While Illinois doesn’t have a single comprehensive privacy law like California’s CCPA/CPRA, it remains one of the most evolved states in the U.S. when it comes to privacy protections. Illinois has taken significant steps to safeguard personal information through various targeted laws, providing
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Corporate, Finance and M&A
We structure, negotiate, document and counsel both public and private companies, investors and executives in connection with:
- Corporate Finance:
- Angel, venture capital, private equity, PIPEs and other private placement transactions
- Public offerings including IPOSs and SPACs
- Strategic investments
- Debt financing including commercial loans and venture debt
- Restructuring and recapitalizations
- Mergers and Acquisitions:
- Stock and asset acquisition and sale transactions
- Mergers and reverse mergers
- Joint ventures and other strategic transactions
- Spin-offs
- Capital Markets, Securities and SEC Practice:
- Registration statements, proxy materials, periodic reports and other SEC filings
- Securities Act of 1933 and Exchange Act of 1934 compliance
- Issuer, underwriter and placement agent representations
- Capital Markets, Securities and SEC Practice:
- Registration statements, proxy materials, periodic reports and other SEC filings
- Securities Act of 1933 and Exchange Act of 1934 compliance
- Issuer, underwriter and placement agent representations
- General Corporate:
- Entity choice, formation and capitalization
- Corporate governance
- Executive compensation including stock option plan set up and maintenance
- Due diligence
- Cross-Border Transactions:
- Cross-border financing
- Cross-border acquisitions, sales and reverse mergers
- U.S. business set-up
Technology, Privacy and Commercial Transactions
- Commercial Transactions and Agreements:
- Technology development and transfers
- Licensing, SaaS, PaaS and IaaS agreements
- Service level agreements and support agreements
- VAR agreements, OEM agreements, supply agreements and distribution agreements
- Strategic alliance, development and collaboration agreements
- Outsourcing agreements, including with respect to human resources, information technology, and other back-office and customer-facing functions
- Consulting and other professional services arrangements
- Privacy, Data Governance and Data Security:
- Website terms of service and privacy policies
- Business Associate Agreements and data processing addenda
- Privacy compliance, including guidance on HIPAA, GLBA, CCPA and GDPR
- Review and negotiation of privacy and security terms in various commercial contracts
- Breach response and AG notifications
Employment
- Executive and Other Employment Arrangements:
- Technology development and transfers
- Licensing, SaaS, PaaS and IaaS agreements
- Executive employment agreements
- Stock options, restricted stock and other equity-based incentive compensation
- Severance and separation arrangements
- Discrimination and Harassment Actions
- Wrongful Termination and Retaliation Actions
- Compliance and Enforcement:
- Personnel policies and employee handbooks
- Wage and hour audits
- Employee and independent contractor classification
- Workplace drug, alcohol, theft and embezzlement
- Arbitration policies
- Privacy laws
- Workforce reduction requirements
- Trade Secrets, Confidential Information, Corporate Raiding and Unfair Competition
Intellectual Property
- Trademark and service mark prosecution
- Copyright
- Intellectual property enforcement and litigation
- Intellectual Property Agreements (including licensing assignments and transfers)
- False Advertising
- Publicity and privacy rights
- Traditional publishing, new media and E-commerce
How can We help?
- info@vishkolaw.com
- https://vishkolaw.com
- (847) 220-4233
Main Office:
The Glen Town Center
Northbrook, IL 60062
Mailing Address:
2516 Waukegan Rd Ste 148
Glenview, IL 60025-1774
When a non-unionized company acquires a unionized company, several outcomes are possible, depending on the specific circumstances and legal framework. Here are some key considerations and potential scenarios:
Acquiring a company is a complex process, and when the target company has a unionized workforce, the intricacies multiply. For businesses navigating this landscape in Illinois, understanding the key considerations and steps involved is crucial to ensure a smooth transition and maintain positive