U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit
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Attorney says Second Circuit decision in Illinois biometric data case provides roadmap to deal with future cases
A Chicago-area attorney is advising employers that they should take more steps to make sure they are protected from lawsuits alleging the improper storage of fingerprints and other so-called biometric identifying information gathered from employees. And, he said, the attorneys representing them can look to a recent decision from a New York federal appeals court for guidance on one successful avenue of defense. -
New York court considers Illinois biometrics data case against Take-Two Interactive Software
A New York federal appeals court will consider the reach and scope of an Illinois privacy law now being used by many plaintiff attorneys to target many different businesses with class action lawsuits alleging technical violations. -
Phoney Lawsuits: Attorneys accused of racketeering, manufacturing claims
One company recently brought into the world of litigation under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act doesn’t like what it sees. BrandRep is taking its anger out on Beverly Hills, CA, attorney Todd Friedman, one of the most prolific lawsuit-filers in the country.