Employers Continue To Struggle With Employee Leave Laws That Protect Parents In The Wake Of Schools Reopening

Employers Continue To Struggle With Employee Leave Laws That Protect Parents In The Wake Of Schools Reopening

August 27, 2020

With the start of the school year upon us, employers continue to struggle with employee leave laws that protect parents. In response...
Can Businesses Count on Business Interruption Coverage to Combat COVID-19 Losses?

Can Businesses Count on Business Interruption Coverage to Combat COVID-19 Losses?

May 27, 2020

When disaster such as fire, explosion, or other event strikes and damages a business to the point of interrupting operations, the...
The Force Majeure Clause in an Age of COVID-19

The Force Majeure Clause in an Age of COVID-19

April 29, 2020

An often overlooked contract provision has now gained the spotlight in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.  Parties to a...
Update on Federal COVID-19 Legislation

Update on Federal COVID-19 Legislation

March 19, 2020

Yesterday the President signed into law the Emergency Families First Coronavirus Response Act (H.R. 6201) (the “Act”) which provides for...
New Rules Regarding Retirement Benefits — More Secure?

New Rules Regarding Retirement Benefits — More Secure?

December 31, 2019

The Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement Act (SECURE Act) is now effective. The Act made various changes to rules...
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Can Employee Handbooks Require Arbitration of Employment Disputes?

December 12, 2019

Every business with employees should have an employee handbook.  An employee handbook is essential because it helps employees to understand what their rights...
City of Chicago Fast Tracks $15/Hour Minimum Wage Ordinance

City of Chicago Fast Tracks $15/Hour Minimum Wage Ordinance

December 12, 2019

On November 26, 2019 the Chicago City Council amended its Minimum Wage Ordinance to accelerate its $15/hour minimum wage hike four...
Don’t Let A Creditor Make It Personal

Don’t Let A Creditor Make It Personal

November 20, 2019

As the owner of a corporation, when you set up your business, you and your lawyer believed that you had...
REAL ESTATE TAX CONSIDERATIONS FOR COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENTS

REAL ESTATE TAX CONSIDERATIONS FOR COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENTS

September 3, 2019

Since real estate taxes are always due after the period to which they relate (e.g. taxes for 2019 are not...
Current I-9 form will Expire August 31, 2019 – What should you do?

Current I-9 form will Expire August 31, 2019 – What should you do?

August 28, 2019

The current I-9 form that is approved for use by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is set to expire...