Recent Blog Posts
Suing For Breach Of Contract In Illinois
At the Business Law Group, we understand that contracts form the backbone of any successful business relationship. Whether you’re a small business owner, an entrepreneur just starting, or an established corporation, contracts are essential for defining the terms of your agreements, protecting your interests, and providing legal remedies in case things go wrong. Unfortunately,… Read More »
Business Formation: Why You Need An Attorney
At the Business Law Group, we know that starting a business is one of the most exciting and potentially rewarding endeavors you can undertake. Whether you’re an aspiring entrepreneur or an established business owner, the choices you make in the early stages of your business formation will have long-lasting legal and financial implications. That’s… Read More »
Maintaining A Discrimination-Free And Productive Work Environment
At the Business Law Group, we believe that a discrimination-free and productive work environment is the key to your company’s success. A positive, lawfully compliant workplace fosters satisfaction not just in the employees but also overall in productivity and business growth. Since Illinois is one of the jurisdictions that has strict regulations in regard… Read More »
How A Small Business Attorney Can Help You Build Your Chicago Business
Starting a small business in Chicago is not an easy feat. The spirit of entrepreneurship is alive in our city, but the pathway to succeeding often goes through many legal complications that can make or break your business. The Business Law Group has learned about some of the unique challenges small business owners go… Read More »
Why You Need A Business Attorney To Stay Compliant With Illinois Law
We are business owners ourselves and understand the many obstacles that small- and medium-sized businesses face, particularly in the areas of state compliance. The legal landscape in Illinois is no exception. Everything from Corporate Governance to the Employment Laws in Illinois are all very complex regulations designed to protect businesses and consumers alike. Our… Read More »
The Attorney Client Privilege
The attorney-client privilege protects communications between an attorney and a client from being subject to disclosure. The purpose of the attorney-client privilege is to create open and honest discussions between an attorney and his or her clients. A client is more likely to disclose all facts regarding their issue if they know that conversations… Read More »
What To Do If You Get Sued
If you have never been involved in a lawsuit, being served with legal process and notice that you are a defendant can be an unnerving situation. In almost all cases, after the plaintiff files a complaint to initiate the lawsuit, the defendant must be served with summons and a copy of the complaint for the… Read More »
Rising Stars Super Lawyers Recognition
The Business Law Group is proud to announce that its founder and managing partner, Ryan Van Osdol, has been named to the 2021 Illinois Super Lawyers’ Rising Stars list as one of the top business and business litigation attorneys in Illinois. No more than 2.5% of all attorneys in Illinois are selected to the list…. Read More »
Restrictive Covenants in Employment Agreements: Non-Competition Clauses
Restrictive covenants are often contained in employment agreements and designed to protect the employer’s legitimate business interests. Three restrictive covenants are often included in employment agreements: 1.) non-disclosure clauses, 2.) non-solicitation clauses, and 3.) non-competition clauses. With respect to the third category, non-competition clauses protect the employer by limiting an employee’s ability to work… Read More »
Collection of Accounts Receivable
Collecting accounts receivable in a timely manner is critical to your business. Efficient businesses are successful in collecting most accounts receivable with internal efforts. However, when major disputes arise or large accounts become delinquent, businesses should consider engaging an attorney to assist with the collection process. The first step is usually to send a… Read More »