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Saturday, November 2, 2024

Corinne Lincoln-Pinheiro News


Dish Network hit with $283M penalty for third-party telemarketing practices

By Corinne Lincoln-Pinheiro |
A Springfield federal judge has placed Dish Network on the hook for a fine of more than $280 million for alleged violations of federal telemarketing law, even though the violations were committed by third-party contractors. And other companies should take note of the judge's ruling, said a lawyer who specializes in defenses against similar legal actions.

Other states potentially following standard set by IL biometric privacy law, despite numerous class actions

By Corinne Lincoln-Pinheiro |
An Illinois biometrics privacy law is paving the way for emerging legislation in several other states across the country, as more vendors deploy biometric technology in a variety of everyday applications, and as the courts continue to work out the potentially expensive implications of the law's mandates on business.