A copyright infringement lawsuit is a legal action taken by a copyright holder (the plaintiff) against another party (the defendant) for...

When starting a business, one of the most important decisions you will have to make is what entity structure you should use. This...

Selling your home can be a daunting process, especially if you are doing it for the first time. With so many steps and people involved,...

Buying a home can be an exciting and rewarding experience, but it can also be a stressful and complex process. There are numerous steps...

Buying or selling a home is an exciting experience. But like any major purchase or transaction, there’s also a lot of paperwork involved....

The homebuying process can be an exciting time for buyers, but it can also be overwhelming and intimidating. One of the most important...

A copyright is a legal right granted to creators of original works, such as literary or artistic compositions, which grants them...

In business, contracts are essential. They outline the terms and conditions of an agreement between two or more parties. Contracts can be...

Every day, individuals like the clients we serve are inspired to start a nonprofit to help serve their communities. This blog posts...

Depending on whether you have chosen to be taxed as a S-corporation or sole proprietor will determine how you pay yourself in a single...

An operating agreement is like the constitution for an individuals Limited Liability Company (LLC). It is the founding document that...

Limited Liability Companies (LLCs) can be taxed at the federal, state, and local level just like an individual. However, the biggest...

Liability is something that an individual can be held legally responsible for. In order words, a liability is a risk. A limited liability...

Key steps in selecting a trademark include (i) developing a list of candidate marks; (ii) determining whether any other parties are using...

A trademark identifies that the goods bearing the mark come from. A service mark performs the same function, but for services rather than...

When a person or business entity applies for a trademark, they are seeking protection of the name of their brand and logo on any goods...

In the past three years since this article's release, over 30,000 new businesses were started in Illinois. Most of those new business had...

A person may be able to recover compensation for losses sustained, if a party or party's business has been harmed because another party...

Curington Law, LLC serves as outside counsel to businesses in Chicago and other cities. We assist businesses with a wide variety of legal...