Legal Services
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The Corporate Transparency Act and its impact on commercial real estate associations — are you covered?Jul 21, 2024 5:42 am - You may have heard recent talk about the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), which went into effect Jan. 1, 2024, that requires Beneficial Ownership Information reporting f...
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Lawsuit claims Northwestern’s law school is biased against White men in hiring
Jul 02, 2024 1:55 pm - A lawsuit filed Tuesday against Northwestern University opened a new front in the legal battle against affirmative action, alleging that its law school hires less-qualifi...
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Resolution Systems Institute appoints Heather Fogg as next CEOJun 11, 2024 11:35 am - Heather Fogg has been appointed the new CEO of Resolution Systems Institute. RSI runs an eviction mediation program in Kane County
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FTC’s landmark rule prohibiting noncompetes set for September amid lawsuitsJun 09, 2024 5:50 am - In a landmark decision on April 23, the Federal Trade Commission banned the use of noncompete clauses in employment agreements, set to take effect Sept. 4. As expected, ...
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North Suburban Legal Aid Clinic welcomes Sally Pissetzky Steele as director of domestic violence practiceFeb 27, 2024 3:26 pm - Highland Park, IL — Feb. 27, 2024 — North Suburban Legal Aid Clinic (NSLAC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Sally Pissetzky Steele as the new Director of Domes...
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Attorney Richard Hillsberg to receive founders award at North Suburban Legal Aid Clinic’s May 2 fundraiserFeb 22, 2024 3:31 pm - North Suburban Legal Aid Clinic in Highland Park will celebrate its ninth anniversary and the opportunity to come together on Thursday, May 2. Business owners, civic le...
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What anyone should know about disability rightsFeb 18, 2024 5:51 pm - Life is full of challenges, and obstacles are often easier to overcome when people have some trusted allies in their corner. Certain situations are more easily managed wi...
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Business owners: Get your ducks in a rowFeb 18, 2024 5:03 pm - There is so much going on in the world that business owners today are faced with, and even more things to digest to steer the course of their business to success. These ...
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New law requires transparency in company ownershipFeb 18, 2024 5:57 am - An abundance of illegal activity is conducted in the shadows through small shell companies with fake owners, few employees and little legitimate reported income. This ha...
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Federal courts now using intended tax loss, rather than ‘actual’ tax loss in sentencing tax crimesFeb 18, 2024 5:00 am - If you intentionally evade your tax obligations, you can spend time in prison. Typically, your prison sentence will be determined by analyzing the amount of tax loss you...