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Lindsay K. Eastman Joins the Wheaton Office
Rathje Woodward is comprised of experienced lawyers dedicated to their clients’ success. We practice throughout the United States and maintain offices in Wheaton, Illinois and Madison, Wisconsin. To learn more about Rathje Woodward LLC, visit rathjewoodward.com or...
Ray Sanguinetti becomes Of Counsel
5 Reasons to Update Your Estate Plan
Rathje Woodward is comprised of experienced lawyers dedicated to their clients’ success. We practice throughout the United States and maintain offices in Wheaton, Illinois and Madison, Wisconsin. To learn more about Rathje Woodward LLC,...
Natalie Perry, CPA and Attorney, discusses business succession
Rathje Woodward is comprised of experienced lawyers dedicated to their clients’ success. We practice throughout the United States and maintain offices in Wheaton, Illinois and Madison, Wisconsin. To learn more about Rathje Woodward LLC,...
Northern District of Illinois Writes on Ascertainability; Big-Time Knowledge is Dropped!
A week ago, Judge Chang from here in the Northern District of Illinois published a tour de force rejecting a defendant’s non-ascertainability arguments in Ploss as Trustee for Harry Ploss Trust DTD 8/16/1993 v. Kraft Foods Group.
Scott E. Pointner receives the 2019 Distinguished Service Award from the Wheaton Chamber of Commerce
The Wheaton Chamber of Commerce awards Rathje Woodward for longevity of business excellence and recognized the inspiring contributions of Scott. E. Pointner.
Congratulations to Natalie M. Perry on becoming a Member of Rathje Woodward
Illinois Flagship University Drops Criminal Background Question from Application
The University of Illinois reportedly revised its admissions application to omit questions about applicants’ criminal backgrounds.
Spotlight on Douglas M. Poland
Rathje Woodward proudly celebrates Douglas Poland on 4 years with the firm.
Workplace Protections – Recreational Marijuana
As Illinois closes in on January 1, 2020, the effective date for legislation legalizing recreational marijuana, business owners have sought and received protection on several key issues. Among them are:
In news from Chicagoland
The Seventh Circuit today reaffirmed that local governments are responsible in s1983 suits only for their own illegal acts, not those of others which fall outside an official local-government policy.
Paid Leave – Illinois SB471
Proposed Illinois Senate Bill 471 requires all employers to provide paid time off to all employees.