How to Navigate the New Illinois Freelance Worker Protection Act (FWPA)March 29, 2024The 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 EstateMarch 29, 2024The 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 LitigationFebruary 29, 2024Small 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 SponsorshipsFebruary 27, 2024Corporate sponsorships and underwriting have become key strategies for many nonprofits and associations nationally. These types of non-dues revenue can...
Illinois Courts Deny Insurance Coverage for Pandemic Related Business LossesJanuary 29, 2024Several appellate courts in Illinois have further narrowed the path for businesses seeking insurance coverage for COVID-19 related losses. These...
Getting to Know the New Chicago Paid Leave and Paid Sick and Safe Leave OrdinanceJanuary 12, 2024The Chicago City Council recently passed the Chicago Paid Leave and Paid Sick and Safe Leave Ordinance, effective July 1,...
Why You Should Follow Corporate Formalities as a Limited Liability CompanyDecember 15, 2023Limited liability companies (LLCs) are becoming the “entities of choice” in small to medium size businesses owned by a limited...
The Opportunity of Office to Medical Space ConversionsNovember 20, 2023Traditional office spaces, once bustling hubs of professional life, now echo with emptiness. In the wake of the global pandemic,...
Understanding Chicago’s New Energy Transformation CodeNovember 8, 2023Chicago continues to solidify its position at the forefront of energy conservation in the U.S. On January 1, 2023, Chicago’s...
Approaching Deadline for the Illinois Secure Choice Retirement Savings Program (“SCRSP”)October 24, 2023The Illinois Secure Choice Retirement Savings Program (“SCRSP”) is a state-facilitated retirement savings instrument for private sector workers in Illinois...