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Articles 2 results
3.21.19
Employers Need to Be Wary About Illinois’ Biometric Data Law
Abad Lopez, Chicago-based member in Dykema’s Labor & Employment practice group and the firm’s Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA) team, is the author of “Employers Need to Be Wary About…
Blog Posts 17 results
2.18.23
BIPA Claims Accrue at Each Scan or Transmission, per Illinois Supreme Court
After its February 2, 2023, decision in Tims v. Black Horse Carriers, Inc., which held that a five-year statute of limitations applies to all claims brought under the Illinois Biometric Information…
2.02.23
Today, the Illinois Supreme Court issued a long-awaited and highly-anticipated decision in Tims v. Black Horse Carriers, Inc., which is sure to have a long-term ripple effect on litigation under the…
1.10.23
Update on the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law: Where Are We a Year Later? [Part II]
On November 15, 2021, President Biden signed into law the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (“Bipartisan Infrastructure Law” or “BIL”). Vehicle, highway, and crash safety improvements…
Dykema Litigation Institute Webinars 1 result
8.16.23
Our panel will discuss the evolving legal challenges and compliance issues associated with common data collection practices through technologies such as digital adtech and website tracking that bring…
Legal Alerts 2 results
3.05.19
All Stop: Ruling on the Applicability of Exclusion to BIPA Claims Delayed
The fallout from the Illinois Supreme Court’s January 25, 2019, opinion in Rosenbach v. Six Flags Entertainment Corp., 19 IL 12316, continues. Rosenbach settled the dispute of who qualifies as an…
10.05.17
Biometric Privacy Litigation on the Rise!
Biometric privacy litigation is on the rise in Illinois. In just a six week period, more than 15 class actions have been filed under Illinois’s Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA) – compared to…
One Minute Matters Video Series 8 results
4.04.25
One Minute Matters [Video]: Can 23andMe’s User Data Be Sold in Bankruptcy? (with Kim Lewinksi)
When companies like 23andMe go bankrupt, their assets—including customer data—can be up for grabs. That raises big questions for businesses handling sensitive information, from whether or not data can…
12.12.24
Is your cybersecurity strategy ready for 2025? As regulations evolve and compliance requirements tighten, staying ahead of the curve is more critical than ever. Matt Hays explains what you need to…
12.04.24
Quantum computing has the potential to transform the way we use artificial intelligence, disrupting industries far beyond the tech space by tackling problems classical computers can’t solve. Diego…
Press Mentions 2 results
4.28.23
Cinthia Motley Quoted in InformationWeek Article on Recent Data Breach Settlement
Cinthia Motley was quoted in the InformationWeek article, "Data Breach Settlement: Manufacturing Company to Pay $1.75M to Employees."
10.13.22
Law360 Checks in With Melanie Chico Following the First BIPA Verdict
Melanie Chico, co-leader of Dykema's Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA) practice team, was quoted in the Law360 article, "3 Takeaways From The First BIPA Verdict."
Press Releases 2 results
7.31.23
Dykema’s Data Privacy and Cybersecurity Practice Launches Virtual Privacy Officer
Dykema, a leading national law firm, today announced the launch of Virtual Privacy Officer (VPO) from the firm’s Data Privacy and Cybersecurity Practice Group. Dykema’s VPO enables clients to manage…
2.22.19
Dykema’s Experienced Team Well-Positioned to Handle BIPA-Related Counseling and Litigation
Dykema, a leading national law firm, is proud to announce the formation of its dedicated Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA) team. As one of only a few law firms currently defending…
Speaking Engagements 1 result
3.07.18
Please join Dykema for a discussion on Illinois’ law on biometric privacy, the Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA).
Webinars 2 results
5.23.23
Darke and Lopez to Participate in Illinois Chamber BIPA Program
Sean Darke will serve as moderator and Abad Lopez will participate as a panel member at the Illinois Chamber’s program, “The Good, Bad, and Ugly of BIPA!,” on May 23, 2023.
2.24.22
With the continued growth of BIPA lawsuits due to its strict pre-collection disclosure and policy mandate, join us for a discussion on current litigation trends in this area.
