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How the family immigration process works
On behalf of Walker Morton LLP | Mar 23, 2021 | US Immigration Law
For those living in another country wanting to immigrate to the U.S., one method of immigration is through family sponsorship. If the foreign citizen has an immediate relative that is already a U.S. citizen or a lawful permanent resident, that relative can petition...
Who can seek asylum in the United States?
On behalf of Walker Morton LLP | Mar 10, 2021 | US Immigration Law
The stability and safety of foreign nations is ever-changing. Many individuals who live abroad do not feel safe or secure in their home countries. Some risk traveling through war-torn nations to reach safety in the United States as asylum seekers. Of those who make it...
What protections do at-will employees have in the workplace?
On behalf of Walker Morton LLP | Feb 26, 2021 | Employment Litigation
Many times when people in Chicago are hired for a new job there are expectations that they will be able to work at the company until they are ready to leave. Not everyone has the choice to leave when they want though. Employers may need to fire or lay off employees...
Biden White House outlines immigration reforms
On behalf of Walker Morton LLP | Feb 17, 2021 | US Immigration Law
The US immigration law regime could see drastic changes with a new president in the White House. The Biden Administration described the ways it intends to reform the immigration system in a press release earlier this month. The release discussed a pathway to...
What are my legal options if my partnership has soured?
On behalf of Walker Morton LLP | Feb 2, 2021 | Business Litigation
Many Chicago residents do business with one or more partners. In many cases, the business partners will formally organize into a business association like a limited partnership or a limited liability partnership. Whether formally organized or not, partnerships share...
New Bill implements pretrial interest awards
On behalf of Walker Morton LLP | Jan 20, 2021 | Business Litigation
Business laws are constantly changing as laws change and court cases interpreting new and old laws happen monthly. One such example of the changing nature of the legal landscape that businesses must endure is a recent bill that allows litigants to collect pretrial...
Immigration status and employment can be tough to balance
On behalf of Walker Morton LLP | Jan 7, 2021 | Employment Litigation
One of the ways that Chicago businesses find success is through the acquisition and retention of strong employees. It can difficult to build a cohesive and formidable team of workers, but once it is done an entity may function with seamless organization. Getting the...
What are some options for structuring your small business?
On behalf of Walker Morton LLP | Dec 23, 2020 | Business Formation & Planning
Those in the Chicago area with an entrepreneurial spirit may want to start their own small business. If so, they will need to choose a business structure. The following is an overview of some options for structuring your small business. Sole proprietorships A sole...
Federal visa restrictions ruled illegal
On behalf of Walker Morton LLP | Dec 4, 2020 | US Immigration Law
Earlier this year, the federal government announced rules that would seriously limit the number of visas issued to skilled workers under its H-1B visa program. On Dec. 1, however, a federal judge in California struck down two federal rules designed to restrict this US...







