00016697 | November 11, 2025 25-1233 Client is an arts educator. Client developed a theater education program in collaboration with a university. The university is no longer putting on the program and is no longer employing client to run this program. Client needs assistance understanding and potentially negotiating the rights to continue putting on this theater education program without university affiliation.... Read more
00016573 | October 14, 2025 25-1109 Client is a multidisciplinary artist and performer whose wages have been mistakenly garnished by a state agency. Client would like assistance to properly appeal this decision and action.... Read more
00016420 | August 8, 2025 25-0956 Client is a NFP arts and culture museum. Client is seeking assistance terminating a lease agreement.... Read more
00016328 | July 2, 2025 25-0864 Client is an educational music NFP. Client received a sales tax exemption denial from IL Department of Revenue. Client needs assistance understanding why the exempt status was denied and how to go about obtaining tax exempt status.... Read more
00016318 | June 27, 2025 25-0854 Client is a poet and teacher who volunteered for an organization for many years. Client had no agreement in place with the organization when client created the works. Client now needs help enforcing copyright protection as the organization is using the client's copyrighted works on their website and in their communications.... Read more
00016294 | June 17, 2025 25-0830 Client is a performing arts education NFP, which has received state agency funding for several years. After an audit of client finances, client was informed of improper paperwork, resulting in placement on the stop payment list, and a determination that previously paid funds must be reimbursed. Client would like assistance to evaluate the ability to appeal this determination, and a possi... Read more
00016259 | June 2, 2025 25-0795 Client is a former student at a well known Chicago Arts Institution, and claims discrimination based on a disagreement with school administrators. Client was prohibited from in-person participation and presence on campus, and would like to evaluate the ability to take legal action based on these administrative actions.... Read more
00016149 | April 17, 2025 25-0685 Client is a NFP organization focused on fostering flow arts through the use of slacklines. Client has been volunteer based, but based on growth is now planning to hire instructors, and needs assistance to draft employment agreements and other necessary documentation.... Read more
00016092 | April 1, 2025 25-0628 Client is a board director for a southern Illinois arts NFP. The board has been in conflict for decades, and there are competing claims by several board members regarding the board status and rights of certain individuals. Client has been served with petition for preliminary injunction, and would like local counsel in St. Clair county to appear in consultation with another LCA attorney w... Read more
00015996 | February 19, 2025 25-0532 Client is currently a 501c(4) performing arts organization providing training and activity to children in at-risk communities. Client would like to expand operations and convert to a 501c(3), and would like assistance to draft and file necessary documents.... Read more