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- Michael Boxerman Selected to Franchise & Dealership Super Lawyers List
- Enhancing Corporate Transparency: Corporate Transparency Act Takes Effect January 1st
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- Illinois Paid Leave Act Will Require Illinois Employers To Provide Paid Leave Beginning January 1, 2024
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A Warning to Business Owners: Your Limited Liability Is Not Limitless
Limited liability shields shareholders of corporations and members of limited liability companies from personal liability for company debts. The companies and their owners are treated as distinct legal entities, each responsible for only their own debts. Limited liability, however, is … Continue reading
Choice of Entity: LLC or S Corporation?
Choosing the right business structure makes a big difference for your business. Most of today’s small business and franchise owners opt for one of two structures, the limited liability company (LLC) or the S corporation (S corp.). While these business … Continue reading
Every Employer’s Best Friend: The Employee Handbook
It’s a new year, and there’s no better time to create an employee handbook or update your existing one. A well-drafted employee handbook effectively communicates workplace expectations, policies and procedures to employees. When management follows its written policies and procedures, they … Continue reading
Amendments to the Illinois Unemployment Insurance Act Make It Easier to Contest an Unemployment Compensation Claim
New amendments to the Illinois Unemployment Insurance Act that make it easier for employers to contest a claim for unemployment compensation went into effect on January 3, 2016. Under the Act, an employee may be denied unemployment benefits if he … Continue reading
U.S. Attorney’s Office to Review City and Suburban Restaurants for Compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act
The United States Attorney’s office for the Northern District of Illinois recently announced it is reviewing restaurants in Chicago and the suburbs to ensure the facilities comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Public accommodations such as restaurants must … Continue reading
Review This Before Terminating an Employee
Terminating an employee is never pleasant, especially if you’re worried about a potential lawsuit. Be sure to review this checklist to best avoid unnecessary litigation and to help ensure you are prepared to defend against a claim for unlawful termination … Continue reading
California Franchise Law Update: The New Franchisee-Friendly Regime
Recent amendments to the California Franchise Relations Act (CFRA) drastically shift the balance of power between franchisees and franchisors. The amendments to the CFRA greatly expand franchisee protections in the event of termination, nonrenewal, and transfer. The amendments take effect January … Continue reading
Withholding or Reducing Discretionary Bonuses May Lead to Discrimination Claims
In October 2015, the Second Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that an employer’s reduction of an employee’s discretionary bonus constitutes an adverse employment action and may support an employee’s discrimination claim. Davis v. New York City Dep’t of Educ., 2015 … Continue reading
Negotiating Commercial Leases – Part 4 – Eliminating Financial Obstacles
During the last few weeks, Marcus & Boxerman published a series of blog posts about red flag provisions in commercial leases. This installment explains how to control the state of your finances by eliminating obstacles from your next commercial lease. Check … Continue reading
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Tagged commercial leases, landlord's liens, personal guarantees, retail leases
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Negotiating Commercial Leases – Part 3 – Hidden & Unnecessary Costs
Last week, Marcus & Boxerman posted the second installment of a four-part series on clauses to watch out for in commercial leases. This installment discusses making sure you get what you pay for by avoiding hidden and unnecessary costs in your … Continue reading
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Tagged commercial leases, common area maintenance, phantom space, retail leases
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