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February 4, 2020
Bob Reda & Evan Sauer, attorneys at Reda & Des Jardins, LLC, have been named to the 2020 Illinois Super Lawyers List. The list will be included in the 2020 annual Super Lawyers Magazine and in Chicago Magazine’s February 2020 edition.
January 11, 2016
Evan Sauer, a Member at Reda & Des Jardins, LLC, has been named to the Illinois Super Lawyers Rising Stars List for the second year in a row. His peers selected him as one of the top 2.5 percent of Illinois lawyers who are 40 years or younger or have been in practice for 10 years or less. The list will be included in the 2016 annual Super Lawyers Magazine and in Chicago Magazine’s February 2016 edition.
November 22, 2016
Reda & Des Jardins is pleased to represent the non-profit organization Keep Chicago Livable in a lawsuit that seeks to block the City of Chicago’s new restrictions on Airbnb and other home-sharing service providers, set to take place next month. Keep Chicago Livable President, and named plaintiff, Benjamin Thomas Wolf, filed the lawsuit in Chicago Federal Court on November 4, asking the court to strike down Chicago’s Shared Housing Ordinance.
February 1, 2019
Evan Sauer, a Member at Reda & Des Jardins, LLC, has been named to the Illinois Super Lawyers Rising Stars List for the ffith year in a row. His peers selected him as one of the top 2.5 percent of Illinois lawyers who are 40 years or younger or have been in practice for 10 years or less. The list will be included in the 2019 annual Super Lawyers Magazine and in Chicago Magazine’s February 2019 edition.
September 14, 2018
Reda & Des Jardins, LLC Nominated as a Top Ethical Company in Chicago.
August 6, 2018
Reda & Des Jardins Named One of Best Chicago Real Estate Law Firms.
April 11, 2018
A new disclosure form and instructions are on the way for Illinois title agents and title companies. On April 4, 2018 the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional ("IDFP") Regulations posted a new Disclosure of Financial Interest Form and supportive instructions on its website.
February 1, 2018
Evan Sauer, a Member at Reda & Des Jardins, LLC, has been named to the Illinois Super Lawyers Rising Stars List for the fourth year in a row. His peers selected him as one of the top 2.5 percent of Illinois lawyers who are 40 years or younger or have been in practice for 10 years or less. The list will be included in the 2018 annual Super Lawyers Magazine and in Chicago Magazine’s February 2018 edition.
December 29, 2017
Illinois Reduces Limited Liability Company Fees.
November 1, 2017
April 29, 2017
Shorge Sato, an attorney at Reda & Des Jardins, LLC, has been named to the 2017 Illinois Leading Lawyers, Emerging Lawyers List. Emerging Lawyers have been identified by their peers to be among the TOP LAWYERS who are age 40 or younger unless they have practiced for no more than 10 years. Less than 2% of all lawyers licensed in each state have received the distinction of Emerging Lawyer.
February 17, 2017
Evan Sauer, a Member at Reda & Des Jardins, LLC, has been named to the Illinois Super Lawyers Rising Stars List for the third year in a row. His peers selected him as one of the top 2.5 percent of Illinois lawyers who are 40 years or younger or have been in practice for 10 years or less. The list will be included in the 2017 annual Super Lawyers Magazine and in Chicago Magazine’s February 2017 edition.
December 21, 2016
Reda & Des Jardins, LLC has recently been co-counseling the non-profit Keep Chicago Livable in a lawsuit with the City of Chicago, to prevent the introduction of a new ordinance that would impose restrictions on use of home sharing services such as Airbnb, VRBO, HomeAway and FlipKey. We are proud to announce that the ordinance, which was due to go into effect on December 19th, will be postponed until February 18th, 2017. The regulations were previously voted for, 43 to 7, by the Chicago City Council.
December 7, 2016
A group of Chicago residents called Keep Chicago Livable filed a first-in-the-nation federal class action lawsuit challenging the City of Chicago’s new shared housing ordinance that seeks to regulate activity on home sharing websites such as Airbnb. The lawsuit, titled Keep Chicago Livable and Benjamin Thomas Wolf v. City of Chicago, alleges that the City of Chicago’s ordinance, which was enacted on June 22, 2016 and goes into full effect on or around December 17, 2016, is an unconstitutional assault on the rights of homeowners.
