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...
When it comes to business litigation, many business owners focus on the potential impact that a lawsuit may have on their company. For example, they may worry about the financial fallout of a lawsuit and any potential penalties they will encounter, and they may have...
A shareholder agreement must satisfy all involved parties. It must also be designed with dispute resolution in mind. While you certainly hope for the best-case scenario in business, you must also have a plan in place in the event the worst-case scenario decides to...
If you believe the verdict you received during a trial at a circuit court in Illinois was made in error, you have the right to appeal. The appeal process has numerous steps, and it's important to understand these steps even when you have professional legal...
Facebook and other social media are intended to bring people together. However, many people use social media as their own personal platform to air grievances, whether they have any backing in the truth or not. This can lead to civil disputes and litigation, as...
Most companies start out private. But, if your business is steadily growing, it's normally time to start considering going public around $100 million dollars in revenue. A reverse merger is one easy way to do that. Here are just a few reasons why. How it works The...
Have you had a business partner that has abruptly chosen to end your professional relationship in Geneva? In such a scenario, you typically expect to be given the reason behind their change of heart. Hearing that the now-former partner simply believes it to be in...
The idea of zoning has grown commensurate with the expansion of towns and cities in Illinois and nationally, with zoning laws already having been enacted in some American municipalities more than a century ago. The vast Chicago metro has of course employed zoning...
