Proposed by the Senate, the Fix Gun Checks Act of 2011 provides better definition of those who are “mentally defective,” specifies background check policies for dealers, and introduces reporting laws for states. A response to the recent Tucson shooting, the Fix Gun Checks Act essentially introduces stricter standards for obtaining a firearm. The full bill [...]

It’s 10 o’clock. Do you know where your children are? At one point, this public service announcement of 20 to 50 years ago was relevant. As most children likely stay in and play video games at night these days, however, parents know where they are. But what about at 8 a.m., when you drop your [...]

Arizona has been in the news recently for proposing several state bills that would restrict services and privileges for illegal immigrants, but other states are proposing similar measures as well. Utah and Florida have all proposed or enacted state laws requiring illegal immigrants to pass background checks before obtaining drivers’ licenses. Arizona’s bills, although not [...]

Should credit history be used as a measure of employment? When the average American is asked, he or she will likely say, “No.” Credit.com recently did a survey regarding this subject. While the survey did not focus directly on using credit for employment, 1,000 individuals were asked about laws banning credit checks in hiring decisions. [...]

When an employer is looking to fill an opening, he or she typically posts an advertisement, screens resumes, contacts candidates, does a few rounds of interviews, and, upon offering a position, conducts a background check. In most cases, this procedure is efficient, particularly because screening all applicants is costly. County Commissioners in Laredo, Tex., however, [...]