Notice to Former Shareholders of Consolidated Communications Holdings, Inc.
On July 31, 2024, plaintiff Thomas C. Longman (“Plaintiff”) filed a Verified Class Action Complaint (the “Complaint”) in the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware against Consolidated Communications Holdings, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”), and the members of the board of directors of the Company (the “Board”), captioned Longman v. Consolidated Communications…
The Collection of Worker Biometrics: Is Consent Really Consent?
By Lynda J. Grant[1] Over the past few years, there has been an explosion in the use of biometric technology. In the consumer arena, everything from opening i-Phones, to ticketless entry in stadiums, grocery store check outs, and security clearance at airports, turns on the collection and use of biometric information. In the employment field,…
Turnabout is Fair Play: The Power of Mass Arbitration
By Lynda J. Grant, Esq. Intro On May 3, 2021, Amazon sent its customers an email updating its terms of use. The seemingly innocuous email informed consumers that “any dispute or claim relating in any way to your use of any Amazon service will be adjudicated in the state or federal courts in King County,…
The Illinois Supreme Court Issues Two Major BIPA Rulings
In the first quarter of 2023, the Illinois Supreme Court issued two rulings with broad implications for cases arising under the Illinois Biometric Protection Act, 740 ILCS 14/1, et seq., (BIPA). BIPA is one of the only state statutes providing individuals with a private right of action for the collection or possession of their biometric identifiers—such…