A Properly Drafted Non-Reliance Clause Can Bar Fraud ClaimsOctober 28, 2021A well-drafted non-reliance clause will bar a later-asserted claim for common law fraudulent misrepresentation or fraudulent inducement. A non-reliance clause should...
Developments in the Law-Employee Handbooks and Separation AgreementsOctober 27, 2021Along with the election of a new President in 2020 came the appointment of a new National Labor Relations Board...
Illinois Legislation Narrowing Restrictive Covenants Takes Effect January 1, 2022September 9, 2021Levin Ginsburg previously updated our clients on the proposed changes to Illinois non-compete and non-solicitation law (See March 30, 2021...
Advantages of Arbitration Agreements in Commercial TransactionsJuly 29, 2021Oftentimes, private arbitration is the preferred method of resolving commercial disputes, including disputes with employees and customers. Because arbitration is...
California is Serious About Privacy – Does Your Business Have a Roadmap to Comply with California Law?July 28, 2021By now, many companies who do business with California residents are familiar with the California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018...
Illinois Employers Should Think Twice Before Using Criminal Background Checks Going ForwardMarch 30, 2021On March 23, 2021 Governor Pritzker signed into law Senate Bill 1480 which makes several meaningful changes to the Illinois...
COVID-19, Return to Work, and Data Privacy GuidanceMarch 30, 2021As the COVID-19 vaccines are currently being distributed, employers must address various issues relating to the transition of employees back...
Illinois Legislature Narrows Restrictive Covenant EnforcementMarch 30, 2021Restrictive covenants are contractual terms that restrict an employee’s ability to work for a competitor. Historically, these covenants were often...
The Return to Work Dilemma – Employer-Mandated COVID VaccinationsFebruary 17, 2021The distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine is now underway and will become more widely available to the public. Employers are...
Voluntary FFCRA Extension Through March 31, 2021January 18, 2021As Congress pushed through an additional COVID stimulus bill on the eve of the new year, it also temporarily extended...