Business Law Blog
Read Articles by Motiva Business Law
Justifiably Defrauded?
					
																						
			July 22, 2021		
				
		
		
			Attorney Shakfeh recently published an article in the Illinois Star Bar Journal about a recent court case, District of the Illinois Appellate Court’s September 2020 ...		
					
					
														
									
								
													
						Read More
					
				
						What Is Business Law?
					
																						
			June 21, 2021		
				
		
		
			Business law can be puzzling to many new business owners. Put simply, the definition of business law is “The combination of statutes and court rulings ...		
					
					
														
									
								
													
						Read More
					
				
						The Most Recent Trends With Non-Compete Clauses
					
																						
			June 10, 2021		
				
		
		
			We’ve often been asked. What matters more—a former employer’s intellectual property and business assets or an ex-employee’s right to fair future employment opportunities? Such a ...		
					
					
														
									
								
													
						Read More
					
				
						The Biggest Mistakes Legal and Financial Mistakes Business Owners Make | Illinois Business Attorney
					
																						
			June 7, 2021		
				
		
		
			(Video Length: 0:52:24)		
					
					
														
									
								
													
						Read More
					
				
						Understanding the Basics of Non-Compete Clause
					
																						
			June 7, 2021		
				
		
		
			Many employers will ask all of their new employees to sign a non-compete agreement. These contracts seek to limit any competition the employer will likely ...		
					
					
														
									
								
													
						Read More
					
				
						Do Contracts Need To Be In Writing? | Illinois Contract Lawyer
					
																						
			June 3, 2021		
				
		
		
			(Video Length: 0:2:10)		
					
					
														
									
								
													
						Read More
					
				
						Difference Between a Contract and Memorandum of Understanding | Cook County Contract Lawyer
					
																						
			May 31, 2021		
				
		
		
			(Video Length: 0:4:17)		
					
					
														
									
								
													
						Read More
					
				
						Alternative Dispute Resolution & How It Works
					
																						
			May 31, 2021		
				
		
		
			Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) refers to any method of settling a dispute outside a courtroom. ADR includes mediation, negotiation, reconciliation, and arbitration. Settling outside of ...		
					
					
														
									
								
													
						Read More
					
				
						Contract Negotiation Mistake: When Words Contradict Actions | DuPage Contract Attorney
					
																						
			May 27, 2021		
				
		
		
			(Video Length: 0:2:33)		
					
					
														
									
								
													
						Read More
					
				
						How Are Contracts Enforced? | Illinois Contract Lawyer
					
																						
			May 24, 2021		
				
		
		
			(Video Length: 0:2:29)		
					
					
														
									
								
													
						Read More
					
				
						What is a Contract Default?
					
																						
			May 16, 2021		
				
		
		
			A legal contract outlines the obligations of each party to the contract. Each party to the contract relies upon the other for the fulfillment of ...		
					
					
														
									
								
													
						Read More
					
				
						This is How You Assess Risk in Business | Illinois Business Lawyer
					
																						
			May 10, 2021		
				
		
		
			Illinois business and contract law attorney Danya Shakfeh explains how to assess risk in a business transaction. She explains key terms you should review in ...		
					
					
														
									
								
													
						Read More