Effective January 1, 2025, the Illinois Supreme Court enacted a policy permitting the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) by litigants, attorneys, judges, judicial clerks, and court staff in general litigation tasks. In rendering its decision, the Court determined...
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The Driver Shortage’s Impact on Small Trucking Companies
In recent years, the trucking industry has faced a significant challenge: a shortage of qualified commercial drivers. The truck driver shortage is not a new phenomenon; however, its severity has escalated in recent years.
A number of factors have contributed to this shortage, including an aging workforce, stringent regulatory requirements and the demanding nature of the job. While this issue impacts all trucking companies, it presents an existential threat to smaller fleets striving to sustain operations and satisfy their clientele’s demands.
House Bill 1634’s Impact on the Illinois Trucking Industry
Proposed legislation in Illinois, known as House Bill 1634, aims to bring the state's vehicle emission standards in line with California's strict regulations, starting in 2035. This could mean a potential ban on gas and diesel-powered trucks in favor of zero-emission...
Business Strategies for Preventing Employee Lawsuits
Employee litigation is a serious concern for any business. Lawsuits are inherently expensive to resolve and threaten business operations. Beyond these repercussions, lawsuits can erode trust and damage a company's hard-earned reputation. At Arnett Law Group, LLC, we...
When is the Time to Retain Legal Counsel?
Legal problems arise when you least expect it. Depending on the complexity of the case, countless online guides claim that a “do-it-yourself” approach is possible, , if not a more feasible way, to save money while defending yourself or your business. Although it may...
Dissolving Your Business in Illinois
Dissolving a business, also known as “voluntary dissolution,” can be simple or complex, depending on a number of variables, including how the business was established, who the owners are, and what the desired outcome may be. In any case, a properly drafted Partnership...
Ex Parte & Informal Communications to the Court
Introduction The legal profession has often been slow, relative to other industries, to evolve and adapt to the pace at which technology grows. While it may be difficult to argue that fax machines still have their place, the traditional, and perhaps antiquated, rules...
What Makes A Trademark Registerable?
So, you’ve started your business and you want to protect your brand by filing your trademark with the USPTO. One thing that you should know is that not all trademarks are created equally. Along with identifying the source of a product or service, trademarks must be...
Copyrights vs. Trademarks – What’s the Difference?
Intellectual property is one of those often misunderstood concepts when it comes to running a business or creating a piece of art, whether it be film, music, or a painting. It is likely that you have heard the terms “trademark” and “copyright” being thrown around in...
Additional Protection for Small Businesses: Partnering Insurance Brokers with Legal Counsel
Part of being a businessowner is understanding and accepting the fact that all businesses come with inherent risks and liability. According to a study by the U.S. Small Business Administration, 36% to 53% of small businesses are sued in a given year.[1] Whether it’s a...
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