There are few areas of the law more important to the music industry than copyright protection. Piracy and other forms of IP violations prop up a multi million dollar industry that profits off of music creators proprietary material. Removing music that violates copyright is a regulatory requirement and a constant struggle for music distributors. Recently, […]
Credit scores play a crucial role in personal finance and have a significant impact on various aspects of our lives. An individual’s credit score can impact loan eligibility, housing rentals, insurance premiums, and even employment opportunities. So what happens when a company provides incorrect credit information on your behalf? Read on to learn more. Consumer […]
In today’s digitized world, businesses are necessarily collecting more and more consumer data and grappling with how to protect this data. The prevalence of data breaches continues to increase, alongside growing concerns over consumer privacy. When it comes to data breach liability, businesses should know their responsibilities and consumers should know their rights. Business Responsibility […]
Illinois has some of the country’s strongest privacy protections in place with respect to biometric information. Violations of the law have led to a number of class action lawsuits in recent months. What is BIPA? BIPA, the Biometric Information Privacy Act, is a state law in Illinois intended to protect the security and privacy of […]
Everyone has been on the receiving end of a “robocall” – an automated phone message trying to sell you something, promote a product, or get you to vote for a political candidate. Believe it or not, robocalls have been around since the 1990s. In fact, major legislation to curb invasive robocalls was passed in 1991. […]
Over two dozen plaintiffs recently filed a class-action lawsuit against New Jersey-based solar company Vision Solar. The plaintiffs claim that the company pressured customers to pay for their solar products and services that failed to live up to the salespeople’s promises. According to the suit filed, the company often failed to obtain proper permits from […]