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Lubin Austermuehle Partner Authors Amicus Brief in Fee Petition Case Successfully Resulting in Reversal of Trial Court
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Abuse of Trust: Breach of Fiduciary Duty by a Trustee
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D.C. Council Passes Amendment to Scale Back Ban on Non-Compete Agreements
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FTC Action Limits Scope of Non-Compete Agreement in Sale of Business
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Federal Court Ruling Finds Amendments to Click-Wrap and Terms of Service Unenforceable
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Texas Court Enjoins Employees from Working for Competitor Despite Lack of Non-Compete Agreement
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Seventh Circuit Denies Request to Compel Arbitration in Trade Secret Misappropriation Dispute
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Right-to-Repair Violations Lead to FTC Action against Harley-Davison and Westinghouse Generator Maker
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Illinois Court Rules that Attorney Fee Award in Shareholder Derivative Suit Can Be Assessed against Defendants Personally
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Court Rules that HOA Manager’s Defamation Claims Barred by Qualified Privilege
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Seventh Circuit Short Circuits Attempt to Avoid Enforcement of Arbitration Award
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New Jersey Considering Major Changes to Non-Compete Law
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Delaware Judge Finds for Elon Musk on Breach of Fiduciary Duty Claims
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Colorado Legislature Passes New Restrictions on Use of Non-Compete Agreements
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What the Depp v. Heard Trial Has Taught Us about Defamation Law
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California Court Rules that Jury Must Decide Issue of Willfulness in Fair Credit Reporting Act Class Action
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Texas High Court Rules that Breach of Fiduciary Duty Claims Barred by $820 Million Settlement
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Illinois Supreme Court Rules that Richard Dent not Entitled to Learn the Identity of his Accusers
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Bankruptcy Is Used by Wealthy Companies to Avoid Legal Liability
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Federal Appeals Court Revives Class Action against Airline over Undisclosed Fee
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Restrictive Covenants in Shareholder Disputes
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Delaware Court Rules that Consent to Merger in Stockholders Agreement Did not Waive Right to Bring Fiduciary Duty Claims
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Supreme Court Rules that Inadvertent Mistake of Law Does not Invalidate Copyright Registration
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Customers and Employees Accuse State Farm of Racial Discrimination When Denying Claims
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Ninth Circuit Allows State Law Claims to Survive in Mislabeling Class Action
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Technology Company Files Defamation Lawsuit for $900 million against McDonald’s
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Former Alaskan Governor Sarah Palin Loses Defamation Trial against The New York Times
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Statements of Opinion Do Not Qualify as Defamation
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Supreme Court Strikes Down OSHA Vaccine Mandate for Large Employers
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Judge Rules Against Palin Before Jury Has a Chance to Decide
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Court Rules Disgruntled Customer Must Arbitrate Claims against Used Car Dealer
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Sarah Palin Defamation Trial against New York Times Delayed after Palin Tests Positive for COVID-19
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Seventh Circuit Sends Question about BIPA Claim Accrual to Illinois Supreme Court
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Palin’s Libel Lawsuit Is a Litmus Test for the First Amendment
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Illinois Appellate Court Finds Fraud and Breach of Fiduciary Duty Claims against Bank and Officer Time Barred
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With a New Year Comes New Equal Pay Act Reporting and Certification Obligations for Many Illinois Employers in 2022
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Illinois Appellate Court Finds Order Restraining Speech Violates First Amendment, Unconstitutional
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Federal Financial Aid Class Action Lawsuit Accuses Top Universities of Price Fixing
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Seventh Circuit Rules for Insurer in COVID-related Business Interruption Litigatio
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Seventh Circuit Rules that Employer Cannot use Arbitration Agreement to Escape Shareholder Suit over Retirement Plan
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When Flooding and Other Problems Occur, Developer and Residents Point Fingers
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Illinois Supreme Court says State Farm, Other Insurers Can’t cut Claims Paid to Homeowners by Depreciating Labor
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Is There a Statute of Limitations on Reclaiming Stolen Artwork?
