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The new proposal draws a distinction between “private” conversations and those that “cannot be deemed private,” such as a loud argument on the street. (Refusal to parlay is one of the hooks that can result in treble damages.)

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MGL 93a(9)(3) requires that before bringing suit the plaintiff send a demand letter to the business asking for rectification of the unfair or deceptive act or practice. That gives the business a chance to settle things for something like actual damages. The recording of private conversations, unless there is all-party consent or a warrant, remain http://Gibbons290scq.blogmoleza.com prohibited under the bill.

The case, called King v. Millions of people would drop their coverage.

Earlier this month, the Illinois House of Representatives and Senate both voted overwhelmingly in favor of the state’s new eavesdropping bill. Contrary to what you may have recently read on your Facebook feed, the state of Illinois’ new eavesdropping legislation will not prohibit the recording of police officers — though advocates do have other concerns about the bill.

The American Civil Liberties Union of Illinois fiercely fought the previous eavesdropping law, and worked with state lawmakers to craft its replacement. Prices for insurance plans would sharply rise