Article‘Aggrieved Persons' Can Bring Suit Under Biometric Information Privacy ActWith the new Illinois Supreme Court ruling, such suits will continue.United StatesPrivacyThompson Coburn LLP
ArticleA Reminder About Changes To Tenant Security Deposits In MissouriMissouri has a new law regarding tenant security deposits that will prompt a change in practice for most multi-family owners, developers and property managers.United StatesReal Estate and ConstructionThompson Coburn LLP
ArticleCommercial Landlords Should Add A Waiver Of Civil Code Section 1950.7Section 1950.7 of the California Civil Code provides that if a security deposit in a commercial lease exceeds the first and last month's rent ...United StatesReal Estate and ConstructionThompson Coburn LLP
ArticleMissouri Passes Data Center Incentive LegislationMissouri recently joined the growing number of states that have created incentives for the construction or expansion of data center facilities. United StatesReal Estate and ConstructionThompson Coburn LLP
ArticleMagic MinuteA procedural rule that allows leadership of both the majority and minority parties in the House of Representatives to have unlimited speaking time at the end of debate. United StatesStrategyThompson Coburn LLP
ArticlePending Tax Reform, Prepaying 2018 Real Estate Taxes Could Benefit Illinois Individual TaxpayersIn light of the tax reform bill pending in Congress, individuals throughout Illinois should give strong consideration to prepaying 2018 real estate taxes now to receive the largest possible benefit ...United StatesTaxThompson Coburn LLP
ArticleVoluntary Disclosure Opportunity For Businesses And Individuals Who Access Cloud Computing Services In Chicago Or Sell Them To Chicago UsersEarlier this year, the City of Chicago's Department of Finance issued "Personal Property Lease Transaction Tax Ruling #12," clarifying the City's position on the taxation of cloud computing services. United StatesTaxThompson Coburn LLP
ArticleFTC Solicits Feedback On Advance Notice Of Proposed Rulemaking Related To Commercial Surveillance And Data Security PracticesOn August 22, 2022, the Federal Trade Commission ("FTC") published an advance notice of proposed rulemaking ("ANPR") that requests "public comment on the prevalence...United StatesTechnologyThompson Coburn LLP
ArticleNew Mexico Comes Late To Data Breach Party, Requires PromptnessThirteen years after the first state data breach notification law was enacted, New Mexico has finally decided to join the other 47 states with such laws...United StatesTechnologyThompson Coburn LLP
ArticleNY Department Of Financial Services Updates Regulations On CybersecurityThe New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) finalized amendments to its cybersecurity regulations on November 1, 2023, marking a significant update...United StatesTechnologyThompson Coburn LLP
ArticleWhen Payment In Full Isn't What You Hoped For ...In the abstract, unsecured creditors receiving 100% of what their claim is (plus interest!) is the best possible outcome in a bankruptcy proceeding.United StatesTechnologyThompson Coburn LLP
ArticleEpisode 4: Public And Government Use Of DronesIn this episode of Three Lawyers and a Drone, we discuss the controversial topic of drone usage by law enforcement.United StatesTransportThompson Coburn LLP
ArticleFAA Grants Exemption For Large Crop-Spraying Unmanned AircraftOn May 1, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) granted Yamaha Motor Co. Ltd., a commercial exemption under Section 333 of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 for flights...United StatesTransportThompson Coburn LLP
ArticleWelcome To Health Law Checkup, The Blog Of Thompson Coburn's Health Care Practice GroupOur Health Care Practice Group plans to use this blog to provide updates and insights on the latest developments in the health care industry. United StatesFood, Drugs, Healthcare, Life SciencesThompson Coburn LLP
ArticleBank Regulators Issue Guidance On Cyber InsuranceFederal bank regulators issued a statement on April 10 alerting banks of risk management issues regarding cyber insurance coverage.United StatesInsuranceThompson Coburn LLP
ArticleFree Desk Guide: How To Project D/E Rates Under The 2023 Proposed Financial Value Transparency & Gainful Employment RuleOn May 19, 2023, the U.S. Department of Education published its proposed "Financial Value Transparency and Gainful Employment" rule (the "GE Rule").United StatesConsumer ProtectionThompson Coburn LLP
ArticleStrategic Counseling On An Auction TransactionThompson Coburn represented a major electric motor company in connection with its successful purchase of a larger competitor for $1.8 billion in an auction transaction. United StatesInsolvency/Bankruptcy/Re-StructuringThompson Coburn LLP
ArticleIRS Takes Aim At Pension Plans "De-Risking" Lump Sum Cash-OutsIn recent years, many pension plan sponsors have sought to reduce pension liabilities by offering lump sum "window" programs.United StatesEmployment and HRThompson Coburn LLP
ArticleMissouri Employers Take Note: Don’t Wait To Challenge The Timeliness Of A Charge Under The Missouri Human Rights ActThe Missouri Supreme Court’s August 27, 2013, decision in Farrow v. Saint Francis Medical Center provided a stunning result in a case presenting a common fact pattern. United StatesEmployment and HRThompson Coburn LLP