Striking the Wrong Chord? Fender’s Push to Protect the StratocasterNovember 5, 2026Fender, the creator of the Stratocaster electric guitar, has created unwanted buzz in the music world by seeking to enforce...
Illinois Adds Menopause-Related Workplace Protections: What Employers Need to KnowOctober 26, 2026Employers should take note that new Illinois Human Rights Act (IHRA) requirements will expand accommodation and employee-notice obligations. Effective January...
Now Is the Time to Plan Your 2027 Employee Handbook UpdatesOctober 7, 2026The end of the year has a way of arriving quickly. For employers, now is a good time to begin...
Illinois Increases Compensation Thresholds for Noncompete and Non-Solicitation Agreements in 2027September 28, 2026On January 1, 2027, the minimum earnings required to enter enforceable employee non-compete and non-solicitation agreements will increase under the...
Illinois Requires Employers to Pay Employees for Jury ServiceSeptember 1, 2026On July 31, 2026, Governor JB Pritzker signed House Bill 4844 (“HB 4844”) into law, expanding employer obligations under the...
The DOL’s Proposed Joint Employer Rule Puts Shared Workforce Models on NoticeJune 29, 2026On April 22, 2026, the U.S. Department of Labor announced a proposed rule that would establish a unified federal standard...
Illinois Enters the Crypto Regulation GameJune 5, 2026Last August, Governor Pritzker signed two new laws establishing Illinois’ first comprehensive framework for digital asset regulation. These laws are...
Seventh Circuit Ruling Resets the BIPA Damages Landscape for Illinois EmployersApril 14, 2026A landmark decision issued April 1, 2026 by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit has significantly changed...
How Will Your Business Respond to a Data Breach?April 8, 2026When your business suspects that there may have been a data breach, it’s important to promptly implement your Incident Response...
Hey Claude: Are Communications with an AI Platform Privileged?March 19, 2026The legal boundaries of generative artificial intelligence (“AI”) communications have been the subject of much discussion. Now, the United States...
