SB 731 Expands California Expungement Laws

SB 731, authored by Democratic Senator Maria Elena Durazo, builds on existing state law and will take effect July 1, 2023. This new law expands automatic sealing to arrests for felonies. Individuals who served time on or after January 1, 2005, will now have their records automatically expunged if they have been felony-free for the…

Joe Biden’s Student Loan Forgiveness Plan

The White House recently released its program for student-loan-debt relief, saying it will cancel up to $20,000 in debt per borrower to households earning as much as $250,000. The action includes rules that will maintain the balances of debtors who currently have high incomes. Those who do qualify will need to navigate the balky federal…

Hackers Are Sending USBs Full of Ransomware to Businesses in the Mail

The US Federal Bureau of Investigation is warning that an infamous cybercrime group that is behind previous ransomware operations has sent malicious USB devices to US companies over the past few months in the hopes of infecting their systems with malware and carrying out future attacks.  These drives would execute a “BadUSB” attack where the USB…

The Consequences of Vaccination Fraud

Since the recent vaccine rollout, many businesses have decided to require proof of vaccination to enter their establishments. These mostly include bars, restaurants, and other places where crowds may gather. As mandatory COVID-19 vaccines become more widespread, many employers are asking what they can do if workers refuse. Some employers are firing workers who won’t…