Remote work is now a long-term reality for many Illinois businesses. When employees access company data from home or other locations outside the office, the risk of that information falling into the wrong hands goes up. Trade secrets, client lists, pricing strategies...
When another party breaks the terms of your business agreement, your company may suffer financial losses. However, winning a breach of contract case in Illinois requires more than proving that someone failed to follow the agreement. You must also show how the...
Price undercutting, targeted advertising, and bold marketing campaigns are all fair game in Illinois business. The moment a competitor shifts focus from winning uncommitted clients to actively dismantling your existing contracts, they have crossed a legal line. In...
Receiving notice of a lawsuit can be alarming for any business owner. Whether a claim involves a contract dispute, employment matter, customer complaint or partnership conflict, the first few days after being served are often truly consequential. Unfortunately, many...
Securing capital is a pivotal milestone for any entrepreneur in Chicago. In this context, a commercial loan provides the necessary fuel for growth. However, the excitement of an approved financing offer can cloud a business owner's structural judgment, driving them to...
Many aspiring business owners spend a great deal of time thinking about how to build successful companies, but give very little thought to what might happen if disagreements arise between partners or shareholders later on. Unfortunately, even strong business...
When a business hires someone, they have to determine if the worker meets the criteria to be classified as an employee or a contractor. This is more than a payroll detail because it impacts various benefits like taxes, wage obligations, unemployment coverage and...
Seeking private investors can be an exciting step for a growing business. Outside funding may help a company expand operations, hire employees, develop products or enter new markets. Yet, this is a process that must be approached thoughtfully, not only with...
Employment noncompete agreements have become relatively controversial. Their widespread use may potentially have a chilling effect on job mobility for employees as a whole and can have a detrimental impact on earning potential for individual workers. Those who are...
Contracts help to protect businesses and their clients, so it’s critical that they’re handled properly. A business contract does more than just record the business deal. It answers questions and sets standards for the deal. When a company is dealing with another...