Illinois Landlords Face a Deluge of Disclosure Requirements May 21, 2025 Landlords need to stay up to date concerning the many obligations and disclosure requirements that govern their leases and tenant...
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...
Telephone Consumer Protection Act: New Rules for Withdrawing Consent April 18, 2025 The Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) prohibits the use of automated text messages (robotexts) and autodialed phone calls (robocalls) for...
Illinois Condominium Property Act: New Accessible Parking Requirements are now in effect for Condominiums March 27, 2025 The State of Illinois recently adopted new accessible parking requirements governing existing and newly constructed or converted condominium properties. Section...
Understanding the Amended Chicago Residential Landlord and Tenant Ordinance (RLTO) March 18, 2025 Most landlords in Chicago are required to comply with the Chicago Residential Landlord and Tenant Ordinance (RLTO). Violations of certain strict...
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...
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...