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Apple vs the NSO Group: Another Reason to Check Your Terms and Conditions
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Patrick Austermuehle of Lubin Austermuehle is Advocating for Consumer Rights on Behalf of Two Important Consumer Rights Organizations in the Illinois Appellate Court
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When the First Amendment Is at Stake
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Illinois Appellate Court Affirms 5-Year Statute of Limitations Period for Certain BIPA Claims
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Federal Judge Denies Motion to Compel Apple to Provide Personal Information in Facial Recognition Suit
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Federal Appeals Court Revives Nunes’s Defamation Lawsuit Finding Reporter’s Retweet of Article Could Constitute Actual Malice
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Copyright Office to Study Whether New Copyright Protections for Press Content Publishers are Needed
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Seventh Circuit Finds Factual Disputes not Material Affirms Summary Judgment in First Amendment Suit
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Federal Court Dismisses Michael Avenatti’s Defamation Suit against Fox News
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Seventh Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment in Class-Action Suit Finding Plaintiff’s Own Testimony Insufficient Evidence to Support Claims
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President Biden’s Executive Order Encourages Federal Agencies to Increase Crackdown on Use of Non-compete Agreements
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Seventh Circuit Upholds Preliminary Injunction in Trade Secret Misappropriation Suit
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Seventh Circuit Rebuffs Software Company’s Attempt to Enforce Arbitration Agreement in Third Party User Agreement
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Governor Pritzker Signs New Law Changing the Game on Non-Compete Agreements
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Class-Action Lawsuit Alleges that Amazon’s Alexa Violates the Illinois BIPA
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Defamation Lawsuit Against Trump Jr. Allowed to Proceed
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Apple Sues Former MacBook Designer for Alleged Trade Secrets Theft
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“No Concrete Harm, No Standing” – United States Supreme Court Tightens Standing Requirements in Class Action Lawsuits
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Illinois Supreme Court Puts the Kibosh on Energy Company’s Stolen Corporate Opportunity Claims against Two Former Employees
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Should the Supreme Court Reconsider the Standards for Libel?
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Court Revives Breach of Fiduciary Duty and Shareholder Oppression Claims against Lumber Executive Accused of Diverting Profits to Son’s Company
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Selling Top Fashion at Low Prices Comes with Its Own Price to Pay … in the Courts
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Owner of Manufacturing Plant Sued for Chemical Contamination
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Judge Rules Inclusive Access Program Is Not a Monopoly
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Do You Need to Know Someone’s Full Name Before You Can Sue Them?
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Does the Art World Need to Be Regulated Like the World of Drugs?
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Multiple Courts Consider whether Juries Should Decide Disgorgement of Profits in Copyright Infringement Cases but Reach Different Conclusions
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Smartmatic Challenges Fox News’ First Amendment Defense in $1.2 Defamation Lawsuit
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Supreme Court Narrows Scope of Anti-Hacking Law
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Unanimous Supreme Court Curbs Consumer Relief by Blocking FTC from Obtaining Monetary Remedies in Most Consumer Protection Cases
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Iowa Supreme Court Rule that Calling Landlord a “Slumlord” is not Defamatory
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Illinois Set to Impose New Restrictions on Use of Non-Compete and Non-Solicitation Agreements
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Illinois Supreme Court Rules that Cook County Judges Must Approve all Process Service in Cook County, Even if Suit is Filed in Another County
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Eleventh Circuit Upends Debt Collection Industry Likely Leading to Wave of Class Action Litigation
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Illinois Appellate Court Affirms Dismissal of Class Action Lawsuit Alleging Consumer Fraud and Violations of Illinois Security Deposit Statutes
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Appellate Court Rules that Plaintiff Cannot Sue for Breach of Contracts which It is Neither a Party to nor an Intended Beneficiary
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Dream Job or Toxic Work Environment?
