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  • Novack and Macey to Sponsor the Sue Duncan Children's Center “Fall Fete” Fundraiser
  • Novack and Macey Ranked by U.S. News - Best Lawyers "Best Law Firm" for 2018
  • Shelby L. Drury to present "Ethical Considerations for Counsel in the Business World"
  • Partner Michael A. Weinberg to present at PLI’s 19th Annual Commercial Real Estate Institute in Chicago
  • Eric Macey to present at the Knowledge Congress webinar: The Future of Commercial and Business Litigation: Everything You Need to Know
  • Novack and Macey Attorneys and Staff Participated in the CVLS Race Judicata 5K
  • Andrew Fleming to Host a Leeds University Alumni Event
  • Stephen J. Siegel Appointed as a Division Director of the American Bar Association Section of Litigation
  • The Seventh Circuit Overturns Madison Gas Rule for Appeals of EPA Actions
  • Novack and Macey Attorneys Stephen Novack, Eric N. Macey and Donald A. Tarkington Named "Best Lawyers in America" for 2018
  • Mitchell L. Marinello Named Co-chair of the ABA Alternative Dispute Resolution Committee
  • Novack and Macey Wins Dismissal with Prejudice of Fourth Amended Counterclaim
  • Novack and Macey Attorneys Richard Douglass and Lally Gartel Secure a Complete Dismissal for Client
  • Novack and Macey, Stephen Novack Ranked in 2017 Chambers USA
  • Eric N. Macey Named 2017 "Lawyer of the Year" in Illinois
  • Novack and Macey Attorneys Win Resounding Victory in Class Action against Client
  • Lessons for Business Partners Who Own Real Estate Together to House their Professional Practices in Article by Mitchell L. Marinello
  • Novack and Macey Wins Dismissal of All Claims against Its Hong Kong Clients
  • Novack and Macey, Stephen Novack Ranked in 2016 Chambers USA
  • Novack and Macey Attorneys Defeat Motion to Dismiss Client’s Complaint
  • Yvette V. Mishev Joins Novack and Macey LLP
  • 2016 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
  • Novack and Macey Leading Lawyers and Emerging Lawyers for 2016
  • Josh Liebman and Rebekah Parker Obtain Dismissal of Six Counterclaims Against Real Estate Client
  • Monte Mann and Matt Singer Defeat Employment-Related Claims against their Client
  • Mitch Marinello Wins Kudos for Arbitration/Mediation: “Best Private Neutral”
  • Novack and Macey Attorneys Win Resounding Victory in Seventh Circuit for Bankers Life
  • A Hard Fought Victory for the Park Grill
  • Tim Miller Named to Faculty of Practising Law Institute Seminar
  • A Hard Fought Victory for Park Grill
  • Chris Moore To Participate in "Distinguished Gentleman's Ride" on Sept. 25, 2016
  • Novack and Macey Attorneys Win Summary Judgment in Commercial Lease Dispute
  • Marinello and Moore Receive ABA Best Website Award
  • Chris Moore, founder of Chicago Attorney Motorcyclists, Featured in Chicago Daily Law Bulletin for Riding Motorcycles for Fun and Charity
  • Novack and Macey Attorneys Secure Trial Victory for Directors of Family Owned Business
  • Joshua E. Liebman Honored as One of Illinois’s “40 Under Forty” Attorneys to Watch
  • Monte L. Mann Elected to Midwest Real Estate News 2016 Hall of Fame
  • Novack and Macey Attorneys Obtain Complete Dismissal with Prejudice of All Claims Against its Law Firm Client
  • Eric Macey to speak at the "Class Action Litigation Conference" (Perrin Conferences)
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  • Novack and Macey to Sponsor Legal Council for Health Justice Annual Summer Event
  • Mitchell L. Marinello Named Co-chair of the ABA Alternative Dispute Resolution Committee 2
  • Benny Dorsey Celebrates 30 Years at Novack and Macey
  • Novack and Macey attorneys named to Super Lawyers 2017 list
  • Law Bulletin Recognizes John Haarlow, Jr. on its 2017 “Forty Under 40” List
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  • Alexander L. Berg and Andrew P. Shelby Elevated to Partnership
  • Novack and Macey attorneys named to Super Lawyers 2018 list
  • P. Andrew Fleming Named to Midwest Real Estate News' 2017 Hall of Fame
  • Novack and Macey Attorneys Win $4.3 Million Jury Verdict
  • Andrew Shelby Discusses Five Ways to Avoid a Commercial Lease Dispute
  • Novack and Macey Attorneys Secure Complete Defense Verdict in Corporate Earnout Dispute
