Comments from Counsel – September 2022 Newsletter

In this issue:

Recent Publications

Bereavement Leave for Employees to be Expanded in 2023

On June 9, 2022, Governor Pritzker signed a new bill into law, amending the Child Bereavement Act and renaming it the Family Bereavement Leave Act, expanding the scope of required bereavement leave for employees. Troy E. Haggestad summarizes the changes and outlines key takeaways for Illinois employers.

Divorce Outside the Courtroom

Deciding to divorce is never easy. However, when a couple arrives at that decision mutually and amicably, collaborative divorce may be a good alternative to the more adversarial, time-consuming, and costly courtroom process.

Patricia L. Hall shares what you need to know about collaborative divorce to determine if it is right for your situation.

Practical Considerations for Adding Farmland to Your Investments

Farmland can be a valuable component of your investment strategy, providing diversification along different asset classes. Daniel A. Huntley shares the transactional considerations of farmland as an investment.

WilliamsMcCarthy LLP News

WilliamsMcCarthy Attorneys Recognized by The Best Lawyers in America©; Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America™

Four WilliamsMcCarthy LLP attorneys have been recognized by Best Lawyers®, the oldest and most respected peer-review publication in the legal profession.Partners Scott C. Sullivan and Marc C. Gravino were selected by peers for inclusion in the 29th Edition of The Best Lawyers in America©. Partners Daniel A. Huntley and Tyler B. Slack were recognized as Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America™.

WilliamsMcCarthy LLP Welcomes New Associate, Brandon T. Klages

WilliamsMcCarthy LLP is proud to share the addition of Associate Brandon T. Klages. He focuses his practice on litigation, land use disputes, and employment agreements, policies, and procedures.

Patricia Hall Authors Piece for IICLE®

Patricia L. Hall was recently recognized for her contribution to the Illinois Institute of Continuing Legal Education (IICLE®). Hall authored two chapters included in the organization’s publication, CIVIL APPEALS: STATE AND FEDERAL 2022 EDITION.

Wilmac in the Community

WilliamsMcCarthy was proud to sponsor the Severson Dells Annual fundraiser, Golden Hour in the Grove, on September 10th.

Severson Dells links people to nature through education and research and promotes awareness of the natural world, fostering respect, enjoyment, and preservation now and in the future.