Statutory Property Power of Attorney changesBy John J. HoreledBusiness Advice and Financial Planning, February 2001The Illinois Power of Attorney Act (755 ILCS 45) was changed effective June 9, 2000.
View from the chairBy Gene A. PetersenBusiness Advice and Financial Planning, February 2001The council has been hard at work on Collegium 2001 which will be held on March 3 in Chicago and March 17 in Springfield
BusinessLaw Flash Points℠By Donna J. CunninghamBusiness and Securities Law, January 2001In a case believed to be of first impression nationwide, a panel of the American Arbitration Association in New York has ruled in favor of franchisees who argued that the value of the exclusive territories granted by their franchise agreements was being diluted by Franchisor's competing online sales.
Update from the Department of Business ServicesBy Ken BuzbeeBusiness and Securities Law, January 2001The Department of Business Services has undergone significant changes during the first eighteen months of Secretary Jesse White's administration.
Eleventh Annual CollegiumBusiness Advice and Financial Planning, November 2000The Business Advice and Financial Planning Section Council is sponsoring its Annual Collegium in Chicago and Springfield.
Planning for higher education expensesBy Christie S. KennettBusiness Advice and Financial Planning, November 2000Paying higher education expenses can be a daunting task.
A position on digital signature laws and notarizationBusiness Advice and Financial Planning, November 2000There is an emerging crisis that has begun to weaken critical consumer protections against document fraud.
Recent Illinois cases involving confidentiality and non-competition agreementsBy Gene A. PetersenBusiness Advice and Financial Planning, September 2000Several recent cases have been decided in the Illinois and federal courts involving the enforceability of non-competition, non-solicitation and confidentiality agreements under Illinois law.
