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Pending legislation in Congress could address ADA 'drive-by' lawsuits, but business lawyers not optimistic
In recent years, businesses of all sizes have been hit with spurts of lawsuits brought by lawyers seeking out often relatively small violations under disability access guidelines. And while businesses have asked lawmakers to change the rules under which such lawsuits - commonly known to many as "drive-by" suits - a Chicago lawyer is not holding out much hope of any action from Congress anytime soon. -
New bill before Congress would offer paid leave to many more Americans
A new bill before Congress could give many more employees across the United States paid leave, replacing a patchwork of state laws on paid employee leave. -
Illinois among top jurisdictions for growing number of TCPA class actions, new report shows
The number of lawsuits targeting businesses under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) is surging, as many businesses struggle to "decipher and implement" the law's provisions amid a proliferation of modern technology, like smartphones and text messaging, says an attorney specializing in assisting clients on federal communications policy and enforcement.