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Legal Considerations for Online Businesses and E-Commerce
In today’s digital age, launching an online business is easier than ever. Whether you’re selling products, offering services or running a subscription-based model, e-commerce opens the door to customers far beyond your local area.

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Aug 193 min read
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Buying a Business? 3 Questions to Vet the Seller First
Sometimes when you're in the middle of evaluating a business opportunity, everything on paper looks fine — but your gut is telling you something’s off. And that instinct? It’s worth listening to.

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Jul 143 min read
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The Fine Print That Can Kill Your M&A Deal: MAC Clauses Explained
MAC clauses are all about navigating uncertainty.

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Apr 302 min read
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Top Legal Considerations When Purchasing a Small Business: Some of the Lesser-Considered Points
Purchasing a small business might be a fascinating prospect.

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Oct 2, 20242 min read
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Understanding Trademarks: Protecting Your Brand's Identity - The Role of Trademarks in Business
Trademarks are critical for protecting your brand and ensuring you can identify and differentiate from competitors.

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Sep 17, 20243 min read
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Avoiding Legal Pitfalls in Business Sales - Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
Buying and selling a business already has so much on the line, and many pieces need to fall into place.

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Sep 12, 20243 min read
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Protecting Your Business with Powerful Partnership Agreements: Drafting Durable Agreements
Partnerships are a strategic tool for growth and innovation in any business setting.

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Sep 5, 20243 min read
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Are you an Illinois business that hires freelance workers and/or independent contractors?
The FWPA provides protections for freelancers who provide services or products in Illinois or who work for a hiring entity located in IL.

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Aug 15, 20242 min read
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Top Legal Mistakes Small Businesses Make and How to Avoid Them
Establishing and running a small business is an exciting adventure, but it can also be very challenging...

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Aug 5, 20243 min read
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The Legal Side of Business Expansion: What You Need to Know
Expanding your business is an exciting milestone - many business owners dream of getting to that point.

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Jul 29, 20243 min read
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Building a Strong Legal Foundation for Your Startup
Launching a startup is a thrilling yet terrifying journey fraught with many challenges, from designing business models to setting up...

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Jul 22, 20243 min read
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What Terms Should You Include in Your Services Agreement?
A Services Agreement is a legal agreement between a service provider and its customers that outlines the terms and conditions of the...

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Mar 1, 20232 min read
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When Should You Request/Sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement?
Are you planning to share your business's confidential information? If yes - make sure you and the other party receiving access to that...

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Mar 1, 20232 min read
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What Steps Should You Follow when You Buy/Sell a Business?
Are you planning on buying or selling a business? Follow these 5 Steps to Ensure the Safety of Your Sale or Purchase! Make sure to sign...

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Mar 1, 20232 min read
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What is a Copyright and How Can You Obtain Federal Copyright Protections?
What is a copyright? A copyright is a type of intellectual property law that protects original works of authorships such as poetry,...

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Mar 1, 20232 min read
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What is a Patent and How Can You Obtain Federal Patent Protections?
Are you familiar with patents? What are they and what do they do for your business? Well, here's a brief, high-level explanation of what...

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Feb 15, 20232 min read
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What Should You Include in Your Business Website's Privacy Policy?
A privacy policy on your website is a legal document informing users about how you collect and handle their personal data, who you share...

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Feb 7, 20232 min read
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Should you Form a Professional LLC (PLLC) for your Business?
Illinois business owners, do you know if Illinois requires your business to be incorporated as a Professional Limited Liability Company...

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Jan 25, 20232 min read
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Is Your Legal Entity Complying with its Annual Obligations?
With a legal entity comes great responsibility! As the shareholder/member (i.e. owner) of your legal entity, it’s up to you to ensure...

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Jan 4, 20232 min read
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What are the Foundations of Entrepreneurship?
As corporate lawyers, we work closely with business owners who want to start their business in the United States or entrepreneurs who...

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Dec 15, 20222 min read
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