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Another Example of Ineligible Software Patent Claims

The court ruled that Miller Mendel's patent claims for a software system managing background checks are ineligible for patent protection under U.S. law.
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No Permit Needed - The State with the Weakest Gun Control Laws

Texas has some of the weakest gun control laws in the U.S., earning an 'F' grade for its policies.

In Which US States Are Guns in Highest Demand?

Approximately 40% of Americans have guns in their households, with personal protection being the primary reason for owning them.

Judge rules California background check, anti-importation rules for ammo unconstitutional

A federal judge ruled that California's law requiring background checks for ammunition purchases is unconstitutional.
The judge also found that state laws prohibiting the purchase and import of ammunition from out-of-state sellers violate federal law.

Biden administration approves new background check rules for firearms sales

The Biden administration approved the largest expansion of background checks for gun purchases in decades
The rule aims to close loopholes by requiring sellers to register as licensed firearms dealers and conduct background checks.

No Permit Needed - The State with the Weakest Gun Control Laws

Texas has some of the weakest gun control laws in the U.S., earning an 'F' grade for its policies.

In Which US States Are Guns in Highest Demand?

Approximately 40% of Americans have guns in their households, with personal protection being the primary reason for owning them.

Judge rules California background check, anti-importation rules for ammo unconstitutional

A federal judge ruled that California's law requiring background checks for ammunition purchases is unconstitutional.
The judge also found that state laws prohibiting the purchase and import of ammunition from out-of-state sellers violate federal law.

Biden administration approves new background check rules for firearms sales

The Biden administration approved the largest expansion of background checks for gun purchases in decades
The rule aims to close loopholes by requiring sellers to register as licensed firearms dealers and conduct background checks.
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Trump advisers propose bypassing FBI background checks for appointees

Trump may bypass FBI background checks for appointees to prioritize loyalty over security vetting procedures.

Boris Epshteyn And Friends Memo: Trump Should Avoid FBI Background Checks for Appointees

Trump's advisers propose bypassing traditional security clearance processes for appointees, prioritizing loyalty over integrity. It raises significant national security concerns.

Trump advisers propose bypassing FBI background checks for appointees

Trump may bypass FBI background checks for appointees to prioritize loyalty over security vetting procedures.

Boris Epshteyn And Friends Memo: Trump Should Avoid FBI Background Checks for Appointees

Trump's advisers propose bypassing traditional security clearance processes for appointees, prioritizing loyalty over integrity. It raises significant national security concerns.
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Advisers Propose That Trump Give Security Clearances Without F.B.I. Vetting

Trump's advisers recommend bypassing traditional background checks for appointees' security clearances, potentially risking problematic appointments.

Officials describe rosy future for problem-plagued background check system overhaul

Pending changes to the federal background check system may significantly reduce the onboarding time for new agency employees, contingent on timely implementation.

Nobody Is Surprised This State Is #1 in Gun Background Check Volume

Gun ownership in America is high, primarily for personal protection, with 40% of Americans living in gun-owning households.
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Checkr ditches GPT-4 for a smaller genAI model, streamlines background checks

Checkr's switch from large language models to small, fine-tuned language models resulted in improved accuracy rates for background checks.

Leader Spotlight: Optimizing LTV:CAC, with Max Wesman - LogRocket Blog

Max Wesman transitioned from consulting to product management, building GoodHire before its acquisition by Checkr.
Max details challenges of scaling from SMBs to enterprise, emphasizing user experience and fair access to employment.

Checkr ditches GPT-4 for a smaller genAI model, streamlines background checks

Checkr's switch from large language models to small, fine-tuned language models resulted in improved accuracy rates for background checks.

