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By Danielle Kays, Sarah Bauman, and James Nasiri

Seyfarth Synopsis: The Illinois Supreme Court issued its highly-anticipated decision in Tims v. Black Horse Carriers this week, ruling that a five-year statute of limitations applies to all claims under the Illinois Biometric Privacy Act (“BIPA”).  The Court’s decision (available here) answers a years-old question regarding the…

Continue Reading BIPA Floodgates Remain Open: Illinois Supreme Court Rules Generous 5-Year Statute Of Limitations Applies To All Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act Claims

By Christopher F. Robertson and Craig B. Simonsen

The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals recently ruled that a Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) claim initially timely filed with OSHA and then withdrawn falls within 28 U.S.C. § 1658(a), the “catch-all limitations period,” which provides a four year limitations period.  Jones v. SouthPeak Interactive Corp. of Del., No. 13-2399 (4th Cir., 1/26/15).
Continue Reading Four Years To Sue On SOX Claim Withdrawn From OSHA