January/February 2007


in this issue
Employer Held Liable for Negligent Hiring
Criminal Records: Going Straight to the Sources
Law Would Mandate Background Checks for Bouncers
Report Provides Snapshot of Metro Area Substance Use
Bush Signs Law for National Sex Offender Registry

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Source: NIDA



TOP STORY
Employer Held Liable for Negligent Hiring
The case of a California apartment complex held liable for negligent hiring offers insight for employers looking to avoid the same fate. What can your company learn?

INDUSTRY NEWS
Criminal Records: Going Straight to the Sources
You know that InfoMart provides the most accurate criminal record information in the industry, but do you know our sources? Read more to find out.


Law Would Mandate Background Checks for Bouncers
Bouncers: defenders or dangers? A new law seeks to find out before bouncer on customer violence breaks out, with deadly consequences.


Report Provides Snapshot of Metro Area Substance Use
A recently released survey by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration reveals rates of drug, alcohol and cigarette use in 15 metropolitan areas. How does your city stack up?


LEGAL UPDATE
Bush Signs Law for National Sex Offender Registry
2007 looks to be a not-so-Happy New Year for sex offenders looking to avoid registration, thanks to a tough new law.