As Chicago alternative dispute resolution attorneys, we were pleased to read a decision from the First District Court of Appeal on compelling arbitration in an oral contract related to a written contract. In Marks v. RSM et al, No. 1-09-1988 (Ill. 1st. March 12, 2010), Carol Marks allegedly contracted with…
As mediation and arbitration attorneys in Chicago, we were interested to see an Illinois Supreme Court decision from this year that clarifies state law’s relationship with the Federal Arbitration Act. Carter v. SCC Operating Company, No. 106511 (Ill. April 15, 2010) (PDF). The plaintiff, Sue Carter, is administering the estate…
Our Chicago trade secrets litigation attorneys were interested to see that a trade secrets and breach of restrictive covenant case was responsible for clarifying a point of procedure at the trial level. In Vision Point of Sale v. Haas et al., No. 103140 (Ill. Sup. Co. Sept. 20, 2007),…
The Seventh U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals made a ruling this year that will be important to the work of our Chicago consumer class action attorneys. In Cunningham Charter Corp. v. Learjet Inc., 592 F.3d 805 (7th Cir. 2010), the court decided that federal courts retain jurisdiction under the…
DiTommaso Lubin represents businesses caught on either side of a dispute about online or offline defamation of a business or its products or services. Our Chicago business attorneys have assisted our clients in removing damaging and false reviews from internet review sites run by their competitors. Self-publishing on the…
Our Chicago Class Action Lawyers Have Represented Auto-Buyers and buyers of other defective products in State-Wide and National Class Actions in courts in different parts of the United States. You can call one of our Nationwide class action lawyers for a free consultation at 630-333-0333 or contact us online.
Federal judges to decide where to consolidate lawsuits accusing Google of Wi-Fi snooping REBECCA BOONE Associated Press Writer The Chicago Tribune has reported that a number of class actions against Google have all been consolidated in Calfornia. The lawsuits involve claims that Google is missappropriating personal data when it…
Lawyer Sues Firm for Failing to Pay Overtime By JOHN ELIGON Published: July 7, 2010 This article discusses a claim that a New York law firm did not pay time-and-a-half to a temporary attorney employee who worked more than 40 hours a week. The lawsuit is part of growing…
Intel Wins Ruling in Antitrust Class-Action By DON CLARK The Wall Street Journal reports: Intel Corp. won a key ruling in a suit against the company on behalf of computer buyers, which found no evidence that consumers have been hurt by the company’s discounting practices in the market for…
Is Vitaminwater Really a Healthy Drink? By Sean Gregory Friday, Jul. 30, 2010 Time reports: Over the past few years, an increasing number of worn-out consumers have reached for a bottle of Vitaminwater after a workout. The sports drink has emerged as a serious competitor to Gatorade and other…