Demystifying GIPA (Genetic Information Privacy Act)

Demystifying GIPA (Genetic Information Privacy Act)

GIPA —Say WHAT? The Illinois Genetic Information Privacy Act (“GIPA”) was first passed in 1998 in recognition that many people were worried their genetic information would be used without their consent or to discriminate against them. It prohibits certain companies...
Class Action 101: All your Class Action Questions Answered

Class Action 101: All your Class Action Questions Answered

What is a class action lawsuit? In a class action lawsuit, a plaintiff brings a claim before the court on behalf not only of themselves but also a group of people (the class) who all have similar claims. While only one plaintiff is needed to initiate a case, there can...