PODCASTS

Non-compete and non-solicitation agreements have been utilized by business owners for decades. The practice was recently challenged by the Federal Trade Commission in an action that generated several court cases. Lavelle Law Managing Partner Ted McGinn and Associate Joshua Brill discuss the purpose of the agreements, enforceability, the recent FTC action, and the outcome of several court challenges.

Owners of closely held businesses can learn about deferred compensation plans that provide opportunities to increase their tax-deferred retirement contributions. Steven A. Schoenbrun of Midwest Benefit Consultants, Ltd. discusses different plans that are IRS-approved and provide owners with the chance to increase their contributions. Attorney Kerry Lavelle adds insight into how these plans can be of benefit to owners and executives.

Lavelle Law attorney Sarah Reusche sat down with the host of the Daily Influence podcast, Greg Koleno, and shared her inspiring journey from participating in youth mission trips to becoming a dedicated legal advocate. Sarah discusses how her early experiences in mission work opened her eyes to the challenges faced by others and fueled her passion for making a positive impact. She reveals her strategies for maintaining positivity, the importance of scheduling meaningful connections, and the role of kindness and mentorship in creating supportive communities and workplaces.

There are a number of unique legal characteristics to launching and operating a dealership for automobiles or construction, landscaping, and agricultural equipment. Attorney Sarah Reusché recently launched a new Dealership Law practice group at Lavelle Law. She discusses the legal complexities of securing and starting a dealership and takes a look at the unique operating requirements and compliance and reporting needs for dealers.

Any medical service provider in Illinois, including many spas, must be physician-owned under the corporate practice of medicine doctrine. In this discussion. Ted McGinn, Managing Partner at Lavelle Law, and Eso Akunne, Associate at Lavelle Law, discuss the law, fee splitting, management services organizations, and other aspects impacting the operation of any medical services facility in the state.

Laws have been introduced in a number of states in response to various lawsuits regarding transparency in real estate broker commissions. Lavelle Law Shareholder Kelly Anderson and Realtor Cathy Betourne discuss the implications for buyers, sellers, realtors, and on the closing process.

Lavelle Law real estate attorney, Chance Badertscher, recently participated in a Straight Up Chicago Investor Podcast and shared his expertise on what to expect on the final walkthrough before your real estate closing. He breaks it down and shares tips for both the buyer and the seller.

Between the state of Illinois and federal courts, there are well over 200 statutes which deal with fee shifting provisions. They lay out ways in which legal fees may become the responsibility of one party in a lawsuit. Lavelle Law Associates Jodie Upchurch and MaryAllison Mahacek discuss ways that these provisions should be included in contracts and how they can be used advantageously.

Businesses classified as medical spas have a variety of special considerations that must be adhered to in the state of Illinois. In this discussion, Lavelle Law attorney Eso Akunne discusses critical issues that must be met to operate with state laws.