Colorado’s Innovative “Portable” Background Check Law Fails to Deliver for Renters

Denver, CO — In an effort to streamline the housing application process and reduce costs for renters, Colorado implemented a law in 2021 allowing for the portability of rental background checks. However, the initiative appears to have fallen short of its objectives, with many renters and landlords continuing to navigate an inefficient and expensive system. Under the law, a renter can use one background check for multiple rental applications within a 30-day period. Proponents argued that this system would reduce redundant checks, saving time and money for prospective tenants. However, nearly two years later, significant … Read more

Owner of Portable X-Ray Business Loses Appeal Based on Jury’s Vaccination Status in $2 Million Fraud Case

NORTH CANTON, Ohio – The owner of a portable X-ray business in North Canton, Ohio, has lost his appeal to have his 2022 conviction overturned due to the vaccination status of the jury. Thomas G. O’Lear was found guilty by a federal jury of defrauding Medicare and Medicaid out of nearly $2 million. His company, Portable Radiology Services, was accused of billing nursing home residents for X-ray services that were never provided, and then attempting to cover up the fraudulent activity. In October 2022, O’Lear received a 15-year prison sentence and was ordered to pay … Read more