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...
Lenders, Beware! The Return of the Decade Old Foreclosure August 12, 2019 What is a bank to do when a former owner challenges a foreclosure proceeding based on the Court’s lack of...
Can Your Business Adopt a Tradename that Others May Deem “Offensive”? August 12, 2019 The answer may very well be a resounding, “Yes,” insofar as it relates to trade names and trademarks. Recently, the...
Illinois Amended Equal Pay Act, Requiring Immediate Changes to Hiring Practices August 12, 2019 Governor Pritzker signed into law on July 31, 2019 significant changes to the Equal Pay Act that will require all...
Morris Saunders to be a Presenter at Upcoming NBI Seminars August 9, 2019 Morris Saunders will be a presenter at two upcoming seminars for the National Business Institute. Both seminars are being held...
Estimates are Opinions, Not Fact and Not Actionable July 24, 2019 The internet has unquestionably provided unparalleled access to information to the public, both consumers and businesses, not seen since Johannes...
An Unexpected Risk for Banks: The Chicago Residential Landlord and Tenant Ordinance July 16, 2019 It is an all too common scenario these days with mortgage foreclosures still commonplace in Chicago: someone leases a single...
Employee Owes Fiduciary Duty to Employer and Cannot Misappropriate a Corporate Opportunity June 5, 2019 The Illinois Appellate Court has reiterated what the Illinois Supreme Court said a few years ago: Employees of a corporation owe...
The Board Made a Wrong Decision – Can (Should) it be Held Liable? May 16, 2019 The board of directors made the decision to acquire a company for $100 million. The negotiations and the due diligence...
When Silence Is Not Golden, A Cautionary Tale For Brokers May 9, 2019 Under the “Carmack Amendment,” a motor carrier (i.e. an entity providing transportation of cargo) is generally strictly liable for damages...