Illinois Special Needs Trusts An Illinois Special Needs Trust is a legal tool that allows families or caregivers to set aside funds for a person with special needs, without affecting their eligibility for government benefits such as Medicaid, SSI, or Read More….
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Illinois River Access and River Rights, Holm v. Kodat – The Mazon River Fossil Case When the Illinois Supreme Court’s decision in Holm v. Kodat was filed on June 16, 2022, both Supreme Court Justice Neville and advocates of recreational Read More….
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Intellectual Property Basics Intellectual property (IP) refers to creations of the mind, such as inventions, literary and artistic works, and symbols, names, and images used in commerce. IP is protected by law, which allows creators and owners to benefit from Read More….
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Special Needs Trust Overview Using a Special Needs Trust to manage the funds of a person with special needs can be beneficial.  The funds can be used to cover extra expenses and provide for the person’s lifestyle. In some cases, Read More….
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Illinois Riparian Rights Traditionally, riparian rights are associated with property owners who have access to a body of water such as a lake or stream. Currently, there are two types of water rights. The first is a right to access Read More….
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Thinking of becoming a Federal Contractor? Consider these employment law requirements first. Any business looking to become a federal contractor or subcontractor must take note of the employment law requirements associated with these contracts. There are three federal laws and Read More….
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Employment Practice Audit Employment law compliance is rarely the paramount focus of most business owners. Small business owners and start-up founders are not an exception. Regrettably, there are no general exceptions to the law for small businesses and start-ups. The Read More….
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Illinois Non-solicitation Agreements Non-solicitation agreements are provisions in employment agreements which, in the event that the employee leaves the company, prohibit the employee for contacting valuable customers or employees. Non-solicitation agreements most commonly extend to employees, clients, and patients of Read More….
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Illinois Freedom to Work Act – New Restrictions on Non-Compete Agreements The recently enacted Illinois Freedom to Work Act (“IFWA”) (820 ILCS 90/1-90/10) imposes new restrictions on non-compete agreements. These changes have left employers scrambling to reconsider the ways in Read More….
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Strategies for Calculating Adequate Consideration under the Illinois Freedom to Work Act The Illinois Freedom to Work Act (“IFWA”) (820 ILCS 90/1-90/10) makes it clear that invalid non-compete agreements are prohibited and subject to penalties for each violation. Given the Read More….
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Overtime Pay – Exempt versus Non-Exempt The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) is a federal law which establishes minimum wage, overtime pay, recordkeeping, and youth employment standards affecting employees in the private sector and in Federal, State, and local governments. Read More….
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Pitfalls and Challenges in Obtaining a Tax Deed Most properties sold at the annual tax sale result in redemption. “Redemption” is the formal name for the repayment of the unpaid taxes by the owner or interested party. Depending on your Read More….
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Buying a Tax Lien – Understanding the process and obligations. There are three kinds of tax lien sales in Illinois; Annual, Forfeiture and Scavenger Sales.  The annual and forfeiture sales are similar in that the buyer purchases the tax lien Read More….
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