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- Novack and Macey Attorneys win in California Court of Appeals
- Novack and Macey Ranked by U.S. News - Best Lawyers "Best Law Firm" for 2019
- Novack and Macey Attorneys Stephen Novack, Eric N. Macey and Donald A. Tarkington Named "Best Lawyers in America" for 2018
- Eric Macey to present, "How to Manage and Resolve Complex Commercial Disputes: A Practical Guide," on August 20, 2020
- Novack and Macey LLP and Stephen Novack are Ranked in 2018 Chambers USA
- Shelby L. Drury to present "Ethical Considerations for Counsel in the Business World"
- Novack and Macey to participate in the Beverly Breast Cancer Walk
- Rebekah Parker named a “Women in Law” honoree by Chicago Daily Law Bulletin and Chicago Lawyer
- Eric N. Macey to Present "How to Effectively Prove and Defend Lost Profits Damages"
- Novack and Macey to Sponsor American Cancer Society Taste of Hope event
- Eric Macey to present "How to Effectively Use Expert Testimony to Prove Damages in Commercial Litigation: Winning Strategies for 2020" on April 30
- Novack and Macey Attorneys Secure Trial Victory for Directors of Family Owned Business
- Novack and Macey Welcomes New Associate Serena G. Rabie
- Novack and Macey Attorneys Win Resounding Victory in Seventh Circuit for Bankers Life
- Novack and Macey Attorneys Recognized Among the "Best Lawyers in America" for 2021
- Novack and Macey Ranked on U.S. News & World Report - Best Lawyers® "Best Law Firms" List
- 2016 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
- Novack and Macey Attorneys Defeat Motion to Dismiss Client’s Complaint
- Illinois Federal Court Denies Preliminary Injunction in Trade Secrets Dispute
- Mitchell L. Marinello Named Co-chair of the ABA Alternative Dispute Resolution Committee
- Law Bulletin Recognizes John Haarlow, Jr. on its 2017 “Forty Under 40” List
- Eric Macey to speak at the "Class Action Litigation Conference" (Perrin Conferences)
- U.S. News and World Report & Best Lawyers Magazine Names Novack and Macey on its 2021 "Best Law Firms in America" List
- Lessons for Business Partners Who Own Real Estate Together to House their Professional Practices in Article by Mitchell L. Marinello
- Elizabeth C. Wolicki and Brian E. Cohen Elevated to Partnership
- Mitch Marinello Wins Kudos for Arbitration/Mediation: “Best Private Neutral”
- Novack and Macey LLP is Recognized as a Leading Law Firm in the 2021 edition of Chambers USA
- Mitchell L. Marinello Named Co-chair of the ABA Alternative Dispute Resolution Committee for 2018-2019
- A Hard Fought Victory for Park Grill
- Novack and Macey Recognized as a Leading Law Firm in the 2020 edition of Chambers USA
- Leading and Emerging Lawyers 2020 List
- Novack and Macey Attorneys Named to Super Lawyers 2019 List
- Mitchell Marinello to Discuss The Metes and Bounds of Arbitral Jurisdiction
- Novack and Macey Attorneys Win Resounding Victory in Class Action against Client
- Novack and Macey Attorneys Obtain $2.5 Million Judgment for Their Client
- Midwest Real Estate News Names Novack and Macey on its 2020 “Best of the Best” Top Law Firms in the Midwest List
- Andrew Fleming Elected to IAG Board of Directors
- Novack and Macey Named on "The Loop Elite: The Go-To Firms of Chicago" list
- Yvette V. Mishev Joins Novack and Macey LLP
- Novack and Macey Wins Dismissal of All Claims against Its Hong Kong Clients
- Novack and Macey Obtains Appellate Victory for its Real Estate Client, Partial Owner of the Landmark Pittsfield Building
- Novack and Macey LLP Named to Midwest Real Estate News’ 2018 "Best of the Best" List
- Andrew Shelby named to Law Bulletin's 40 under Forty List
- Monte Mann and Matt Singer Defeat Employment-Related Claims against their Client
- Stephen J. Siegel Appointed as the Leadership Development Coordinator for the American Bar Association Section of Litigation
