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The Internal Revenue Service recently announced that it is seeing the 2026 filing season have a rise in tax refunds. With the April 15th deadline approaching...

Thinking about using AI to represent yourself in litigation? Think again. It is well-documented that pro se litigants (those who represent themselves) are less likely to prevail compared to their represented counterparts, due to a lack of procedural and substantive legal knowledge.

The Internal Revenue Service has issued comprehensive guidance on the expanded employer tax credit for paid family and medical leave under the Working Families Tax Cuts. This permanent expansion offers businesses enhanced incentives to provide up to 12 weeks of paid leave, with credits ranging from 12.5% to 25% of qualifying wages, while introducing new eligibility criteria and coverage options including insurance premium-based claims.

Write-in candidates offer a unique pathway to public office in Illinois, but success requires navigating strict procedural requirements and tight deadlines under the Illinois Election Code.

Thinking about using AI to represent yourself in litigation? Think again. It is well-documented that pro se litigants (those who represent themselves) are less likely to prevail compared to their represented...

On January 14, 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court decided that political candidates can bring lawsuits over election rules. In Bost v. Illinois State Board of Elections, 607 U.S. ___ (2026), the Court held that a candidate...

The toll of the high inflation of the past few years, combined with lingering economic aftershocks from COVID-19, has created a great amount of economic uncertainty for many people.

High-profile couples like Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are requiring guests to sign strict non-disclosure agreements before their wedding, highlighting how NDAs have become essential legal tools for protecting sensitive information in today's digital age. This practice extends far beyond celebrity events, serving as a critical mechanism for businesses and individuals to maintain control over confidential matters and prevent unauthorized disclosures.

On March 13, 2026, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) sent warning letters to 97 dealerships nationwide concerning their advertising practices. These letters result from the FTC’s new interpretation...

After years of uncertainty and shifting compliance deadlines, the U.S. Department of Treasury's Financial Crimes Enforcement Network has permanently ended beneficial ownership information reporting requirements under the Corporate Transparency Act. Condominium associations, HOAs, and other common interest community boards no longer need to report personal information about their volunteer board members to the federal government, bringing relief to thousands of community associations nationwide.

The Internal Revenue Service has introduced a new automatic penalty relief program designed to simplify tax compliance for taxpayers with a proven track record of timely filing and payment.

The U.S. Supreme Court has resolved a critical question in securities enforcement: can the SEC pursue disgorgement of ill-gotten gains without identifying specific victims who suffered measurable financial losses? This unanimous ruling in Sripetch v. SEC clarifies the agency's enforcement powers and closes a procedural defense that defendants had increasingly exploited in complex market-manipulation cases.

Dealerships, like many businesses in today's data-driven market, use various tracking technologies such as session replay software, cookies, pixels, chatbots, pen registers, geotargeting...

The Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service recently issued a notice announcing upcoming regulations and providing guidance regarding Trump Accounts, which are a new type of individual retirement...

Many litigators are familiar with Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 68, but few fully appreciate its strategic value in the defense arsenal. Although straightforward in operation, Rule 68 can be a powerful tool for influencing settlement negotiations, and in some cases, limiting a plaintiff’s ability to recover post-offer attorneys’ fees.

Family dynamics can be complex, especially when it comes to balancing the rights of parents with the interests of extended family members, such as grandparents.

Running for elected office in Illinois requires meeting specific eligibility criteria that vary by position, from basic citizenship and voter registration to age, residency, and financial disclosure requirements.