Ill. Supreme Ct. Refuses to Reconsider BIPA Ruling, Despite Warning About ‘Astronomical’ Penalties July 19, 2023 By Jim Sams The Illinois Supreme Court on Tuesday refused to reconsider its 4-3 decision that found violations of the state’s Biometric Privacy...
7th Circuit: Insurer Must Defend Firm Sued for Selling Facial Recognition Program to Police June 16, 2023 By Jim Sams An ambiguous coverage exclusion prevents a liability insurer from dodging the cost of defending a data broker that was sued...
Ill. Supreme Ct. Rules 5-Year Statute of Limitations Applies to Biometric Privacy Claims February 3, 2023 By Jim Sams Plaintiffs have five years to file claims to allege violations of the Illinois Biometric Privacy Act, the state Supreme Court...