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Steps to Take if Business Litigation is Anticipated

During the course of doing business, disputes are not uncommon. Whether it’s a breach of contract, intellectual property matter, conflict between partners, or disagreement over finances, a commercial dispute can be time-consuming and costly. Howeve… Read More
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Categories: Business Litigation
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Avoiding Legal Disputes Between Business Partners

Business partnerships can come with many benefits and help owners accomplish much more than they would as a sole proprietor. But partners will rarely agree on everything all the time, and business disputes are not uncommon. Unfortunately, when diffic… Read More
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Challenging a Trust for Lack of Capacity or Undue Influence

A trust can be a powerful tool to safeguard a settlor’s assets and reduce tax consequences for their loved ones. While these instruments can ensure the settlor’s property is protected and their wishes are met, it’s important to understand that… Read More
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Categories: Trust Litigation
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Unjust Enrichment versus Quantum Meruit Claims: What's the Difference?

Contracts usually outline the terms of a deal and provide a legal remedy in the event there is a dispute. However, under Illinois law, a party may still be entitled to commence a legal action in the absence of a contract to recover their damages shou… Read More
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Categories: Business Dispute
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Can You Sue Your Partner for Embezzlement in Business?

When people think of business theft — also referred to as embezzlement — criminal activity is usually what comes to mind. While embezzlement is typically a white-collar crime that can come with serious legal ramifications, including jail time and… Read More
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Categories: Business Litigation
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Timeline of a Litigated Business Dispute

A business dispute can be seriously disruptive to your company’s operations and bottom line. One of the first questions you might have if you’re facing litigation is how long your case will take to resolve. Importantly, every commercial case is u… Read More
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Can You Pursue a Lawsuit for Trade Secret Infringement?

Many companies have trade secrets that they have invested a significant amount of time and money into developing. Trade secrets are an essential form of intellectual property protection — and can sometimes be an easier alternative to securing paten… Read More
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Categories: Business Litigation
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Can You Sue a Trustee for Mismanaging a Trust?

Trusts are often used in estate planning to provide a number of benefits — including protecting assets from creditors and transferring wealth to the next generation. A trustee has considerable authority over how the assets in a trust are managed an… Read More
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Categories: Trust Litigation
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Under What Circumstances Would a Minority Shareholder Owe Fiduciary Duties?

Illinois law specifies that any shareholder in a close corporation owes a fiduciary duty not only to the corporation, but to other shareholders. This includes minority shareholders. In addition, the shareholders of a regular corporation might also ow… Read More
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Categories: Fiduciary Duty
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What’s the Difference Between a Non-Compete and a Non-Solicitation Agreement?

Restrictive covenants, such as non-compete and non-solicitation clauses, are becoming increasingly common in employment contracts. These types of clauses are meant to prevent an employee from offering the same services as their former employer or poa… Read More
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