Category Archives: Newsletters
Could a Shareholder Dispute Hurt Sony Pictures?
As a business owner, you understand the important relationship between the shareholder and your company. Unfortunately, shareholder disputes can sometimes seem irreconcilable. This is when it is wise to have someone else step in. An experienced business litigation attorney can resolve disputes and alleviate any concerns about your business’s future. Can Shareholders Sue the… Read More »
How Will Changes to the Probate Act Affect Illinois?
The Illinois General Assembly has passed two acts that will affect the Probate Act. These are Public Act 98-1082 and Public Act 98-0833. The Probate Act of 1975 is the primary legal document relating to probate, descent and distribution of a deceased person’s estate in Illinois. Since 1975, it has provided state guidelines for… Read More »
How Do Digital Assets Work in Estate Planning?
Estate planning in the 21st century involves a new type of asset: digital assets. Now that computers, smartphones, electronic bank accounts and other technological advances have become necessities in both our personal and professional lives, we need to consider these in the estate planning and asset protection processes. Determining ownership of these assets, however,… Read More »
What Does the Improving Commercial Real Estate Sector Mean for Businesses?
Last month the National Association of Realtors posted an article on the improving commercial real estate sector. Overall, this is good news for business. When the costs and rent for commercial properties rise, and sales increase, this indicates more job creation and decreasing energy expenses. It also leads to a higher demand for additional… Read More »
Are Drones A Legal Option for Businesses?
Are drones legal for commercial use? Our Hoffman Estates attorneys examine a recent story involving an Illinois farmer and his support of drones for simplifying his work. Drones could be the next innovative step in the long history of agriculture technology. How Can Drones Help Agricultural Workers? A farmer in Dwight Illinois has taken… Read More »
What Happens If You Do Not Leave a Will?
A recent news article discusses Mary Petroff of Granite City, who died at the age of 97 without a will. Her estate was worth $1.3 million dollars. Petroff was born to Bulgarian parents and raised in Granite City. She never married and never had any children. For much of her life, she lived with… Read More »
Is Telecommuting A Reasonable Accommodation for Disabled Employees?
Recently, the Sixth Circuit made a decision on telecommuting accommodations in regards to disabled employees. Although, Illinois operates in the Seventh Circuit, this case is worth considering for any employer or disabled employee about to make a decision on telecommuting or on any other reasonable accommodation. This case pitted the Equal Opportunity Commission against… Read More »
Checking an Employee’s Facebook or Twitter Account?
The question of whether an employer should check a worker’s social media account has become a divided issue without a clear answer. However, it is interesting to think about what others say about this matter. Is it a good management strategy? Is it a waste of time to even investigate people? Is it lawful… Read More »
Can My Boss Check My Facebook?
Due diligence or violation of freedom of speech? As a lawsuit in Houston challenges the state police department’s policy on social media, Hoffman Estates attorneys examine what Illinois laws say about employer and employee disputes arising from Tweets and Facebook posts. Houston Police Officer Sues Department for Unfair Social Media Policy Carl Pittman, a… Read More »
What Happens To Digital Accounts After A Loved One Passes?
“Digital assets” are a distinctly 21st century concern, referring to a person’s email, social media, digital photographs and even gaming avatars—pretty much anything you’ve created or stored on a computer. When we create this kind of online content, we never think about what might happen to it after we die. The reality is, though,… Read More »