- Partner Michael A. Weinberg to present at PLI’s 19th Annual Commercial Real Estate Institute in Chicago
- Three Novack and Macey Attorneys Recognized Among the "Best Lawyers in America" for 2019
- Novack and Macey, Stephen Novack Ranked in 2016 Chambers USA
- Eric Macey to present at the Knowledge Group's webinar "Lost Profits in Commercial Litigation: How to Effectively Prove and Defend Damages" on July 16, 2019
- Novack and Macey Wins Dismissal with Prejudice of Fourth Amended Counterclaim
- Alexander L. Berg and Andrew P. Shelby Elevated to Partnership
- Novack and Macey Leading Lawyers and Emerging Lawyers for 2016
- Novack and Macey Attorneys Obtained a Right of First Refusal for Their Client to Purchase Commercial Property in the West Loop
- Monte Mann to Present at PLI's 21st Annual Commercial Real Estate Institute Event on October 23, 2019
- Novack and Macey Secures Dismissal of All Claims for Amounts Due Under Reciprocal Easement Agreement (REA) Concerning Landmarked Mixed-Use High Rise
- Timothy Miller to present at PLI’s “Understanding the Intellectual Property License 2019,” October 24-25, 2019
- Novack and Macey to host the United States Holocaust Museum's CLE event on July 30
- Novack and Macey LLP, Stephen Novack and Eric N. Macey Ranked in 2019 Chambers USA
- Stephen J. Siegel Appointed as a Division Director of the American Bar Association Section of Litigation
- Monte Mann Named a "Litigation Star" in the Benchmark Litigation Guide to the Nation's Top Lawyers
- Eric Macey to Present the Webcast “Force Majeure: The Effect of COVID-19 on Contracts” on Wednesday, April 8
- Novack and Macey Attorneys Win $4.3 Million Jury Verdict
- Eric Macey to Speak on "Lost Profit Damages Litigation: Trends, Updates, and Challenges Amid the COVID-19 Pandemic," on Jan. 27, 2021
- Novack and Macey Obtains Dismissal with Prejudice in a Criminal Contempt Petition Against its Client
- Rebekah H. Parker Elevated to Partnership
- Novack and Macey to Sponsor Legal Council for Health Justice Annual Summer Event
- Novack and Macey Attorneys Named on the 2020 Best Lawyers in America List
- Novack and Macey Ranked by U.S. News - Best Lawyers "Best Law Firm" for 2018
- Novack and Macey, Stephen Novack Ranked in 2017 Chambers USA
- Novack and Macey Celebrates 35 Years!
- Novack and Macey to Sponsor American Cancer Society Taste of Hope
- Novack and Macey is Named by Cool Things Chicago as one of the "Best Law Firms in Chicago for All Your Needs"
- Richard Douglass to Moderate ABA Webinar, "What’s Trending Now More Than Ever: Social Media Ethics and Litigation," on May 5, 2020
- A Hard Fought Victory for the Park Grill
- Eric N. Macey Named 2017 "Lawyer of the Year" in Illinois
- Hannah B. Griffin Joins Novack and Macey LLP
- Tim Miller Named to Faculty of Practising Law Institute Seminar
- Joshua E. Liebman Honored as One of Illinois’s “40 Under Forty” Attorneys to Watch
- Novack and Macey Attorneys Win Summary Judgment in Commercial Lease Dispute
- Tim Miller to present, "Lost Profits and Damages Calculation: A Comprehensive Guide in 2019"
- Novack and Macey Attorneys Defeat Plaintiff's Motion for Class Certification Against Groupon
- Timothy Miller to Present "Outsourcing 2019: Innovation and Disruption" at the PLI Conference on September 23-24, 2019
- Novack and Macey Attorneys Named on the 2021 Illinois Super Lawyers List
- COVID-19 Resources
- Novack and Macey attorneys named to Super Lawyers 2018 list
- Novack and Macey Attorneys and Staff Participated in the CVLS Race Judicata 5K
- Novack and Macey Prevails on Behalf of the American Academy of Actuaries in Summary Judgment
- Eric Macey and Elizabeth Wolicki Beat Back a Motion for Temporary Restraining Order in Federal Court for their Clients
- Novack and Macey Attorneys Obtain Complete Dismissal with Prejudice of All Claims Against its Law Firm Client