Leader Spotlight: Optimizing LTV:CAC, with Max Wesman - LogRocket Blog

Max Wesman transitioned from consulting to product management, building GoodHire before its acquisition by Checkr.
Max details challenges of scaling from SMBs to enterprise, emphasizing user experience and fair access to employment.
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Goldman Sachs' Alok Oberoi, Bellavita's Aakash Anand are investing in this Delhi-based tech startup

TraqCheck has received new funding to support its international expansion strategy, focusing first on the UK market.
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More than 100 MILLION Americans' data leaked in massive data breach

MC2 Data mistakenly exposed personal information of nearly one-third of the US population due to a security lapse.

100 million Americans just had their personal information leaked in the massive MC2 Data breach

Nearly one-third of the US population may be affected by a significant data breach at MC2 Data, exposing sensitive personal information.

The weirdest '3 billion people' data breach ever

A massive data leak reportedly involving National Public Data may affect sensitive information of nearly 3 billion people, igniting privacy concerns and legal actions.

How a North Korean Fake IT Worker Tried to Infiltrate Us

KnowBe4 faced a fake IT worker from North Korea posing as a software engineer, highlighting the importance of thorough background checks and security measures.

Mandiant gives tips on catching North Korean IT operatives

Employers are advised to enhance due diligence during hiring to prevent North Korean infiltration into IT roles.

More than 100 MILLION Americans' data leaked in massive data breach

MC2 Data mistakenly exposed personal information of nearly one-third of the US population due to a security lapse.

100 million Americans just had their personal information leaked in the massive MC2 Data breach

Nearly one-third of the US population may be affected by a significant data breach at MC2 Data, exposing sensitive personal information.

The weirdest '3 billion people' data breach ever

A massive data leak reportedly involving National Public Data may affect sensitive information of nearly 3 billion people, igniting privacy concerns and legal actions.

How a North Korean Fake IT Worker Tried to Infiltrate Us

KnowBe4 faced a fake IT worker from North Korea posing as a software engineer, highlighting the importance of thorough background checks and security measures.

Mandiant gives tips on catching North Korean IT operatives

Employers are advised to enhance due diligence during hiring to prevent North Korean infiltration into IT roles.
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Security leaders discuss the National Public Data breach

National Public Data experienced a security breach compromising the PII of 2.9 billion individuals, increasing concerns about data security and consumer trust.

Precautions Failed to Halt Rail Sabotage

Intensive security measures during Olympics did not prevent rail attacks in France.

US security firm unwittingly hired apparent "nation-state" hacker from North Korea

Hiring a North Korean hacker showcases the risk of insider threats, emphasizing the importance of robust cybersecurity measures and vigilance.

France says it banned 1,000 suspected spies from Olympics

France's rigorous security measures for the 2024 Olympics included blocking about 5,000 individuals, with 1,000 suspected of foreign interference.

Former Prosecutor Charged Over Threatening Twitter Posts

Background checks are crucial for preventing inappropriate individuals in positions of power.

The Biden administration will require thousands more gun dealers to run background checks on buyers

More firearms dealers in the U.S. will have to conduct background checks on buyers to close loopholes in gun sales.
President Biden emphasizes the rule's aim to prevent guns from reaching domestic abusers and felons, urging Congress for universal background checks legislation.

Police to run background checks on sex abuse suspects or face sack under Gaia's Law'

Police officers may face being fired if they fail to run background checks on sex offence suspects.
The proposal aims to ensure that repeat offenders are identified and held accountable for their crimes.

Hundreds of police officers reprimanded in wake of Sarah Everard's murder

Over 400 potentially rogue police officers have been investigated after background checks in the UK.
Nine officers are facing criminal probes, including allegations of sexual offenses, theft, drugs offenses, and fraud.

Northern California substitute teacher accused of baring his buttocks to sixth-graders

A substitute teacher at Anderson Middle School was arrested for allegedly exposing his buttocks to a class of sixth-graders.
The teacher was identified as a 32-year-old man from Connecticut who had also substituted at other Shasta County schools.
The incident has prompted the school district to reevaluate their background check protocols for substitute teachers.
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