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...
Your modern life is fundamentally digital. Your photos, financial accounts, and personal communications now live mainly in the cloud. Traditional wills and trusts often fail to cover these digital assets; a failure that can create chaos and heartbreak for your family...
Your modern life is now fundamentally digital—photos, financial accounts, and personal communications increasingly reside in the cloud. Traditional wills and trusts may fail to include digital assets, which can cause confusion and hardship for your family after your...
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...
If you own a business in Illinois, you're familiar with the struggle to stay in compliance with local laws. In 2015, Illinois lawmakers passed the Illinois Secure Choice Retirement Savings Program (Secure Choice). The program is meant to help businesses that do not...