When hiring an employee, most employers are not thinking about what will happen if the relationship goes sour. However, depending on the role that employee plays within the company, that is exactly what the employer needs to think about in…
As this article points out, buy-sell agreements should not be a one-size-fits-all document. There are a variety of different scenarios that the parties must think through and anticipate before entering into such a document. Hiring legal advisers with the right…
This article has great steps to keep in mind when you are trying to collect on a small business debt. However, before writing off any small business debt, think about getting a judgment and collecting against the assets of the…
Do you have a great idea and the desire to run your own business or create a partnership? Before you start your own business or your partnership, you should be aware of considerations that will take place in the process…
Domestic violence occurs through abusive behavior or violent confrontation against an intimate partner or any other household member (past or present). Being a victim of domestic violence can have far-reaching, lifetime impacts. Domestic violence affects individuals regardless of gender, religion,…
Patient Rights Senate Bill 1564 Health care personnel, physicians or health care facilities are required to provide patients with more comprehensive information that will allow him or her to make informed medical decisions for his or her personal best interest…
When a person dies as a result of an accident due to another’s negligence, misconduct or an intentional act, it is considered a wrongful death. Wrongful death claims allow the estate of a deceased person to file a lawsuit against…
You have your business idea and goals in mind. You know what service or product you want to sell. What is next in understanding which entity is the right choice for you and your business needs? Understanding Liabilities Before registering…
About 200,000 employees within the state of Illinois were injured on the job in 2015. Less than 25% of those injuries were claimed as compensable worker’s compensation claims. Lost time at a job means a loss of income for many…
Recovery from Personal Injury You have a right to compensation for the pain and suffering, medical bills, lost wages, and other harms that can result when you are harmed by the negligent, reckless, or intentional actions of others or by…