Understanding Employment Law: A Guide for Illinois Employers Running a business involves more than finances and operations. It also involves managing people, and every decision you make takes place within the framework of employment law. For employers in Illinois,...
Choosing the Right Legal Partner for Your Business in Naples Southwest Florida’s business landscape continues to grow — from family-owned service companies and professional practices to real estate investors and tech-forward startups. As the region evolves, so do the...
The primary reason for selecting a limited liability company (LLC) structure for a business entity is to insulate the owners of the company from the liabilities of the company. With a properly organized LLC, if the LLC is sued, under most circumstances, the owners are...
Most business owners don’t think twice about meeting minutes—until a lender asks for a corporate resolution, a shareholder wants to review past decisions, or a plaintiff’s attorney starts poking around. Whether you’re a single-owner S-corp or a growing private company...
By: Jonathan Fox & Jake Parentis The term “distributor” is often used in commercial agreements, but its precise meaning can vary significantly depending on the legal and business context. Mischaracterizing a distributor relationship can have serious legal and...
As we ring in 2025, big changes are coming for Illinois employers navigating the new labor and employment laws. Start the year off right and watch as we break down the key updates that could impact your workplace in the months ahead. Transcript:...
As a business owner or professional in Illinois, you're navigating a complex landscape of federal and state regulations. While compliance is a priority, the potential for investigations and audits by various regulatory agencies is a reality that demands proactive...
The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), which went into effect on January 1, 2024, will require owners of LLCs or small corporations to report additional identifying information on the entity and it’s owners to the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes...
Starting a business and getting married are two major life events that nobody anticipates to fail, but divorce or separation can happen to anyone, and it can threaten the survival of your business. To prevent this, it’s essential to plan ahead and take steps to protect it. If you own a business before getting married, […]
Companies are expanding their use of unpaid internships by offering the opportunities to non-traditional individuals. While the classic profile of an intern is a college student participating in an unpaid internship as part of the curriculum of a course or to fulfill degree requirements, employers are being deluged with requests from individuals who have long […]
