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Illinois Business Laws
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Businesses are regulated at both the federal and state levels. While federal laws provide a basis for employee rights, environmental protection, taxes, securities and other matters, state laws also address many of these matters and more. For instance, Illinois is one of several states that enforce non-compete agreements with employees, which other states have found to be unenforceable. Illinois also prohibits employment discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity, which is not prohibited under federal labor laws. This section covers a wide variety of Illinois business laws, including corporation laws, securities fraud, employment laws, deceptive trade practices, and more.
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Illinois Antitrust Laws
Information about antitrust laws in the state of Illinois, meant to foster competition; includes info about the statute of limitations for filing a complaint and links to other pertinent information.
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Illinois Interest Rate Laws
Overview of Illinois law with regard to interest rates and usury regulations, including the legal maximum interest rate a creditor may charge and penalties for unlawful interest rates.
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Illinois Deceptive Trade Practice Laws
Basic provisions of Illinois laws prohibiting deceptive trade practices, such as false advertising, bait and switch, or tampering with a car’s odometer, with links to resources on related topics.
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Illinois Statute of Limitations
Statutes of limitations for the different types of civil actions in Illinois, including personal injury; false imprisonment; defamation; fraud; damage to personal property; professional malpractice; trespassing; and more.
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