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Our legal system is built on case law. Reading the law as it was passed is not enough - one must consult rulings in the relevant jurisdiction for precedence. I think the benefits of making this type of information widely available outweighs the potential downsides.

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What does that have to do with listing the calendar calls of 25 year old divorce proceedings

You and I have no idea but does that mean no one else might and for reasons of which we'd been unaware?

Absolutely, but I think the general public tends to completely misinterpret what they’re looking at and will often make faulty conclusions if they’re not given the full context provided through formal training (eg. Dr. Google).

The repercussions of an employer doing their own unqualified background check in someone can be detrimental to a person’s future wellbeing.

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