- Mitchell L. Marinello Named Co-chair of the ABA Alternative Dispute Resolution Committee 2
- Benny Dorsey Celebrates 30 Years at Novack and Macey
- Andrew Fleming to Host a Leeds University Alumni Event
- Novack and Macey attorneys named to Super Lawyers 2017 list
- Novack and Macey to Sponsor the Sue Duncan Children's Center “Fall Fete” Fundraiser
- Novack and Macey Attorneys Named to Super Lawyers 2020 List
- Josh Liebman and Rebekah Parker Obtain Dismissal of Six Counterclaims Against Real Estate Client
- Eric Macey and Julie Johnston-Ahlen win denial of post-trial motions on a multimillion-dollar judgment for their clients
- P. Andrew Fleming Named to Midwest Real Estate News' 2017 Hall of Fame
- Andrew Shelby Discusses Five Ways to Avoid a Commercial Lease Dispute
- Rebekah H. Parker Named on Law Bulletin's "40 Under Forty" List
- Monte L. Mann Elected to Midwest Real Estate News 2016 Hall of Fame
- Marinello and Moore Receive ABA Best Website Award
- Novack and Macey Attorneys Named to Leading Lawyers List
- Eric Macey to present at the Knowledge Congress webinar: The Future of Commercial and Business Litigation: Everything You Need to Know
- Our Approach to COVID -19 (Coronavirus)
- Novack and Macey's Women's Initiative Group Helped Provide Meals to Those in Need in the Community
- Novack and Macey Attorneys Secure Victory for the Union League Club of Chicago in a Dispute Over the Sale of a Claude Monet Painting
- Novack and Macey Attorneys Secure Complete Defense Verdict in Corporate Earnout Dispute
- The Seventh Circuit Overturns Madison Gas Rule for Appeals of EPA Actions
- Novack and Macey Ranked by U.S. News - Best Lawyers "Best Law Firm" for 2019
- Mitchell Marinello to Moderate ABA Panel Discussion
- Andrew Fleming Published in Illinois Real Estate Journal
- Midwest Real Estate News Names Novack and Macey on its 2019 “Best of the Best” Top Law Firms in the Midwest List
- Novack and Macey's Women's Initiative Group Featured in the Chicago Daily Law Bulletin
- Four Motions Granted for Novack and Macey Client, Cary Neiman, in Dispute with Green Thumb Industries
- Monte Mann and Andrew Campbell Obtain Another Appellate Victory for Their Client
- Novack and Macey Welcomes New Associate Gregory Dickinson
- Novack and Macey Welcomes Three New Associates to the Firm
- Novack and Macey Attorneys Obtain a Motion to Dismiss for Their Real Estate Client, in a Lease Dispute with WeWork Subsidiary
- Best Lawyers® Name Seven Novack and Macey LLP Attorneys to its 2022 Editions of “The Best Lawyers in America” and “Ones to Watch” Lists and Honors Stephen Novack as its “Lawyer of the Year”
- Stephen Siegel is Re-elected to the ABA Section of Litigation Council and Appointed to the ABA Section of Litigation Task Force for 2021-2022 bar year
- Lawyers Behaving Badly: Uncivil Discourse Is Both Unethical and Unwise
- Laura G. Jennings is Named a Volunteer Honoree for her Pro Bono Work
- Novack and Macey LLP is Ranked in "2022 Best Law Firms"
- Vaccine Mandates: Considerations for Illinois Employers in Manufacturing
- What Delaware LLCs Need to Know About Advancement of Legal Fees
- Novack and Macey Attorneys Secure Victory for Their Real Estate Client vs. Surety
- How LLCs can prevent deadlocks from leading to business divorce
- Green Leases Unite Landlords and Tenants to Lower a Building’s Carbon Footprint
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- "Making a Deal: What to Do When Considering and Entering into a Settlement Agreement" by Timothy J. Miller
- “Keeping Out the Competition: How to Negotiate Exclusivity Provisions in Commercial Leases” by Andrew D. Campbell
- "Third Circuit Holds that Ambiguities Preclude Arbitration" by Eileen E. Boyle
- "Helping Businesses Avoid Spoliation Claims" by Kristen Werries Collier
- "Be Careful What You Sign at Mediation" by John Haarlow, Jr.
