When an Employee Leaves: The Illinois Wage Act
When an employee leaves an employer under less than amicable circumstances, an employer may be tempted to refuse to pay certain aspects of compensation, such as commissions, bonuses or reimbursements. [...]
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Defamation of a Corporation in Illinois
Illinois law permits a party to seek damages from another when that party makes a false statement in an unprivileged forum or, more accurately, in an unprivileged publication, that causes [...]
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Dispute Over Import Center Ownership
Partners, controlling shareholders, and controlling LLC members have fiduciary duties to their other interest holders. The duties vary depending on agreements reached, but one of the classic duties is loyalty. [...]
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Copyright Infringement and Fair Use Case Against Google Books
Copyright law protects the arrangement of words, but it does not protect ideas and it does not prevent “fair use” of copyrighted material. If you write a book about man’s [...]
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Options When Insurance Will Not Pay Your Claim
Suppose you own a small business just outside of Chicago. It is a small retail establishment that you have been operating for about 5 years. Business is good and your [...]
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Can You Sue Under Promissory Estoppel In Illinois?
Suppose you own a business in Illinois. You are looking to expand and to do so, you need to drop your smaller vendors and sign up with a new vendor [...]
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What Is Tortious Interference with Contract In Illinois?
Contracts are the lifeblood of most businesses. As businesses go about their operations, contracts provide stability and predictability. Depending on the business, contracts can determine almost every aspect of the [...]
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The Status of Non-Compete Agreements in Illinois
The proliferation of non-compete agreements is a fact in the hyper-competitive world of business. In Illinois, these agreements are known as covenants not to compete (CNCs). While CNCs are still [...]
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What Do You Do If Your Landlord Charges You an Exorbitant Common Area Maintenance Fee?
You lease a commercial property in Chicago for a retail business in a shopping center. You negotiated a 10-year lease with your landlord. For the last couple of years, you [...]
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