Root Consulting Inc. v. William Insull, 2016 WL 806556 (N.D. Ill., March 2, 2016) An officer and shareholder of a closely held corporation has a fiduciary duty not to compete with the company even if he is forced out of the organization. William I. was sued by Root Consulting Inc.…
Ask almost anyone what a donut is and they’ll most likely describe it as a round pastry that’s fried and then usually glazed with sugar and sometimes various toppings, such as frosting and/or sprinkles. The definition usually consists of a hole in the center, unless the pastry is filled, but…
The U.S. Constitution gives every citizen the right to privacy, but it also grants the right to freedom of speech and courts frequently have to walk a fine line between the two. The law gets especially difficult to navigate when public figures sue journalists for defamation. The writers of the…
Almost everyone who has signed an employment agreement in the United States has most likely signed a noncompete agreement. They are agreements included in the contract that state that the employee will not work for a competitor of the employer in the event their employment is terminated for any reason.…
Our Chicago car fraud and Lemon law attorneys near Lincolnwood and Elmwood Park bring individual and class actions suits for defective cars with common design defects and auto dealer fraud and other car dealer scams such as selling rebuilt wrecks as certified used cars or misrepresenting a car…
Our Chicago car fraud and Lemon law attorneys near Elmhurst and Downers Grove have experience representing victims of odometer roll backs, title washing, fake or improper certifications of rebuilt wrecks and other used car scams. We bring individual and class actions suits for defective cars with common design…
Our Chicago car fraud and Lemon law attorneys near Orland Park and Palatine have experience representing victims of title washing and other used car scams. We bring individual and class actions suits for defective cars with common design defects and auto dealer fraud and other car dealer scams such…
Celebrities often have to deal with false reports about their personal and professional lives. It’s a known hazard of the job and each celebrity deals with it in their own way. It’s rare that a celebrity will go so far as to file a defamation lawsuit against someone for making…
The following lists some of the key factors to consider as you face business dispute or shareholder dispute litigation: • Business Litigation Goals. It is important to consider what you hope to accomplish through business dispute litigation. It is important to consider the ideal end result as you evaluate your…
Like everything else, automated timekeeping systems have their advantages and disadvantages. On the one hand, they make timekeeping and bookkeeping much easier and less labor intensive, especially for large corporations with many employees. On the other hand, employers who use automated timekeeping systems need to make sure they have a…