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Illinois Supreme Court Grants Petition for Leave to Appeal in Lawsuit Filed by Hall of Fame Chicago Bear Richard Dent
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Supreme Court Sides With Google in Copyright Infringement Case Filed by Oracle
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Jewel-Osco Asks Court to Dismiss Potentially Massive Class Action Lawsuit over Worker Fingerprint Scans
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Illinois Supreme Court Clarifies Statute of Limitations in Defamation Actions
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Whistleblower Alleges Credit Suisse Violated Plea Deal with U.S. Government
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Injured Spectator Able to Sue Baseball Team After Getting Hit in the Face at Game
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Government Inadequacy Reveals How Restaurants Get Away With Not Paying Workers
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School Did Not Breach Settlement Agreement by Failing to Remove Press Release from Website
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Start-up Penalized for Deferring Employee Compensation on Employee’s Advice
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Securities-Fraud Lawsuit Against Goldman Sachs Could Shape the Future of Securities Lawsuits
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Plaintiff Sanctioned for Refusing to Answer Jurisdictional Discovery in Court Order Granting Motion to Compel Responses
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Illinois Appellate Court Rules MLB Cannot Enforce Arbitration Agreement against Fan Struck by Foul Ball at Wrigley Field
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The Show Might Not Be Real, But the Consequences Are
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Plaintiffs Who Failed to Opt-Out of Settlement on Time Denied Opportunity to Opt-Out After Settlement Approved
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Maker of Electronic Vehicles Gets Sued for Selling Cars Online
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Judge Grants Final Approval to $25M Settlement in BIPA Class Action against ADP
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Consumer Class Action Lawsuit Alleges Flea and Tick Collars Cause Harm and Death
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Defamation Lawsuit Against Trump Proceeds After Removal from Office
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Supreme Court Clarifies Standing Requirements in First Amendment Cases
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Commenting on Public Figures Is Legal, But Is It Ethical?
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Illinois Judge Dismisses Class Action Lawsuit against Insurance Company over Denial of COVID-related Lost Income Claims
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Everyone Wants in on the March Madness Action
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Can Illinois Employers Fire Workers over Their Political Affiliations and Views?
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G.I. Bro Copyright Lawsuit against Call of Duty Developer Survives Summary Judgment
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Private Investigator Allowed to Sue Documentary Filmmakers for Defamation
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Illinois Supreme Court to Consider the Biometric Information Privacy Act Once Again
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Restaurant Owner Might Have Been Secretly Filming Up Skirts for Over a Decade
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Defamation Lawsuit Accuses Producers and Network of Allegedly Painting Reality TV Star as a Villain
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McDonald’s Is Suing Former CEO to Return His $37 Million Severance Package
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Delaware Court Dismisses WeWork’s Breach of Fiduciary Duty Claims against Investor Softbank
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Calling Someone Homosexual No Longer Defamatory per se New York Court Rules
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Illinois Supreme Court to Decide Limits of Discovery Rule in Defamation Claims in the Age of the Internet
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Vicky Cornell Alleges Soundgarden Used Flawed Valuation to Shortchange Her
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Claim for Indemnification Under Stock Purchase Contract Was Timely
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Seventh Circuit Issues Guidance for Interpreting UCC Section 2-609’s “Adequate Assurances” Provision in Breach of Contract Action
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Inventors Sanctioned for Pursuing Frivolous Litigation Over Royalty Rights
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Illinois Court Upholds Sanctions for Pursuing Trade Secrets Claims in Bad Faith
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Disgruntled Investor Unsuccessful in Seeking to Hold Regulator Liable for Broker’s Conduct
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New York Enacts Consumer Protection Statute Targeting Auto-Renewal Subscriptions
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State Court is Proper Forum for Biometric Privacy Case Against AI Company
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Pinterest Breaks Records with the Largest Publicly Announced Settlement for an Individual Gender Discrimination Lawsuit
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Company Who Failed to Receive Assurance of Performance from Supplier Entitled to Purchase Goods Elsewhere Under Contract
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Amazon Employee Fired After Accusing the Company of Violating COVID-19 Safety Protocols
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When Sherlock Holmes is Not in the Public Domain
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Swimming Coach Sued by Former Employer for Launching Competing Company — Chicago Non-Compete Agreement Lawyers
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Illinois Appellate Court Greenlights Lawsuit by Hall of Fame Chicago Bear Richard Dent
