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Tesla’s camera-based driver monitoring system triggers legal complaint in Illinois

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While a camera-based DMS has evident advantages, a class action complaint has been proposed against Tesla in Illinois, with the Plaintiff claiming that the company’s in-cabin driver monitoring system violates the state’s Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA). This was discussed in the following section of the complaint. .

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Judge rules against Tesla insurance over ‘inflated’ premiums

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Seligman also dismissed a breach of contract claim from plaintiff Ricky Stephens, an Illinois resident, offering him a chance to make changes before moving forward. A Tesla spokesperson and the insurance arm’s legal team have not responded to requests for comment.

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Univ. of Illinois study argues regulatory hurdles hindering commercialization of new biofuels; biobutanol case study

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Regulatory hurdles are hindering the successful commercialization of emerging liquid biofuels, according to a new study by University of Illinois law professor Jay P. Slating, a regulatory associate with the University of Illinois Energy Biosciences Institute. Wisconsin Law Review ; Illinois Public Law Research Paper No.

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Regulatory & Legal Alerts – October 2017

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Peopletrail actively tracks the regulatory and legal environment that surrounds employment and criminal background screening. The post Regulatory & Legal Alerts – October 2017 appeared first on Peopletrail. This helps you remain compliant with the FCRA, EEOC, and other regulatory standards or agencies. State Legislation.

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Ford dealers are opting out of Model e EV certification program

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These changes come amidst challenges for the automaker, such as a legal battle about the EV initiative that it lost last week in Illinois. Due to the legal issue, Ford implemented a series of updates to its EV certification program.

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Rivian produced 7,363 EVs in Q3 2022

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Rivian produced 7,363 EVs at its facility in Normal, Illinois in the third quarter of 2022, the company announced. ” “We remain undeterred in our efforts to bring high-paying, American manufacturing jobs to Georgia, and are currently assessing all legal options.’ Rivian also delivered 6,584 vehicles during the same quarter.

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Ford Revises Dealer EV Requirements

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In fact, over two dozen dealers in the state of Illinois successfully pursued a legal case in which they argued the old program violated state franchise laws.

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