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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

Bad News for BIPA Defendants: Illinois Supreme Court Holds That Five-Year Statute of Limitations Applies to All BIPA Claims

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

From Clicks to Courtrooms: Unraveling Emerging Litigation in Adtech, Pixels, Cookies, Website Tracking, BIPA and Data Breaches

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 3 results

2.05.24

One Minute Matters [Video]: What is the Biometric Information Policy Act? (with Melanie Chico)

Understanding the Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA) and how to responsibly safeguard sensitive data is crucial for companies looking to avoid hefty fines and potential lawsuits. Here’s a quick…

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…

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

The Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act: Litigation Risks and Best Practices for Employers and Others

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

Illinois’ Biometric Information Privacy Act: Current Trends and Implications for Biometric Data Collectors

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.