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Claim for Fraud in the Sale of a Business Requires Proof of Both Reasonable and Justifiable Reliance on a Misrepresentation – Walid v. Irene Couture

A couple who bought a retail business in New Jersey filed suit for fraud, alleging that the seller materially misrepresented the business’ revenues. After a bench trial, the lower court ruled for the defendants in Walid v. Yolanda for Irene Couture, Inc., holding that the plaintiffs did not demonstrate by…

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Literary Agent Sued for Allegedly Stealing Rights for “To Kill a Mocking Bird” From Harper Lee

Many people will try to take advantage of the sick and elderly by having them sign away their rights when they are vulnerable. However, when someone in a compromised position signs a legal document, a court of law may choose not to find that document to be binding. Such is…

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Does Facebook “Like” Button Give Rise to First Amendment Rights? Federal Appellate Court Set to Decide the Issue.

  Many of us use Facebook “likes” every day to express our feelings and opinions on the internet. In fact, according to Facebook, around 3 billions “likes” and comments are made on the social network site on a daily basis. However, it is still a relatively new form of expression…

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Prenda Lawyers Sanctioned for Alleged Shake Down Scheme Against Alleged Porn Down Loaders

While copyright attorneys are very useful in protecting the rights of citizens, there are those who allegedly use illegal means to take advantage of copyright laws, as well as the high cost of litigation. Three attorneys, Paul Hansmeier, John Steele, and Paul Duffy allegedly set up a copyright-trolling operation which…

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Lubin Austermuehle DiTommaso Prevails on Behalf of Client in Defamation, Libel and Cyber Squatting Case Involving Creation of Web Pages, YouTube Videos and Facebook Page Devoted to Criticizing a Chicago Area Used Car Dealer

Our client David Bates created various web pages, YouTube videos and a Facebook page devoted to criticizing a local used car dealer that advertises extensively on the internet. The dealer sued Mr. Bates. Before our firm formally appeared, the dealership obtained a temporary restraining order restraining Mr. Bates from accusing…

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Public Citizen Defends Consumers’ First Amendment Rights to Criticize a Business On Yelp

  Our law firm is devoted to protecting consumers’ First Amendment rights to truthfully and accurate criticize businesses particularly businesses who advertise heavily on the internet. Consumers should be able to vigorously voice their opinions about car dealers and other businesses who engage in fraudulent advertising and other unfair business…

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New Kickback Lawsuit Brought Against Novartis

  A kickback by any other name is still a kickback. Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp. has already paid the price for allegedly giving kickbacks but it allegedly appears not to have learned its lesson yet. After having settled fraud charges based on kickbacks less than three years ago, Novartis is now…

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Super Lawyers Names Peter Lubin 2013 Selection

  Super Lawyers named Chicago and Oak Brook business trial attorney Peter Lubin a Super Lawyer in the Categories of Class Action, Business Litigation, and Consumer Rights Litigation. Lubin Austermuehle DiTommaso’s Oak Brook and Chicago business trial lawyers have over thirty years experience in litigating complex class action, consumer rights…

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Former Illinois Governor Thompson Says That Recent Lawsuit Against the White Sox is Simply a Self-Serving Tirade

Chicago has long been known for its corrupt politicians. A former executive of the Illinois Sports Facilities Authority (ISFA) claims that the IFSA is no exception in a recent lawsuit. The Authority denies those allegations. Perri Imer, the former executive director of the ISFA, has filed a lawsuit against former…

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Honeygate Leads to Civil Anti-Dumping Suit Relating Chinese Honey Being Dumped into the U.S. Market

  The government sometimes imposes sanctions on certain imports for the sake of fair competition on behalf of domestic producers, among other reasons. When companies choose to ignore those sanctions, they could find themselves held accountable, not only by the government, but also by the domestic producers who were harmed…

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