Individuals from all over the country venture to the United States for a wide variety of reasons. For some, this is for a vacation, while others seek to work in the country temporarily or long-term. In some instances, foreign residents enter the U.S. with the hope...
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Month: November 2017
How can you obtain dual citizenship?
Being a citizen of the United States is often very beneficial and the goal of many individuals throughout the world. While a person born in the U.S. is considered a U.S. citizen, this is not the only even that could result in an individual being considered a U.S....
Understanding the Americans with Disabilities Act
As a business owner or manager, it is likely that you will encounter applicants and employees with disabilities. Whether a disability was present before interviewing or developed during employment, employers in Illinois and elsewhere need to understand what it means...
Helping your company address immigration business issues
Working in America is a dream of many. Because many foreigners seek to obtain what has been built up and known as the American dream, the U.S. tends to see an influx of immigration into the nation. Whether it is a business operating in the United States or an...
Helping you properly form a new business
Starting a business is a major life event. For many, it is a life long goal that has taken much time, effort and money to begin the process. However, in order to ensure that a business is formed properly, small and large business owners need to take certain steps to...
What Harvey Weinstein’s Firing Can Teach Us About Liability
The board of The Weinstein Company fired Harvey Weinstein after decades of sexual misconduct. While the news signals an important shift in perception and tolerance for sexual harassment, it also raises an interesting legal liability question: where exactly is the line...
The rights and responsibilities of legal permanent residents
There are a wide variety of reasons for foreign nationals to enter the United States. While some might visit Illinois and other states for tourism, others seek to make their stay more permanent. Although work visas help immigrants to enter and remain in the United...
Succession planning necessary for the future of business
There's no question that family-owned businesses play a vital role in the American economy. According to Forbes, family businesses generate half of the country's gross national product (GDP). Just as family businesses play an important role in the American economy,...
