Charlene Rhinehart is a CPA , CFE, chair of an Illinois CPA Society committee, and has a degree in accounting and finance from DePaul University. Jared Ecker is a researcher and fact-checker. He ...

As Jan. 1 approaches, land use, construction and municipal law practitioners should advise all municipalities and municipal ...

As a small-business owner, obtaining capital to build your business is a top priority. But when you get a loan, you may notice something new on your credit reports in addition to the credit account: a ...

It’s a new year, and state legislatures around the country are beginning new legislative sessions. We expect to see more of them enacting Article 12 of the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC), which is ...

Learn how blanket liens work, their benefits to creditors, risks to borrowers, and the UCC regulations governing them to protect your financial interests.

The UCC‑1 form is a staple of any secured lending practice. In the wake of the 2022 proposed Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) amendments, which have been adopted in 24 jurisdictions, many jurisdictions ...