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In late May 2021, the Illinois legislature passed a new bill that, if signed into law as expected, will have some significant impacts on Illinois restrictive covenant agreements. Written by: Sarah R. Marmor
Jun 03
Written by Theodore L. Banks
We usually expect shifts in enforcement priorities when a new political party comes into the White House. But rather than a slight shift left or right, as has happened in the past, there may be a dramatic change in many areas of enforcement, as reflected by the appointments in every federal agency as well as to the cabinet. One area where the changes may be significant would be antitrust enforcement, which is shared between Department of Justice and Federal Trade Commission.
Apr 14
Written by Theodore L. Banks
Do you have a compliance risk assessment? And have you updated it?
Aug 03
Written by Sarah R. Marmor
The COVID-19 pandemic has shifted the landscape for U.S. employers in myriad ways in the last month, and some of the rules applying to disability law, workplace safety, and employee health considerations have followed suit – although not as much as some may think.
Apr 13
Written by Theodore L. Banks
In the current bizarre circumstances, we are all struggling to keep our lives and businesses as normal as possible.
Apr 13
Written by Suzanne Milne Alexander
On September 29, 2019, amendments to the Illinois Equal Pay Act went into effect. The changes limit the use of wage or salary histories in hiring. Employers will need to review their hiring practices and forms to ensure compliance with the amendments.
Oct 08
Written by Theodore L. Banks
Reversing a decades-old policy that refused to recognize antitrust compliance programs in charging decisions or sentencing recommendations, the Department of Justice Antitrust Division released guidelines that outline what the Division expects to see in a compliance program that would entitle a company to credit for that program. The Division’s approach to compliance programs is now largely consistent with the Federal Sentencing Guidelines, and the rest of the Department of Justice. We’ve summarized the guidelines, and provided a form that you can use to apply the analysis questions provided by the Division to see how they would evaluate your antitrust compliance program.
Jul 26
Written by Morgan Churma
The procedure for identifying and pursuing defendants in Illinois is unusual (if not unique) among the states. Zealous litigators may find themselves hamstrung by the Statute’s procedural limitations. Understanding the Statute and its implications is the first step to providing sound strategic guidance to clients.
Dec 05
On May 25, 2018, US Companies that do business in Europe will be subject to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDRP).
Mar 28
Written by George D. Sax
The Northern District of Illinois has implemented a pilot program designed to front load answers to complaints and initial discovery.
Jun 27

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