Author: Linsi Tuttle
Naperville Business Law Attorney on Avoiding Common New Business Owner Financial Mistakes
Posted on December 10, 2019

Choosing to become a business owner can be on the biggest decisions of a person’s life. Successfully running a business takes an incredible amount of dedication and hard work. However, there are also great benefits, both personally and professionally, to being a business owner. If you are thinking about purchasing a business or starting your own business, learn about the most common money mistakes that new business owners make so that you can avoid the same missteps. Hope for the Best but Plan for the Worst You would not be […]
Naperville Estate Planning Lawyer Discusses Special Considerations for Stepchildren and Step-Grandchildren
Posted on December 4, 2019
The modern American family comes in all different shapes and sizes. Furthermore, the people you consider family are not always decided by blood. For some stepparents and step-grandparents, there is no difference in how they see their biological children and the children who entered into the family through marriage. They want all of their children or grandchildren to receive an equal share of their estate. Other stepparents and step-grandparents do not get along as well with stepfamily members, or they have concerns about how their stepfamily members would spend any […]
Former Musical Director Sues Chicago Musicians’ Union Following Termination
Posted on December 3, 2019

A prominent musical conductor has brought a lawsuit against the Chicago Federation of Musicians for violating the Illinois wage payment act, as well as for breach of contract. He claims that the trade union abandoned him in his most critical time of need. It is not yet known if Chicago Federation of Musicians failed to uphold its duties or not. However, the story remains a reminder of the importance of remaining compliant with Illinois employment laws, as well as the value of careful contract drafting and review. Conductor Claims He […]
Naperville Business Lawyer on the Importance of Classifying Independent Contractors Correctly
Posted on November 29, 2019

As a business owner, you have many responsibilities, and protecting your business and its best interests are certainly among the most crucial. Ensuring the staff you hire adheres to your policies and standards is critical because the livelihood of your business depends on it, as does your reputation. If you are a business owner who chooses to work with independent contractors, you are especially at risk for financial loss and headache if you do not handle the legal aspects of your relationship with those contractors correctly. Why Working with an […]
Naperville Business Lawyer Discusses the Customers Who Pitched in to Help at Waffle House
Posted on November 27, 2019

If you own a business, you probably spend long hours and untold amounts of stress to keep your business profitable. While making money is important, however, it might not be your primary motivation. Many—if not most—business owners are driven by their desire to serve their customers and to keep their clients coming back year after year. With that said, it is common for customers to express their gratitude or satisfaction by continuing to do business with a particular company or, depending on the nature of the business, leaving a large […]
Naperville Business Lawyer on Possible Remedies for Breach of Contract Claims
Posted on November 20, 2019

As a business lawyer and a proud business owner, I realize that small and medium-sized businesses represent the backbone of the American economy. Such companies, in turn, rely on various types of business contracts to keep them running properly. Contracts are used to formalize purchase agreements, loans, employer-employee relationships, and a wide variety of other applications. When you sign a contract, you do so with several expectations. First, you expect that you will comply with the terms and provisions of the agreement. Just as importantly, you expect the other party […]
Naperville Trusts Attorney on Providing for Your Pet in Your Estate Plan
Posted on November 15, 2019

For some people, their dog, cat, bird, horse, or other animal is more than a pet, it is a family member. Because of this, they may worry about who will care for their pet if they die before the animal does. This is especially true if their pet requires specialized care because it has medical issues or other specific needs. If you have pets, there are many ways you can include provisions for your furry friends in your estate plans. There are several different estate planning tools that can help […]
Naperville Business Lawyer on Common Mistakes to Avoid When Selling Your Business
Posted on November 13, 2019

Making the decision to sell a business is never easy. If you are a business owner, you have probably invested a tremendous amount of time, energy, and effort into running the company. You might be interested in selling the business because you are ready to retire, you want to move on to new business ventures, or because you are simply ready for a change. Whatever your reasons may be, selling a business can be a complicated process. In my practice as a business law attorney, I have helped many clients […]
Naperville Contract Attorney Discusses Lawsuit Over Concert Tickets, Start Time
Posted on November 11, 2019
When you buy a ticket to a concert, show, or sporting event, you begin making plans to attend. Your ticket gives you certain considerations—such as a guaranteed seat—and you give the ticket agent your money. In many ways, an event ticket is essentially a type of contract. In my practice as a business law and contract lawyer, I deal with various types of contracts virtually every day. An event ticket, however, is a rather unique type of contract—if you can even call it a contract. Whether or not an event […]
Naperville Estate Administration Lawyer Discusses the Duties of the Executor
Posted on November 5, 2019

If you have been asked by a friend or a loved one to be the executor of his or her estate, you might be tempted to simply say yes immediately. After all, you have a close relationship with that person, and it is the right thing to do, is it not? However, the full scope of your responsibilities might not become clear until the time comes for you to fulfill your role, whether you are ready or not. In my practice as an estate planning and administration attorney, I have […]