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Scott Pointner Speaks to Electrology Association of Illinois
The Electrology Association of Illinois featured Scott Pointner at its February 9th Winter Seminar. Scott presented practical tips on the intricacies of negotiating a commercial...
Good news for Independent Contractors
The Workplace Transparency Act (WTA) now affords non-employees, like independent contractors, protection from discrimination and harassment. Damages could include attorneys’ fees.
Coronavirus: How Illinois Colleges & Universities Are Responding
A new strain of coronavirus (2019-n-CoV), believed to first have been diagnosed in Wuhan City, China, has been declared “a health emergency of international concern” by the World Health Organization.
Ray Sanguinetti becomes Of Counsel
5 Reasons to Update Your Estate Plan
Rathje Woodward is comprised of experienced lawyers dedicated to their clients’ success. We practice throughout the United States and maintain...
Northern District of Illinois Writes on Ascertainability; Big-Time Knowledge is Dropped!
A week ago, Judge Chang from here in the Northern District of Illinois published a tour de force rejecting a defendant’s non-ascertainability arguments in Ploss as Trustee for Harry Ploss Trust DTD 8/16/1993 v. Kraft Foods Group.
Scott E. Pointner receives the 2019 Distinguished Service Award from the Wheaton Chamber of Commerce
The Wheaton Chamber of Commerce awards Rathje Woodward for longevity of business excellence and recognized the inspiring contributions of Scott. E. Pointner.
Illinois Flagship University Drops Criminal Background Question from Application
The University of Illinois reportedly revised its admissions application to omit questions about applicants’ criminal backgrounds.
Workplace Protections – Recreational Marijuana
As Illinois closes in on January 1, 2020, the effective date for legislation legalizing recreational marijuana, business owners have sought and received protection on several key issues. Among them are:
In news from Chicagoland
The Seventh Circuit today reaffirmed that local governments are responsible in s1983 suits only for their own illegal acts, not those of others which fall outside an official local-government policy.
Paid Leave – Illinois SB471
Proposed Illinois Senate Bill 471 requires all employers to provide paid time off to all employees.
Real Estate Law & Practice MCLE Meeting on October 10, 2019
In 2014, the First District Illinois Appellate Court sent a seismic wave through the community of condominium/HOA attorneys, managers, and boards in Palm v. 2800 Lake Shore Drive Condominium Association (“Palm II”). James P. Arrigo and Scott E. Pointner present a MCLE credit meeting at the DCBA from 11:45 am to 1:00 pm Thursday October 10, 2019.