Shareholder oppression occurs when the majority shareholders or directors of a nonpublic corporation act in a manner that is oppressive, fraudulent, or illegal toward the minority shareholders. Such actions can be detrimental to individual minority s…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Trade secrets are some of the most valuable assets a business can possess. Critically, the Illinois Trade Secrets Act offers a broad scope of protection to businesses when it comes to their confidential trade secret information. While one of the most…
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