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Illinois recently passed the Illinois Consumer Contract Reciprocal Attorney's Fees Act (Public Act 103-344), allowing recovery of attorney's fees for consumers in certain cases. In general, Illinois follows the American Rule with respect to the recovery of attorney's fees.

In an attempt to ensure that confidential and sensitive personal and financial information is maintained and secured, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has established many standards, and corresponding requirements, for various industries, most specifically financial institutions.