decertified by a California federal judge based on the determination that the named plaintiffs had failed to allege an injury sufficient to meet the Spokeo standing bar. Read More
Pardons Available for Past Cannabis Possession Convictions in Canada
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's government announced that Canada has started pardoning individuals whose only criminal record is a simple cannabis possession conviction Read More
Medical Marijuana Law Amended in New Jersey; Provides Explicit Protections and Rights to Medical Marijuana Users in the Employment Context
These amendments regarding medical marijuana were signed into law by Governor Phil Murphy on July 2 and took effect immediately. Read More
Fifth Circuit Deals a Blow to EEOC's Criminal Record Guidance
BY ROD M. FLIEGEL and MOLLY M. SHAH ON AUGUST 6, 2019 Read More
Suit Accuses Macy’s of FCRA, Title VII, and Human Rights Law Violations
A class action suit was filed against the department store chain on June 26, 2019 in New York federal court alleging several violations. Read More