Category: Business Law
United States Supreme Court Revisits Final Judgment Rule
During virtually every legal proceeding, in the back of the mind for every litigant and attorney, there looms a single word that is either loved or hated: appeal. Simply put, an appeal is a review of a lower court’s decision or decisions by appellate judges. However, not every decision warrants an appeal. Without delving into
Sports Betting Coming to Illinois?
Earlier this month, the U.S. Supreme Court took arguments in a case that will determine whether New Jersey will be allowed to offer betting on professional and college sports. One study has predicted that a chain reaction of sports betting legislation will take effect if the Supreme Court rules in New Jersey’s favor. The study,
Illinois Trying to Bring Back Collaborative Law
Collaborative law, or collaborative practice, is a process of voluntary dispute resolution that allows parties to settle without resorting to litigation. The practice has been used for about thirty years, and although it is most often used in family law disputes, it can also be helpful with probate issues or small business disputes. Starting January
Non-Compete Agreements and the Illinois Freedom to Work Act
One of the more commonly litigated aspects of the employer-employee relationship is the non-compete agreement. The Illinois Attorney General seems to be cracking down on employers that may be taking advantage of low-wage employees by signing illegal non-compete agreements (even if they are doing so unknowingly), especially in the context of the new Illinois Freedom
New I-9 Requirements
On July 17, 2017, the United States Citizen and Immigration Services (“USCIS”) announced the release of a new version of the Form I-9. The Form I-9 is used for verifying the identity and employment authorization of individuals hired for employment in the United States. This includes both citizens and noncitizens. Both the employee and the
Subway Footlong Litigation
What if your “footlong” sandwich wasn’t quite a foot long? Most people don’t take the time to measure their sandwich to determine if Subway is holding up their end of the bargain, but some Midwesterners did. The results? Their sandwiches were not one foot long. Surprisingly, the sandwiches were approximately 11 inches, resulting in a
Staffing Companies Should Be Wary of Sexual Harassment Claims
In the first week of August 2017, the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals issued a proverbial warning to staffing companies concerning sexual harassment in the workplace. A panel of three judges determined that a lower court had erred in finding for the employer in a Title VII sexual harassment case. In Nischan v. Stratoshpere Quality,
Is Your Non-Disclosure Agreement Enough?
In today’s world of cutthroat business and cyber security concerns, companies go to great lengths to protect their confidential and proprietary information, but is the Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) your employees signed enough to truly protect that information? Drafting and enforcing NDAs is an area where preparation and planning pays off in spades, as NDAs take
Telephone Consumer Protection Act (“TCPA”)
Second Circuit Court of Appeals Clarifies that Consent under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act Cannot Be Unilaterally Revoked if Given as Part of a Binding Contract The Second Circuit Court of Appeals recently issued a precedent-setting opinion concerning the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (“TCPA”). The TCPA, amongst other provisions, includes a broad prohibition against using
Midway International Airport Welcomes New Tenants
Chicago is often referred to as the “Second City”, just as Chicago’s Midway International Airport is often overshadowed by Chicago’s larger and busier O’Hare International Airport. However, as Midway’s largest airline, Southwest, continues to grow its market share, Midway is fast becoming the airport for which an increasing number of domestic air travelers spend their