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Illinois Further Restricts Non-Disclosure Provisions In Employment Contracts, Separation and Settlement Agreements

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On August 15, 2025, Governor JB Pritzker signed into law House Bill 3638, which amends the Illinois Workplace Transparency Act (IWTA). Effective January 1, 2026, these amendments will strengthen employee protections in...more

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Expansion of Illinois Workplace Transparency Act Requires Update to Employment Agreements

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Amendments to the Illinois Workplace Transparency Act (WTA) under HB 3638 introduce new requirements and restrictions on employment agreements addressing workplace misconduct, effective for agreements entered into, modified,...more

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[Webinar] Title IX Litigation Update (Free Title IX In Focus Series) - November 20th, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm ET

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What are the courts saying these days about Title IX? Join Bricker Graydon Higher Education attorneys for a one-hour webinar, as they break down current trends to help your Title IX team stay compliant....more

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Workplace Transparency Act Amendments to Impact Employment, Severance, and Settlement Agreements

On January 1, 2026, Public Act 104-0320 will take effect in Illinois, amending the Workplace Transparency Act (“Act”). The Act has been in effect since 2020 and regulates certain terms and conditions in employment, severance,...more

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Illinois Amends Workplace Transparency Act, Broadening Employee Protections, Effective January 1, 2026

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The Illinois Workplace Transparency Act (“IWTA” or ​“Act”) provides protections to employees and non-employee contractors and consultants who enter into employment agreements, settlement agreements and termination agreements...more

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Illinois Employers, It’s Time to Review and Revise Your Employment Agreements

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On August 15, 2025, Governor Pritzker signed House Bill 3638 (H.B. 3638) into law, which amends the Illinois Workplace Transparency Act (the “Act”) to provide current, former, and prospective employees with greater rights and...more

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Moving ahead: Details of the court-approved Clearview settlement

A federal judge in the Northern District of Illinois approved a settlement in the multidistrict litigation against Clearview AI. The litigation started shortly after a New York Times article in early 2020 highlighted the...more

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Illinois Appellate Decision Signals Employers Risk Losing Workers’ Comp Protection from Coworker Violence Suits

An Illinois appellate court’s unpublished decision in Kamil Kordas v. Bob’s All Bright Electric, Inc., and Thomas Clarizio, 2025 IL App (3d) 240482, illustrates that, while workplace assaults are generally covered exclusively...more

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AI Legal Watch: October 2025

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On September 29, 2025, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law Senate Bill 53 (“SB 53”), which includes the Transparency in Frontier Artificial Intelligence Act (“TFAIA”). This new law makes California the first...more

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Illinois Enacts First-in-the-Nation Guardrails on AI Therapy

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On August 4, 2025, Illinois enacted the Wellness and Oversight for Psychological Resources Act (HB 1806), the first U.S. state law to specifically regulate the use of artificial intelligence in the professional mental health...more

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Understanding Illinois’ New Law on AI in Mental Health Therapy: What Providers Need to Know

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The landscape of mental health care is rapidly evolving, and technology is at the forefront of these changes. One of the most significant recent developments is Illinois’ passage of the Wellness and Oversight for...more

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Creditor Enforcement Under the Illinois Receivership Act

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The Illinois Receivership Act (“Act”) takes effect on January 1, 2026. This new law provides a robust legal framework for the appointment, powers, and administration of commercial receiverships in Illinois. Notably, the Act...more

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[Webinar] Weighing the Evidence in Sexual Violence Cases (Free Title IX In Focus Series) - October 30th, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm ET

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Whether you are new to sexual misconduct work or you have been doing it for years, assessing the evidence in sexual violence cases is a hard job. This presentation is intended to provide practical tips for considering...more

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Illinois Employment Law Updates – Get Ahead for the New Year

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Employment law in Illinois is constantly evolving. Now is the time to review and update your employee handbooks to stay compliant heading into the new year. Below are some key legal developments that employers should be aware...more

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Amendments to the Illinois Workplace Transparency Act Require Changes to Form Employment Agreements and Separation Agreements

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Recent amendments to the Illinois Workplace Transparency Act (WTA) (HB 3638) require changes to Illinois employment agreements and separation agreements, beginning as of January 1, 2026....more

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Court Grants Preliminary Approval of $1.2 Billion Discover Credit Card Settlement

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The US District Court for the Northern District of Illinois recently granted preliminary approval of a $1.2 billion settlement in a class action involving Discover-related credit cards. Background - In 2023, three...more

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Illinois Appellate Court looks beyond label to apply shorter statute of limitations

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The Illinois Appellate Court recently held that a breach of fiduciary duty claim, brought by one sibling against another, was in effect a claim against their father’s estate and therefore time-barred....more

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Illinois Insights: An Update from Cozen O'Connor (10/6)

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Judge declines to halt Trump's National Guard plan yet, sets Thursday hearing - “A federal judge in Chicago today declined to immediately block the Trump administration's plans to deploy Illinois and Texas National Guard...more

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Illinois Regulation of Digital Asset Kiosks

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In addition to the recent Illinois Digital Assets and Consumer Protection Act, covered in a previous article, Illinois recently passed digital asset legislation aimed at protecting consumers against scams and fraud when...more

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New Year, New Rules: Changes to the Illinois Workplace Transparency Act Effective January 2026

Effective January 1, 2026, significant amendments to the Illinois Workplace Transparency Act (WTA) impose stricter limits on the use of confidentiality clauses, broaden protected rights like “concerted activity,” and expand...more

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Illinois Insights: An Update from Cozen O'Connor (10/1)

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Gov. Pritzker Announces Largest Infrastructure Program in State History - “Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) joined state and local leaders, labor and transportation stakeholders today...more

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Significant New Revisions to Consent Requirements Under the Illinois Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Confidentiality...

The Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Confidentiality Act (MHDDCA) is the primary statute in Illinois governing the confidentiality of mental health and developmental disability records. The law provides strict...more

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Illinois Insights: An Update from Cozen O'Connor (9/29)

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Pritzker creates governors group as IL legislators debate increased energy bills - “Pritzker’s office announced PJM Governor’s Collaborative, saying its aim is to strengthen state representation in the decision-making...more

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Overview of Recent Amendments to the Illinois Workplace Transparency Act

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On August 15, 2025, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker signed HB 3638 into law, amending the Illinois Workplace Transparency Act (IWTA) and imposing additional obligations on employers to ensure that their employment contracts –...more

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Illinois Insights: An Update from Cozen O'Connor (9/24)

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Gov. JB Pritzker asks state agencies to reserve 4% of funds while blasting Trump economic policies- “Codifying his lack of confidence in President Donald Trump’s economic policies, Gov. JB Pritzker on Tuesday ordered state...more

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