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  • Jury Awards $228 Million in Novel Illinois Biometric Privacy Case

    Date:
    October 13, 2022

    In the first-ever biometric privacy class action to go to trial in Illinois, a federal jury in Chicago has awarded $228 million to a group of more than 45,000 truck drivers.

  • Chicago Strengthens Sexual Harassment Ordinance

    Date:
    June 1, 2022

    Effective July 1, Chicago is amending its sexual harassment ordinance to expand the definition of sexual harassment and to require employers to develop written policies, provide training and keep records to demonstrate compliance.

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