Chicago Business Litigation Lawyer Blog http://www.chicagobusinesslitigationlawyerblog.com/ Published by DiTommaso|Lubin en-us 2008-11-20T14:19:33-06:00 Tenants Do Not Need to Prove Willful Violation of Chicago Ordinance to Recover Security Deposit Interest, First District Rules http://www.chicagobusinesslitigationlawyerblog.com/2008/11/tenants_do_not_need_to_prove_w.html As Chicago class action attorneys with a focus on consumer rights, we know that renters in Chicago are fortunate to be protected by a law requiring landlords to pay interest on the renters' own security deposits once a year, as... Tenants' Rights Peter S. Lubin and Vincent L. DiTommaso 2008-11-20T14:19:33-06:00 Three Leading Profession Organizations Have Published a New Guide to Preventing Business Fraud -- If Your Business Has Been a Victim of Fraud Our Experienced Chicago, Naperville, Wheaton and Oak Brook Business Trial Attorneys Can Help Recover Your Losses http://www.chicagobusinesslitigationlawyerblog.com/2008/11/certified_fraud_examiners_publ.html New guidelines for fighting fraud have just been released by three leading professional organizations. "Managing the Business Risk of Fraud: A Practical Guide" is sponsored by the ACFE, The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA), and the American Institute of... Peter S. Lubin and Vincent L. DiTommaso 2008-11-15T12:52:42-06:00 Attorneys May Be Disqualified When Appearing Before a Judge Who is a Former Law Partner http://www.chicagobusinesslitigationlawyerblog.com/2008/10/attorneys_may_be_disqualified_1.html Our Chicago, Naperville, Wheaton and Oak Brook business trial lawyers won an important procedural victory in a business dispute involving a closely held business. In short, we were able to convince an Illinois trial court that an attorney's appearance... Peter S. Lubin and Vincent L. DiTommaso 2008-10-30T17:57:43-06:00 Chicago Federal District Court Strikes Down Mandatory Arbitration Clause http://www.chicagobusinesslitigationlawyerblog.com/2008/10/chicago_federal_district_court_1.html A consumer fraud case here in Chicago met an interesting end in late September. In Trujillo v. Apple Computer, No. 07 C 4946, 2008 WL 4368937 (N.D.Ill., Sept. 22, 2008) lead plaintiff Jose Trujillo filed a proposed class action... Peter S. Lubin and Vincent L. DiTommaso 2008-10-28T13:56:28-06:00 Class Certification Allowed Even in Cases With Small Damages http://www.chicagobusinesslitigationlawyerblog.com/2008/10/class_certification_allowed_ev_1.html Chicago and Oak Brook-based DiTommaso-Lubin has recently been working on a proposed class action consumer protection case with national reach, in tandem with colleagues in Maryland. Our case alleges violations of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, a federal law... Peter S. Lubin and Vincent L. DiTommaso 2008-10-27T12:55:04-06:00 Evidentiary Hearings in Motions to Disqualify Illinois Attorneys http://www.chicagobusinesslitigationlawyerblog.com/2008/10/evidentiary_hearings_in_motion.html A recent case of ours includes a motion to disqualify attorneys for the defense under Rule 3.7 of the Illinois Rules of Professional Conduct. Part (b) of that rule states that a lawyer may not represent a client in... Peter S. Lubin and Vincent L. DiTommaso 2008-10-24T17:53:32-06:00 Contribution Act Does Not Bar Breach of Fiduciary Duty Claim in Embezzlement Case http://www.chicagobusinesslitigationlawyerblog.com/2008/10/contribution_act_does_not_bar.html In a Chicago breach of contract and breach of fiduciary duty case, the Illinois First District Court of Appeal has ruled that an insurance company may sue a bank for allowing embezzlement from one of the insurer's clients. Continental... Peter S. Lubin and Vincent L. DiTommaso 2008-10-22T13:52:30-06:00 Shareholders Cannot Use Attorney Client Privilege to Effect a Freeze-Out http://www.chicagobusinesslitigationlawyerblog.com/2008/10/shareholders_cannot_use_attorn.html Our Chicago business litigation firm recently handled a case in which one 50% shareholder allegedly tried to freeze out the other using lawyers hired by the companies owned equally by both. When our clients filed a shareholder freeze-out and... Peter S. Lubin and Vincent L. DiTommaso 2008-10-20T12:50:34-06:00 Trademark Dispute Between Naperville Small Business and National Corporation Can Proceed http://www.chicagobusinesslitigationlawyerblog.com/2008/10/trademark_dispute_between_nape.html In a business trademark dispute, the Seventh Circuit has ruled that large auto parts retailer AutoZone may proceed with its trademark infringement lawsuit against a two-store automotive services business in Naperville and Wheaton, Illinois, called Oil Zone and Wash... Peter S. Lubin and Vincent L. DiTommaso 2008-10-16T17:48:11-06:00 Protect Yourself from Abusive Bill Collectors With the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act http://www.chicagobusinesslitigationlawyerblog.com/2008/10/protect_yourself_from_abusive_1.html We have watched with dismay as report after report rolls in with bad financial news. Just like other Americans, many individuals and families here in the Chicago area are having more trouble making ends meet right now and may... FDCPA (Fair Debt Collection Practices Act) Peter S. Lubin and Vincent L. DiTommaso 2008-10-14T13:46:54-06:00