Corporate & Commercial

Representing a tenant in connection with a Commercial Lease negotiation can be a complex task with many issues to consider.

Expert witnesses are commonplace in numerous types of litigation ranging from personal injury cases to business litigation. Numerous issues can arise in the engagement and work with an expert witness that can become problematic as a case proceeds to trial.

In this insightful program, Meaghan Figg demystifies state and local taxes (SALT), as well as some important Illinois tax updates. If your clients are expanding, or are already multi-state, this session equips you with the knowledge and tools to help them keep their business protected and optimized.

Shanthi Gaur and Elizabeth Hanford, both with Littler Mendelson P.C., provide practical recommendations for navigating requirements of the Illinois Personnel Records Review Act from the employer and employee side, with special emphasis on when litigation arises and the updates to the Act that took effect January 2025.

This live webcast covers a variety of topics involved in Mergers & Acquisitions. It starts with a structural overview of the M&A process, and the roles of those involved. Sessions on deals involving regulated products, use of earn-outs, and the tax implications of various deal approaches then round out the day. This program is ideal for newer attorneys seeking familiarity with the M&A space, and experienced lawyers looking for information on more specialized topics.

Gain a working knowledge of the federal guidelines that govern the use of endorsements and testimonials in social media marketing.

Bundle of 7 Books That Serve As Useful Research Foundations for New Attorneys, Legal Assistants, and Law Clerks. They Also Make Handy Reference Guides for Seasoned Attorneys.

This is a complete resource covering all the practical tips needed to guide clients in forming and operating partnerships.

This course examines how arbitration clauses have evolved over the years, specifically how the enforceability of arbitration clauses has fallen under increased scrutiny. The trends are examined from a federal level as well as state level, in terms of specific legislation and court decisions that have influenced the enforceability of arbitration clauses.

Recent changes in independent contractor law, including stricter penalties for misclassification and evolving rules on restrictive covenants, could significantly impact businesses. The program explores these developments and their real-world implications for employers, emphasizing the importance of compliance.

Disclosing entity ownership to FinCEN seems simple enough, but the practicalities of the information required and important definitions, such as “beneficial owner,” merit a deeper dive into the disclosures required by the Corporate Transparency Act.

This handbook is a complete guide to the organization, formation, operation, and dissolution of not-for-profit corporations.