Breach of Contract
Be Careful What You Write In Emails.
Be careful what you write in emails – your opponent might read them someday.
Employment
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
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
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.
Breach of Contract
Parent Corporation Not Allowed To Enforce Its Subsidiary’s Employment Contracts.
In CDW, LLC, et al v. NETech Corporation, an Indiana federal district court ruled that a parent company cannot enforce the employment contracts of its subsidiary. Likewise, a subsidiary cannot enforce the employment contracts of its […]
Accidents / Personal Injury
DuPage County Attorneys Serving Business Owners and Individuals.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the 2011 estimated population of DuPage County, Illinois was over 923,000, and it was home in 2010 to over 33,000 private businesses, including some of the largest in Illinois. […]
Accidents / Personal Injury
Tell Your Lawyer “Thank You”? Yes, and Everyone Else Too!
A few days ago, I received a very touching, personal thank you note from a firm client and close friend. To say the note made me feel good is an understatement. You can read it here: Thank You […]