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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.
Greenberg Traurig Shareholders Speak at Corporate Counsel Women of Color Career Strategies Conference
Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP Labor & Employment Practice Shareholders Johnine P. Barnes and Tiffany S. Fordyce spoke at the 19th annual Corporate Counsel Women of Color (CCWC) Career Strategies Conference, held the final week of September at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center in National Harbor, Maryland.
Administrative Director Declares Illinois Associate Judge Appointed in the Sixth Judicial Circuit
Marcia M. Meis, Director of the Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts, announced today that the Sixth Judicial Circuit judges voted to select Michael B. Baggett as an associate judge of the Sixth Judicial Circuit.
Cozen O’Connor Attorney Gary Gassman recognized among Crain's “Notable Leaders in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion”
Cozen O’Connor attorney Gary Gassman, co-vice chair of the firm’s Global Insurance Department and co-chair of its Professional Liability Practice Group, has been recognized by Crain’s Chicago Business as one of its 2023 Notable Leaders in Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.
Benesch Welcomes New Litigation Associate in Chicago
As Benesch continues to add to its roster of top-notch legal talent, the firm is pleased to welcome Associate Benjamin J. Carbery to the Litigation Practice Group in Chicago.
Clausen Miller Proudly Sponsors SPARK 2023
Clausen Miller is delighted to sponsor the Transgender Law Center’s (TLC) SPARK gala once again in 2023. TLC’s largest annual event, SPARK celebrates and resources TLC’s trans- and BIPOC-led work building power and demanding justice, grounded in the principles of the Trans Agenda for Liberation.
Life Sciences Boot Camp for in-house Counsel | Chicago 2023 on October 11
This half-day boot camp for in-house counsel will address a variety of critical and emerging issues facing life sciences companies. J
Blue Cross Blue Shield hit with class action over data breach
A class action lawsuit has been filed against health insurance giant Blue Cross Blue Shield on behalf of customers who may have had their personal information exposed
Lawsuit: Bank wrongly seized, attempted to return SBA loan funds from Black-owned janitorial company
The owners of a janitorial company, who are Black, have filed suit against Midland State Bank, saying the bank wrongly seized an SBA business loan because bank workers allegedly believed they had committed fraud
Appeals court rejects bid by Republican to overturn 2020 judge election he claims was stolen
Park Ridge Republican lawyer Frank DiFranco has claimed Cook County Clerk Karen Yarbrough used then-novel Vote By Mail rules to cheat in counting votes to allow a Democrat and former Yarbrough staffer to eke out a win in the northwest suburban judicial race
‘What Counts is What You Do Every Day in the Law School’
Thank you for the kind introduction, Dean Miles, and let me extend my own warm welcome to the JD Class of 2026 and the LLM Class of 2024.
Benesch Welcomes New Associate to Chicago’s Real Estate Team
As Benesch continues to add to its roster of top-notch legal talent, the firm is pleased to welcome Associate Elizabeth Barras to the Real Estate & Environmental Practice Group in Chicago.