On June 13, 2023, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) overruled the Trump-era decision that "entrepreneurial opportunity" is the animating principle of the test...

In Chicago and throughout Illinois commercial real estate acquisitions, the letter of intent (LOI) often sets the tone for the transaction. A weak LOI often creates two negotiations.

Artificial intelligence (AI) is already a key feature in many people's lives, including at work. While some AI platforms have been around for years, highly advanced intelligence platforms...

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has sharply pivoted its enforcement priorities, training its sights on corporate diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs, which—in the agency’s view—embed unlawful...

This article will offer some common sense, tried and true practices for improving project communications.

In Part I of this three -part series on artificial intelligence (AI) in the workplace, we explored some of AI's uses in the workplace and potential legal complications with the technology.

A rent-ready credit is a legal provision commonly included in a multifamily real estate purchase agreement that allows a buyer to recover turnover costs at closing.

The Chicago Fair Workweek Ordinance went into effect in 2020. In a previous article, we discussed how the ordinance brought predictability to employee scheduling by requiring employers...

With 2023 just around the corner, now is the time for employers to prepare for updates and anticipated changes to federal, state and local employment laws. Below is a brief summary...

On July 4, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act ("OBBBA") was enacted into law with President Donald Trump's signature. Although the OBBBA's tax and spending provisions tend to receive greater media attention...

Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) issues are becoming crucial drivers of operational and investment decisions in both the public and private spheres, ...

The song may not have been about international trade, but the lyrics are certainly fitting for today's unpredictable global market.

A construction project is a marathon and not a sprint. Rushing through the project without preparation and a plan for the long game, will ultimately lead to errors, cost overruns and delays.

The United Nations recently described climate change as "the defining crisis of our time." Further, a flagship UN report on climate change declared that the world is on a fast track...

This post is the third in a three-part series examining the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in Human Resources. In Part I, we explored some of AI's uses in the workplace and potential legal...

Effective December 31, 2023, Cook County's new Paid Leave Ordinance (the Ordinance) will require employers to provide 40 hours of paid leave (i.e., leave that can be used for any reason) during a 12-month period.

Illinois landlords will face new rules governing rental fees, disclosures, and application charges beginning January 1, 2027. House Bill 3564 adds “Rental fee transparency and limitations” to the Illinois Landlord and Tenant Act (765 ILCS 705/35).

First-time multifamily buyers in Chicago often focus on price, neighborhood and cap rate but miss legal and compliance issues that silently add cost, delay closing or create post-closing liability.

The SECURE 2.0 Act of 2022 ("SECURE Act 2.0") makes many changes impacting retirement plans. Among the most significant are changes affecting "catch-up" contributions.

In light of the rapid changes at the federal level, the Illinois General Assembly has passed significant measures aimed at protecting and expanding the rights of employees in the state while making...