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Foundation for the Restoration of America announces new partnership with Moms for America

By Press Release | Mar 6, 2024

The Foundation for the Restoration of America announced a new partnership with Moms for America this week.

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New report exposes out-of-state predatory law firms exploiting BIPA loophole in Illinois

By Press Release | Nov 16, 2023

Illinois Citizens Against Lawsuit Abuse (CALA-IL) has unveiled the "Illinois Predatory Lawsuit Report -BIPA" highlighting a troubling trend of predatory law firms exploiting a loophole in the state’s Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA). This report shines a spotlight on how a few law firms, some from out of state, are taking advantage of BIPA to the detriment of local businesses and the state's economy.

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Every resident in Chicago metro area pays $2,321 annual “tort tax” to fund lawsuit abuse in Illinois, new report states

By Press Release | Jun 2, 2023

Lawsuit abuse continues to grow in Chicago and surrounding counties with every resident now paying a $2,321 annual “tort tax” to cover the loss in jobs and economic output, according to a new study released today by Citizens Against Lawsuit Abuse.

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CALA-Illinois: Uber likely to become more expensive in Illinois because of legislation

By Press Release | Mar 24, 2023

A night out with friends is likely to become even more expensive after the Illinois General Assembly passed a bill that would likely drive up the cost to consumers for ride-shares like Lyft and Uber.

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Citizens Against Lawsuit Abuse - Illinois endorses coalition efforts to reform destructive BIPA laws

By Press Release | Mar 6, 2023

Citizens Against Lawsuit Abuse (CALA) Executive Director Phil Melin issued the following statement supporting the efforts of a coalition of leading business, technology, and healthcare groups, who held a news conference this morning seeking changes to Illinois’ Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA) laws following recent troubling State Supreme Court decisions.

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Beginning a truthful conversation about crime in Chicago

By Press Release | Feb 24, 2023

Alderman Ray Lopez teams up with Wirepoints to advance data-driven approach to combating crime

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CALA-IL urges lawmakers to clarify BIPA law following ruling that could devastate Illinois businesses

By Press Release | Feb 22, 2023

CHICAGO - Citizens Against Lawsuit Abuse-Illinois (CALA-IL) is calling on Illinois legislators to immediately draft corrective legislation to the state’s Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA) to clarify the Illinois Supreme Court’s devastating ruling Friday that could lead to the financial destruction of Illinois businesses.

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6 Chicago mayoral candidates share their opinions regarding taxation and regulation, and its impact on local manufacturers

By Press Release | Jan 25, 2023

The Technology & Manufacturing Association (TMA) released the results today from the 6 participating Chicago mayoral candidates who completed TMA’s 2023 municipal election questionnaire.

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New report shows lawsuit abuse costs Illinois more than $12 billion each year

By Press Release | Apr 20, 2022

Today, Illinois Citizens Against Lawsuit Abuse (IL CALA) released data measuring the impact of excessive civil court costs on the state’s overall economy and specifically in the Chicago, Peoria, and East St. Louis metropolitan statistical areas.

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Chicago voters deserve elected officials who will prioritize safety

By Press Release | Dec 17, 2021

After another spike in crime and lawlessness in the City of Chicago, today the Illinois Opportunity Project (IOP) is again calling for reforms to empower citizens with the tools to recall politicians.