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Florida Legislation Will Increase Background Screening for Healthcare Professionals

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House Bill 975, if signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis, will have a significant impact on the Florida criminal background screening requirements for healthcare professionals and facilities. Currently, only certain healthcare...more

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New Arizona Law Eases Restrictions for Obtaining Occupational Licenses for Those With Criminal Histories

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Arizona Governor Doug Ducey recently signed House Bill 2067 into law amending Arizona Revised Statutes (A.R.S.) Section 13-905, to allow persons convicted of certain criminal offenses the opportunity to set aside a prior...more

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Unable to Pass Licensing Requirements, Unable to Make ADA Claims

The Americans with Disabilities Act is not an affirmative action law. Employers are not required to waive basic job requirements if the applicant or employee is unable to perform them due to a disabling medical condition....more

Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP

ADA Does Not Protect Nurses with Restricted Licenses Due to Narcotics Abuse

The Americans with Disabilities Act generally prohibits discrimination against persons with disabilities or records of past disabilities. For example, an employer could not refuse to hire an applicant who has been through...more

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Is A Licensed Securities Dealer A “Professional” Under Alabama Law Prohibiting Enforcement Of Nonsolicitation Agreements Against...

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The Alabama Court of Civil Appeals released a slip opinion on May 16, 2014 addressing enforcement of a nonsolicitation agreement against a licensed securities broker. See G.L.S. & Associates, Inc., and G.L. Smith &...more

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