About this blog series High-impact legal counsel for new businesses highlights legal areas where attention from experienced counsel at the early stages of operations often leads to better business outcomes. These insights come directly from my work with startup and emerging growth clients across industries, helping them prioritize wisely and navigate gray areas with confidence. […]
Hiring key employees and structuring incentives (New businesses series)
About this blog series High-impact legal counsel for new businesses highlights legal areas where attention from experienced counsel at the early stages of operations often leads to better business outcomes. These insights come directly from my work with startup and emerging growth clients across industries, helping them prioritize wisely and navigate gray areas with confidence. […]
Lease, zoning and real estate considerations (New businesses series)
About this blog series High-impact legal counsel for new businesses highlights legal areas where attention from experienced counsel at the early stages of operations often leads to better business outcomes. These insights come directly from my work with startup and emerging growth clients across industries, helping them prioritize wisely and navigate gray areas with confidence. […]
Choosing a business entity in Illinois
Getting started If you’re starting or expanding a business in Illinois—in Chicago or elsewhere in Illinois—one of your first decisions is choosing the right type of business entity. This choice significantly impacts your business’s tax treatment, operational flexibility, liability exposure, and ability to raise capital. Below, we highlight the key advantages of the most widely […]
Protecting early innovation and brand identity (New businesses series)
About this blog series High-impact legal counsel for new businesses highlights legal areas where attention from experienced counsel at the early stages of operations often leads to better business outcomes. These insights come directly from my work with startup and emerging growth clients across industries, helping them prioritize wisely and navigate gray areas with confidence. […]
Structuring early-stage fundraising (New businesses series)
About this blog series High-impact legal counsel for new businesses highlights legal areas where attention from experienced counsel at the early stages of operations often leads to better business outcomes. These insights come directly from my work with startup and emerging growth clients across industries, helping them prioritize wisely and navigate gray areas with confidence. […]
A strategic overview for business leaders (New businesses series)
The importance of intellectual property You know that intellectual property (IP) is important to your business. You’ve built something valuable—an innovative product, a distinctive brand, or compelling new content—but navigating IP protections can feel overwhelming. The nuances of IP law sometimes seem like a puzzle designed by lawyers, leading startups and small businesses to delay […]
Corporate Transparency Act compliance in 2025: What Illinois and New York small business owners need to know
DISCLAIMER: This article covers Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) compliance, which originally required businesses to report beneficial ownership information (BOI) to FinCEN. As of March 2, 2025, the U.S. Treasury suspended enforcement for U.S. citizens and domestic businesses (LLCs, corporations, etc., formed in the U.S.), so domestic businesses won’t face penalties for not filing BOI reports. […]
Choosing the right business entity (New businesses series)
About this blog series High-impact legal counsel for new businesses highlights legal areas where attention from experienced counsel at the early stages of operations often leads to better business outcomes. These insights come directly from my work with startup and emerging growth clients across industries, helping them prioritize wisely and navigate gray areas with confidence. […]