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 How Social Media Can Benefit Your Small Business, Part One: The Basics
April 16, 2018 By
Social media websites like Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn have revolutionized the way small business owners brand and market their businesses. Many business owners who do not use social media to further their message know that the platforms are beneficial but are unsure as to how to implement social media marketing. Social media can be tricky […]
Naperville Business Law Attorney Discusses Age Discrimination in Employment
April 9, 2018 By
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
April 3, 2018 By
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
March 29, 2018 By
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
March 22, 2018 By
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
March 20, 2018 By
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 Lawyer Discusses Toy Retailer’s Decision to Close
March 16, 2018 By
“I don’t wanna grow up, ‘cause if I did, I couldn’t be a Toys ‘R’ Us kid!” Most of us can remember at least part of the Toys “R” Us jingle that was part of the advertising campaign for decades. Sure enough, however, consumers did grow up, and it seems that they have largely left […]
Naperville Business Lawyer Discusses a New Trend in Impulse Buying
March 8, 2018 By
When you hear the phrase “impulse buying,” what do you think of? Do you picture the checkout line at the grocery store packed with candy bars, tabloid magazines, and a random assortment of other items? Or, maybe you think about an eye-catching display of high-end home accessories that you did not realize you needed until […]
Naperville Business Lawyers Discusses Retailers’ Reaction to Gun Violence Tragedies
March 1, 2018 By
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 […]
