When written and administered appropriately, wills and trusts not only simplify the inheritance process but these estate tools also safeguard the financial interests of beneficiaries and grantors. However, problems arise when individuals commit unlawful acts to gain a...
Martin v. Fifth Third Bank, et al 2026 IL App (1st) 250705 On February 3, 2026, the Illinois Appellate Court In Martin v. Fifth Third Bank (First District) reversed the dismissal of a negligence claim against the bank and held that Illinois courts must analyze a...
The Illinois Second District Appellate Court recently addressed the question of whether a bank account was properly classified as a joint account with rights of survivorship. In re Estate of Frain, 2025 IL App (2d) 240780. In Frain the Court clarified that proof of...
The recent decision in In re Estate of Bennett, 2026 IL App (3d) 250091, offers important guidance for probate practitioners and those following high-profile estate litigation in Illinois. The case centers on a dispute between the estates of two well-known rappers,...
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...
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...