- “Using Letters of Intent in Commercial Real Estate Negotiations,” by Stephen J. Siegel
- Maybe We Can: Legal Challenges To The Proposed Obama Presidential Center In Jackson Park Are Running Out of Time
- "Federal Circuit Holds That Magistrate Judge Violated Duty to Disclose" by Mitchell L. Marinello
- "King Coal: Dethroned but No Demise" by Stephen J. Siegel
- "The Market Approach to Valuation" by Monte L. Mann
- "Employee Communications: How to Balance Privacy with Employer Policies" by Andrew D. Campbell
- Monte Mann Quoted in the Crain's Chicago Business article, "A New Chapter for the Pittsfield Building"
- “A primer on commercial real estate brokerage commissions disputes” by Monte L. Mann
- American Metal Market Quotes Monte L. Mann on Representation of Military Ordnance Recycler Demil Metals
- "Valuation of Minority Interests in Closely Held Illinois Businesses" by Monte L. Mann
- "Arbitration Provisions: How to Draft an Effective Arbitration Clause" by Courtney D. Tedrowe
- Yvette Mishev Discusses the Access Realty Group v. Kane case - Another Tear In The Corporate Veil?
- "In Second Circuit an Arbitrator Decides Claim Preclusion in the First Instance" by John Haarlow, Jr.
- "Dissolution and the End of Partners’ Fiduciary Duties" by Amanda M.H. Wolfman
- "Post-Judgment Relief Procedures Cannot Be Used to Alter Arbitration Awards"
- “Five Reasons Why Real Estate Development Joint Ventures Go Bad,” by Monte L. Mann
- "The Attorney's Duty to Reveal a Client's Intended Future Criminal Conduct" by Timothy J. Miller
- "Non-Signatory Employee Entitled to Compel Arbitration" by Matthew J. Singer
- "FINRA Holds Class-Action Waiver Is Invalid for Investor Disputes" by Mitchell L. Marinello
- "Financial Hardships Can Nullify Employee's Obligation to Arbitrate Statutory Claims"
- "Shareholder Oppression" by Monte L. Mann
- "Are Courts Able to Enforce the Mediation Confidentiality Rule?" by Amanda M.H. Wolfman
- Illinois Appellate Court Holds Double-Dealing Executive Liable for Breach of Fiduciary Duties, Orders him to Forfeit Salary, by Laura G. Jennings
- "Web Exposure: The Risks of Out-of-State Liability When Doing Business Over the Internet" by Amanda M.H. Wolfman
- “That’s Not What I Meant: How to Fix a Typo or Grammatical Error in a Contract” by Rebekah H. Parker
- "Third Circuit Distringuishes Arbitrator Error from Misconduct" by John Haarlow, Jr.
