In a recent 4-3 decision, the Illinois Supreme Court held that claims under sections 15(b) and 15(d) of Illinois’ Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA) accrue each time a private entity collects a biometric identifier...more
2/20/2023
/ Accrual Requirements ,
Biometric Information ,
Biometric Information Privacy Act ,
Damages ,
Data Collection ,
Data Privacy ,
Employee Privacy Rights ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Employment Litigation ,
Facial Recognition Technology ,
Fingerprints ,
IL Supreme Court ,
Personal Data ,
Personally Identifiable Information
A recent court case from Missouri’s Eastern District Court of Appeals provides insight on the intersection of declaratory judgments, legal damages, and equitable relief, particularly in disputes over complicated business...more
7/16/2018
/ Appeals ,
Breach of Contract ,
Business Litigation ,
Contract Disputes ,
Contract Terms ,
Damages ,
Declaratory Judgments ,
Equitable Relief ,
Purchase Agreement ,
Selling a Business ,
Specific Performance ,
Stock Purchase Agreement
A unanimous Supreme Court has made clear that the Class Action Fairness Act (CAFA) cannot be undermined by a plaintiff's attempt to seek damages of less than the jurisdictional amount. The Court resolved a Circuit split and...more