G & G Law, LLC

06/03/2025

Small businesses with employees who clock in and out using fingerprint scans or facial recognition need to be aware of a stringent Illinois law, the Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA), which applies to all entities operating in Illinois.

Small businesses with employees who clock in and out using fingerprint scans or facial recognition need to be aware of a stringent Illinois law, the Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA), which applies to all entities operating in Illinois. This law was relatively unnoticed when the Illinois legi...

03/12/2025

Lease negotiations are among the most fraught areas we practice in, but we love it. Not only do we get to help business owners realize their dreams of moving into a physical space, but we get to set them up for a (hopefully) long and stress-minimized term!

Key to our negotiations: Clearing up whether the landlord is responsible for repairing the building, or whether our clients are. So many business owners don't negotiate this part of the lease, and it can come back to bite them big-time. Read our latest article for a deeper look.

Is the landlord or tenant responsible for repairing damage? It’s important to understand and negotiate who is responsible for maintenance and repairs when renting commercial property. Tenants are often on the hook for unexpected damage to their office or retail space. Repair and Maintenance clause...

12/12/2024

🎊 2025 is around the corner, and legal changes come with it. Which new laws will affect you and your business? In our 2025 legislative roundup, we hit seven of the biggest developments for the small business community in Chicago and across the nation.

New year, new laws! In our 2025 annual legislative digest for Illinois’ small business community, we highlight seven new developments. Please note: This post covers only some of the new legislation taking effect this year and, while these laws certainly affect small businesses, there may be others...

11/26/2024

🏪 Moving into brick & mortar or opening an office is a thrilling development for a small business! But if you aren't careful, you can set yourself up for a lot of pain. Catching red flags before you sign can head off some of this headache. Don't be a turkey - check the print that's fine before you sign!

11/14/2024

🟩 Is B.O.I.R. BRAT?

No, but it is required and a pain in the behind. Luckily, we have a step-by-step walkthrough to guide you. With 10 minutes of preparation and 30 minutes on the computer, you can knock it out!

Confused and overwhelmed by the BOI Report? You aren’t alone. The Beneficial Ownership Information Report (BOI Report) is a newly required filing from the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN). In an effort to combat the use of shell and front companies for illicit financial activity, virt...

11/08/2024

Bringing on new workers soon? There's a lot to consider to make sure the expectations are clear, you're protected as a business, and you remain legally compliant. The documents you use can also set the tone for your relationship and set the stage for easy onboarding and offboarding.

Clearly, there's a lot to think about. Fortunately, we have your back. Our wide slate of employment solutions contains an answer for most any setup.

G & G Law's Employment Solutions 21st Century Answers to 21st Century Problems Don't let your new hire backfire. A wide range of businesses have different employment law needs. You might be thinking about hiring your first employee, have an employee or a few employees that you’ve brought onto the

10/03/2024

Tired old patient forms will let you get by, but G & G Law's personalized patient forms will let you run your practice the way you want to.

Health and Wellness Licensed Professionals Basic Package Licensed professionals in the health and wellness industry need patient forms to comply with professional requirements, reduce risks, and lay out and manage patient expectations. Many professionals will use forms they find online, from previou...

09/25/2024

LMFT: Let's Make Freakin' Therapy! Every new practice warrants the protection that a new business provides, but industry requirements make this complicated. Fortunately, it's not too hard. Check out our new article all about it and share it around.

To start a marriage and family therapy business is an exciting step! You get to pick out your office, what you want it to look like, what you want to name it, and make other creative decisions. And then there are the more tedious parts that you need to handle as a business owner to

09/20/2024

Social workers do so much good, and those who start their own practice deserve to be protected just like any other business owner. It can be a long process, but our new article makes it simple! Share it with the social worker in your life and help them make a difference!

How do I start up my own social work business? To start a social work business is an exciting undertaking! You get to pick out your business name, plan out your office and what it wants to look like, and make lots of other fun decisions. And then there are the tedious necessities to keep your

08/28/2024

What's your favorite piece of decor in your workplace? Ours is the gorgeous wooden sign sporting our logo that greets us in the office every day.

But there's one fixture that every workplace must have: Employment posters. Are they sexy? No. Are they required? Yes. Read on to find out which ones you need to hang up.

Many employers are required to put up employment posters in their workplaces. National, state, and local agencies require and issue these posters. The posters required will vary depending on a few factors, including the business’s industry and size. The Federal Department of Labor (DOL), the State...

08/19/2024

Starting a psychology practice is complicated, but it’s easier than you think! As with most things, breaking it down into simple, achievable steps is the key to success. Click through to our refreshed blog post all about it.

To start a clinical psychology business in Illinois, you should: Get your license. File your business with the Secretary of State. Register your business with the IDFPR. Display your licenses and renew them. Run your business! Starting up a new business can be very exciting! You get to plan where yo...

08/14/2024

What do you get when you cross complicated employment law with a mad rush to increase your workforce?

Worker misclassification and 🔥consequences.🔥 Learn more below.

Consequences of Misclassification The big question: What happens if a worker is labeled incorrectly? Any worker who is treated as an independent contractor but by law should be an employee is considered “misclassified.” Worker misclassification subjects the business and individuals doing the hir...