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Opportunity Zones: More than traditional real estate development

Aug 13, 2019 9:20 AM - Since Opportunity Zones were first authorized in December 2017 as part of the Tax Cut and Jobs Act, there has been significant discussion about how to best utilize these opportunities and obtain the resulting tax benefi
"The importance of being HR": An employment attorney's perspective

Jul 20, 2019 1:00 AM - While many corporate leaders are enlightened and recognize HR's value, the "profit contribution" perspective still plagues many HR professionals.
Running the "blended" family business

Jul 17, 2019 1:00 AM - Blended families are usually made up of parents who have remarried and include children (or even grandchildren) from different marriages. Throw a business into the mix and you have a situation where the family owns and runs a business that includes different business partners and family members.
NWSBA tabs Cooper as president, names new board

Jul 11, 2019 12:38 PM - Attorney Miriam Cooper was recently appointed president of the Northwest Suburban Bar Association.
Handling employee complaints about coworker harassment: Just how effective is your prompt and effective corrective action?

Jun 19, 2019 2:16 PM - As an employer, when it comes to compliance with employment laws and regulations, you strive to do everything right. But as a recent case makes clear, an employer who does everything can still be found liable for allowing a hostile work environment to persist.
The 2020 election and U.S. immigration

May 16, 2019 9:13 AM - There's little doubt that U.S. immigration policy will be a central theme of the 2020 Presidential election. While illegal immigration continues to grab headlines, it's the too often overlooked legal immigration system that also provides virtually unlimited opportunities for improvement.
Campbell, Long law offices combine

May 13, 2019 11:19 AM - The Law Offices of Cindy K. Campbell and Long Law Office, P.C. have announced their new partnership and the launch of their firm, Campbell Long.
Does cybersecurity matter for a family office?

Apr 22, 2019 2:00 PM - Data breaches are constantly in the news and most companies know they should be concerned about privacy and the security of their data. However, most family offices are not sure how to start addressing their concerns, or worse, don't view the family office as a target.
Can a lawyer be happy?

Apr 17, 2019 2:38 PM - Today there is a vague popular belief that lawyers are necessarily unhappy. But there are a few strategies to increase happiness and restore balance.
Getting biometrics right: How employers can avoid stiff statutory penalties

By Reena Bajowala, Isaac Colunga and Martha Kohlstrand
Apr 17, 2019 2:37 PM - Lawsuits are being filed daily against companies whose employees "clock-in and clock-out" using fingerprint scans. Almost 30 new lawsuits have been filed in Illinois since Jan. 1, 2019, thanks to a new ruling by the Illinois Supreme Court.

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Opportunity Zones: More than traditional real estate development

Since Opportunity Zones were first authorized in December 2017 as part of the Tax Cut and Jobs Act, there has been significant discussion about how to best utilize these opportunities and obtain the resulting tax benefi