Documentation: The Difference Between Winning or Losing May 13, 2025 Prior to opening statements at trial, the Court will give the jury Illinois Pattern Jury Instruction 1.01(A)[5] instructing the jury...
Can AI Creations be Protected by Copyright? April 18, 2025 Can an AI create something copyrightable? Under current law the answer is no, not without humans being involved in the...
Federal Corporate Transparency Act Reporting is Now Required February 28, 2025 The Corporate Transparency Act requires that businesses and closely held entities must file a report with the U.S. Department of...
Are Your Electronic Passwords Tangible Property That Can Be Converted? January 29, 2025 Illinois law defines conversion as the intentional exercise of dominion or control over property which so seriously interferes with the...
When Nonprofit Boards Fail: The Domino Effect of Neglected Duties December 9, 2024 The following scenario happens far too often. A renowned non-profit, celebrated for its impactful work, faces a sudden downfall. Donors...
The Federal Corporate Transparency Act Deadline is December 31, 2024 December 5, 2024 On January 1, 2024, the Federal Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) went into effect and U.S. Department of the Treasury Financial...
What Employers Need to Know About the New Illinois Transparency Law November 21, 2024 On January 1, 2025, an amendment to the Illinois Equal Pay Act will require many Illinois employers to adopt new...
The Landscape of Noncompete Provisions Continues to Evolve November 11, 2024 On August 20, 2024, in Ryan LLC v. Federal Trade Commission, the Northern District of Texas struck down the FTC’s...
The Perils of “Keeping Up with the Joneses”: When Association Pricing Crosses the Antitrust Line October 21, 2024 Imagine an association establishing its dues based solely on what their “competitor” association charges. However, this practice can lead to...
Key Updates to the Federal Corporate Transparency Act August 15, 2024 On January 1, 2024, the Federal Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) went into effect. This law affects mostly small businesses by...
