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...
This month’s organization for ALG’s Year of Giving, Women Employed, was selected by Partner Bethany White. Women Employed (WE) is a Chicago-based advocacy organization, founded in 1973, with a mission of improving women’s economic status and removing barriers to...
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...
This month’s organization for ALG’s Year of Giving, the Les Turner ALS Foundation, was selected by Administrative Professional, Shari Santelli. Founded in 1977, The Les Turner ALS Foundation is Chicagoland’s leader in comprehensive ALS care and one of the...
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...
Associate Amanda Alasauskas has chosen Indiana University Dance Marathon as this month’s organization for ALG’s Year of Giving. Amanda has been involved with the organization since her college years and is so happy to be able to continue to give back. Read Amanda’s...
You don’t know what you don’t know, until it is too late and you are hip deep in legal troubles. Having an attorney on staff is a luxury that most small businesses feel they cannot afford. Yet, what most small businesses actually cannot afford is to go without legal...
This month’s organization for ALG’s Year of Giving, Dancing While Cancering, was selected by our Associate Joseph Homsy. Read below to learn why Joe felt moved to nominate this wonderful cause: “What is grief if not love persevering?” I recently heard this while...
The defense of a fire loss claim begins with the fire scene inspection, which usually takes place as soon as possible after a fire to ensure that evidence is collected and preserved to assist in determining a fire’s cause and origin. Time is of the essence because...
When there is a contract, the parties are expected to fulfill its terms. If either party violates the terms, a breach of the contract occurs. Most people know that a breach of contract can cause professional, financial and/or personal problems, but many fail to...
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The partners and associates at our firm are recognized leaders in their fields and are committed to delivering the best possible result for every client.