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The Seventh Circuit Orders Disgorgement of Objectors’ Side Settlements
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Appellate Court Revives Non-Profit’s Fraud Claims against Founder over Allegedly False Invoices
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Suing for Shareholder Oppression Over Other Allegations the Right Move for These Lawyers
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Illinois Court Affirms Dismissal of Terminated Employee’s Retaliatory Discharge and Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress Claims
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Court Dismisses Johnny Depp Libel Lawsuit Finding Statements to be Substantially True
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Video Game Maker Has Mixed Success in Copyright Infringement Lawsuits over Depictions of Copyrighted Tattoos
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Edelson Law Firm Seeks Enforcement of Order Stopping Real House Wife Erika Jayne From Selling Off All Her Expensive Designer Clothing to Protect Lion Air Crash Victims
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Court Dismisses Shareholder Oppression and Breach of Fiduciary Duty Claims against Illinois Snack Food Company
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7th Circuit Finds that Lifting Restrictions Left Employee Unable to Perform Essential Job Functions
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Purchaser of Economic Interest in LLC Lacks Standing to Bring Breach of Fiduciary Duty Claim
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Plaintiff Fails to Get Corporate Veil Pierced for Employee Aggregation Purposes
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Promega Settles Lawsuit with Minority Shareholders
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Former Playboy Model’s Defamation Lawsuit against Fox News Host Tucker Carlson Dismissed
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Default Judgment Awarded to Plaintiff When Corporation Fails to Retain Counsel
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Seventh Circuit Holds Alleged Violations of the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act Confer Article III Standing
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Bill Murray Faces Copyright Lawsuit from Doobie Brothers
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Corporation Not Entitled to Discovery Assistance for Private Foreign Arbitration
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Recent Opinion Highlights Strategy for Shareholders Opposing Corporate Action: Invalidity
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New York Court Rules that Insulting Online Review is Not Defamatory
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The Downside of Going into the Family Business: When Family Problems Become Business Problems
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Company Owed $92 Million in Taxes After Making Bad Loans to Founder’s Son and Attempting to Write them Off
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Appellate Court Tosses Share Valuation Utilizing Marketability and Control Discounts in Forced Minority-to-Majority Sale
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Illinois GOP Sues Governor Over Covid-19 Restrictions and Loses
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Winemaker Sues Ex-Employee for Starting Competing Business During Tenure
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Manufacturer of Hearing Implant Technology Went from Promising to Distressed
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Two Major Luxury Brands Were Scheduled to Merge, But There’s Been a Hiccup
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The Legal Battle Over the Game “Fortnite” Continues Between Apple and Epic Games
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Supreme Court Rules that Nonsignatory to International Arbitration Agreement Can Compel Arbitration under Domestic State Law
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Partners Owe Fiduciary Duty to Each Other Even During Adversarial Litigation
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Delivery Drivers Required to Arbitrate Fair Labor Standards Act Claims Against Grubhub
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Musicians Make Novel Argument to Keep Trump from Using Their Songs
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Students’ Personal Information Was Allegedly Sold to Third Parties Without Their Knowledge
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Federal Judge Rules that Three Missouri Restaurants Can Sue Insurers for COVID-19 Losses
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NCLAT Overturns Firing of Executive Chairman of Tata Sons and Reinstates Him As Chairman
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Maryland High Court Officially Recognizes Independent Cause of Action for Breach of Fiduciary Duty
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Judge Agrees Shareholders Were Oppressed, But Deliberates Over How to Compensate Them
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Arizona State Attorney General’s Office Recovers Millions for Consumers
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Watch Out for Credit Repair Scams
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Pharmaceutical Company Did Not Violate Securities Act During Stock Buyback
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Former Google Engineer Sentenced to 18 Months in Prison for Theft of Trade Secrets
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Auto Parts Manufacturer Can’t Sue for Theft of Trade Secrets in Illinois
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Federal Appeals Court Rules Non-Compete Agreement Unenforceable against Employee Let Go Then Rehired
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Employee Claims His Signature Was Forged on Employment Contract
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Professional Esports Player Player Sues Company, Company Sues Player, Neither Gets Far
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FTC and State of Ohio Win Injunction Against Third Party Payment Processor
