Illinois is known for its vibrant culture, diverse communities, and thriving businesses. However, there’s a hidden cost that every resident of the Chicago metropolitan region bears: the “tort tax.” A recent study commissioned by the Illinois Citizens Against Lawsuit Abuse (ICALA) has revealed that each person in the Chicago metropolitan region pays a substantial annual “tort tax” of $2,321. This tax directly results from the state’s problematic legal landscape, which drives up costs for everyone.…
Illinois’s Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA) was enacted with good intentions – to safeguard individuals’ biometric privacy, including fingerprints and eye scans. The protection of biometric data is crucial in an increasingly digital world, but the current state of BIPA raises concerns. Thousands of small businesses that utilize biometric technology are facing lawsuits under this law, with the most prominent case being White Castle, which potentially faces a staggering $17 billion in exposure. It’s essential…
