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Cable company sued after flawed employee background check leads to murder

A Phoenix, Arizona-based cable company is being sued after one of its employees murdered a child during what was supposedly a basic internet service check, the Arizona Republic reports.Michael Gallardo sits on death row after being charged

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Rent payment websites facilitate higher credit scores

New websites have sprung up to help consumers verify rental payments to be used on consumer credit reports, MSN Money reports.Earlier this year, Main Street reported that Experian - one of the three main credit-score agencies - decided to provide

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Colorado AG: Fewer debt collectors in 2010

A recent report from Colorado Attorney General John Suthers revealed that the number of debt collectors in the state had fallen during the last calendar year.The Denver Post reports that the office of the state's top attorney stated that

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E-receipts may be the future, but they're not without risk

More and more retailers are beginning offer customers emailed receipts as America continues its transition toward paperless in-store transactions, according to the Kansas City Star.The news source reports that retail experts expect e-receipts

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How pre-employment drug screening can be cost-effective in the long run

Ensuring a safe and productive work environment is a top priority for employers. A recent survey found that over 35 percent of businesses prioritize workplace safety following the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Maryland considers changing debt collection lawsuit legislation

Maryland's highest court is considering adapting state law in response to a large number of companies buying consumer debt, suing for debt collection and winning judgments due to defendants not appearing in court despite flimsy documentation,

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