Law Blog
Expunging Cannabis Arrests and Convictions
The June 25, 2019 law legalizing recreational cannabis also provided that certain prior cannabis arrests, case dispositions and convictions are to be expunged, or removed from the public records, as they negatively impact employment, education, credit, housing and...
Election Day Holiday / Time Off
On June 16, 2020, Governor Pritzker made November 3, 2020, election day, an official state holiday, adding it to the state holiday calendar. The same law also eased restrictions on voting by mail. As a result, all state offices and most municipal offices will be...
Judicial Elections
We believe that a qualified and respected judiciary is essential to preserving democracy and the rule of law, and are frequently asked by family and friends for recommendations regarding who to vote for in judicial elections and retentions. It is our pleasure and...
Confidential Information with Employees at Home
The Covid-19 pandemic and the sudden increase of the number of employees working at home puts even more pressure on your business to protect its proprietary, confidential and trade secret information. Some concerns you should address to protect confidential...Privacy Law, New Risks for Your Business
The increased interest of governments, consumer organizations and lawyers in privacy issues creates new and emphasizes old risks for your business if it violates the privacy of its customers, employees or third parties. Knowing some of the current areas where your...Illinois Biometric Law Allows Lawsuits Even When Plaintiff Has No Damages
Millions of mobile phone, bank and investment customers now use fingerprint readers, eye scans, and voice recognition technologies as security and privacy enhancing technologies. Biometric information can provide more security than a password, however, once biometric...Incorporate Standard Terms In Your Business Contracts
No matter how many employees, agents, partners or others that have authority to bind your business to purchase or sale contracts, you can still take steps to protect your business by ensuring that all contracts are subject to the same standard terms and conditions...Reducing the Cost of Business Litigation
While the best business litigation strategy is to avoid litigation or resolve disputes outside of court, including negotiation, mediation or arbitration, once litigation is initiated there are many steps a business can take in conjunction with its lawyer to minimize...