  • Novack and Macey LLP and Stephen Novack are Ranked in 2018 Chambers USA
  • Novack and Macey Attorneys win in California Court of Appeals
  • Novack and Macey Attorneys Obtain $2.5 Million Judgment for Their Client
  • Eric Macey and Elizabeth Wolicki Beat Back a Motion for Temporary Restraining Order in Federal Court for their Clients
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  • Brittney N. Cato Joins Novack and Macey LLP
  • Eric N. Macey to Present "How to Effectively Prove and Defend Lost Profits Damages"
  • Stephen J. Siegel Appointed as the Leadership Development Coordinator for the American Bar Association Section of Litigation
  • Mitchell L. Marinello Named Co-chair of the ABA Alternative Dispute Resolution Committee for 2018-2019
  • Novack and Macey Ranked by U.S. News - Best Lawyers "Best Law Firm" for 2019
  • Three Novack and Macey Attorneys Recognized Among the "Best Lawyers in America" for 2019
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• Library
  • “Condominium Association Standing: Interpreting Section 9.1(b) of the Illinois Condominium Property Act” by Richard G. Douglass
  • "The Partner Freeze Out" by Monte L. Mann
  • "The Market Approach to Valuation" by Monte L. Mann
  • "Supreme Court Denies Cert Re Delaware Arbitration Program" by Amanda M.H. Wolfman
  • "Proactive Client: Stop Legal Malpractice Before It Happens with These Tips" by Timothy J. Miller
  • "Ownership and Control of Lawyers' Files Relating to Representation" by Shelby L. Drury and Timothy J. Miller
  • "Good Faith Concept Overrides Contract" by Mitchell L. Marinello in the Daily Law Bulletin
  • "Financial Hardships Can Nullify Employee's Obligation to Arbitrate Statutory Claims," by Lally Gartel
  • "King Coal: Dethroned but No Demise" by Stephen J. Siegel
  • "Equitable Estoppel Denied and Arbitration Avoided for Antitrust Claims" by Mitchell L. Marinello
  • "Federal Circuit: Magistrate Judge Violated Duty to Disclose" by Mitchell L. Marinello
  • “Keeping It Secret: How to Protect Your Company’s Trade Secrets During Litigation,” by Joshua E. Liebman
  • "Law Firm's Refusal to Pay Former Client's Arbitration Fees Subjects It to Litigation" by Mitchell L. Marinello
  • "Tune Up Your Contracts: How Failure to Update Forms and Contracts Can Lead to Problems" by Michael A. Weinberg
  • "Intellectual Property: How Trade Secrets Are Often Overlooked When Deciding What to Protect" by P. Andrew Fleming
  • New FERC Rule Paves the Way for Greater Renewable Participation in Wholesale Markets
  • "Shareholder Oppression" by Monte L. Mann
  • "Is Liability Lurking in Your Safety Rules" by Mitchell L. Marinello
  • "Individual's Use of Company Funds to Defend Business Divorce Cases" by Monte L. Mann
  • "Social Media Content: What Is It and How Do I Use It at Trial," By Marie V. Lim
  • "Tennessee High Court Clarifies Tennessee Law to Avoid Preemption" by Andrew P. Shelby
  • "Are Courts Able to Enforce the Mediation Confidentiality Rule?" by Amanda M.H. Wolfman
  • "Network Security: How to Deter and Mitigate the Fallout from Cyber Attacks" by Kristen Werries Collier
  • "Judgment Confirming Award Reversed Due to Hague Convention," By Mitchell L. Marinello
  • "District Court Holds that Arbitrator May Decide Class Action" by Matthew J. Singer
  • Beware: Illinois and Federal Attorney-Client Privileges and Work-Product Doctrines are Different, by Tim Miller and Andrew Shelby
  • "Arbitration vs. Mediation: How Alternative Dispute Resolution Can Take the Place of Litigation" by Brian E. Cohen
  • "Are Truck Drivers Exempt from the FAA When Classified as Independent Contractors," By Mitchell L. Marinello
  • "Arbitration of Attorney Malpractice Claims" by Joshua E. Liebman and Alexander L. Berg
  • "Be Careful What You Sign at Mediation" by John Haarlow, Jr.
  • "Northern District of Illinois Holds Party Waived Right to Compel Arbitration" by Eileen E. Boyle
  • "Get It in Writing: How to Incorporate Agreements and Promises into Written Contracts" by Shelby L. Drury
  • “Being Made Whole: How Sellers Can Recover if Real Estate Buyers Back Out of a Deal” by Andrew D. Campbell
  • "In Second Circuit an Arbitrator Decides Claim Preclusion in the First Instance" by John Haarlow, Jr.
