The Illinois Supreme Court Issues Two Major BIPA Rulings
By Lynda Grant – March 6, 2023 | Courts have experienced an explosion of BIPA litigation over the past several years, fueled in part by the increasing use of biometric technology.
Privacy & Data Security
The Privacy and Data Security Committee provides members with updates on the evolving cybersecurity and privacy landscape including privacy law compliance, cybersecurity incident preparation and response, and national, international, and industry-specific privacy law developments.
Articles
A Look at the SEC’s Last Decade of Cybersecurity Enforcement Efforts, Part I: Focus on Public Companies
By Kit Addleman, Tim Newman, and Carrington Giammittorio – January 7, 2022 | The commission brought its first enforcement action in 2018 and has built on those efforts through 2021.
A Look at the SEC’s Last Decade of Cybersecurity Enforcement Efforts, Part II: Focus on Registered Entities
By Kit Addleman, Tim Newman, and Carrington Giammittorio – February 15, 2022 | Enforcement actions have focused on the Safeguards Rule of Regulation S-P.
Practice Points
Tips for Protecting Your Business from Wiretap Lawsuits Targeting Companies with Consumer-Facing Websites
By Alexander (Sandy) Bilus, Joseph Lipchitz, and Allison Burdette – February 22, 2023 | Class action lawsuits stemming from use of session replay software are on the rise.
California Attorney General Reaches $1.2 Million Settlement with Sephora
By Patrick Hromisin and Austin Strine – November 10, 2022 | The settlement was part of a continued enforcement of the California Consumer Privacy Act.
Sound Advice
Leveraging the Incident Response Guide to Prepare for the CCPA
By Jack Clabby, Joe Swanson and Steve Blickensderfer - October 22, 2019 | In this Sound Advice, Jack Clabby, Joe Swanson and Steve Blickensderfer give practical advice on the attorneys’ role in a data security incident response guide, which is a key document in preparing for California’s new data privacy law, the CCPA.
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Programs & CLE
Oct
19
Events | In-Person
Class Actions 2023
ETHICS 60 min
This premier class-action conference will take place in Chicago and is more relevant than ever. Whether you litigate and try class action lawsuits, want to learn how to best help your clients, or lea…
Oct
31
Events | Webinar
Fortifying the Firewall: Cybersecurity Best Practices for Law Firms and Their Clients
Transform your law firm into a cybersecurity fortress and become the go-to advisor for clients!
Nov
01
Events | In-Person
Women in Litigation Joint CLE Conference
CLE 60 min
Join us as we highlight women leading for success in the courtroom, in the judiciary, and in the profession. This year's conference will feature 9 plenary programs and several networking events.