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Railroad Operator Loses on Appeal Because It Failed to Properly Present Arguments
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Hiscox Sued for Allegedly Failing to Pay Business Disruption Claims in the Wake of COVID-19
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MetLife Allegedly Underreported Claims to Investors
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FTC Wins Judgment Against Company Engaged in Student Loan Fraud
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Family’s Legal Dispute Over Inherited Restaurant Chain Finally Ends
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Illinois Attorney General Sues Juul for Allegedly Targeting Younger Users
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Saks’s Parent Company Denies Accusations from Lenders of Conducting a Secret Corporate Shell Game
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Streamline Boats’s Business Partner Allegedly Defrauded Investors
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Bianca de la Garza Received Millions in Gifts Paid for with Allegedly Stolen Money – Now She’s Being Sued
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Amazon Sues Former Marketing VP who Took Job at Google over Alleged Breach of Non-compete Agreement
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Summary Judgment Denied in Defamation Case Between Disgruntled Client and Former Attorney Over Yelp Review
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ARDC Hearing Board Recommends 2 year Suspension for Attorney Joel Brodsky
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Dismissed Members of Board Win Dispute With Chairman in Suit for Libel, Breach of Fiduciary Duty
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Summary Judgment Denied in Suit Alleging Breach of Voting Agreement
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Employer Liability from Workplace Transmission of COVID-19
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Court Dismisses Breach of Fiduciary Duty Claims against Directors for Optimistic Earnings Forecasts
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Illinois Court Rules that Minority Shareholder Failed to Establish Violation of Right to Examine Corporate Books and Records
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Federal Judge Dismisses Braille Gift Card Class Action Lawsuits
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New Virginia Law Prohibits Use of Non-Compete Agreements with Low-Wage Employees
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Trump Campaign Files Defamation Lawsuit against The New York Times
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Wave of Business Owners Sue Insurance Companies for Denying COVID-19-Related Business Interruption Claims
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President Trump’s Reelection Campaign Sues CNN for Defamation Seeking Millions in Damages
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Insurer Not Required to Defend Distributor that Fraudulently Shipped Uncertified Lumber
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After Hospital Refused to Pay Consulting Firm, Court Found Contract Existed and Firm Entitled to Damages
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Customers’ Suit Against Insurer Over Rate Hikes Not Barred
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Class-Action Lawsuit Filed against CBD Product Producer over Allegedly False and Misleading Claims on Packaging and Website
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Court Gives Weight to Plaintiff’s Choice of Forum In Contract Dispute
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Illinois Supreme Court Revisits Previous Decisions Concerning Pick Offs in Class-Action Lawsuits
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Business Owners Whose Insurance Carriers Won’t Pay on Business Interruption Policies for Coronavirus Call Us
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Amazon Founder Jeff Bezos Sued for Defamation by His Fiancé’s Brother
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Illinois Appellate Court Affirms Dismissal of Breach of Fiduciary Duty Claims against Independent Auditor
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Former Prosecutor Sues Netflix for Defamation in “When They See Us”
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Facebook Agrees to Settle Facial Recognition Class Action Lawsuit for $550 Million
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Appellate Court Rules that ADM Failed to Show Likelihood of Success on Non-Disclosure and Trade Secret Claims
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#MeToo Movement has Spawned a Flood of New Defamation Lawsuits
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Trump Campaign Files Defamation Lawsuit against The Washington Post over Claims in Opinion Editorial of Collusion with Russia
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What Employers Need to Know to Address Coronavirus Concerns in Compliance with State and Local Employment and Sick Leave Laws
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Couple Not Entitled to Damages From Difference in Short Sale Price in Contract
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Private Investigator’s Defamation Claims Not Time Barred
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Pharmacies’ Antitrust Suit Fails Because They Could Not Prove a Monopoly Existed
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Court Erred in Granting Injunction to Property Owner Over Roof Dispute
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Chicago University Loses Fight Over Employee Unionization
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Company Required to Produce Books and Bank Accounts for Third-Party Monitor During Litigation
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Consumers Can’t Sue Candy Manufacturer for Deceptive Packaging
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Film Production Company Can’t Sue for Lost Profit
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Court Finds that Engineering Firm Oppressed Minority Shareholder who Raised Concerns with Owner’s Self-Dealing
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Vendor Able to Seek Payment of Contract Debt Despite Pending Bankruptcy Claim