- “Can the Bankruptcy of One Partner Force the Dissolution of a Partnership?” by Monte L. Mann
- "Legal Malpractice Claims and the Innocent Insured" by Mitchell L. Marinello
- "Appellate Court Opens Door for Shareholders to Sue Despite Insolvency" by Mitchell L. Marinello
- "Ownership and Control of Lawyers' Files Relating to Representation" by Shelby L. Drury and Timothy J. Miller
- "Thinking Bigger Picture: When to Sacrifice the Benefits of Arbitration in Favor of Litigation" by Joshua E. Liebman
- "Social Media Content: What Is It and How Do I Use It at Trial," By Marie V. Lim
- "Supreme Court Eliminates "Wholly Groundless" Exception" by John Haarlow, June 21, 2019
- Using Confidentiality Agreements In Real Estate Deals, by Brian Cohen
- "Under AAA Rules, Arbitrator Decides Jurisdiction" by Mitchell L. Marinello
- "Right of First Refusal Right? Illinois Courts Do Not Treat ROFRs Equally," Illinois Bar Journal, by Mitch Marinello and Andrew Shelby
- "Tune Up Your Contracts: How Failure to Update Forms and Contracts Can Lead to Problems" by Michael A. Weinberg
- “Keeping It Secret: How to Protect Your Company’s Trade Secrets During Litigation,” by Joshua E. Liebman
- "Judgment Confirming Award Reversed Due to Hague Convention," By Mitchell L. Marinello
- "Should Derivative Legal Malpractice Be Allowed in Illinois?" by Timothy J. Miller
- New FERC Rule Paves the Way for Greater Renewable Participation in Wholesale Markets
- "Careful What You Copy: Repurposing Briefs Can Prove Costly," by Timothy J. Miller
- "Watch Your Language," by Brian E. Cohen
- "No Meeting of the Minds Regarding Agreement to Arbitrate"
- "Law Firm's Refusal to Pay Former Client's Arbitration Fees Subjects It to Litigation" by Mitchell L. Marinello
- "An Order to Compel Arbitration Is Not Appealable" by Brian E. Cohen
- "Get It in Writing: How to Incorporate Agreements and Promises into Written Contracts" by Shelby L. Drury
- "Exhaustion of Administrative Remedies Does Not Apply in Arbitration of Employment Claims" by John Haarlow, Jr.
- "Buyouts at Fair Value, Not Market Value" by Monte L. Mann
- Novack and Macey Named on "30 Best Law Firm Tags Lines Ever" list.
- "With COVID-19 It's Time to Read Your Insurance Policy," by P. Andrew Fleming
- "Arbitration of Attorney Malpractice Claims" by Joshua E. Liebman and Alexander L. Berg
- "Sixth Circuit Determined Defendant Did Not Waive Its Right to Arbitrate" by Elizabeth C. Woliicki
- Dog Bites Man: When Attorneys Sue Their Clients, by Matthew L. Pagano
- "New York Law Prohibiting Arbitration of Sexual Harassment Claims Is Preempted," by Mitchell L. Marinello
- Illinois Law Firm Recovers No Attorney’s Fees After Trial Court Concluded The Firm Breached Its Fiduciary Duties, by Timothy Miller
- "Two Lawsuits, Two Years and an Appeal Are Not Enough to Waive Arbitration" by Mitchell L. Marinello
- "First and Foremost: Who Decides Questions of Arbitrability?" by Amanda M.H. Wolfman
- “What’s your risk? How the Wage Payment Act can hold employers liable for executive pay” by John Haarlow, Jr.
- Indiana Appellate Court Holds that Marketability and Control Discounts Cannot Apply in Forced Minority-to-Majority Sale, By Julie Johnston-Ahlen
- District Court Underscores the Importance of Suing the Correct Party in Action for Recovery of Distributional Interest, by John Haarlow
- "Illinois Attorneys Cannot Threaten to Report Opposing Counsel But Researching The Issue Teaches Important Lessons" by Timothy J. Miller
- "Illinois Appraisal and Valuation Rights: An Overview," by Andrew Campbell
- "Breaking Up Is Hard to Do" by Eric N. Macey
- "Should Your Firm's Engagement Letter Contain an Arbitration Clause" by Mitchell L. Marinello
- "First Impression Case on Veil-Piercing and Attorney Fees an Eye-Opener" by Mitchell L. Marinello
