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Bogus Ticket Case Can Move Forward
The Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals reversed a lower court’s decision to throw out a case against the City of Chicago and eight of its police officers. Plaintiff Mark Geinosky alleges that he was harassed by police officers who issued him 24 bogus tickets. The...
Old Tickets Are New Again…
State tax refunds may be a little less than expected this year. The City of Chicago and several other city governments in Illinois have asked the State to withhold tax refunds from millions who owe the cities money from old traffic tickets and unpaid water bills. So...
Facebook Password Law on Hold in IL
HB3782 which proposes a prohibition of employers asking job applicants’ their social network passwords is on hold due to conflicting language. A provision in the Bill allows an employer to “maintain lawful workplace policies” with regard to electronic equipment and...
We Want Your Password!
Illinois has proposed legislation that would make it illegal for employers to request prospective employees to turn over access to their social media accounts. It has been commonplace for employers to research prospective employees social media accounts as part of the...
Your Digital Estate – Are You Prepared?
Oklahoma has one. Nebraska is considering one as well. It’s a law that allows friends and relatives of a deceased person to take control of that person’s social media accounts. Under such a law, sites like Facebook and Twitter are considered digital assets that could...
Mobile App Privacy Lawsuit
In Austin, Texas, a class-action lawsuit was filed against some of the most popular mobile app companies alleging those companies routinely steal address book data without the users consent or knowledge. The suit seeks to stop mobile app makers from stealing with data...
Speed Cameras are Speeding Toward Chicago
The City of Chicago may add up to 1,800 speed cameras in Chicago. The cameras would be installed near schools and parks. A driver can up to 5 miles over the speed limit without violating the law. Driver’s caught driving 6 to 10 miles over the speed limit face a...
Cell Phone Ban While Driving
The Illinois House of Representatives has voted to ban drivers statewide from using cell phones on the road. Drivers would still be allowed to use hands-free devices. However, calls placed in emergency situations would be allowed. A driver faces a moving violation and...