September 4, 2018
With the rise in apartment rents, we are being approached by developers to assist with the acquisition and de-conversion of condominium buildings to apartment rental properties in Chicago. Although this may seem like a daunting process, it really only involves the following steps: (1) obtaining the vote of unit owners to sell the entire condominium building; and (2) legally de-converting the condominium building.
July 24, 2017
The Illinois Limited Liability Company Act (“Act”), 805 ILCS 180/1-1, was substantially amended this year. The changes went into effect on July 1, 2017 and can have a significant impact on the formation and operation of Illinois limited liability companies. Although there are many revisions, here are some that may have the most impact.
April 29, 2017
On June 22, 2016, the Chicago City Council voted 43-7 to enact an ordinance amending Titles 2, 3, 4 and 17 of the Municipal Code regarding Shared Housing Units and Vacation rentals (the “Shared Housing Ordinance” or “SHO”). Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel signed this legislation on June 24, 2016, and the Shared Housing Ordinance was published in the City Council Journal of Proceedings on July 20, 2016 at pages 27714 through 27770.
June 26, 2017
On June 22, 2016, the Chicago City Council voted 43-7 to enact an ordinance amending Titles 2, 3, 4 and 17 of the Municipal Code regarding Shared Housing Units and Vacation rentals (the “Shared Housing Ordinance” or “SHO”). Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel signed this legislation on June 24, 2016, and the Shared Housing Ordinance was published in the City Council Journal of Proceedings on July 20, 2016 at pages 27714 through 27770.
October 10, 2017
Starting and operating a successful business is difficult, confusing, and often fraught with unforeseen liabilities. Our 8 part series, titled Structuring and Operating Successful Business, the Pinwheel, breaks apart a business into 8 areas providing a simplistic, easy to understand analysis to help you make the right decisions from the beginning.
February 23, 2018
Buying and selling an Amazon, other e-commerce business, or any business for that matter, comes with many issues and considerations. Although this post will focus on the legal issues involved, I will briefly touch on other considerations as well.
March 27, 2018
Make sure you strictly comply with the lease notice provisions for exercising an option to renew and extend in Illinois.
April 9, 2018
If you are starting an Amazon business, or any business for that matter, it can be scary, overwhelming, and costly. The biggest mistake I see is not setting up your business properly from the start. In the Amazon private seller and Merch by Amazon industries, there are two important factors to consider from the start: (1) using the correct entity; and (2) protecting your brand.
April 28, 2014
Although it took a lot longer than most experts expected, the U.S. housing market has experienced a slow and steady rebound in the wake of The Great Recession. As prices and purchases are finally on the rise nationwide, so are confidence levels, which are gradually returning to pre-recession levels.
April 24, 2014
When a loved one passes on, the last thing anyone wants to think about is money. Unfortunately, there really is no way around it. Arrangements must be made, bills paid, and assets divided up amongst those left behind.
March 11, 2014
When facing legal matters, a lawyer can be a valuable ally. If you’re like most people and don’t have much legal background knowledge yourself, seeking advice and assistance from an experienced lawyer is critical. Not all attorneys, however, are equally skilled or qualified to handle your case.
January 27, 2014
It’s pretty obvious that your business needs a name, a tax identification number, and a business bank account. These are no-brainers – you couldn’t get off the ground without them. What might not be so obvious to you is that your business also needs an attorney who specializes in business law.
January 21, 2014
Real estate is real estate, right? You bought a house, and that’s exactly like buying a commercial building, right? Wrong. Though there are certainly many similarities between the two processes, there are some things you should know if you’re taking your first dive into commercial real estate.
December 17, 2013
I certainly understand why people put off planning their estates. It’s natural to feel an aversion to thinking and talking about what will happen after you’re gone. For many, it can be overwhelming and emotional. None of these things, however, should stop you from doing it and making sure it’s done well.
August 13, 2012
False UCC filings. Public Act 97-836 (Zalewski, D-Chicago; Harmon, D-Oak Park) amends the Secured Transactions Article of the Uniform Commercial Code.