- "Transactional Malpractice Causation" by Timothy Miller
- Illinois Supreme Court Rules Against Rock Island Wind Energy Project
- "Intellectual Property: How Trade Secrets Are Often Overlooked When Deciding What to Protect" by P. Andrew Fleming
- "The Fiduciary Shield Doctrine: Avoiding Litigating Claims against Officers and Directors by Challenging Personal Jurisdiction" by Andrew D. Campbell
- "The Partner Freeze Out" by Monte L. Mann
- "Proactive Client: Stop Legal Malpractice Before It Happens with These Tips" by Timothy J. Miller
- "Are Truck Drivers Exempt from the FAA When Classified as Independent Contractors," By Mitchell L. Marinello
- "Arbitration Clause in Employee Handbook Is Enforced" by Mitchell L. Marinello
- "Tennessee High Court Clarifies Tennessee Law to Avoid Preemption" by Andrew P. Shelby
- "The Income Approach - Discounted Cash Flow Analysis" by Monte L. Mann
- "Is Liability Lurking in Your Safety Rules" by Mitchell L. Marinello
- "What Will They Think of Next" by Mitchell Marinello
- “Knowing What’s at Stake: How Understanding Damages Is Critical in Commercial Litigation” by Eric N. Macey
- "Equitable Estoppel Entitles Non-Signatories to Compel Arbitration" by Matthew J. Singer
- "Illinois Settlement Pitfalls" by Timothy J. Miller
- Eric Macey's Expert Analysis, "TCPA Opinion Highlights Strategies For Avoiding Class Claims," Law 360, August 2019
- "Lessons in Partnership Law from an Unreported Decision" by Mitchell L. Marinello
- "Charging Orders and Illinois LLPs" by Monte L. Mann
- Law Firm Can Be Held Responsible for Malpractice Against an Insolvent Party, By Timothy Miller
- "A Material Misrepresentation Voids Malpractice Policy as to All Firm Attorneys" by Shelby L. Drury
- "The Collapse of the Auction Rate Securities Market" by Mitchell L. Marinello
- “Defining the Boundaries: Ethical Limits on Witness Preparation,” by Timothy J. Miller
- “‘Friends of the Parking Lot': Lawsuit Challenges Lucas Museum Site Proposal” by Joshua E. Liebman
- "Safeguarding Trade Secrets: How to Keep Your Company's Intellectual Property Safe" by Donald A. Tarkington
- "Ninth Circuit Permits Appeal of Order Remanding Case for New Arbitration" by Andrew Campbell
- Assigning or Subleasing Space in the Wake of the COVID-19 Pandemic," by Brian Cohen
- "Individual's Use of Company Funds to Defend Business Divorce Cases" by Monte L. Mann
- "Fifth Circuit Rules in OMG,L.P. v. Heritage Auctions" by Andrew P. Shelby
- "Avoiding the Innocent Spoliation of Evidence" by Kristen Werries Collier
- "Battle of Forms and Arbitral Jurisdiction" by Mitchell L. Marinello
- "District Court Holds that Arbitrator May Decide Class Action" by Matthew J. Singer
- "Arbitration Panel Issues $10 Million Sanction Against Lance Armstrong" by Timothy J. Miller
- "Clickwrap Arbitration Agreement Upheld" by Andrew D. Campbell
- "District Court Enforces Arbitration Clause in Employment Contract" by Mitchell L. Mariello
- "Socially Responsible: How to Create a Social Media Policy to Minimize Risks to Your Organization" by Kristen Werries Collier
- Beware: Illinois and Federal Attorney-Client Privileges and Work-Product Doctrines are Different, by Tim Miller and Andrew Shelby
- "District Court's Mid-Arbitration Intervention Clear Error" by Andrew D. Campbell
- “Being Made Whole: How Sellers Can Recover if Real Estate Buyers Back Out of a Deal” by Andrew D. Campbell
- "AAA Employment Rules Give Arbitrator Right to Decide Gateway Issues" by Mitchell L. Marinello
- "Cause of Action Before an Adverse Judgment," by Timothy Miller and Richard Douglass
- “Are Handshake Deals Still Good,” by P. Andrew Fleming and Brian E. Cohen
- "What's Your Risk? How the Wage Payment Act Can Hold Employers Liable for Executive Pay" by John Haarlow Jr.
