Will 2 Years of Continued Employment Be Enough in Illinois to Enforce a Non-Compete?

Will 2 Years of Continued Employment Be Enough in Illinois to Enforce a Non-Compete?

September 13, 2018

The Answer: It’s Complicated. In 2013, an Illinois Appellate Court in Fifield v. Premier Dealer Services, Inc., decided that absent additional...
Have You Looked At Your Buy-Sell Agreement Lately? Business Succession Planning

Have You Looked At Your Buy-Sell Agreement Lately? Business Succession Planning

September 5, 2018

John, Alexandria, Mary, Martin, and Yvette, formed the Jammy Sleepwear Company over thirty-five (35) years ago. They were equal partners...
The Plaintiff’s End Game – Collecting the Judgment

The Plaintiff’s End Game – Collecting the Judgment

August 30, 2018

It was a hard fought battle. You successfully sued a party in a commercial dispute who wronged you and a...
Our Company is a US Company — Do We Care About GDPR?

Our Company is a US Company — Do We Care About GDPR?

June 8, 2018

The long-anticipated effective date of The Global Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”) is upon us.  On May 25, 2018, GDPR, a...

Keeping your Trade Secrets Safe: The Runaway Employee

June 7, 2018

How can a business protect its critical information when an employee goes to work for a competitor? Many employers simply...
How Do You Value a Business for Buy-Sell Purposes?

How Do You Value a Business for Buy-Sell Purposes?

January 30, 2018

Owners of closely held businesses should have a buy-sell agreement if there are multiple owners. The buy-sell agreement, often incorporated...
New York Toy Fair Is Approaching. Are You Legally Prepared?

New York Toy Fair Is Approaching. Are You Legally Prepared?

January 24, 2018

February 17, 2018 is fast approaching. Anyone who is anyone in the toy industry will be at Javits Convention Center showcasing...
Is Your Business BIPA Compliant?

Is Your Business BIPA Compliant?

January 15, 2018

In order to increase productivity and efficiency, businesses are increasingly using biometric data to identify employees, customers and other individuals. For...