David M. Poell

Aug 13, 2024 | jdsupra.com | David M. Poell |Kathryn Smith

If you heard a collective sigh of relief last week, it was probably businesses reacting as Illinois Governor Pritzker finally signed Senate Bill 2979, officially reforming BIPA for the first time since 2008. As a reminder, SB 2979 was passed back in May, but has been awaiting the Governor’s signature. This development is significant for two reasons. First, the new law prohibits the recovery of “per-scan” damages.

Aug 13, 2024 | mondaq.com | David M. Poell |Kirstin Smith

Listen to this post If you heard a collective sigh of relief last week, it was probably businesses reacting as Illinois Governor Pritzker finally signed Senate Bill 2979, officially reforming BIPA for the first time since 2008. As a reminder, SB 2979 was passed back in May, but has been awaiting the Governor's signature. This development is significant for two reasons. First, the new law prohibits the recovery of "per-scan" damages.

Aug 12, 2024 | natlawreview.com | David M. Poell |Kathryn Smith |Lucy Porter |McKenzie Ahmet

Massachusetts now joins a growing list of states and other localities with pay transparency laws. On July 31, 2024, Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey signed into law Bill H.4890. The Bill contains new pay transparency and wage reporting requirements applicable to certain employers with employees in Massachusetts.

Aug 12, 2024 | natlawreview.com | David M. Poell

If you heard a collective sigh of relief last week, it was probably businesses reacting as Illinois Governor Pritzker finally signed Senate Bill 2979, officially reforming BIPA for the first time since 2008. As a reminder, SB 2979 was passed back in May, but has been awaiting the Governor’s signature. This development is significant for two reasons. First, the new law prohibits the recovery of “per-scan” damages.

May 24, 2024 | mondaq.com | David M. Poell

For the first time since 2008, BIPA reform is in the air. On May 16, 2024, the Illinois House of Representatives overwhelmingly approved Senate Bill 2979, which paves the way for final passage to Governor J.B. Pritzker's desk. Most significantly, the new bill overrules the Illinois Supreme Court's 2023 decision in Cothron v. White Castle Systems.