Thomas Allen

Oct 25, 2024 | rte.ie | Thomas Allen |Manchester Metropolitan

Analysis: can innovations in footwear design really make such a big difference to your Parkrun, 10k or marathon time? By Thomas Allen, Manchester Metropolitan UniversityLong-distance running times are dropping – and the first sub-two hour marathon was completed recently by Kenyan athlete, Eliud Kipchoge. Some are arguing that innovations in trainer design are playing a pivotal role in these improvements. But what is the science behind these elite running shoes?

Sep 29, 2024 | mondaq.com | Thomas Allen |Catherine F. Burgett

In Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo, the U.S. Supreme Court overruled its 40-year-old precedent known as the “Chevron doctrine.” Under Chevron, federal courts were required to defer to administrative agencies when interpreting statutes that were ambiguous. The Supreme Court's ruling in Loper  signals a sea change in federal regulatory and administrative law.

Sep 26, 2024 | lexology.com | Thomas Allen |Catherine F. Burgett

Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo, 144 S. Ct. 2244 (June 28, 2024)In Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo, the U.S. Supreme Court overruled its 40-year-old precedent known as the “Chevron doctrine.” Under Chevron, federal courts were required to defer to administrative agencies when interpreting statutes that were ambiguous. The Supreme Court’s ruling in Loper signals a sea change in federal regulatory and administrative law.

Sep 24, 2024 | chicagolawbulletin.com | Thomas Allen

The signing of SB2979 into law in August officially revised the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act, 740 ILCS 14/1 et seq. The amendments respond to last year’s Illinois Supreme Court decision that statutory damage claims under sections 15(b) and 15(d) of BIPA accrue on a per-scan basis. Cothron v. White Castle System, Inc., 2023 IL 128004. But what difference do these amendments make for BIPA litigants?

Jul 9, 2024 | jdsupra.com | Thomas Allen |Kurtis Anderson

[co-author: Yota Iemura]By any metric, Japan should have great appeal for foreign investors. It is an advanced economy with a strong market, established industrial base, renowned tech sector, a reputation for quality, and a stable and secure economy. The substantial depreciation of the Yen, which hit historic lows this year, presents foreign companies with a unique opportunity to take advantage of this prime economic situation.