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...
Chicago Title Land Trust Co. v. Watkin (2025 IL App (1st) 241354) When clients think about clearing old debts from their property, many assume that if the statute of limitations has run on the underlying loan, the lien automatically disappears. A recent Illinois...
If you’re starting a business in Illinois, forming a Limited Liability Company (LLC) is often the first step. But one of the most important documents many business owners overlook is the Operating Agreement. While Illinois law does not require LLCs to have an...
Imagine one disagreement with a partner, vendor or employee that suddenly drains your time and money. Could your business handle it? Running a small business in Illinois comes with many rewards, but it also exposes you to legal risks that can threaten your finances...