Lenders, Beware! The Return of the Decade Old ForeclosureAugust 12, 2019What 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, 2019The 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 PracticesAugust 12, 2019Governor 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 SeminarsAugust 9, 2019Morris 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 ActionableJuly 24, 2019The 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 OrdinanceJuly 16, 2019It 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 OpportunityJune 5, 2019The 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, 2019The 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 BrokersMay 9, 2019Under the “Carmack Amendment,” a motor carrier (i.e. an entity providing transportation of cargo) is generally strictly liable for damages...
CCPA UPDATEMay 1, 2019While most businesses are aware, a surprisingly small number report that they will be ready to comply with the California...
