Whether you’re a landlord vetting a potential tenant or a business owner hiring new staff, today’s background check services promise instant access to public records, credit information, social media ...

Concerned about what might show up the next time you’re applying for a job or renting an apartment? You may be interested in conducting background research on your record trail and online identity.

The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has provided specific guidance on the murky question of the Fair Credit Reporting Act’s “standalone” disclosure requirement. In its most recent decision on the ...

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The Federal Trade Commission wants two online background check services to pay a combined $5.8 million for allegedly deceiving customers about whether they had criminal records. The FTC filed the ...