It is a common practice for landlords to check the criminal background of potential tenants before approving or denying an application. Most landlords, relying on the traditional viewpoint holding that…

An easement is the right to make use of land owned by another person. For example, an easement could give a person the right to maintain an unimpeded scenic view…

Many employers try to protect their business territory and customer base by imposing restrictions on employees. Most popular among these are non-disclosure agreements (“Don’t use or share my trade secrets!”),…

Employers are often baffled when an employee requests “reasonable accommodations” under the Americans with Disabilities Act, popularly called the ADA. As described by Illinois Senator Tammy Duckworth, the ADA “allows…

In my Outside General Counsel Services practice I tend to review a fair number of contracts sent to my clients. Most of the agreements are preprinted forms from trade vendors,…

A new Labor Department rule attempted to make more employees eligible for overtime pay, but was halted by a federal judge. Under the rule, salaried workers who earn less than…