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View as PDF What are biometrics and why should you be wary of collecting biometric information? Biometrics technology collects information that can identify a person based on certain characteristics, such as fingerprints, voice identification, and facial recognition. As biometrics are becoming easier to collect and utilize, they are becoming more commonplace in our everyday activities,… Read more »
View as PDF 2019 is shaping up as another year of increased regulation of businesses and greater employer exposure to litigation by employees, resulting in some better rights for employees at increased costs of doing business for employers. While a number of changes in Illinois law impact Illinois businesses, a few of the more notable… Read more »
By Karuna S. Brunk The #MeToo Movement has gained traction in Illinois. Employers should take proactive steps to comply with the law and protect their businesses. There are far too many legal changes to detail every single one here, but we aim to give you a glimpse into some of the most relevant and impactful… Read more »
With technological advances and modern workplaces, working from home is becoming a more common occurrence. According to the U.S. Census, in 2017 approximately 8 million people, or 5.2% of the workforce, worked from home. A recent case from the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals highlights the challenges that employers and employees face when an employee… Read more »
Shareholder R. Kymn Harp will be the moderator for the IICLE® #CRETrends2019 scheduled for Tuesday, September 10th in Chicago. Agenda topics include 1) Learn about the latest developments in Illinois Commercial Real Estate law, 2) What does due diligence look like in 2019 and beyond?, 3) What commercial title endorsements do you need to know about?,… Read more »
View as PDF Increasingly, owners of real estate are taking advantage of non-traditional sources of income generated by their properties. One such source is the licensing of space on the roof of a building. Although rooftop licensing is by no means new, the population of rooftop users is growing and diversifying. Historically, rooftop use was… Read more »
Andres Gallegos presented “Acting B-A-D: A Patient Advocacy Strategy” workshop at the NCIL Ignite Conference held Thursday, July 25, 2019 in Washington, DC. Mr. Gallegos discussed critical issues such as identifying barriers to healthcare, understanding your legal rights, providers’ legal obligations to providing accessible healthcare, and identifying resources to assist in addressing inaccessible healthcare. For more information… Read more »
Shareholder Andres Gallegos recently participated as a panel speaker at the 2019 National Council on Disability (NCD) Business Meeting and Community Forum held June 15-16, 2019 in Chicago. Mr. Gallegos provided relevant discussion for key issues such as “Complex Rehabilitation Acquisition” and “Communication Access”. The below photo is captured from the event’s reception where Lisa Grubb,… Read more »
RD Quarterly-2019 Issue 2