Author: Tara M. Coffman, Associate Attorney

Tara Coffman, an attorney with SATC|Law authors this article on the decision from a Federal Judge out of Alabama who struck down part of the new Corporate Transparency Act for certain plaintiffs. The act, which requires certain businesses to report beneficial ownership information, has been under much scrutiny and will likely see more challenges and revisions in the future. Be sure to follow this feed for future updates.

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This article from Bloomberg Law discusses the emergence of AI and the law and its potential impact on the paralegal field. Highlighting a project given to paralegal students at George Washington University using AI, it quickly becomes clear that in some way, AI will shake up the legal field. The Illinois legislature recently updated its rules on what legal professionals are required to report to their clients when using AI. With the quickly growing and changing landscape of AI in the world, it is going to be important for all paralegals to stay abreast of any changes to the rules and resources surrounding AI.

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This article was written by Nicholas L. Bourdea for Paralegal Today on discovering business assets that may be attempting to be purposefully hidden, especially in divorce cases. This article is especially helpful as it provides useful tips paralegals can use in their attempt to discover a number of different potential assets either party may be hiding.

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Two of America’s largest poultry producers have agreed to pay a combined $75 million to settle yet another part of a a massive action claiming they joined in a conspiracy to artificially boost chicken prices.

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By: Farrah Anderson and Diana Leane, Invisible Institute

An internal review by the Champaign Police Department found a “systematic” pattern of noncompliance with state law.

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By: Jonathan Bilyk

A federal appeals court has withdrawn a jury verdict in favor of a field technician in his fight with his employer, ATM maker NCR, over allegedly unpaid overtime, saying the tech’s claims are thwarted by his failure to properly record his time worked off the clock.

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By: Kade Heather

Chicago’s Trump International Hotel and Tower has continued to skirt laws and regulations related to its intake and discharge of water in the Chicago River, the Illinois attorney general’s office alleges.

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By: Mark Foster

The Illinois Attorney General’s Office is investigating a complaint alleging that the Yorkville School District 115 board violated the Illinois Open Meetings Act when discussing the book “Just Mercy” in closed session.

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By: Bob Goray

One alarming aspect of the lawsuit abuse problem in Illinois is the burden of the so-called "tort tax" placed on businesses and consumers. This hidden tax, in the form of higher insurance premiums and legal fees, is an enormous financial strain on small businesses like mine. The entire state suffers when we are forced to divert resources away from job creation and innovation to defend against frivolous lawsuits.

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By: FOX 32 News

Illinois residents who own semi-automatic firearms are now required by law to register them with the state police. This registration is part of the state's ban on assault weapons.

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