According to a recent article posted by the Illinois State Bar Association (ISBA) by Frank Pellegrini March 2008, the FBI identified house-stealing as “the latest scam on the block.”  The agency’s predictions proved true. In its most recent report, the...

Proposed amendments to the Illinois Freedom to Work Act (“IFWA”) will limit how employers can use non-competition and non-solicitation agreements. Under the proposed amendments, employers will be prohibited from entering into non-compete agreements with employees who...

The pandemic has not only caused many of us to struggle, but it has also put our older population at risk financially.  Social isolation and mental impairment are the two main factors that make older adults more vulnerable to financial abuse.  According to...

In the past several months, a slew of charges and criminal investigations have been announced for fraud related to COVID-19 relief funds. Most recently, in response to a ruling by a federal judge in Washington, the Small Business Administration was ordered to release...

There is a slew of information circulating online about the new federal relief programs and the best course of action for business owners. Below is a brief overview of the primary federal programs available to impacted business, along with our assessment of the...