Understanding How Right of Publicity is Applied in the Entertainment Industry

May 30, 2024

Digital entertainment experiences utilizing artist likenesses are becoming increasingly popular, however, they can create legal pitfalls when the proper authorizations...
Edward R McMurray to Serve as Faculty Member at Institute for Organization Management

Edward R McMurray to Serve as Faculty Member at Institute for Organization Management

May 16, 2024

A Leadership Training Program Produced by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce WASHINGTON, D.C.— Institute for Organization Management, the professional development program...

The Federal Trade Commission is Set to Implement New Rule Prohibiting Noncompete Clauses

May 7, 2024

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has implemented a new, transformative rule, set to take effect 120 days after its publication...

How a Recent Court Settlement is Reshaping the Real Estate Market

April 16, 2024

A recent court settlement between the National Association of Realtors (NAR) and groups of homeowners across the U.S. has upended...

The Seventh Circuit Seeks Guidance from Delaware Supreme Court on Forfeiture-for-Competition Clauses

April 16, 2024

The United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit, based in Illinois, certified two questions for the Delaware Supreme...

How to Navigate the New Illinois Freelance Worker Protection Act (FWPA)

March 29, 2024

The recently enacted Illinois Freelance Worker Protection Act (FWPA) goes into effect on July 1, 2024. It requires non-governmental persons...

The Corporate Transparency Act and its Impact on Commercial Real Estate

March 29, 2024

The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) went into effect on January 1, 2024. The CTA allows government entities to combat terrorism,...

Why Proper Documentation is Critical to Prevailing in Litigation

February 29, 2024

Small and midsize businesses conduct business in different ways. Too often though, businesses favor expediency over detailed record keeping. Record...

Why Proper Documentation is Vital for Nonprofit Corporate Sponsorships

February 27, 2024

Corporate sponsorships and underwriting have become key strategies for many nonprofits and associations nationally. These types of non-dues revenue can...
Insurance

Illinois Courts Deny Insurance Coverage for Pandemic Related Business Losses

January 29, 2024

Several appellate courts in Illinois have further narrowed the path for businesses seeking insurance coverage for COVID-19 related losses. These...