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The Sexual Harassment Settlement That Could Change the Restaurant Industry
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Federal Appellate Court Rules that Employee not Bound by Arbitration Provision in Employee Handbook
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That “Gorgeous Rehab” Is Actually an Alleged Money Pit According to a Recent Consumer Fraud Lawsuit
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CNN Settles Multi-Million Dollar Defamation Lawsuit Filed by Covington Student Nicholas Sandmann
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Tulsi Gabbard Files $50 Million Defamation Lawsuit against Hillary Clinton
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Deposition Misconduct Triggers Judicial Rebuke from Federal Magistrate
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Former Employee Can’t Sue Employer for Defamation
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District Court Ordered to Reevaluated Whether Defendants Were Entitled to Fees in Trademark Dispute
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Study Finds Illinois Ranked as Worst State and Cook County as Worst Jurisdiction in Nation for Business Litigation
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Governor Pritzker Signs Amendments to Cannabis Act Clarifying Employers’ Rights to Test for Marijuana Use
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Second Circuit Finds That Rule 68 Can Be Used To Settle FLSA Claims
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ComEd Prevails in Class-Action Lawsuit Alleging Breach of Illinois Employee Credit Privacy Act
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Another Downside to Social Media: Sex Trafficking
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TCPA Class Action Defense: Appellate Court Rules Single Text Message Insufficient to Create Standing
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Vegan Customer Files Class Action Lawsuit against Burger King over Impossible Whopper
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Fiat Chrysler Allegedly Bribed UAW for Better Contract Terms
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Cruise Lines Get Final Approval for $12.5 Million Robocall Class Action Settlement
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Court Finds Politician Entitled to Presuit Discovery Warranted to Identify Author of Allegedly Defamatory Political Flyers
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Liability for Use of Non-Disparagement Clauses in Form Contracts with Consumers
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FTC Investigation Leads to Filing Complaint against Cosmetics Company Accused of Posting False Customer Reviews Online
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Judge Reinstates $250M Defamation Lawsuit Filed against The Washington Post
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Self-Driving Car Pioneer Charged with Trade Secrets Theft
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McDonald’s Ex-CEO Hit with Non-Compete Agreement
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Elon Musk Faces Defamation Lawsuit Over Twitter Comments
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Netflix Releases Movie Despite Defamation Lawsuit
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War Between Anheuser Busch and MillerCoors Continues with Allegations of Stolen Recipes
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Father of Slain 6 Year Old Wins Defamation Lawsuit Against Sandy Hook Conspiracy Theorist
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AutoNation Allegedly Selling Defective Vehicles
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1-800-Contacts Appeals FTC Antitrust Ruling while also Defending against Class Action Lawsuit over Same Alleged Conduct
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Employers Must Prepare for New Employment Laws Set to Take Effect in 2020
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Retailer Did Not Violate IWPCA With its Sales Commission Plan
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No Love Lost between FTC and Match.com as FTC Files Suit for Misleading and Unfair Practices
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Statutory Limitations on Oral Contract Modifications
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Purchasers of Defective RV Not Required to Allow Seller to Cure Defect in Order to Revoke Acceptance
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Delaware Superior Court Approves “Garden Leave” for NDA and Non-Compete Agreemetns
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Court Should Have Looked to Course of Parties’ Dealings to Determine Fair Time to Pay Invoices
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Lawsuit Over Yelp Review Raises Questions of Defamation vs First Amendment Rights
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Company Committed Breach of Contract When It Failed to Promote Event Via Social Media
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Alphatec CEO Wins Non-Compete Agreement Lawsuit Filed by Former Employer
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Amazon’s Audible Sued for Copyright Infringement over Caption Feature
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Woman Sued by Doctor for Defamation and Libel for Leaving Allegedly False Yelp Review
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Employment Law in California Undergoes Sweeping Change with Passage of Assembly Bill 5
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Illinois Appellate Court Reverses Dismissal of Breach of Fiduciary Duty Lawsuit in Which Employee Has Significant Fiduciary Responsibilities
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Court Grants Preliminary Injunction to CVS in Non-Compete Lawsuit against Former Executive
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New Oregon Law Imposes Additional Requirements on Enforceability of Non-Compete Agreements
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Purchaser of Defective Classic Car Can Sue North Carolina Auction Company for Fraud in Illinois
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Could Contacting Your Representatives Count as Defamation?
