The Seventh Amendment of the United States Constitution protects the right of a jury trial for citizens in civil cases, but what does that mean exactly? The founding fathers wrote, “In suits at common ...
The Seventh Circuit held that the 2024 amendment to BIPA’s damages provision applies retroactively, eliminating the possibility of “per‑scan” statutory damages for cases pending at the time of ...
"A plaintiff who alleges thousands of claims under BIPA Section 15 is only 'entitled to, at most, one recovery under' Section 20. We hold that this amendment applies retroactively because it impacts ...
In a highly anticipated decision, the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit held on April 1, 2026, that Illinois’ 2024 amendment to the Biometric ...
Log-in to bookmark & organize content - it's free! Plaintiff attorney Steve Susman discussed the idea of trial by jury in civil cases. Plaintiff attorney Steve Susman discussed the idea of trial by ...
In June 2024, the U.S. Supreme Court handed down its landmark decision in SEC v. Jarkesy, holding that when the Securities and Exchange Commission seeks civil penalties for securities fraud, the ...
Type to search articles, cases, and authors. Press ↵ to view all results. In Dissent is a recurring series by Anastasia Boden on Supreme Court dissents that have shaped (or reshaped) our country. By ...