July 1, 2012
IN RELIABLE FIRE EQUIPMENT COMPANY2011 Ill. LEXIS 1836; 2011 IL 111871; 33 I.E.R. Cas. (BNA) 278, the Supreme Court tightened the rules on restrictive covenants.
November 10, 2011
Increased business confidence and continued legal hiring are expected in the fourth quarter of 2010. Twenty-nine percent of lawyers interviewed for The Robert Half Legal Hiring Index plan to add legal jobs, while 6 percent anticipate declines, resulting in a net 23 percent increase in projected hiring activity.
August 24, 2012
Personal property exemptions and trusts.
August 17, 2012
Trust modernization II. Public Act 97-921 (McAsey, D-Lockport; Silverstein, D-Chicago) Public Act 97-921 adds flexibility to Illinois estate planning and administration of trusts by the use of “directed trusts.”
August 17, 2012
Trust modernization I. Public Act 97-920 (McAsey, D-Lockport; Dillard, R-Hinsdale) modernizes Illinois trust law by allowing “decanting” of trusts.
August 3, 2012
Power of Attorney Act. Public Act 97-868 (Dillard, R-Westmont; McAsey, D-Lockport) amends this Act to exclude certain kinds of agreements from the Act’s regulation.
July 1, 2012
QTIP trust is a type of trust and an estate planning tool used in the United States. “QTIP” is short for “Qualified Terminable Interest Property.” In the U.S., each citizen is granted a credit against the gift and estate tax. When gifts and inheritances exceed the amount of this credit, a tax is imposed.
August 3, 2012
Open Meetings Act. Public Act 97-827 (Pihos, R-Glen Ellyn; Dillard, R-Westmont) makes two changes to the Open Meetings Act.
August 3, 2012
Judicial Privacy Act. Public Act 97-847 (Madigan, D-Chicago; Cullerton, D-Chicago) creates the Judicial Privacy Act that allows a judge to prohibit a government agency or business from publishing “personal information” about a judge.
July 1, 2012
The retention period of a document is an aspect of records management. It represents the period of time a document should be kept or “retained” both electronically and in paper format. At the termination of the retention period, the document is usually destroyed.
September 6, 2012
In re: Jeannine Victoria Heaver, No. 09-B-73096 (N.D. Ill. 2012), the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Illinois held that a mortgage that is recorded before the deed to the mortgagor was recorded is outside the property’s chain of title.
September 6, 2012
In a recent decision by the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Central District of Illinois, the court held that mortgage documents are flawed when they fail to state the maturity date and interest rate of the loan, even though the underlying statute says that information “may” (not “shall”) be included in the contract.
September 6, 2012
A cautionary tale for home buyers who are seeking title insurance to protect themselves from potential third-party claims on the property.
January 2, 2016
In Illinois, Lost Profits can be either Direct Damages or Consequential Damages. Contract's with Limitation of Liability clauses should be updated based on the ruling in Westlake Financial Group v. CDH-Delnor Health System, docketed as 2-14-0580 in the 2nd District Appellate Court of the State of Illinois.
June 1, 2016
November 15, 2016
With the current rate of construction, there is no surprise that the number of mechanic’s liens filed has skyrocketed. Since we have experienced an uptick in our real estate clients requesting assistance, I thought it would be a good time for a refresher.
April 29, 2016
Make sure you pay your past due 2014 taxes, Cook County just announced the tax sale date, June 3, 2016.
November 19, 2015
Consider this set of facts. During the development of residential properties, several separate and distinct condominium associations were created by the developer. There were six condominium associations with 260 homes. A separate master association controlled and administered the common elements of the six condominium association
August 17, 2012
Mechanics Lien Act. Public Act 97-966 (Althoff, R-Crystal Lake; Tyron, R-Crystal Lake) requires work to be done or materials furnished within three years for residential property and five years for any other kind of property.
November 10, 2011
The unsecured creditors committee in Tribune Co.’s bankruptcy case asked a Delaware judge Monday for the right to sue Chicago real estate magnate Sam Zell and other investors and lenders who participated in the company’s ill-fated 2007 leveraged buyout. The motion was largely procedural, and the document said the request is not aimed at disrupting a court-ordered mediation in the case, which is scheduled for this month.
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