- "Two Member LLC Deadlock" by Monte L. Mann
- "No Matter How Far Removed, Attorney Cannot Be Sued for Malpractice If Underlying Suit Was Unwinnable," by Timothy Miller
- "Freeze-out does not negate fiduciary duty" by Mitchell L. Marinello
- "The Asset Value Approach to Valuation" by Monte L. Mann
- "The Fiduciary Shield Doctrine: Giving Effect to Limited Liability by Refusing to Exercise Personal Jurisdiction Over Fiduciaries and Other Agents" by Andrew D. Campbell and Monte L. Mann
- "Paycheck Protection Program Pitfalls: Will Your PPP Loan Really Be Forgiven?" by Richard G. Douglass
- Illinois Supreme Court Grants Review in Consequential Wind Power Dispute by Courtney D. Tedrowe
- "Counsel Cannot Claim Judicial Error if Client is not Properly Informed of His Rights," by Timothy Miller, Richard Douglass and Matthew Pagano
- "Lawyers Owe Duties to Prospective Clients, Too," by Brian E. Cohen
- Texas Supreme Court Clarifies Distinction Between Standing And Capacity In Limited Partnership Disputes, by Andrew Campbell
- “Condominium Association Standing: Interpreting Section 9.1(b) of the Illinois Condominium Property Act” by Richard G. Douglass
- "Ambiguous Arbitration Provision Prohibits Class Arbitration of Dispute," by Andrew Campbell, August 21, 2019
- "The Intersection of Business Divorce and Marital Divorce" by Monte L. Mann
- "Good Faith Concept Overrides Contract" by Mitchell L. Marinello in the Daily Law Bulletin
- Illinois Appellate Court Clarifies That Only “Incurred” Attorney’s Fees Are Recoverable Under The Illinois Real Estate Disclosure Act, by Richard G. Douglass
- "Arbitration vs. Mediation: How Alternative Dispute Resolution Can Take the Place of Litigation" by Brian E. Cohen
- "Non-Assignability of Contracts Without Counterparty Consent," by Yvette Mishev
- Two-part article by Amanda M.H. Wolfman on Henderson Square Condominium Association v. LAB Townhomes LLC
- "Federal Circuit: Magistrate Judge Violated Duty to Disclose" by Mitchell L. Marinello
- "Effectively Using Letters of Intent in Real Estate Negotiations," by Stephen J. Siegel
- "Fifth District Holds Two-Year Statute of Limitations for Actions Against Lawyers is Not Just for Malpractice" by Tim Miller and Rich Douglass
- "Network Security: How to Deter and Mitigate the Fallout from Cyber Attacks" by Kristen Werries Collier
- When Companies Shut Their Doors Despite Covenants to Continue Operations, by Rebekah Parker
- "Attribution Aggravation: Be Sure to Cite Your Sources," by Timothy Miller
- "Managing Legal Expenses: How You Can Lower Your Business Litigation Costs This Year" by Monte L. Mann
- "Piercing the Corporate Veil: How the Protection of the Corporate Form May Not Be the Shield You Expected" by Michael A. Weinberg
- "Northern District of Illinois Holds Party Waived Right to Compel Arbitration" by Eileen E. Boyle
- "Protecting the Cost Advantages of Arbitration" by Mitchell L. Marinello
- "Seventh Circuit Holds Panel Exceeded Its Authority" by Heather K. Afra
- "A Website User's Assent to Arbitration Terms Is Required" by Timothy J. Miller
- "E-commerce and You: How E-Mail and Other Online Technology Impact Contract Issues" by Courtney D. Tedrowe
- Monte L. Mann Quoted on Dispute Between Joint Venture Partners
- "Fiduciary Duty Modifications" by Monte L. Mann
- “American Rule Governs Attacks on Arbitration Awards” by Mitchell L. Marinello
- "Equitable Estoppel Denied and Arbitration Avoided for Antitrust Claims" by Mitchell L. Marinello
- "Alabama Supreme Court Requires Policyholders to Arbitrate" by Mitchell L. Marinello
- "The Fiduciary Shield Doctrine: Giving Effect to Limited Liability by Refusing to Exercise Personal Jurisdiction over Fiduciaries and Other Agents" by Andrew D. Campbell and Monte L. Mann
- "Effectively Wielding the Statute of Limitations in Legal Malpractice Cases" by Brian E. Cohen
- "Illinois Amended Freedom to Work Act – What Employees and Employers Need to Know," by Josh Liebman and Stephanie Moon
- "Nonparty Discovery & the Federal Arbitration Act" by Mitchell L. Marinello
- Case Studies
- Closely Held Company Disputes
- Illinois Appellate Court finds Building Contractor is Without Legal Capacity to Bring Counterclaims 3 1/2 years after Dissolution
- Illinois Supreme Court Confirms Significant Limitations on Corporate Personal Jurisdiction Post-Daimler AG, Illinois Appellate Court Follows Suit
- Northern District of Illinois Holds That Health Problems and Domination of Affairs Does Not Rise to Automatic Dissociation Under Illinois LLC Act
- New York Supreme Court Illustrates What Not To Do When You Want A Business Divorce
- Illinois First District Reverses Merger-Halting TRO, Citing Business Corporation Act’s Dissenters’ Rights
- Delaware Court of Chancery Rejects Books and Records Request Crafted by Counsel Rather than Shareholder
- Illinois Appellate Court Finds Cause Required For Expulsion From LLC
- Idaho Supreme Court Joins Majority, Holds that the Corporate Veil May Be Pierced to Reach Non-Shareholder
- Illinois Appellate Court Permits Attorneys’ Fees Based On Litigants’ Pre-Suit Behavior; or “Leave the Shareholder. Take the Pierogi.”
