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The first—and a significant—amendment to the Illinois Biometric Privacy Act (#BIPA) has just passed both chambers of the #Illinois legislature and is headed to Governor Pritzker for approval. https://bit.ly/44KTH9E Addressing the growing trend of litigants seeking per-scan damages under BIPA, where a handful of enterprising attorneys have, and continue to file, single-plaintiff cases seeking damages on a per-scan basis that exceed six-figures for a single individual. Molly A. Arranz & Michael Chang detail the proposed #BiometricPrivacy legislation in their full update.

A Forbearance Agreement can be a versatile tool after a default has occurred. In a Forbearance Agreement, the Lender specifically preserves the Borrower’s default, but agrees to forbear on collection for a specified period in exchange for certain accommodations from the Borrower. https://bit.ly/3WKq06p Any forbearance process should begin with a comprehensive file review and collateral audit. This provides the Bank with an opportunity to fix any errors or oversight in the Loan Documents. Keith Mundrick details how lenders can most effectively utilize forbearance agreements in his full write up.

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (#CMS) finalized minimum staffing requirements for nursing homes that participate in Medicare and Medicaid. https://bit.ly/4dIDDci In addition to the staffing requirements, by August 8, 2024, facilities must conduct a facility assessment to improve the planning and identification of the resources and supports that are needed to care for residents based on their acuity. Suzannah Wilson Overholt details the full standards in her alert below.

What a great afternoon of interactive discussions regarding burning issues in health care. Lynn Audie, Wicker Smith; Leslie Parker, Adler Pollock & Sheehan P.C.; Moses Suarez, Amundsen Davis, LLC; Richards Ford; Heidi Mandt, Williams Kastner

New episode of of the Litigation Nation Podcast is out now, and it's packed with some fascinating legal developments that you won't want to miss. In this episode, Jack Sanker & Danessa P. Watkins covered a range of topics, from revenge porn cases to a cyber attack on a court system, and a Supreme Court decision regarding presidential candidates. https://bit.ly/AppleLN Key Highlights: - A jury awards $30 million in a revenge porn case in New York. - A cyber attack in Fulton County, Georgia threatens to release sensitive court documents. - The U.S. Supreme Court issues a unanimous decision on the removal of presidential candidates from state ballots. Follow Litigation Nation on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your preferred podcast platform for more legal insights and updates. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and leave a comment with your thoughts on the show. Thanks for being a part of the Litigation Nation community!

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Introducing Amundsen Davis's Difference Maker of the month, Laura Grebe! AD Difference Makers are members of our team that go above and beyond to make a positive impact on their local communities. https://lnkd.in/gYjuf5jd Laura has been a troop leader and is currently a Service Unit Leader of the Whispering Trails Service Unit. Under Laura’s leadership, the service unit has increased the number of area-wide service projects. She creates and leads service opportunities with different organizations in the community, including nursing homes/adult care facilities, the Lion’s Club program, Meals on Wheels program and many others. Laura helps expose the scouts to experiences they wouldn’t otherwise get. She creates fun and educational opportunities that build self-confidence, while providing a place of support. Laura Grebe is a lifelong member of Girl Scouts. Looking back at her time as Girl Scout, Laura said, “I can see the skills, confidence, and opportunities I got from being a Girl Scout. I wanted my daughter to have those same experiences and opportunities and the ability to grow into a strong, confident leader”. Laura now shares those skills she built as a Girl Scout and serves as an active leader of Girls Scouts of Wisconsin Southeast.

On this episode of Litigation Nation… ▪️The East Palestine derailment lawsuit settles for $600 million ▪️Michigan wineries are suing over restrictions on their rights to commercial speech and free use of their properties ▪️The American Bar Association’s President publishes a letter to attorneys regarding recent attacks on the judiciary ▪️ Parents of Oxford, Michigan school shooter both sentenced to 10-15 years for involuntary manslaughter in landmark ruling Enjoy! https://lnkd.in/gGwcE-jz

On April 29, 2024, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued new Enforcement Guidance on Harassment in the Workplace, which goes into effect immediately. https://bit.ly/3Qy191Z Under the #EEOC’s new guidance, employee protections against unlawful harassment specifically includes, among other things: - harassment based on individual’s pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; - “misgendering” (i.e., repeated and intentional use of a name or pronoun inconsistent with an individual’s known gender identity); - “outing” (i.e., disclosure of an individual’s sexual orientation or gender identity without permission); - denial of access to a bathroom or other sex-segregated facility consistent with an individual’s gender identity; and - any of the above conduct within a “virtual” work environment. Marissa Borschke & Kevin Kleine, JD, LLM detail the full scope of the enforcement guidance in their alert.

Pay Transparency requirements are quickly coming up are you ready? Illinois Manufacturers' Association Amundsen Davis, LLC Kevin Kleine, JD, LLM