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Best Practices to Preserve the Family Relationship when Transferring a Business to the Next Generation
Disagreements are inevitable in family-run businesses. Family members are not going to agree on everything, and depending on many factors, conflicts can escalate to the point where they threaten both the business and the family relationship.…
Novack and Macey Attorneys Obtain Appellate Court Victory for the Union League Club of Chicago
Novack and Macey Attorneys Obtain Appellate Court Victory for the Union League Club of Chicago …
Novack and Macey Participated in the Beverly Breast Cancer Walk
Novack and Macey Participated in the Beverly Breast Cancer Walk…
SCOTUS to Hear Case that Could Broaden Jurisdictions Where Businesses Could Be Sued
The U.S. Supreme Court decided last week that it will consider a Pennsylvania case concerning whether state courts can exercise jurisdiction over companies simply because they are registered to do business in the state.…
Balancing Privacy and Security Needs in Real Estate Properties
Multi-residence, office and mixed-used commercial buildings often have “smart access” security systems in place to verify the identity of residents and employees who enter the facility and sections within.…
How the Revitalizing Downtowns Act Could Impact Illinois Real Estate Companies
The telecommuting trend sparked by the pandemic has depressed demand for downtown office space in Chicago and other cities.…
Are COVID-19 business interruption lawsuits dead in Illinois?
An Illinois appellate court joined courts across the country in siding with an insurance company against a business trying to recover lost income associated with COVID-19-related closures.…
Should You Invest in “Real Estate” in the Metaverse?
In a land called Sandbox, a company called Republic Realm sold 100 private islands, complete with villas and docks for boats and jet skis.…
Do You Want an Arbitration Provision in Your Contract?
Former Miami Dolphins Head Coach Brian Flores is suing the National Football League, the Dolphins and other teams for racial discrimination in hiring and retention practices...…
BIPA Litigation Trends to Watch in 2022
Last week, the Illinois Supreme Court ruled that the Illinois Worker’s Compensation Act (IWCA) does not preempt claims for damages under...…