Month: February 2024
The Surge of Genetic Privacy Lawsuits in Illinois and the Impact of GIPA on Businesses
Illinois’ Genetic Information Privacy Act (GIPA) has gained notable attention alongside the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA), particularly due to an increase in class action lawsuits, reaching 30 cases in 2023. This surge is attributed to several factors, including parallels in the right of action and remedy provisions shared between GIPA and BIPA. GIPA,
Chicago Mayor Introduces Clean Buildings Ordinance to Phase Out Fossil Fuels in New Construction
Mayor Brandon Johnson introduced an ordinance on January 24, 2024, establishing an indoor emissions standard that would eliminate fossil fuel combustion in many new commercial and residential construction and renovation projects. The ordinance essentially prohibits the use of natural gas appliances and energy systems such as gas stoves and boilers in new construction. At the