On June 9, 2022, Governor Pritzker signed a new bill into law, amending the Child Bereavement Act and renaming it the Family Bereavement Leave Act, expanding the scope of required bereavement leave for employees. Troy E. Haggestad summarizes the changes and outlines key takeaways for Illinois employers.
Deciding to divorce is never easy. However, when a couple arrives at that decision mutually and amicably, collaborative divorce may be a good alternative to the more adversarial, time-consuming, and costly courtroom process.
Patricia L. Hall shares what you need to know about collaborative divorce to determine if it is right for your situation.
Farmland can be a valuable component of your investment strategy, providing diversification along different asset classes. Daniel A. Huntley shares the transactional considerations of farmland as an investment.
WilliamsMcCarthy LLP Welcomes New Associate, Brandon T. Klages
WilliamsMcCarthy LLP is proud to share the addition of Associate Brandon T. Klages. He focuses his practice on litigation, land use disputes, and employment agreements, policies, and procedures.
Patricia L. Hall was recently recognized for her contribution to the Illinois Institute of Continuing Legal Education (IICLE®). Hall authored two chapters included in the organization’s publication, CIVIL APPEALS: STATE AND FEDERAL 2022 EDITION.
Wilmac in the Community
WilliamsMcCarthy was proud to sponsor the Severson Dells Annual fundraiser, Golden Hour in the Grove, on September 10th.
Severson Dells links people to nature through education and research and promotes awareness of the natural world, fostering respect, enjoyment, and preservation now and in the future.
Stay Informed
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In 2024, businesses saw an onslaught of new employment laws affecting Illinois employers. If you thought you could take a breather for 2025, you were wrong. Here are some of the new laws on the horizon.
Stay up-to-date with the latest legal insights from WilliamsMcCarthy LLP. Check out the August 2024 edition of Comments from Counsel, the firm’s quarterly newsletter.
Comments from Counsel – September 2022 Newsletter
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Recent Publications
Bereavement Leave for Employees to be Expanded in 2023
On June 9, 2022, Governor Pritzker signed a new bill into law, amending the Child Bereavement Act and renaming it the Family Bereavement Leave Act, expanding the scope of required bereavement leave for employees. Troy E. Haggestad summarizes the changes and outlines key takeaways for Illinois employers.
Divorce Outside the Courtroom
Deciding to divorce is never easy. However, when a couple arrives at that decision mutually and amicably, collaborative divorce may be a good alternative to the more adversarial, time-consuming, and costly courtroom process.Practical Considerations for Adding Farmland to Your Investments
Farmland can be a valuable component of your investment strategy, providing diversification along different asset classes. Daniel A. Huntley shares the transactional considerations of farmland as an investment.
WilliamsMcCarthy LLP News
WilliamsMcCarthy Attorneys Recognized by The Best Lawyers in America©; Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America™
WilliamsMcCarthy LLP Welcomes New Associate, Brandon T. Klages
WilliamsMcCarthy LLP is proud to share the addition of Associate Brandon T. Klages. He focuses his practice on litigation, land use disputes, and employment agreements, policies, and procedures.
Patricia Hall Authors Piece for IICLE®
Patricia L. Hall was recently recognized for her contribution to the Illinois Institute of Continuing Legal Education (IICLE®). Hall authored two chapters included in the organization’s publication, CIVIL APPEALS: STATE AND FEDERAL 2022 EDITION.
Wilmac in the Community
WilliamsMcCarthy was proud to sponsor the Severson Dells Annual fundraiser, Golden Hour in the Grove, on September 10th.
Severson Dells links people to nature through education and research and promotes awareness of the natural world, fostering respect, enjoyment, and preservation now and in the future.
Stay Informed
We regularly share insight in publications and our quarterly e-newsletter, Comments from Counsel.
Looking Ahead to 2025 and Beyond
In 2024, businesses saw an onslaught of new employment laws affecting Illinois employers. If you thought you could take a breather for 2025, you were wrong. Here are some of the new laws on the horizon.
In the Spotlight with Jim Zuba
Learn more about associate Jim Zuba in this “In the Spotlight” feature.
Two WilliamsMcCarthy Partners Selected to the 2025 edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America
Two WilliamsMcCarthy Partners Selected to the 2025 edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America
Comments from Counsel – August 2024 Newsletter
Stay up-to-date with the latest legal insights from WilliamsMcCarthy LLP. Check out the August 2024 edition of Comments from Counsel, the firm’s quarterly newsletter.