Most of our readers would likely be surprised by the idea that U.S. sexual harassment lawsuits often have a significant amount of victim blaming. Indeed, this is true across the entire U.S. Fired for being too tempting? In a lawsuit that lasted from 2010 to 2013 in...
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DHS returns to ‘targeted’ approach towards enforcement actions
The Department of Homeland Security has released guidelines regarding who is to be prioritized for enforcement proceedings. It is stepping away from the approach taken by the previous administration and will move forward with a more categorical or “targeted” approach....
How to decide on the best form for your business
Selecting a business form is an important decision and its importance may sometimes be overlooked. Putting together a new business requires many different decisions and the decision of what business form to select should be carefully considered. Start your business...
What are the benefits of ADR in resolving business issues?
Differences of opinion crop up frequently in a professional setting, not only within an organization but also between entities that stand to benefit from a future transactional relationship. Whether over a contract, employment, or shareholder issue, or in a real...
Is your business ready to incorporate?
You built your business in Chicago from the ground up and you have seen considerable success throughout the years. A once small enterprise now hires many people, has a solid and significant client base and has caught the interests of investors. At this point, you may...
Preference categories for employment-based visas
Each year, many people apply for employment-based immigrant visas. These visas are divided into several preference categories. First preference The first preference is for priority workers and persons of extraordinary ability. Applicants in the persons with...
Recent DACA ruling stokes more confusion about Dreamers’ future
Immigration law and the potential changes that have been proposed and attempted over the past five years have placed Illinois residents and people across the nation on an emotional pendulum. This is especially true for those who fall into the category of “Dreamers”...
Understanding I-9 document inspections
For many years, employers have been required to verify the identity and employment eligibility of their employees. The I-9 form is used by employers to document this information and they are required to maintain the original form for all current employees. For former...
Customer sues McDonald’s for voice-recognition technology
Business, particularly restaurants and other service industries, are changing commerce in this country by using artificial intelligence and other technology. But new technology comes with fresh problems such as business litigation. A customer at an Illinois McDonald’s...
Potential remedies in a contractual dispute
A breach of contract in a business setting can be devastating for both parties, leaving the merchant without necessary inventory while also leaving the supplier in a poor position if they failed to deliver goods in a timely fashion. If another party has failed to...
