News from October 2023
Crypto app CoinZoom accused of violating Illinois biometrics privacy law by requiring users to submit facial scans
A class action lawsuit alleges that online crypto currency platform CoinZoom violated Illinois' stringent biometrics privacy law by requiring users to submit to a facial geometry scan to verify their identity during the signup process.
Class action accuses Loyola Med Center of allowing Facebook to track patient activity on hospital site
The lawsuit claims the use of Meta's so-called Pixel tracker on the Loyola University Medical Center site allowed Meta to obtain patients' personal medical information
'Floodgates have officially opened': IL employers facing new lawsuit blitz under state's genetic info privacy law
Thousands of Illinois employers have faced potentially financially catastrophic class actions under the state's biometric privacy law. Now, a new raft of class actions appears to be arriving under a different law, the Genetic Information Privacy Act
Benesch Partner Juan Morado Jr. Recognized as Crain’s Chicago Notable Leader in DEI
AmLaw 200 law firm Benesch is pleased to announce that Crain’s Chicago Business has selected Partner Juan Morado Jr. as a 2023 Notable Leader in DEI.
Clausen Miller’s Appellate Practice Ranked Nationally and Chicago on 2023 Best Law Firms List
Clausen Miller proudly announces that the Firm’s Appellate Practice was named to both the national and Metro – Chicago Best Law Firms lists in 2023.
Benesch Adds Associate to Real Estate & Environmental Team in Chicago
As Benesch continues to add to its roster of top-notch legal talent, the firm is pleased to welcome Associate Adam Mengler to the Real Estate & Environmental Practice Group in Chicago.
Marlon Lutfiyya Named to Crain’s Chicago Business 2023 Notable Leaders in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
NGE is thrilled to announce that Marlon Lutfiyya, our Director of Talent and Diversity, has been named to the 2023 Crain’s Chicago Business's Notable Leaders in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion list.
Supreme Court Rules Committee To Hold Public Hearing on November 15
The Illinois Supreme Court Rules Committee will hear comments on five proposals on November 15, 2023, at a public hearing beginning at 10:30 a.m. at the Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts, 222 N. LaSalle Street, 13th Floor, in Chicago.
BTI Consulting Ranks Sheppard Mullin Among Top Litigation Firms in Litigation Outlook 2024 Report
BTI Consulting Group ranked Sheppard Mullin in six litigation categories in its BTI Litigation Outlook 2024 report.
Another Year - Still 'Most Feared'
Quinn Emanuel, once again has been named the number one ‘most feared’ law firm in BTI Consulting Group’s in their 2023 “Most Feared Law Firms in Litigation” guide.
Ann Claire Williams named to Crain's Chicago Business' "Notable Leaders in DEI" list for 2023
Crain's Chicago Business has named the Hon. Ann Claire Williams (Ret.) to the publication's list of "Notable Leaders in DEI" for 2023.
HR tech vendor Paylocity hit with IL biometrics class action over worker fingerprint scans
Human Resources service firm Paylocity has become one of the latest vendors of timeclock tech to be targeted by a class action under Illinois' biometrics privacy law.
Biometrics class action targets fast food chain Wendy's over worker fingerprint scans
Fast food giant Wendy's has become one of the latest large employers in Illinois to be targeted by a class action under Illinois' stringent biometrics privacy law over worker fingerprint scans.
Benchmark Litigation Recognizes BFKN Litigation Group & Partners
For the sixth consecutive year, BFKN and its litigation partners were recognized by Benchmark Litigation, the definitive guide to America's leading litigation firms and attorneys.
IL State Police director: Plaintiff testimonies dispute vagueness claim in gun ban challenge
Illinois State Police Director Brendan Kelly asked U.S. District Judge Stephen McGlynn to supplement his response to a motion for partial summary judgment with plaintiff depositions he claims dispute the vagueness argument.
Attorney General Raoul Backs Cfpb in Supreme Court Case
On Tuesday, Oct. 3, the Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in Consumer Financial Protection Bureau v. Community Financial Services Association of America.
Koch, HRF agree to pay $75M to settle supermarkets' chicken price fixing suits
Deals mean chicken producers have collectively paid $284 million so far to settle lawsuits brought by supermarkets and other so-called "direct purchasers," claiming they conspired to artificially boost chicken prices. Lawyers are generally claiming about one-third of the payouts.
Jones Day named to "Fearsome Foursome" of top law firms in BTI Litigation Outlook 2024
The Firm has been ranked among the "Fearsome Foursome"—law firms clients don't want to see on the other side of the table—in the BTI Litigation Outlook 2024 report, published this month by The BTI Consulting Group, Inc. This is the 10th time and fourth consecutive year that Jones Day has been named to the elite list.
Class action: Lincolnwood Toyota improperly required workers to scan fingerprints to access keybox
A class action lawsuit accuses a Chicago area car dealership of violating Illinois' biometrics privacy law by requiring workers to scan their fingerprints to access a dealership vehicle keybox.
Lawsuit: PanAmerican Consulting fraudulently claims to relieve consumer debt, delivers opposite results
A class action lawsuit accuses consumer debt consulting agency PanAmerican Consulting of violating state consumer fraud laws, by allegedly failing to deliver on promises of debt relief.