Georgia’s First Offender Act: Mandatory Sealing Is Now in Effect
Georgia’s amended First Offender Act now requires courts to restrict and seal qualifying records. What employers should expect on background checks.
Finding the Full Insurance Picture: Coverage Investigations and Hidden Policies
The first policy found is rarely the whole story. How coverage investigations identify umbrella, excess, and other available insurance.
Individualized Assessment: What It Means and Why It Matters
When a background check shows a criminal record, an individualized assessment helps employers make fair, consistent, defensible decisions.
Verified at the Source: Why It Matters for Hiring
Why database hits should be confirmed against the original court record, and what a 2026 Eighth Circuit decision shows about documented procedures.