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...
“For the times they are a-changing’.” Illinois Supreme Court rules that the Implied Warranty of Habitability does not apply to subcontractors.April 5, 2019For over 30 years, since Minton v. Richards Group of Chicago, 116 Ill.App.3d 852 (1st Dist. 1983), subcontractors in Illinois...
“If You Give a Mouse a Cookie …” : Informational Rights of Minority Shareholders of Close Corporations and LLC Members in IllinoisFebruary 20, 2019Nearly all shareholder and membership disputes begin with a minority shareholder or member suspecting mismanagement by the majority shareholders or...
The Bottom Line on the Impact of Minimum Wage Hikes on the Restaurant IndustryOctober 31, 2018Minimum wages are rising across the country, with well over a dozen states, plus many cities increasing minimum wages over...
Predictive Scheduling Legislation: What You Need to Know to Avoid Costly SurprisesOctober 3, 2018In approximately a dozen states and a number of smaller municipalities across the U.S., initiatives have been introduced that would...
Recent Changes in Illinois Law Will Place Additional Burdens on EmployersSeptember 26, 2018In 2018, Governor Bruce Rauner signed into law a number of changes that are already in effect or will go...
Have You Looked At Your Buy-Sell Agreement Lately? Business Succession PlanningSeptember 5, 2018John, Alexandria, Mary, Martin, and Yvette, formed the Jammy Sleepwear Company over thirty-five (35) years ago. They were equal partners...
How Do You Value a Business for Buy-Sell Purposes?January 30, 2018Owners of closely held businesses should have a buy-sell agreement if there are multiple owners. The buy-sell agreement, often incorporated...
Is Your Business BIPA Compliant?January 15, 2018In order to increase productivity and efficiency, businesses are increasingly using biometric data to identify employees, customers and other individuals. For...
