Documentation: The Difference Between Winning or LosingMay 13, 2025Prior 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, 2025Can 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 RequiredFebruary 28, 2025The 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, 2025Illinois 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 DutiesDecember 9, 2024The 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, 2024December 5, 2024On 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 LawNovember 21, 2024On 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 EvolveNovember 11, 2024On 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 LineOctober 21, 2024Imagine 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 ActAugust 15, 2024On January 1, 2024, the Federal Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) went into effect. This law affects mostly small businesses by...
