Technology Regulation

In the Facebook Illinois BIPA class action, eligible claimants received average payouts of about $18,000 per person from a $650 million settlement. The case alleged Facebook collected and used facial recognition biometric data without proper notice and consent under Illinois’ Biometric Information Privacy Act. This article explains how BIPA works, who qualified, and what similar […]

The new right of publicity law extends protections for a performer’s voice, image, and likeness after death, letting heirs seek injunctions and damages against unauthorized AI replicas. It gives estates clearer enforcement and licensing leverage against deepfakes and synthetic performances. This article explains what the law covers, who can sue, key exceptions, and practical steps […]