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01/12/2016

http://www.sfnr.com/sfnr-writes/articles/7th-circuit-cant-find-cold-beer-constitution

More traditional pairings might involve opening a Coors Light and a Sports Illustrated or uncorking a 2007 Côté Tariquet, Côtes de Gascogne while reflecting on the 21st Amendment (ending Prohibition).

12/22/2015

Seth Matus' newest blog is available! Read it here: http://www.sfnr.com/sfnr-writes/sfnr-blogs/omg-%E2%80%93-courts-agencies-and-legislatures-are-limiting-employer-use-social-media

While users of Facebook and other social media sites often assume that their employers never view their social media profiles and posts, this is increasingly not the case. Many employers have adopted social media policies and routinely screen the online presence of employees and applicants for obje…

12/22/2015

http://www.chicagolawbulletin.com/Articles/2015/12/17/Adam-Glazer-forum-12-17-15.aspx

10/12/2015

Gerry Newman and Adam Glazer posted a new blog http://www.sfnr.com/sfnr-writes/sfnr-blogs/death-disability-retirement-putting-success-succession-planning

When Independent Sales Representatives get together to network in either a public or private forum, the discussion often turns to, “What happens to my agency in the event of my death, disability, or retirement? What is the best way to retire without hurting my employees, principals, customers, and…

10/09/2015

Adam Glazer's most recent article in the Law Bulletin http://www.sfnr.com/sfnr-writes/articles/michael-keaton-prevails-7th-circuit

Actor and director Michael Keaton, who occupied the title role in “Birdman,” “Batman” and “Beetlejuice,” among other “B” movies, was also signed to direct and star in “The Merry Gentleman,” a 2009 release that met with a less than merry fate at the box office. In the aftermath of the film’s failure,…

10/09/2015

Read Bruce Bell's latest blog The Tax Corner http://www.sfnr.com/sfnr-writes/tax-corner/portability-rules-not-perfect-solution

Question: Due to the estate tax portability rules, do I really need to maintain my current estate plan which creates marital and non-marital trusts for the benefit of my spouse upon my death?

09/01/2015

Read Bruce Bell's September Blog The Tax Corner

Question: As part of the upcoming sale of my business, I will be receiving a promissory note with no payments to be made until the note’s five year maturity date. If interest accrues at the IRS rate of interest, will I be subject to imputed interest?

08/14/2015

Read the latest blog by Seth Matus

Many employers are reluctant to allow employees to discuss their compensation with one another, fearing that this may lead to poor morale and/or jealousy if similarly-situated employees discover that they receive different rates of pay. Employers may also believe that employees’ lack of knowledge o…

08/06/2015

Adam Glazer has a new article in the Chicago Daily Law Bulletin

If the delivery kid shows up with the pizzas but asks for more than what’s on that menu kept in the kitchen drawer under the silverware tray, the difference may or may not be disputed, depending how hungry the crowd is.

08/06/2015

Read Bruce bell's latest blog, The Tax Corner

Answer: A dynasty trust is designed to hold assets in trust for successive generations of family members. Structured so that beneficiaries do not have outright ownership of assets, dynasty trusts avoid estate, gift and other transfer taxes following any tax imposition on the initial fundin…