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A Naperville student died by suicide late last year because he believed he had been suddenly thrust into debt amounting to $730,000 — and now his parents are suing trading app “Robinhood” for gross negligence. The lawsuit brief described “reckless conduct directly…
The economy is in the toilet. Whether or not you agree with how a growing economy reversed course so quickly or who was responsible for that reversal shouldn’t change what we all know to be true: people need help, and they need…
This subject has arisen a lot over the past few years as more states legalize recreational marijuana. A number of people have brought cases to court after getting evicted for being caught smoking or vaping marijuana either inside or outside of their…
In the contemporary workplace, email is an essential and efficient form of communication. Whether it’s used internally among staff members, or for exchanges with vendors and customers, email is a necessary business tool. At the same time, misuse of this technology can…
Many business owners believe it’s best to incorporate in their home state, but there are often business and tax advantages available in other states. In particular, Delaware and Nevada are attractive to those who are looking to form a corporation. These so-called…
As a small business owner, it is essential to protect sensitive information that is often referred to as trade secrets. While some well known examples of trade secrets include the formula for Coca-Cola and Google’s algorithms, any business information such as practices…
There are a number of steps involved in forming a corporation from selecting a name, obtaining the necessary licenses and permits, paying certain fees, and filing foundational documents with the appropriate state agency. While an attorney can help prepare and file the…
The law forbids businesses from including baseless statements or assertions in their advertisements. According to the Federal Trade Commission Act (FTCA), a business must ensure that their representations are not misleading or unfair, and the entity must have data that supports all…
Authors often want to understand the eligibility of their writings for copyright protection. Legal copyright registration provides the copyright holder with a collection of special rights. Under the U.S. Copyright Act, a rightful owner maintains the “exclusive right to reproduce, distribute, perform,…
Courts typically disfavor “covenants not to compete” or “non-compete agreements.” Therefore, the terms and provisions of these contracts must not be overly restrictive of the employee. In order for a non-compete to be upheld, the document must “be reasonable in scope, geography,…
