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Seventh Circuit Ruling on Insurance Coverage for Biometric Privacy Class Actions Strays From Trend Protecting Policyholders

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In light of the continuing barrage of lawsuits brought under the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA), companies should be able to rely on their general liability (GL) insurers to defend and indemnify them from...more

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Client Alert: Employment-Related Litigation Risks and Insurance Coverage for Hospitality Companies in 2023

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Entering 2023, businesses in the hospitality industry continue to face significant litigation risks arising out of employment-related claims. In this article, we will highlight three areas of employment-related litigation...more

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Every Scan You Make: The Illinois Supreme Court Rules BIPA Claims Accrue With Each Biometric Data Collection or Disclosure

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The Illinois Supreme Court recently opened the floodgates for class actions under the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA) and created potentially catastrophic exposure for Illinois businesses. In a close 4-3...more

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EPL Policy Triggers Duty to Defend Employment-Related Biometric Information Privacy Act Claims

For the last several years, the plaintiff’s bar has been bombarding companies doing business in Illinois with class action claims under the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA), 740 ILCS 14/1 et seq. Generally...more

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Check Your Policies for Privacy Claim Coverage: New York City’s New Biometrics Law Is Now in Effect

Since July 9, 2021, New York City’s businesses have been subject to the requirements of a new biometrics law. Businesses operating in New York City should consider both their potential liability under these new requirements...more

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