Category: Corporate Law.

COVID-19 Update

Posted by in Corporate Law, Employment Law, on March 23, 2020

COVID-19 has had a profound impact on the business world.  Employers must adapt to the changing landscape as our communities and governments react to prevent the spread of COVID-19.  On March 20, Illinois’ governor issued an order that requires many workers to stay at home.  As a result, employers must assess whether they may continue […]

Board Diversity Bill Becomes Law

Posted by in Corporate Law, on August 28, 2019

On August 27, 2019, Governor Pritzker signed a board diversity bill in a push to improve the representation of minorities and women on board of directors.  The bill, titled HB3394, is an amendment to the Business Corporation Act of 1983.  Originally, the bill established a quota for the number of female and African American directors […]

May a Corporation be Sued Where it has Remote Employees?

Posted by in Corporate Law, Litigation, on August 5, 2019

According to a recent decision by an Illinois Appellate Court, the answer is yes.  The court concluded that venue was proper in the county where an employee worked out of the employee’s home. In Illinois, a corporation’s residency determines venue.  More specifically, a corporation “…is a resident of any county in which it has its […]

Reimbursement of Expenses and Collection of Biometrics – Updates to Illinois Employment Law

Posted by in Corporate Law, Employment Law, on March 27, 2019

Two recent important legal developments will impact how employers operate in Illinois.  In the face of new risks and compliance challenges, employers must consider whether their current policies and procedures adequately address these developments.  The first development is an amendment to the Illinois Wage Payment and Collection Act (the “Act“), effective as of January 1, […]