A lot of Chicagoland businesses are subjected to allegations of wrongdoing levied at them by disgruntled employees who have been disciplined or let go. When those allegations involve workplace discrimination, the stakes can be especially high. After all, if you don’t...
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Who can be deposed during business litigation?
On Behalf of Walker Morton LLP | Mar 21, 2024 | Business Litigation
As a business owner, unless you have been involved in a lawsuit before, you likely are not an expert in lawsuits. And, if you are involved in a lawsuit, the entire process likely feels like a blackhole. In Illinois business litigation, the deposition process is...
Chicagoland businesses should be open to ADR
On Behalf of Walker Morton LLP | Mar 7, 2024 | Business Litigation
Alternative dispute resolution, or ADR, has grown in popularity in recent decades for many reasons. ADR refers to different legal processes that all have the aim of helping businesses and individuals resolve lawsuits or potential lawsuits before their cases proceed to...
Immigrant entrepreneurs have options to come to the United States
On Behalf of Walker Morton LLP | Feb 22, 2024 | US Immigration Law
Entrepreneurs play a key role in the economy and employment landscape in Illinois. Immigrants who have an idea for a business or product need to know about the entrepreneur pathways for immigration. This could be a viable alternative to starting a business in the...
Can I layoff an employee while they are on pregnancy leave?
On Behalf of Walker Morton LLP | Feb 8, 2024 | Employment Litigation
As an employer in Chicago, Illinois, the decision to lay off an employee on pregnancy leave involves navigating complex legal considerations. Two key laws, the Illinois Human Rights Act and the federal Family and Medical Leave Act, safeguard pregnant employees from...
Addressing the challenges of hiring immigrant workers
On Behalf of Walker Morton LLP | Jan 25, 2024 | US Immigration Law
In Illinois, few topics generate as much attention as immigration. There are many layers to the debate. For businesses, it boils down to increasing their productivity and profit. In many instances, that means they need to hire immigrants who can perform certain duties...
The effect of a merger and acquisition on employees
On Behalf of Walker Morton LLP | Jan 11, 2024 | Employment Litigation
A merger and acquisition can benefit two companies that want to form a new entity or one that wants to purchase the other. They can also affect employees who work for the companies, leading to employment law disputes. Mergers and acquisitions With a merger, two...
Preventing employment law violations and resolving disputes
On Behalf of Walker Morton LLP | Dec 28, 2023 | Employment Litigation
Employees in Illinois and elsewhere have certain expectations in the workplace. These expectations are to have their employment rights protected throughout the duration of their employment, and it is up to an employer to ensure this. As an employer, you do not want to...
Businesses can help with visas to hire well-educated immigrants
On Behalf of Walker Morton LLP | Dec 14, 2023 | US Immigration Law
Illinois businesses that are trying to advance and improve in a competitive environment will look everywhere for employees that can help them. That includes hiring well-qualified immigrants. Since Immigration is such a controversial topic in today’s atmosphere, it is...
Why you should think twice before creating a sole proprietorship
On Behalf of Walker Morton LLP | Dec 1, 2023 | Business Formation & Planning
If you’re thinking about getting a business up and running, then you might consider creating a sole proprietorship. Using this business structure is simple in its creation, and it allows you to retain full control over every aspect of your business, which is why many...
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