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Illinois Condominium Property Act: New Accessible Parking Requirements are now in effect for Condominiums

March 27, 2025

The State of Illinois recently adopted new accessible parking requirements governing existing and newly constructed or converted condominium properties. Section...
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Understanding the Amended Chicago Residential Landlord and Tenant Ordinance (RLTO)

March 18, 2025

Most landlords in Chicago are required to comply with the Chicago Residential Landlord and Tenant Ordinance (RLTO). Violations of certain strict...
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Federal Corporate Transparency Act Reporting is Now Required

February 28, 2025

The Corporate Transparency Act requires that businesses and closely held entities must file a report with the U.S. Department of...

ICE is at Your Business: Now What?

February 7, 2025

Immigration enforcement continues to be a major focus in 2025, with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) increasing workplace audits...

Are Your Electronic Passwords Tangible Property That Can Be Converted?

January 29, 2025

Illinois law defines conversion as the intentional exercise of dominion or control over property which so seriously interferes with the...

When Nonprofit Boards Fail: The Domino Effect of Neglected Duties

December 9, 2024

The following scenario happens far too often. A renowned non-profit, celebrated for its impactful work, faces a sudden downfall. Donors...

The Federal Corporate Transparency Act Deadline is December 31, 2024

December 5, 2024

On January 1, 2024, the Federal Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) went into effect and U.S. Department of the Treasury Financial...

Texas Court Blocks Department of Labor’s Overtime Rule

December 2, 2024

On November 15, 2024, a federal judge in Texas struck down the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) rule that raised...

What Employers Need to Know About the New Illinois Transparency Law

November 21, 2024

On January 1, 2025, an amendment to the Illinois Equal Pay Act will require many Illinois employers to adopt new...

The Landscape of Noncompete Provisions Continues to Evolve

November 11, 2024

On August 20, 2024, in Ryan LLC v. Federal Trade Commission, the Northern District of Texas struck down the FTC’s...