Steve Migala (@smigala) profile picture

Business Attorney and Shareholder of @LavelleLaw, Husband and Dad, who would rather be playing baseball, volleyball or bowling.

Joined March 2008
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Abbott Labs recently filed a complaint in federal court against a former employee for allegedly stealing trade secrets. In this month's B&B, we offer a primer on trade secrets under federal and Illinois law. Contact us to ensure…lnkd.in/gBCC8Yzk lnkd.in/gvvVUFFy
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My son Brandon started working at my firm today for a summer job. Welcome aboard! lnkd.in/g47E87-A
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My article this month explores an ESOP as an exit strategy for a business owner, and also provides a registration link for our panel discussion next week on the topic that I will be moderating. There is still time to register for it! lnkd.in/g_vPWvKc
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#SCOTUS handed a #taxpayer victory to U.S. residents who “non-willfully” fail to file FBAR reports. Read about it in my article this month. bit.ly/3ZSL6hN
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I'm down in Champaign for the IL ESOP Association conference. It's been a few decades since I've been back to my alma mater law school, so I decided to pay my younger self a visit and ran into my old professor Kaplan. We had a nice chat. lnkd.in/gUXxy54p
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The Fed issued its final rule implementing the LIBOR Act. There are also new IL laws protecting pregnant employees and those that are nursing. Read about both in my latest. lnkd.in/ge3AXZ6A
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Check out our list of some new laws this year. lnkd.in/g-RE6VbP
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Praying for Damar Hamlin. 🙏 #NFL needs to reschedule the game.
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My article this month discusses the new optional IL statutory form of special warranty deeds. Special warranty deeds are predominant and with this change in law, they should become more so. lnkd.in/gs5qD_hk
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A question we are often asked by our M&A clients is should I structure my business sale/purchase as an asset purchase or equity purchase? This month's article tackles that question. Feel free to share it. bit.ly/3Gp5tfy
My article is up discussing DOL's proposed rule addressing whether a worker is an employee or an independent contractor. bit.ly/3TAmRlf
We are seeking legal assistants and paralegals to join our team and support our growing practice areas. Application details below. lnkd.in/gQ9Na4-a
This month I discuss the new Illinois Family Bereavement Leave Act and what it means for IL employers. Check it out here: bit.ly/3ThcFP. bit.ly/3ThcFP1