Gold standard could return to Utah as alternative credit source
Mar 14, 2011 Brian Bradley
Lawmakers in Utah have taken a significant step toward reintroducing the gold standard and the acceptance of gold and silver coins as legal tender in the state, Fox News reports. On Wednesday, the Utah House of Representatives passed a measure
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Kentucky lawyer says nursing home workers need better screenings
Mar 14, 2011 Matt Roesly
An attorney from Kentucky recently responded to a report regarding nursing homes, saying that the finding highlighted the need for more stringent background screenings.Bowling Green-based lawyer Lee Coleman referenced a report by the New York
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Florida judge bans use of Facebook in debt collection cases
Mar 14, 2011 Kyle Duncan
A debt collection agency in Florida that used social media to track down its cases will no longer be able to use the tactic following a decision handed-down by a Pinellas County Judge, the St. Petersburg Times reports.Circuit Judge W. Douglas
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New Jersey school, town weighing background screening options
Mar 14, 2011 Matt Roesly
Delving into a job candidate's background is an important step for any school, especially when it comes to teachers. Two institutions in New Jersey are now considering whether to extend mandatory background screening to volunteers and coaches.According
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Library launches ID verification system
Mar 14, 2011 Brian Bradley
The Braswell Library in Rocky Mount, North Carolina, desired a way to improve and streamline its customer service. To help meet customer demand for new technology, the library recently unveiled a new identity verification platform that will
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