Episode 14 is now live. In this episode of Consumer Counterpoint, we sit down with Chicago partner Jay Carle to discuss the launch of Seyfarth’s new D.A.T.A. Law practice group. Jay shares insights into the group’s multidisciplinary approach and how it’s designed to help clients stay ahead of emerging data and technology challenges.
Consumer Counterpoint: Episode 13 – Federal Wiretap Act
Episode 13 is now live. In this Episode, we discuss wiretap and tracking pixel claims under the Federal Wiretap Act and the different ways those claims are being plead and litigated, including application of the crime tort exception.
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Consumer Counterpoint Quick Take: Recent Decision from the Illinois Appellate Court – Biometric Information Privacy Act
In this Consumer Counterpoint Quick Take episode, we discuss the Illinois Appellate Court’s recent decision in Salinas, et al. v. Surestaff, LLC, et al., 2026 IL App (3d) 250239, which is a significant win for defendants navigating Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA) litigation. The Third District Appellate Court affirmed summary judgment for the staffing‑agency
Consumer Counterpoint Quick Take: What Does “Consumer” Really Mean Under the Video Privacy Protection Act?
In this Quick Take Episode, we discuss the Supreme Court’s recent grant of certiorari on a Sixth Circuit decision holding that an individual who subscribes to an email newsletter is not a “consumer” under the VPPA.
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Consumer Counterpoint: Episode 9 – Opt-Outs
Episode 9 is now live. In this Episode, Kristine is joined by guest and colleague Danny Riley to discuss privacy compliance on consumer facing websites including opt-out rights and regulators’ enforcement in this area.
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Consumer Counterpoint: Episode 7 – Recent Decision on the California Invasion of Privacy Act
Episode 7 is now live. In this episode of Consumer Counterpoint, co-hosts Kristine Argentine and Paul Yovanic dive into a recent California federal court decision in Doe v. Eating Disorder Recovery LLC – a defense-friendly summary judgment ruling under the California Invasion Privacy Act (CIPA). Tune in as Kristine and Paul break down the decision
Consumer Counterpoint: Episode 6 – Colorado Privacy Act
Episode 6 is now live. On July 1, 2025, Colorado expanded its privacy protections with a major amendment to the Colorado Privacy Act (CPA), introducing new obligations for businesses and employers handling biometric identifiers and biometric data. This update imposes requirements around notice, consent, retention, and security—even for entities not previously subject to the
Webinar – Changes Coming to the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA): What You Need to Know
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
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Join us for an informative webinar with our privacy experts to go over the California Privacy Protection Agency’s newly adopted regulations under
“Untenable.” Federal California District Court Calls for Legislative Action on CIPA
On Friday, October 17, 2025, U.S. District Court Judge Vince Chhabria issued a biting Order granting defendant Eating Recovery Center, LLC’s (“ERC”) motion for summary judgment on the plaintiff Jane Doe’s California Invasion of Privacy Act (CIPA) claims, a law enacted in 1967 to address the increasing use of wiretapping to eavesdrop on private phone
Consumer Counterpoint: Episode 3 – Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act
Episode 3 is now live. Episode three focuses on the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA), a law that has generated significant litigation and compliance challenges over the past several years. In the episode, we discuss the history of BIPA, recent litigation trends, key court decisions, and common strategic defenses. We also look ahead to