business law

When Illinois residents are setting up their businesses or about to enter into a commercial transaction with a businessperson, they are most likely going to be disclosing confidential information to the other party. In such situations, creators and businesspersons...

The recently released Midwest Entrepreneur of the Year awards showed that our state has a wealth of world class entrepreneurs. The Midwest Entrepreneur of the Year awards looks for the most innovative and successful entrepreneurs throughout Illinois, Indiana and...

Non-compete agreements between employers and employees are often the subject of dispute in many Illinois litigations.  Therefore, it is important that your attorney be very familiar with case law regarding these agreements, as well as the tendency of Illinois courts...

In the early days, your business may be small enough to operate on your own. However, as your business grows, you may have to hire some help. As an employer, you have obligations to the state and to your employees in addition to the other responsibilities involved in...

Many people in Godfrey and throughout the greater Saint Louis area may be interested in forming a charity for some noble cause. As people probably guess, forming a charity or nonprofit is not just a matter of having a good cause and funds available for spending. There...

When an entrepreneur in Illinois is deciding on their business structure, one of the first things they should consider is whether they want to be held personally liable for business debts. Generally, in a sole proprietorship, the founder/owner of the business is...

When you start a business, you are investing in your future. It likely is the biggest financial decision of your professional life. You will feel the impact, bad or good, for decades.  When you go into business with a partner, your life becomes even more complex. Your...

If you contemplate setting up your new business as a partnership, your partnership agreement will become your foundation document. As such, it should not only be written, but also carefully drafted so as to cover all major potential issues that could arise.  FindLaw...

With a new year and a new decade in full swing, you may have decided it is the right time to start your own business. Although it can be stressful, starting a business can be very fulfilling. There is a significant commitment required for a successful business, and it...

Starting a small Illinois business is a balancing act. Your work and personal lives are about to change in big ways.  Dedication is part of your successful formula. You also have to plan, plan and plan some more. Otherwise, you are setting yourself up for common...