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06/05/2026

What Insurance Clauses Do You Need In Vendor Contracts? | Illinois Business Attorney Offers Insight –

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donnellylawllc.com Donnelly Law LLC 1100 Jorie Boulevard, Suite 255 Oak Brook, IL 60523 (630) 274-6196 Vendor contracts should clearly outline insurance responsibilities to manage risk and avoid disputes later on. Different industries and vendor relationships call for different types of insurance, s...

05/19/2026

Why Vendor Contracts Matter For Your Business | An Illinois Business Attorney Explains –

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donnellylawllc.com Donnelly Law LLC 1100 Jorie Boulevard, Suite 255 Oak Brook, IL 60523 (630) 274-6196 A vendor contract clearly defines the expectations between your business and the vendors supplying goods or services. A vendor contract ensures that both parties understand their responsibilities,....

05/14/2026

LLC vs. Corporation : Understanding Ownership & Management | An Illinois Business Lawyer Explains –

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donnellylawllc.com Donnelly Law LLC 1100 Jorie Boulevard, Suite 255 Oak Brook, IL 60523 (630) 274-6196 Business structures impact how ownership and management are defined, which affects decision-making and legal responsibilities. Corporations have shareholders who own the company and officers who ma...

05/05/2026

What Is Tortious Interference Under Illinois Business Law?

Tortious interference under Illinois law generally occurs when a third party seeks to interfere with or disrupt a company’s existing contractual or business relationship in a way that ultimately causes harm.

There are two most common types of tortious interference. One is tortious interference with contract, and the other is tortious interference with business expectancy, sometimes also referred to as tortious interference with prospective economic advantage. Each has different legal requirements.

Learn more here: https://www.donnellylawllc.com/how-illinois-companies-can-defend-themselves-from-tortious-interference/

04/22/2026

What Is A Non-Solicitation Clause In Illinois, And How Does It Differ From A Non-Compete Agreement?

While both are restrictive covenants and are used to protect business interests, they serve different purposes. A non-solicitation agreement prohibits a departing employee, or, in some cases, a client, from actively poaching or recruiting your clients, customers, or employees for a set period of time.

A non-compete agreement, on the other hand, restricts individuals from working for a competitor, either by starting a competing business or by working for an existing one, within a specific geographic area or timeframe.

Learn more here: https://www.donnellylawllc.com/can-you-enforce-a-non-solicitation-clause-in-illinois-heres-what-the-courts-say/

04/15/2026

What Qualifies As Employee Misclassification Under Illinois Employment Law?

Employment misclassification typically occurs when an employer labels workers as independent contractors when, under the law, they should be classified as standard employees.

There are several key elements that state auditors consider when determining the correct classification of an employee, including the degree of control the employer exercises over the worker’s tasks, the method of payment (whether hourly or salaried), the nature and extent of the work performed, and other relevant factors.

Learn more here: https://www.donnellylawllc.com/defending-illinois-employers-against-misclassification-claims/

04/14/2026

What Constitutes Bad Faith Insurance Handling In Illinois?

When policyholders pay premiums, they expect their insurance companies to act in good faith and promptly investigate and pay valid claims. Unfortunately, that doesn’t always happen. In this article, we’ll break down…
What constitutes bad faith insurance practices in Illinois.
How these practices happen and what damages may be recoverable.
When to seek legal help if you believe your insurer isn’t acting fairly.
Learn more here: https://www.donnellylawllc.com/what-constitutes-bad-faith-insurance-handling-in-illinois/

03/31/2026

How Illinois Businesses Can Use Arbitration To Resolve Disputes Before Year-End – As the year winds down, many businesses face contract disputes, unpaid invoices, or partnership disagreements that they’d like to resolve before closing the books. For companies seeking a faster and more confidential option than traditional litigation, business arbitration in Illinois can be an attractive solution. In this article, we explain…
How arbitration for contract disputes works.
When arbitration is most effective.
What advantages it offers to Illinois businesses, particularly at the end of the year.

Learn more here: https://www.donnellylawllc.com/how-illinois-businesses-can-use-arbitration-to-resolve-disputes-before-year-end/

03/19/2026

Fraud Risks: How Companies In Illinois Can Protect Themselves During The Holidays – The holiday season is a time of celebration and heightened activity, but also one of the riskiest times of year for businesses when it comes to fraud. From increased transaction volumes to distracted staff, the conditions are ideal for dishonest activity to slip through the cracks.

Learn more here: https://www.donnellylawllc.com/fraud-risks-how-companies-in-illinois-can-protect-themselves-during-the-holidays/

03/11/2026

When Should A Business Consider A Shareholder Buy-Out Agreement?

I always recommend that shareholders put a buy-out agreement in place from the very beginning. A well-drafted shareholder agreement should clearly outline the roles and responsibilities of each shareholder.

In addition, these agreements should also lay out the specific circumstances under which a shareholder can request or be required to sell their shares, whether to the other shareholders or back to the company.

Learn more here: https://www.donnellylawllc.com/shareholder-buy-outs-legal-options-and-planning-ahead-in-dupage-county-il/