- Illinois First District Holds Managers Alone Owe Fiduciary Duties to LLCs, Other Officers Do Not
- Nebraska High Court Finds Owner-Agents Personally Liable Where They Failed to Disclose Existence of Corporation
- Illinois First District Relies on Century-Old Precedent to Hold that Corporate Directors Have Presumptive Right to Inspect Corporation Books and Records
- Illinois Appellate Court holds Double-Dealing Executive Liable for Breach of Fiduciary Duties, Orders him to Forfeit Salary
- Delaware Chancery Court Highlights the Power of a 50% Shareholder
- California Appeals Court Holds, As A Matter Of First Impression That Pending Stock Buyout Does Not Preclude Shareholders’ Petition To Compel Annual Shareholders’ Meeting
- Illinois First District Holds that Closely Held Shareholders Owe Each Other Fiduciary Duties Even When Settling Contested Litigation Among Them
- New York High Court Addresses Three Key Issues Surrounding Unilateral Dissolution of a Partnership by a Partner
- New York Court Holds Under Delaware Law That LLC Agreement That Elects Diminution for Failure to Meet Capital Call Excludes Common Law and Other Remedies
- Illinois Second District Highlights 2017 Changes to LLC's Duties to Dissociated Members
- District of New Jersey Plaintiff Defeats Motion for Lack of Standing with De Facto Merger Doctrine
- Massachusetts High Court Considers Remedies Available to Dissenting LLC Members Where Merger Is Undertaken in Violation of Fiduciary Duties
- Supreme Court of Tennessee Adopts Delaware’s Flexible Valuation Approach for Determining Fair Value for Dissenting Shareholder Stock
- Mississippi High Court Holds Administratively Dissolved Corporation Cannot Continue Suit It Brought While In Good Standing
- Federal Court Solidifies Exception to Rule that More Stringent Standard Applies to Veil-Piercing Relating to Breach of Contract Claims in Illinois
- District Court Underscores the Importance of Suing the Correct Party in Action for Recovery of Distributional Interest
- Illinois Third District Holds That General Five-Year Limitations Period Does Not Apply to Court-Ordered Buyouts Under the Business Corporations Act
- Illinois Appellate Court Holds That Partnership Theory Won’t Travelon Against Groupon
- Arizona High Court Defines Fiduciary Duties Owed to LLCs
- South Dakota High Court Sets a High Bar for Judicial Dissolution of an LLC
- Maine Supreme Court Finds Fraud Claim Available Where LLC Members Execute Operating Agreement With No Intention To Perform
- Supreme Court Of Connecticut Addresses Derivative And Direct Standing Issues For LLC Members
- Iowa Court of Appeals Considers “Classic” Business Divorce In Non-Profit Context
- Supreme Court of Wyoming Tills New Ground For Derivative Claims In Limited Partnership Dispute Over Real Property
- Which Hat Are You Wearing? Illinois First District Highlights Technical Pitfalls In Corporate Records Requests
- Nevada Supreme Court Confirms That Business Judgment Rule Protects Corporate Leadership From Negligence On The Job
- New Jersey Appellate Court Confirms Availability of Lateral Corporate Veil Piercing
- Is Debt Between A Corporation And Its Sole Shareholder Extinguished By The Merger Doctrine? Access Realty Gives Us An Answer (Sort Of).
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