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2021

April 07, 2021

Big Changes to Illinois Laws Affecting Employers

March 18, 2021

Stopping COVID-19 Unemployment Claim Scams

February 17, 2021

OSHA Issues New Safety Guidance Regarding COVID-19 In The Workplace

January 21, 2021

Significant Changes in the Law

January 08, 2021

Second Stimulus Package Signed Into Law

2020

December 21, 2020

EEOC Releases Guidance on Employer-Mandated Vaccinations

December 14, 2020

To Require Vaccination Or Not Require Vaccination - That Is The Question

November 19, 2020

Selecting and Clearing New Trademarks in a Changing World

October 28, 2020

Working From Home Preparedness For Companies

September 29, 2020

DOL Makes Changes to Families First Coronavirus Response Act Paid Leave Rules

September 21, 2020

COVID-19 Survey Results

September 09, 2020

Workplace Violence and COVID-19

August 31, 2020

Pandemic and 2020 Election Estate Planning: Some Frequently Asked Questions

August 12, 2020

Breaking News: Four Recent Executive Actions in Response to COVID-19

July 15, 2020

Labor Board Allows Manufacturer To Restrict Employee Cell Phone Usage

July 10, 2020

A Reminder About Some Key Employment Law Changes

July 01, 2020

PPP SBA Additional Guidance

June 25, 2020

SOME IMPORTANT COVID-19 EMPLOYMENT LAW UPDATES

June 08, 2020

Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act

May 29, 2020

Payroll Protection Program Loan Forgiveness Guidelines

May 08, 2020

FAQ: Returning to the Workplace in a COVID-19 World

April 03, 2020

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS REGARDING THE CORONAVIRUS AID, RELIEF AND ECONOMIC SECURITY ACT AND THE FAMILIES FIRST CORONAVIRUS RESPONSE ACT

March 28, 2020

Breaking News: CARES Act Relief For Small Businesses And Individuals

March 25, 2020

UPDATED: Breaking News: Families First Coronavirus Response Act

February 27, 2020

The Coronavirus and the Law

January 24, 2020

Significant Changes in the Law

2019

November 26, 2019

Compliance Checklist for Illinois' #MeToo Laws

October 25, 2019

Estate and Financial Planning is Not Just For the Rich

September 25, 2019

Lingering Copyright Liability On Your Website?

August 14, 2019

Breaking News: New Illinois Workplace Harassment Laws

July 31, 2019

Legal Marijuana in Illinois and its Impact on a Drug-Free Workplace

July 23, 2019

Seven Things You Should Know About Illinois Law Before Doing Business in Illinois

June 30, 2019

Why does the California Consumer Privacy Act matter to me?

May 30, 2019

CFTC Eases Annual Privacy Notice Rules

April 30, 2019

Courts Consider Limitations of Online Platforms' Immunity for Third Party Content

March 13, 2019

This Supreme Court Term Impacts Intellectual Property Issues

February 20, 2019

Employers Must Reimburse Employees for Certain Business-Related Expenses and Losses

January 28, 2019

Illinois Supreme Court Resolves Biometric Information Privacy Act Litigation Against Businesses

January 08, 2019

Significant Changes in Illinois Law

2018

December 20, 2018

Making Energy Resolutions? Ask These Questions First

November 29, 2018

Uncertainty on Biometric Data Rules Means Employers & Businesses Must Be Extra Cautious

October 10, 2018

Why Do I Need A Letter Of Intent?

July 19, 2018

U.S. Supreme Court Rejects Illinois Public Union Law in Favor of Free Speech Rights

June 26, 2018

Internet Shopping Just Got More Expensive

May 30, 2018

Supreme Court Ruling Makes Arbitration Clauses In Employment Agreements More Attractive

April 30, 2018

Seventh Circuit Allows Data Breach Case to Proceed

March 27, 2018

Allowance of Actions for Breach of Confidentiality of Healthcare Records Should Give Companies Pause

February 28, 2018

Appellate Court Limits Private Right of Action Under Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act

January 09, 2018

Significant Changes in Illinois Law

2017

December 04, 2017

Sexual Harassment: Be Smart, Not Paranoid

November 20, 2017

Give Your Company the Gift of Data Security

October 24, 2017

Limits on Employee Compensation Discussions

September 28, 2017

Illinois Cracks Down On Efforts to “GAG” Online Reviewers

July 27, 2017

HR By the Numbers: Thresholds For Employer Coverage

June 21, 2017

Government Can’t Disparage Disparaging Trademarks

April 12, 2017

BREAKING NEWS: Federal Court of Appeals Protects Employees from Discrimination Based on Sexual Orientation

