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LLC Member Oppression Claims

August 25th, 2023
When a multi-member LLC is formed, members usually have the best intentions. But disputes can sometimes arise when members don’t agree on how the business should be operated — or members with a controlling interest engage in conduct that is oppre… Read More
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Categories: Shareholder Disputes
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What is a Derivative Action for Corporations or LLCs?

June 22nd, 2023
Directors and officers of a corporation, as well as managers and members of an LLC, must always act in the best interests of the company. A derivative lawsuit is a mechanism that can be used to protect shareholders from abuse by a corporation’s off… Read More
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Categories: Business Dispute, Shareholder Disputes
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Avoiding Legal Disputes Between Business Partners

April 26th, 2023
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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Categories: Business Dispute, Shareholder Disputes

Corporation, Not 50/50 Shareholders, Responsible for Provisional Director Fees in Shareholder Dispute

January 27th, 2017
In a recent order, the Illinois Appellate Court held that Section 12.56(g) of the Business Corporation Act of 1983 (the “Act”) must be read to provide compensation for provisional directors by the corporation as opposed to it shareholders. Sinkus… Read More
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Categories: Section 12.56, Shareholder Disputes

Illinois Court Orders 51% Shareholder to Pay 49% Shareholder's Attorneys' Fees in Case Involving Misuse of Corporate Funds and Bad Faith Counterclaim

January 16th, 2017
The Appellate Court of Illinois recently affirmed an award of attorney fees in a Section 12.56 proceedings. In Thazhathuputhenpurac v. JT Enterprises of Chicago, the Court held that minority shareholder was entitled to reasonable attorney fees due to… Read More
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Categories: Section 12.56, Shareholder Disputes