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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Mistakes to avoid when your employee gets injured
When an employee comes to you with an injury claim, you need to be careful in how you handle it. It’s important to carefully follow the Illinois regulations and your company’s procedures as you deal with an injury. Addressing a workers’ compensation claim can create...
5 risks every small business owner must manage
Your small business is a big part of your life. While you likely purchase insurance to keep your company safe, a variety of other risks may bring your organization to a standstill. With an effective risk management strategy, you protect your company today while...
3 things to keep in mind when creating a risk management plan
It is no easy task to be a business owner in the Chicago area. Workplace accidents, terminations, employee misclassification, and client, vendor and customer disputes are just some of the many business challenges that can make or break an organization's success. Some...
The risks and rewards of making your next hire a remote employee
It’s a great problem to have. The business is growing, the current staff is at their maximum workload, and it is time to start looking at hiring more people. The problem is that adding more people to the payroll can get expensive. There are the obvious salary and...
Handling contract disputes in your business
Contracts provide those minute details that cover every possible outcome of an agreement between two parties. Contracts are legally enforceable in the eyes of the law, so upholding the expectations is very important. As a business owner, if you find yourself facing a...
Have a plan in place in case of a work accident
You might not think that your company is a dangerous place, but first responders and attorneys know that serious accidents can happen in any workplace at any time. In the event of a crisis, preparedness can make a huge difference for your staff. The Occupational...
Create the proper agreements to protect your IP
Founders of startup companies often focus more on getting their new products out ahead of the competition than on taking care of their intellectual property, an effort that should be top priority. What safeguards should be in place to ensure the protection of your...
What kind of structure will be best for your new business?
Founding a new business is an awesome and exciting prospect. There are many things to consider, and you want to go about setting the company up properly right from the beginning.One of your first decisions will be structure. Will it be a sole proprietorship? An LLC?...
Case Notes: August 2017
CASE NOTES Summaries of recent legal matters in and around Chicago PLAINTIFF RECOVERS IN WRONGFUL CONVICTION CASE AFTER 21 YEARS IN PRISON Deon Patrick v. City of Chicago, et al Cook County Case No. 14 C 3658 In 2013, the 45-year-old male Plaintiff was released from...
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