Breach of Contract
Be Careful What You Write In Emails.
Be careful what you write in emails – your opponent might read them someday.
Business / Civil Litigation
Breach of Contract
U.S. Supreme Court Rejects Plaintiff’s Attempt to Avoid Federal Court in Class Action.
In Standard Fire Insurance v. Knowles, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that a plaintiff in a proposed class action cannot avoid federal jurisdiction by promising to seek less than $5 million in damages.
Business / Civil Litigation
Police Officer Retaliation Suit Against Village of Orland Hills Can Proceed, Rules 7th Circuit.
Former Orland Park police officer David Kristofek will be allowed to proceed with his civil rights retaliation lawsuit against the Village of Orland Hills and Police Chief Thomas Scully, according to a ruling on March 11, […]
Accidents / Personal Injury
Lawsuit in DuPage or Cook County Court? Experience Matters.
If you have been sued in a civil or business lawsuit in DuPage County, our experienced attorneys can guide you through the court and litigation process. Our attorneys have the trial experience necessary to effectively […]
Accidents / Personal Injury
How Much Does Litigation Cost?
Clients often ask the following question: “What costs and expenses am I going to incur to pursue this case (either as a plaintiff or a defendant) in addition to the attorneys’ fees and paralegal fees […]
Business / Civil Litigation
Attorneys’ Fees in Probate Cases – New Illinois State Bar Association Ethics Opinion.
The Illinois State Bar Association (“ISBA”) has issued an advisory opinion that attorneys representing clients in probate cases cannot ethically collect fees in excess of the amount determined to be reasonable by the court.
Business / Civil Litigation
Proving Defamation in Illinois – An Overview.
Not every negative statement about another person is considered defamatory in Illinois. Under Illinois law, to prove a claim for defamation, a person needs evidence to show that: The defendant made a false statement about […]
Business / Civil Litigation
Beware of Filing False U.C.C. Statements – New Illinois Law.
Does your business file UCC financing statements? If so, then you should know about the newest amendment to the Illinois Uniform Commercial Code. When properly executed, a financing statement secures a creditor’s interest in a […]
Accidents / Personal Injury
Illinois Enacts New Laws To Protect The Elderly.
Several new laws designed to protect senior citizens are now in effect in Illinois. Supporters of these laws say they will promote safety, increase accountability for caretakers, and help authorities identify and respond to reports […]
Business / Civil Litigation
What Happens When An Illinois Employer Fails to Pay An Employee’s Wages?
What happens when an employer fails to pay an employee’s wages? There can be serious civil and criminal consequences.