Illinois Corporate Practice and Forms: The Seyfarth Shaw Manual
Prominent Illinois attorney, Suzanne L. Saxman, Esq., has drawn from her extensive experience to bring you insightful, instructive discussions, analyses, and strategies for virtually every corporate law situation you may encounter in this dynamic Manual featuring a bonus CD with more than 340 electronic forms.
This exhaustive Manual, with its more than 1,960 pages of valuable content, will help you stay current and efficient by providing appropriate statutes and regulations – complemented by Ms. Saxman’s thorough discussions and analyses of any changing federal or Illinois state laws. Plus, you’ll be expertly guided through an extensive selection of appropriate corporate forms, using an easy-to-follow format. Included are customizable e-forms, plus planning strategies for a full range of corporations from closely-held private companies to large public companies.
Recent Updates Include:
- Current legal updates on the Illinois Freedom to Work Act and the Illinois Pay Equity Act
- Discussion of the Corporate Transparency Act, which is effective January 1, 2024
- Updated Illinois Secretary of State forms for Illinois corporations and foreign corporations
- Information on Illinois Secretary of State online filing options
- Updated employment developments in the State of Illinois
Suzanne L. Saxman, Esquire, a partner in the Chicago office of Seyfarth Shaw LLP and Chair of Seyfarth’s Mergers & Acquisitions practice group, concentrates her practice in mergers and acquisitions, commercial transactions, and general corporate matters. Ms. Saxman counsels clients—from entrepreneurs and start-ups to large privately held companies—through each phase of growth, during times of economic prosperity and economic downturn. She advises on the ideal form of organization, business plans, equity and stockholder agreements, commercial transactions, and exit strategies, and has extensive experience resolving owner disputes and negotiating settlements.
Ms. Saxman represents clients in mergers and acquisitions and other business development opportunities such as marketing, distribution and licensing agreements, and joint ventures, and also strategizes on the business and legal aspects of negotiating transactions and corporate governance. She also represents clients on the purchase and sale of distressed assets, and works with clients across many industries including manufacturing, distribution, gaming, alternative energy and clean tech, business and professional services, construction, and packaging. She handles matters “in scale” and uses her project management skills to deliver services on time and on budget.
Ms. Saxman received her B.A. from the University of Michigan (with honors) and her J.D. from the University of Illinois College of Law (with honors) where she was also a Topics Editor and Member of the University of Illinois Law Review.
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SUMMARY TABLE OF CONTENTS
Chapter 1: How to Use This Work — Summary of Terms, Abbreviations and Conventions
Chapter 2: When to Select Illinois
Chapter 3: The Forms — Suggestions for Their Use, Our Drafting Approach and Philosophy for Drafting Agreements
Chapter 4: Overview of the Law
Chapter 5: Secretary of State Official Forms and Filing Procedures
Chapter 6: The Incorporation Process
Chapter 7: Articles of Incorporation
Chapter 8: Capital Stock Generally and Common Stock Provisions
Chapter 9: Preferred Stock Provisions
Chapter 10: By-laws
Chapter 11: The Board of Directors and Officers
Chapter 12: Shareholder Matters
Chapter 13: Minutes and Resolutions
Chapter 14: Amendment of Articles of Incorporation
Chapter 15: Dissolution
Chapter 16: Meetings of Shareholders
Chapter 17: Share Certificates and Uncertificated Shares
Chapter 18: Foreign Corporations
Chapter 19: Not-for-Profit Corporations
Chapter 20: Statutory Close Corporations
Chapter 21: Execution of Corporate Documents
Chapter 22: Alternative Dispute Resolution and Arbitration Provisions in Corporate Governance Documents
Chapter 23: Representations and Warranties
Chapter 24: Mergers, Consolidations, Asset Sales, Share Exchanges and Business Combinations Generally
Chapter 25: Acquisition Forms Generally
Chapter 26: Stock Purchase Agreement — Long Form
Chapter 27: Asset Purchase Agreement — Long Form
Chapter 28: Dissenters’ Rights
Chapter 29: Shareholders’ Agreements
Chapter 30: Employment Agreements
Chapter 31: Equity Compensation Plans
Chapter 32: Stock Purchase Warrants
Chapter 33: Voting Trusts
Chapter 34: Registration Rights Agreements — Variables and Practical Considerations
Chapter 35: Final and Formal Agreement Provisions
Chapter 36: Letters of Intent
Chapter 37: Confidentiality Agreements
Chapter 38: Standstill, Lock-Up, No-Shopping and Go-Shopping Agreements
Chapter 39: Conducting Sweepstakes and Related Promotions in Illinois
Chapter 40: Antidilution Adjustments
Chapter 41: The Public Offering Process
Chapter 42: Consequences of Public Ownership
Chapter 43: Capital Raising in Private Placements
Chapter 44: Dividend Reinvestment and Stock Purchase Plans
Chapter 45: Debt Instruments
Chapter 46: Trademarks
Chapter 47: Trade Secrets and Employee Patent Act
Chapter 48: Corporate Compliance and Record Retention
Chapter 49: Illinois Franchise Taxes and Corporate Income Taxes
Chapter 50: The Certification of Disadvantaged Business Enterprises Under the Illinois Unified Certification Program
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