In a recent post on this blog, I talked about how social media marketing has exploded in popularity recently. As business law attorney and small business owner, I realize that many people have come to expect businesses to have a social media presence. Although the universe of social networking can be daunting, there are many […]
Naperville Business Law Attorney Discusses Age Discrimination in Employment
As a business law attorney, I know that it is important for business owners to hire the right people to help meet their company’s goals. In doing so, however, they must be sure to follow all of the applicable local, state, and federal laws that define and prohibit employment-discrimination. While the most talked-about forms of […]
Naperville Business Lawyer Discusses Warning Labels on Coffee
Did you know that about two-thirds of American adults drink at least one cup of coffee in an average day? The average U.S. coffee drinker consumes just under three cups per day—with the average cup being nine ounces. All told, this works about to be 400 million cups per day and 140 billion cups annually, […]
Naperville Business Lawyer Discusses Facebook Privacy Concerns
As a business law attorney, I am acutely aware of one of the most valuable protections that an attorney has: attorney-client privilege. The United States Supreme Court has indicated that by guaranteeing confidentiality, clients are free to make “full and frank” disclosures to their attorneys, who can then provide sincere, applicable advice and effective representation. […]
Tips for Terminating an Employee From a Naperville Business Lawyer
In a recent post, I talked a little about some questions that business owners and hiring managers should avoid when conducting employment interviews. Most of the questions I discussed have the potential to open an employer to claims of employment discrimination. If you own a business, it is crucial to have legally sound hiring practices […]
Naperville Business Attorney Discusses Questions Employers Should Never Ask During an Interview
One of the responsibilities I have had as a business law attorney and a small business owner is hiring new employees. There are many things one must be aware of during the interview process. Interviewers must simultaneously ask questions and actively listen to answers all the while making internal assessments about the candidate’s fit for […]
Naperville Business Lawyers Discusses Retailers’ Reaction to Gun Violence Tragedies
As a business law attorney, it is important for me to be extremely careful when discussing topics that are considered political or controversial. I have a professional responsibility to serve my clients regardless of my personal opinions on particular issues. With that said, I am also a private citizen and human being who was shocked […]