Chicago's Higher Minimum Wage and Updated Leave Requirements Kick In on July 1. What Employers Need to Know and Do Now
Chicago employers that have not already done so should review and, if necessary, update their compensation structures and paid leave policies to comply with several amendments to the city's labor and employment ordinances taking effect on July 1, 2026. Businesses and professional practices with employees working within the City of Chicago should understand these changes and take appropriate steps to minimize compliance risks and potential legal claims. . . . [READ MORE]
Shut Out and Powerless To Help: Why Parents Need to Get a Power of Attorney for Adult or College-Age Children
If you're a parent, you know that your job doesn't end when your child heads off to college and moves further into adulthood. No matter how old or independent your kid may get, you'll always want to be there for them, help them through tough times, and otherwise do everything in your power to ensure their health and well-being. . . . [READ MORE]
Garden Party: Trademark Battle Between Sports Arena and Cannabis Dispensary Illustrates "Likelihood of Confusion" Analysis Across Different Industries
Until it was demolished in 1995 and replaced by a shiny new arena now called TD Garden, the Boston Garden was one of the more storied venues in sports. With its distinctive parquet floor and numerous championship banners, the home of the NBA's Boston Celtics and NHL's Boston Bruins was well known far beyond New England. So, when a cannabis dispensary called "The Boston Garden" (TBG) opened its doors in its namesake city 4 ½ years ago, decades after the identically named arena closed its doors, the current owners of TD Garden, Delaware North, were none too pleased. Even though TBG had been in business for several years and had secured a trademark registration for its name in 2023 – without any objection by Delaware North – the dispensary now faces a trademark infringement lawsuit recently filed by that entity. . . . [READ MORE]
