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. […]
Bill Pushing for Business Tax Transparency Passes State Sentate
December 19, 2012 By
A bill passed by the Illinois State Senate would make public the tax data of all publicly traded companies. Senate Bill 282 narrowly passed the Senate by a vote of 30-27 and now heads to the House. Business interests say the bill, which would disclose (two years after filing) a qualifying company’s tax liability before […]