The Illinois Supreme Court in Walton v. Roosevelt University, 2023 IL 128338 (Mar. 23, 2023), unanimously affirmed dismissal of the putative class action arising under the Illinois Biometric Privacy Information Act...

Small business owners may be scratching their heads as to how the recently enacted American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 will affect them and their businesses.

Like the change in seasons, every few months brings a new report of potential consolidation in the liner shipping sector.

On June 28, 2013, the Small Business Administration issued a final rule to implement the statutory requirements of the Small Business Jobs Act of 2010.

On April 4, 2008, the front page of the “Wall Street Journal” contained an article discussing the large profits many tax-exempt hospitals are experiencing, outpacing those of their for-profit counterparts.

On September 10, 2014, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced the issuance of the final Small Vessel General Permit.

Violators of Emission Control Area requirements face hefty penalties under the Environmental Protection Agency’s new penalty policy.

On August 9, 2012, a new Executive Order signed by President Obama once again tightened U.S. sanctions against Iran.

The Coast Guard issued a Notice of Inquiry ("NOI") on November 1, 2011 inviting the public to comment on the current Oil Pollution Act of 1990 ("OPA 90") claims procedures and whether certain pre-OPA 90 regulations should be removed.

On January 9, the Internal Revenue Service ("IRS") reopened its Offshore Voluntary Disclosure Program ("OVDP") for U.S. taxpayers holding undisclosed foreign bank accounts.

On December 6, the Philadelphia City Council passed two pieces of legislation that already are being touted as altering the landscape for workers in the city, especially those in the service industry.

Most significant maritime accidents are investigated by port state or flag state authorities who usually issue reports of their findings.

The Nonprofit Revitalization Act of 2013 will affect New York nonprofit corporations and wholly-charitable trusts as well nonprofit corporations.

As discussed in our prior blog post, New York State passed anti-sexual harassment legislation earlier this year, which, in part, requires that New York employers adopt a sexual harassment policy and conduct training.

In an 8–1 ruling in favor of Medtronic, the Supreme Court decided on February 20, 2008, that most state lawsuits are preempted by the federal government’s regulatory scheme.

2020 may prove to be one of the most active years for federal contractors holding General Services Administration ("GSA")

In a recent decision, New York state judge Charles E. Ramos granted summary judgment in favor of aggrieved syndicate members on both their breach of contract and conversion claims against exit lenders following the acceptance by the exit lenders of collateral sale proceeds contrary to the plaintiffs’ right to receive pro rata distributions.

The National Institute of Standards and Technology released a document entitled "Framework for Improving Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity".

The Final Rule goes even further than the flawed Proposed Rule. EPA has now required that all states completely eliminate the SSM defense to a citizens' suit and/or penalty action.

Whether your workforce is unionized or non-unionized, all employers should be aware that the National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB”) recently issued a significant decision, involving an individual physician and her employer, highlighting that the protections set forth in Section 8(a)(1) of the National Labor Relations Act (“NLRA”) extend to professional, non-union employees who have engaged in concerted activities for the purpose of collective bargaining or the aid or protection of co-workers.