BIPA Update: Illinois Adopts Reform Limiting Potential Claims (And Damages) in LitigationBy Brittney Mollman, Dremain Moore, Susan Lorenc, & Elizabeth CasaleOctober 2024On August 2, 2024, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed S.B. 2979 into law. S.B. 2979 amends the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act to more clearly specify the scope of liability where multiple violations are alleged.
Business Data Privacy Standards and the Impact of Artificial IntelligenceBy Rita W. GarryOctober 2024In an era where data is often likened to the new oil, its management, protection, and ethical use have become paramount concerns for businesses worldwide. As businesses harness the power of artificial intelligence to derive insights and streamline operations, the need for robust data privacy standards and effective governance frameworks has never been more critical.
Discrimination Based on Conviction Records: What Are Employees’ Rights and Employers’ Responsibilities in Illinois?By Mara Baltabols, Hannah Moser, & Patrick CowlinOctober 2024In March 2021, Governor Pritzker signed an amendment to the Illinois Human Rights Act that expanded protections for individuals with a conviction record. Prior to the amendment, the Act only protected people with arrests that had not resulted convictions from discrimination or retaliation at their job or when applying for jobs.
