Lawrence P. Fogel

Nov 21, 2024 | datamatters.sidley.com | Kathleen L. Carlson |Lawrence P. Fogel |Colleen Brown |Andrew F. Rodheim

Enacted in 2008, the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (“BIPA”) regulates the collection and possession of biometric data by private entities operating in Illinois. Biometric data includes, for example, fingerprints, voiceprints, eye scans, and face/hand scans. Notably, BIPA establishes a private right of action, allowing any person to seek damages, attorneys’ fees, and injunctive relief if the person has been aggrieved by a BIPA violation.

Apr 29, 2024 | feeds.feedblitz.com | Tracy LaLonde |Kathleen Wilson Cheri Carlson |Lawrence P. Fogel |Colleen Brown

Law firms nationwide are incorporating wellbeing and mental wellness programs and initiatives into their business strategy. According to the authors of “Stressed, Lonely, and Overcommitted: Predictors of Lawyer Suicide Risk” (2023), attorneys are experiencing depression, anxiety, and burnout at alarmingly higher rates than other professions; therefore, wellness programs are not simply a nice initiative, but imperative to the business of law firms.

Apr 26, 2024 | feeds.feedblitz.com | Kathleen Wilson Cheri Carlson |Lawrence P. Fogel |Colleen Brown |Bruce Heiman

Like spectators waiting for the starting pistol, the legal profession is holding its collective breath, awaiting the Supreme Court’s forthcoming rulings deciding the future of the Chevron doctrine. But, if you want to be in the race, you are already late to start lacing up your running shoes. The Chevron doctrine holds that, when reviewing a federal regulation, courts should defer to the relevant agency’s reasonable interpretation of any ambiguous statutory terms.

Apr 26, 2024 | feeds.feedblitz.com | Kathleen Wilson Cheri Carlson |Lawrence P. Fogel |Colleen Brown |Bruce Heiman

Humans are inherently social creatures, and we’ve long understood that our survival hinges not only on the basics like food and water but also on our relationships with others. In our modern world, the significance of this connection cannot be overstated, as it impacts our physical and mental health. A sense of belonging is not a luxury; it’s a fundamental need we are hardwired to seek out.

Apr 23, 2024 | law.com | Kathleen L. Carlson |Lawrence P. Fogel |Colleen Brown

The exponential increase over the past several years in lawsuits brought under Illinois’ Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA) is well documented. The plaintiffs’ bar now appears to have broadened its focus to include another Illinois privacy statute: the Illinois Genetic Information Privacy Act (GIPA), which regulates the use of genetic testing information.