Laws

New Year, New Laws: Illinois Implements Over 300 Changes, Including Minimum Wage Increase and Paid Leave for Workers

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Chicago, Illinois – Over 300 new laws have recently gone into effect in the state of Illinois. These laws cover a wide range of topics, from minimum wage increases to gun control measures. Here are some of the key highlights: One of the significant changes is the increase in the minimum wage. Workers in Illinois will now earn $14 per hour, with tipped workers receiving $8.40 per hour. This is just the first step, as the minimum wage is set to rise to $15 per hour by 2025. Another important law is the Paid Leave … Read more

Federal Appeals Court Rules Iowa’s “Ag Gag” Laws Constitutional, Clearing the Path for Enforcement

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DES MOINES, Iowa — A federal appeals court has ruled that two of Iowa’s “ag gag” laws, which impose penalties on individuals who trespass on agricultural property with the intention of causing financial harm, are constitutional. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit announced its rulings on Monday, reversing a lower court decision in both cases. A third lawsuit is still pending. The rulings suggest that these state laws may soon become enforceable. However, an attorney for one of the plaintiffs expressed confidence that opponents would prevail upon appeal to the U.S. Supreme … Read more

New Laws in Multiple States Aim to Strengthen Corporate Regulations and Protect Shareholders

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Colorado – Senate Bill 22-034, effective February 1, 2023, introduced new measures to counteract fraudulent business documents filed with the Colorado Secretary of State. The bill amended the Corporations and Associations Act to address this issue. Additionally, Senate Bill 23-1297, effective August 7, 2023, stated that corporations in Colorado cannot issue a scrip in bearer form without surrendering enough scrip to equal a full share. Delaware – Senate Bill 110, effective August 1, 2023, amended Delaware’s corporation and LLC laws by increasing the courthouse municipality fee from $20 to $40. Another bill, Senate Bill 112, … Read more

Princeton Area Chamber of Commerce’s Morning Mingle to Explore New Laws Impacting Local Businesses

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Princeton, Illinois – The Princeton Area Chamber of Commerce will be hosting its inaugural Morning Mingle event next week, providing local businesses with an opportunity to stay informed about recent legislative changes. The event will take place on Tuesday, January 23, at the Prouty Building on South Main Street. The focus of the discussion will be on the implementation of new laws that came into effect on January 1. These laws touch on a range of important topics, including pay scale and benefits posting requirements, extended Child Bereavement Leave Act, Transportation Benefits Program Act, day … Read more