The Law Office of Jade Carpenter

11/11/2021

The Law Office of Jade Carpenter is 4 years old today! Excited for the next chapter as Zeidman & Carpenter! .

09/01/2021

In the September 2021 episode of “Ask Jade” - Attorney Jade Carpenter shares some essential estate planning tools for small business owners. Watch now!

Estate Planning Considerations for Business Owners Start with the basics:-Will / Trust -POA for Property and Health -TOD/POD/Beneficiaries on all accounts/re...

08/02/2021

In the August 2021 episode of “Ask Jade” - Attorney Jade Carpenter shares a quick update on the key differences between C Corp, S Corp, and LLC. Watch now!

LLC v. C Corp v. S Corp LLC v C Corp -LLC and C Corp both offer same liability protection Key differences: -C Corp -double taxation -document intensive -...

07/01/2021

In the July 2021 episode of “Ask Jade” - Attorney Jade Carpenter shares information regarding what to look for in commercial leases. Make sure you know what you're signing!

COMMERCIAL LEASES Commercial leases are complicated. Which is why you should always have a knowledgeable attorney review – but these tips will help you sort ...

06/02/2021

In the June 2021 episode of “Ask Jade” - Attorney Jade Carpenter shares information about an important legal contract term: Force Majeure. Do you have this in your contracts? Watch now!

FORCE MAJEURE -French for “superior force” -LAW = unforeseeable circumstances that prevent someone from fulfilling a contract -Sept. 11th, Hurricanes, COVID ...

05/03/2021

In the May 2021 episode of “Ask Jade” - Do I Need a Contract for This? Attorney Jade Carpenter provides some insight on this common question. Watch now!

Do I need a Contract for this? Overall advice: Have a contract for every single relationship your business enters into. -You and your friend starting a new b...

04/01/2021

In the April 2021 episode of “Ask Jade” - Attorney Jade Carpenter provides some insight on whether employers can require vaccinations. Watch now!

Can an employer require vaccination? Employment in most states, including Illinois, is AT WILL, unless otherwise agreed upon by the employer in writing. That...

03/01/2021

In the March 2021 episode of “Ask Jade” - Attorney Jade Carpenter provides an overview of the amendment to the IL Human Rights Act which now requires all Illinois employers to provide annual sexual harassment prevention training to employees.

Are you an IL employer? If so, this impacts you and/or your business. Watch now!

This month Attorney Jade Carpenter shares with us new IL Sexual Harassment Training Laws Illinois Human Rights Act ("IHRA") was amended and now requires:-Il...

02/19/2021

⚖️ The Law Office of Jade Carpenter is celebrating Black Legal Trailblazers. Individuals who have not only been powerful examples of leadership in the legal profession, but have brought about historic change and progress to make the legal field more inclusive today.

02/01/2021

In the February 2021 episode of “Ask Jade” -
Attorney Jade Carpenter provides an overview of new laws going into effect in Illinois and Chicago this year.

Do any of these new laws impact you and/or your business? Watch now!

New IL Laws 2021CHICAGOMinimum Wage Jan. 1, 2021 – IL state min wage increase to $11/hr July 1, 2021 - Chicago’s minimum wage will increase to $15/hour at l...

01/05/2021

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!
In the January 2021 episode of “Ask Jade”
Are you concerned about negative reviews? I provide an overview of the laws surrounding consumer reviews and present strategies to effectively deal with a negative review. Watch now!

https://www.ftc.gov/tips-advice/business-center/guidance/consumer-review-fairness-act-what-businesses-need-knowMany businesses are rightfully concerned about...

12/22/2020

Happy Holidays from The Law Office of Jade Carpenter ☃️🎄