March 29, 2017

Don’t Get Held Hostage By Ransomware

February 23, 2017

DON’T CLICK THAT: Protecting Against Email Scams and Malware

January 11, 2017

Significant Changes In Illinois Law

2016

November 28, 2016

BREAKING NEWS: Federal Court Temporarily Blocks New Overtime Rule

October 31, 2016

New Employment Laws In Illinois

September 28, 2016

Preparing For Chicago’s New Paid Sick Leave Requirements

August 25, 2016

What Does That Click Mean? A Roadmap For Enforceability Of Online Contract Terms

June 15, 2016

Department Of Labor Issues New Overtime Rule

May 25, 2016

DTSA Provides Federal Remedies for Trade Secret Misappropriation

April 21, 2016

BREAKING NEWS: EU Data Commissioners Refuse to Accept Privacy Shield

March 21, 2016

Zika Virus and Legal Implications for Employers

February 25, 2016

NFA Members Must Adopt Information Systems Security Programs By March 1st

February 04, 2016

BREAKING NEWS: EU-US Privacy Shield Agreement Announced – But Not Yet Approved

January 11, 2016

Significant Changes In Illinois Law

2015

November 30, 2015

The Storm In The Safe Harbor

October 30, 2015

Controversial NLRB Decision Imposes New Joint Employer Standard

September 29, 2015

Important Considerations Before Entering Into A Commercial Lease

August 26, 2015

EEOC Rules Sexual Orientation Discrimination Is Now Protected Under Federal Law

July 16, 2015

Dress Codes and Religious Accommodation After EEOC V. Abercrombie & Fitch

June 18, 2015

Data Privacy: Know And Address The Risk Before It’s Too Late

May 26, 2015

Ten Effective Interviewing Suggestions for Employers

April 29, 2015

Estate Planning Opportunities: Is Your Child At Risk?

March 16, 2015

Estate Planning Opportunities For Pets

February 24, 2015

Estate Planning Opportunities For Digital Assets

January 19, 2015

Important Changes In Illinois Laws

2014

December 18, 2014

New Illinois Law Protecting Pregnancy: Issues to Consider When Managing Pregnant Employees

November 19, 2014

Don’t Be Tardy For The Party And Other Ways To Ensure Your Company’s Holiday Party Is “Incident-Free”

October 29, 2014

New Illinois Law Limits Employers’ Use Of Payroll Cards

September 26, 2014

New Illinois Law Restricts Inquiries About Applicants' Criminal Records

July 30, 2014

EEOC Issues New Enforcement Guidance On Pregnancy Discrimination

June 30, 2014

Someone Posted A Defamatory Review Of Your Business – Now What?

May 28, 2014

The Top Ten Reasons Why Craft Brewers Should Register Their Trademarks

March 30, 2014

Do-It-Yourself Online Legal Advice: Penny-Wise But #Foolish?

February 27, 2014

Prepare For Pro-Union Moves in 2014: New 'Persuader' and 'Quickie Election' Rules

January 16, 2014

Significant Changes In The Law

2013

December 10, 2013

Half-Baked Medical Marijuana Law Leaves Illinois Employers In A Haze

November 07, 2013

Flight or Just Fright: Things to Consider for You and Your Business Before Fleeing Part 2 of 2: Three Questions to Ask

October 22, 2013

Flight or Just Fright: Things to Consider for You and Your Business Before Fleeing

September 25, 2013

Five Common Mistakes Employers Make With Regard To The Fair Labor Standards Act

August 28, 2013

Employers Will Need to "Reconsider" Non-Competition and Non-Solicitation Agreements

July 01, 2013

Implications of Concealed Firearm Carry Law for Illinois Employers

June 01, 2013

When is Extended Leave Unreasonable Under ADA?

May 01, 2013

Appellate Court Rejects Union Poster Requirement

April 01, 2013

ICANN Launches New Trademark Clearinghouse

March 01, 2013

New FMLA Compliance Requirements

February 01, 2013

Recess Appointment Ruling Casts Doubt on Controversial NLRB Decisions

January 01, 2013

Significant Changes in the Law

2012

November 01, 2012

NLRB Clarifies Position on At-Will Employment, Class Action Waivers

October 01, 2012

More Controversial Rumblings From the NLRB

September 01, 2012

NLRB Releases Controversial Report Critical of Common Employer Social Media Policies

July 01, 2012

New EEOC Enforcement Guidance on Employers' Use of Criminal Records

June 01, 2012

New Generic Top-Level Domains Require Brand Owners' Attention

May 01, 2012

JOBS Act Eases Restrictions on Advertising for Private Securities Offerings

April 01, 2012

BREAKING NEWS: Court Puts Union Poster Requirement on Hold

April 01, 2012

Avoiding Misleading Trademark and Domain Name Solicitations

March 01, 2012

Employment Termination: Trickier Than You Might Think

January 01, 2012

Significant Changes in the Law

2011

December 01, 2011

NLRB Posting Requirement Has Broad Application

November 01, 2011

IRS Worker Misclassification Amnesty: Is It Right for You?

October 01, 2011

Protecting Trademarks From Registration on the New .XXX Domain

July 01, 2011

Employers Beware: Free Labor May Not Really Be Free

June 01, 2011

Complying With the Illinois Civil Union Law

May 01, 2011

FTC: Digital Copier Pose Data Security Risks

April 01, 2011

Employers Take Note! Two Supreme Court Cases Increase Protection for Employees

March 01, 2011

Employee Misclassifications: Don't Cut Costs By Cutting Corners

February 01, 2011

Effects on the New Federal and State Tax Laws on Estates, Trusts and Estate Planning

January 01, 2011

Significant Changes in the Law

2010

December 01, 2010

Limits on Limiting Off-Duty Conduct On and Offline

September 01, 2010

Buy-Sell Agreements: Considerations for Funding a Buy-Out

July 01, 2010

Parental Leave: Who is a Parent?

June 01, 2010

Supreme Court: Search of Employee Text Messages was Reasonable

May 01, 2010

Wage Garnishments and Wage Assignments: What Employers Need to Know

March 01, 2010

Complying with the FTC Blogging Guidelines