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: Episode 8 – Trends We Saw In 2025
Episode 8 is now live. In this episode of Consumer Counterpoint, we discuss the type of consumer class action cases that were trending in 2025 as well as which trends we expected to continue into 2026. We also discuss which key issues in these cases we expect to see substantive rulings on in 2026.
“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 4 – Telephone Consumer Protection Act
Episode 4 is now live. In this episode of Consumer Counterpoint, we discuss the recent Supreme Court decision in McLaughlin Chiropractic Associates v. McKesson Corporation and the district courts that are reassessing the statutory interpretation of certain TCPA provisions where the previously accepted interpretations came from FCC Orders.
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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
CIPA’s Cookie Exception Bill (SB 690) Passes Senate, Proceeds to State Assembly
On June 3, 2025, the California Senate unanimously passed Senate Bill 690 (SB 690), a bill that seeks to add a “commercial business purposes” exception to the California Invasion of Privacy Act (CIPA).
After multiple readings on the Senate floor, SB 690 passed as amended, and will now proceed to the California State Assembly. SB 690
California Senate Bill Seeks to Curb Cookie-Related CIPA Litigation
This post was originally published to Seyfarth’s Global Privacy Watch blog.
California Senate Bill 690 (SB 690), introduced by Senator Anna Caballero, is continuing to proceed through the California state legislative process. The proposed bill would amend the California Invasion of Privacy Act (CIPA) by adding an exception to the statute which has the
Seyfarth Attorneys Co-Author Illinois Chapter in Chambers Data Protection & Privacy Global Practice Guide
We are pleased to share that Seyfarth attorneys Paul Yovanic, Jason Priebe, Ada Dolph, and Michael Jacobsen co-authored the “USA – Illinois: Trends & Developments” section in the recently released Chambers Data Protection & Privacy Global Practice Guide 2025. This highly regarded publication provides timely insights and analysis on key developments in data privacy
Now Available! 2025 Commercial Litigation Outlook
We are excited to share the 2025 edition of our Commercial Litigation Outlook, offering key insights into the evolving legal landscape.
This year’s Outlook explores anticipated shifts under the second Trump Administration, including regulatory changes, agency governance shifts, and the growing role of AI in legal proceedings. AI-related challenges, such as deepfakes and data privacy
Webinar: Illinois Emerging Privacy Litigation – What 2025 Has in Store
Wednesday, March 12, 2025
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Join us for an informative program that offers valuable insights into the evolving landscape of privacy law in Illinois. The panelists will