A recent unpublished Illinois appellate decision offers helpful guidance on what a trustee must disclose when a beneficiary asks for trust documents. In Lindblad v. Blair, 2025 IL App (1st) 241753-U, the court held that a trustee satisfied the disclosure requirement...
In a recent case out of a federal trial court in the Southern District of New York, United States v. Heppner, 2026 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 32697*, a client’s AI conversations were deemed unprotected by the attorney-client privilege. What is the Attorney-Client Privilege? The...
If you’re a managing member of an LLC, treating the company’s cash, computers, and customer lists as your own can do more than trigger dissolution and damages. In a recent Illinois appellate decision, Wolfson v. Dugout Northbrook, LLC, 2025 IL App (1st) 232257, the...
If you plan to oppose a rezoning or planned development in your neighborhood, consulting an attorney before the first public hearing can be the difference between making your concerns part of a durable record versus losing the opportunity to advance your objections...
Employers and Employment Counsel Should Take Note Short take: After a Texas federal court set aside the FTC’s non-compete rule, and the FTC decided not to appeal, the nationwide ban on covenants not to compete in employment situations is arguably dead. But in...
On August 15, 2025, Governor Pritzker signed House Bill 3638, amending the Illinois Workplace Transparency Act (IWTA). The changes take effect on January 1, 2026 and apply to contracts entered into, renewed, or modified on or after that date. Employers that rely on...
Fencing around your home is a must for security and privacy. Installing a new fence might seem like a good option, but it can also call up zoning issues and neighbor disputes if you're not careful. In this case, HouseLogic.com recommends the following tips to ensure...
You are still grieving the recent death of a loved one. Perhaps the deceased was your sibling, your parent or your spouse. Whatever your relationship, you have suffered an unimaginable loss. Despite your grief, you were still anticipating the probate process. You...
As an Illinois small business owner, your reputation has a direct impact on your success. That's why online defamation can be so damaging. False statements about you or your business may easily be believed by others, which in turn will harm your bottom line. Taking...
There are many ways in which business owners can approach business disputes, and various topics to explore. It is imperative to be aware of the different options that may be open to you if you have found yourself in this position, and you should also try to think from...