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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...
Suspension of DACA program invalid, court rules
On behalf of Walker Morton LLP | Nov 18, 2020 | US Immigration Law
Although a U.S. Supreme Court ruling reinstated the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program in July 2020, the current administration has continued to chip away at the application process and effectively halted the program, pending Department of Homeland...
Craft strong business contracts to avoid litigation and legal challenges
On behalf of Walker Morton LLP | Nov 4, 2020 | Business Litigation
Contracts are powerful legal documents. They put into terms the agreements that parties make regarding diverse professional relationships such as employment, sales of goods, and attainment of services. When Chicago-area businesses take their business contracts...
New restrictions on the horizon for H-1B visa holders
On behalf of Walker Morton LLP | Oct 21, 2020 | US Immigration Law
Obtaining a visa to live and work in the United States has rarely been as competitive or difficult to obtain as it is now, and the path just got even a little narrower for H-1B visa holders. For highly skilled foreign nationals who are here either studying or hoping...
Making a claim of wrongful termination
On behalf of Walker Morton LLP | Oct 7, 2020 | Employment Litigation
Managers, executives, and other higher-ups have a responsibility to keep their companies profitable, while maintaining a good reputation in the community. When an employee is failing to meet company standards or negatively impacting the success of a company, employers...
Employees and social media posts
On behalf of Walker Morton LLP | Sep 21, 2020 | Employment Litigation
Many social media users post practically everything about their lives including their jobs and their employers. Even though social media posts may be offensive, companies must balance legal requirements, employee rights, public relations and the risk of employment...
Five categories of worker visas
On behalf of Walker Morton LLP | Sep 1, 2020 | US Immigration Law
People interested in coming to the United States from other countries may apply for a visa related to their employment. The United States Department of State indicates that the dependent children under 21 years of age and spouse of an applicant may also request a visa...







