By Pamela Q. Devata, Esther Slater McDonald, John Drury, and Connor M. Bateman

Seyfarth Synopsis: As part of an evolving trend of narrowly interpreting the FCRA’s “standalone” disclosure and “clear and conspicuous” disclosure requirements, the Ninth Circuit has held that users of consumer reports may violate the FCRA and ICRAA by including “extraneous” state law notices and
Continue Reading The Ninth Circuit Demands Simplicity: Background Check Disclosure Forms That Contain State-Law Notices or Improper Grammar Violate the FCRA

By Brent I. Clark, James L. Curtis, Pamela Q. Devata, and Craig B. Simonsen

Seyfarth Synopsis: Going forward, ATF’s new rule on applications by a trust or legal entity to make or transfer NFA firearms, requires that they be submitted on new forms — including background checks.

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) Final
Continue Reading ATF Final Rule 41F – Background Checks for Responsible Persons