by e-LawLines | Nov 8, 2012 | Employment Law
In 2011, the Illinois Supreme Court issued an important decision about non-compete provisions in an employment agreement. The Illinois high court politely told the other appellate judges in Illinois that for the last 30 years, their court decisions had veered...
by e-LawLines | Nov 8, 2012 | Corporate Law, Employment Law, Small Business Law, Taxation
Today, one of the most pressing issues concerning nearly all small business owners as well as their employees is the impact of the federal health care legislation signed into law by President Obama in March 2010, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act...
by e-LawLines | Nov 7, 2012 | Corporate Law, Employment Law, Small Business Law
Beginning January 1, 2013, employers are required to provide a new version of the form entitled “Summary of Your Rights Under the FCRA” (“Summary of Rights”) to individuals before taking any adverse action based on the contents of a consumer...
by e-LawLines | Oct 23, 2012 | Litigation
Changes to the Missouri Non-Partisan Court Plan Are Headed to the Ballot On November 6, 2012, Missouri voters will decide whether to approve or strike down proposed Amendment 3 to the Missouri Constitution. If approved, Amendment 3 would have the effect of eliminating...
by e-LawLines | Oct 12, 2012 | Litigation
Defendants routinely file counterclaims in response to the claims asserted against them. Oftentimes, defendants include their counterclaim(s) with their initial answer. Under these circumstances, if a plaintiff thereafter files an amended pleading, the defendant...
