The vast majority of that litigation — which has paid out millions of dollars to Illinoisans mostly via class-action settlements — has been over employee fingerprints collected by timeclock technology, though Facebook’s $650 million settlement in 2020 was with users over facial recognition. #ai #journalists #capitolnewsillinois
U.S. magistrate judges are appointed for eight-year terms and must meet statutory requirements, including at least five years of membership in good standing with a state’s highest court and five years of active legal practice. #judge #federalcourt
New Rule 455, first proposed by the Appellate Lawyers Association (ALA) and supported by the Office of the State Appellate Defender (OSAD), is intended to bring uniformity to trial exhibits and prevent the delays which occur when appellate counsel must track down and locate missing trial exhibits that were not made part of the record.
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“I want to thank Judge Norgle for his great dedication and service to this Court and the people of this district for 38 years,” said Chief Judge Rebecca R. Pallmeyer.
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The JMHCPs are free, confidential, and voluntary court-based resources. Referrals may come from Court Staff, Probation Officers, Defense Counsel, and the State’s Attorney’s office. Individuals may also self-refer.
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