By: Jeffrey A. Risch, Esq., SmithAmundsen LLC
2010 has already brought forth substantial legislative changes that require companies to revamp their policies and procedures.
On January 1, 2010, an amendment to the Illinois Vehicle Code became effective, prohibiting drivers from using an electronic device to compose, send or read electronic messages. Electronic messages are defined to include, and are not limited to, email, text messages, instant messages, and/or commands or requests to access internet sites.