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Insurer Required To Replace All Siding On Building When Matching Siding For Damaged Sides Not Available
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Purchaser of RV Can’t Sue For Breach of Warranty Because Manufacturer Was Entitled to More Chances to Repair Vehicle
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Illinois Supreme Interprets UCC to Allow Revocation of Acceptance on Defective RV Without Requiring Giving Seller an Opportunity to Cure
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Sports Drink Manufacturer Fairly Used Trademarked Phrase to Describe Its Products
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Trading Firm Unable to Sue Regulator For Defamation
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New Law Prohibits Illinois Employers from Asking about Current or Past Salary History
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Tax Lien Purchaser Loses $1 Million Breach of Contract Suit against the Law Bulletin
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Illinois Biometric Privacy Law Class Action Lawsuit against Facebook Can Proceed Federal Appellate Court Rules
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New Hampshire Supreme Court Slaps Down Patent Troll’s Defamation Lawsuit
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Discovery Responses Doom Mechanic’s Lien Claim Appellate Court Rules
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Business Owner Can’t Sue For Libel After Angry Customer Updates Old Internet Post
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Reseller of Athletic Wear Denied Ability to Sue Retailer After Contract Expired
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Appellate Court Affirms Dismissal of Defamation Suit Spawned from Contentious Divorce
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Trademark License Survives Bankruptcy Supreme Court Rules
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Insurance Company not Prevented From Later Denying Payment for Claim it Initially Defended
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Appellate Court Allows Palin’s Defamation Lawsuit Against The New York Times to Move Foward
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White Supremacists Ordered to Pay Millions – But Have Yet to Pay Up
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Class Action Against Facebook’s Use of Facial Recognition Continues in Court
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Disgruntled Yacht Buyer Denied Relief for Failure to Present Evidence Concerning Cost to Repair Boat
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What Counts as Copyright Infringement?
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Appeals Court Awards Damages to Subcontractor, Denying Set-Off For General Contractor
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Appeals Court Affirms Injunction Based on Non-Compete Clause in Franchise Agreement
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20-YEAR-LONG ILLINOIS CASE FIGHTING DARK MONEY IN POLITICS AWARDED PUBLIC JUSTICE’S 2019 TRIAL LAWYER OF THE YEAR AWARD
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Student’s Defamation Lawsuit Against the Washington Post Dismissed
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LUBIN AUSTERMUEHLE JOINS NEXTLAW REFERRAL NETWORK CREATED BY DENTONS THE LARGEST LAW FIRM IN THE WORLD
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Maine, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island Pass New Non-compete Agreement Laws
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Court Finds Student Loan Servicer can be Sued Under State Consumer Protection Law
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Construction Company Sued Over Mandatory Bible Study
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If You Received Money as Part of a Lawsuit Settlement, That Money Is Subject to Taxation
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