Franchises can be a great opportunity for a business to branch out and expand while limiting their risks, but only if the contract is fair to both parties. Any time anyone signs a contract, they should read it carefully and have a qualified attorney look it over or they could…
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AAMCO Barred By Court From Enforcing Non-Compete Agreement When it Overreached
Anytime someone works closely with a particular business, whether as an employee, franchisee, or even outside counsel, they are usually granted access to sensitive information regarding how the business is run. In order to keep their trade secrets safe and protect their business interests, companies frequently require certain people to…
Crash Course in Intellectual Property Law — Chicago Business Dispute Attorneys Near Oak Brook and Naperville
Our Chicago business dispute lawyers have extensive experience prosecuting and defending intellectual property, copyright, trademark, partner disputes and complex business lawsuits.
Lubin Austermuehle DiTommaso Attorneys Named Among Top litigators in Illinois in the Areas of Business and Class Action law
Peter S. Lubin, Patrick D. Austermuehle, and Andrew C. Murphy recognized by Illinois Super Lawyers Peter S. Lubin have been selected as 2016 Illinois Super Lawyers in the areas of Business Litigation and Class Action Law. No more than 5% of attorneys in Illinois receive this honor each year. This…
Court Invalidates Pay Day Lender Arbitration Agreement that Calls for Use of a Cheyenne Arbitration Forum That Doesn’t Even Exist
Companies have long been arguing that arbitration agreements are in the best interests of everyone involved, even when it seems pretty clear they only benefit the large corporations implementing and enforcing those agreements. District and federal courts across the country have been upholding all sorts of arbitration agreements between companies…
When Does Freedom of Speech Go too Far: Right to Sue for Invasion of Privacy — Chicago Libel Slander and Defamation Attorneys Near the Chicago Loop
If something is frequently discussed in public, does that warrant posting a video of it online for everyone with access to a modem to see? According to Terry G. Bollea, better known as Hulk Hogan, it does not. Bollea has talked frequently and publicly about his sex life, but he…
Pet Sitting Service Uses its Form Contract to Try to Squelch Negative Yelp Reviews
The Internet has changed the way everyone does business. A lot of companies that used to rely on professional reviews and/or word of mouth to spread news about their business now have to deal with online reviews. Multiple sites exist for consumers to post reviews of just about any business…
Non Disparagement Agreements Should not Be Used to Block Criticism on Yelp and Other Review Sites
As more and more companies use non-disparagement clauses in their Terms of Service and other contracts with their consumers, it can feel to customers like they have no outlet to talk about their negative experiences with certain businesses. Congress has proposed a bill called the Consumer Review Freedom Act, which…
Do Copyright Laws Stifle Creativity?
Super Lawyers named Illinois business trial attorney Peter Lubin a Super Lawyer in the Categories of Class Action, Business Litigation, and Consumer Rights Litigation. Lubin Austermuehle DiTommaso’s Illinois business trial lawyers have over a quarter of a century of experience in litigating complex class action, copyright, non-compete agreement,…
Consumer Reports: “Used Cars to Avoid” — Chicago Used Car Fraud Lawyers From Our Firm Fight For Your Rights!
Consumer Reports video discusses used cars with known problems to avoid purchasing. Used Car Dealers also engage in various scams to cheat buyers. When that happens we are there to protect your rights. Our Chicago car fraud and Lemon law attorneys near Wheaton, Roselle and Carol Stream bring individual…