All parents want their children – whether biological twins or large blended stepfamilies – to respect their final wishes, remember them fondly...

On December 26, 2024, a different panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit issued an order vacating the Court's December 23, 2024 order, which granted a stay of the preliminary injunction.

As your business engages in its ordinary course of activities, various types of contracts such as engagement letters, vendor service agreements and consulting agreements will be negotiated and entered into.

The Cook County Assessor's Office has officially opened for the 2025 assessment year appeals! If you own property in River Forest or Riverside, now is the time to take action—the deadline to file an appeal is April 18, 2025!

On February 18, 2025, following a decision by the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas in Smith v. U.S. Department of Treasury, et al., 6:24-cv-00336 (E.D. Tex.)...

On December 23, 2024, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals upheld the enforceability of the Corporate Transparency Act (the "CTA"). Reporting companies...

Shea Soucie is the trailblazing co-owner of Soucie Horner, a Chicago based interior design firm. The idea for the business took shape outside a small Parisian...

On January 23, 2025, the Supreme Court granted the government's motion to stay a nationwide injunction issued by a federal judge in Texas...

Shein Distribution Corp. holds the distinction of being one of the most famous fast fashion brands. Fast fashion is the refuge of those who want to be on the cutting edge...

The Digital Millennial Copyright Act (DMCA) prohibits circumventing encryption that protects copyrighted works.

In a typical negotiation over sales price when selling your company, the Buyer will often try to base the price on historical performance to minimize the value and the Seller will often try to base the price...

On March 21, 2025, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network ("FinCEN") issued an interim final rule that removes the requirement for U.S. companies...

On December 3, 2024, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas issued a nationwide preliminary injunction halting enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act (the "CTA")...

On April 23, 2024, the U.S. Department of Labor ("DOL") announced an update to the Fair Labor Standards Act overtime rule ("Overtime Rule") which has substantial payroll implications and requires employers' immediate attention.

Independent contractor status can seem financially advantageous to some businesses—no employment taxes, no benefits required—but it can and often does result in excessive liability for companies.

Air travel can be very expensive. Sometimes ticket pricing makes sense. Sometimes it doesn't.

Economically, it does not make sense to start a foundation with less than $10 million. There are legal fees to create, IRS filing fees to be recognized, annual tax returns with both the IRS and the Illinois Attorney General's office, and a requirement that a CPA firm annually audit you.

Illinois permits certain property tax exemptions for homeowners, which can help lower your property tax bill. For example, if your home is your primary residence and you obtain the homeowner's exemption, the average tax savings is $950 per year.

In October 2024, high school student, Francesca Mani, found out that boys in her class used artificial intelligence (AI) software to fabricate sexually explicit images of Francesca...

The Americans with Disabilities Act and the Rehabilitation Act (applicable to federal employees) prohibit an employer from discriminating against a qualified individual on the basis of disability.