  • "Alabama Supreme Court Requires Policyholders to Arbitrate" by Mitchell L. Marinello
  • "Third Circuit Distringuishes Arbitrator Error from Misconduct" by John Haarlow, Jr.
  • "Lessons in Partnership Law from an Unreported Decision" by Mitchell L. Marinello
  • "No Meeting of the Minds Regarding Agreement to Arbitrate" by Courtney D. Tedrowe
  • "Should Derivative Legal Malpractice Be Allowed in Illinois?" by Timothy J. Miller
  • “Knowing What’s at Stake: How Understanding Damages Is Critical in Commercial Litigation” by Eric N. Macey
  • "The Income Approach - Discounted Cash Flow Analysis" by Monte L. Mann
  • "Making a Deal: What to Do When Considering and Entering into a Settlement Agreement" by Timothy J. Miller
  • "Transactional Malpractice Causation" by Timothy Miller
  • “That’s Not What I Meant: How to Fix a Typo or Grammatical Error in a Contract” by Rebekah H. Parker
  • "Equitable Estoppel Entitles Non-Signatories to Compel Arbitration" by Matthew J. Singer
  • "Employee Communications: How to Balance Privacy with Employer Policies" by Andrew D. Campbell
  • "Battle of Forms and Arbitral Jurisdiction" by Mitchell L. Marinello
  • Monte L. Mann Quoted on Dispute Between Joint Venture Partners
  • "Delaware Enacts Streamlined Arbitration Process" by Alexander L. Berg
  • "Arbitration Provisions: How to Draft an Effective Arbitration Clause" by Courtney D. Tedrowe
  • "E-commerce and You: How E-Mail and Other Online Technology Impact Contract Issues" by Courtney D. Tedrowe
  • "Helping Businesses Avoid Spoliation Claims" by Kristen Werries Collier
  • “Using Letters of Intent in Commercial Real Estate Negotiations,” by Stephen J. Siegel
  • "Appellate Court Opens Door for Shareholders to Sue Despite Insolvency" by Mitchell L. Marinello
  • "Managing Legal Expenses: How You Can Lower Your Business Litigation Costs This Year" by Monte L. Mann
  • “What’s your risk? How the Wage Payment Act can hold employers liable for executive pay” by John Haarlow, Jr.
  • "The Intersection of Business Divorce and Marital Divorce" by Monte L. Mann
  • "Buyouts at Fair Value, Not Market Value" by Monte L. Mann
  • "Post-Judgment Relief Procedures Cannot Be Used to Alter Arbitration Awards" by Christopher S. Moore
  • "The Collapse of the Auction Rate Securities Market" by Mitchell L. Marinello and Christopher S. Moore
  • "Third Circuit Holds that Ambiguities Preclude Arbitration" by Eileen E. Boyle
  • "Clickwrap Arbitration Agreement Upheld" by Andrew D. Campbell
  • "Arbitration Panel Issues $10 Million Sanction Against Lance Armstrong" by Timothy J. Miller
  • "Exhaustion of Administrative Remedies Does Not Apply in Arbitration of Employment Claims" by John Haarlow, Jr.
  • "Seventh Circuit Re-Affirms Courts' Limited Review of Arbitration Awards" by Christopher S. Moore
  • "A Material Misrepresentation Voids Malpractice Policy as to All Firm Attorneys" by Shelby L. Drury
  • "First and Foremost: Who Decides Questions of Arbitrability?" by Amanda M.H. Wolfman
  • "A Website User's Assent to Arbitration Terms Is Required" by Timothy J. Miller
  • "An Order to Compel Arbitration Is Not Appealable" by Brian E. Cohen
  • "Illinois Settlement Pitfalls" by Timothy J. Miller
  • "Web Exposure: The Risks of Out-of-State Liability When Doing Business Over the Internet" by Amanda M.H. Wolfman
  • "Non-Assignability of Contracts Without Counterparty Consent," by Yvette Mishev
  • "Dissolution and the End of Partners’ Fiduciary Duties" by Amanda M.H. Wolfman
  • "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
  • "FINRA Holds Class-Action Waiver Is Invalid for Investor Disputes" by Mitchell L. Marinello
  • "The Fiduciary Shield Doctrine: Avoiding Litigating Claims against Officers and Directors by Challenging Personal Jurisdiction" by Andrew D. Campbell
  • “Keeping Out the Competition: How to Negotiate Exclusivity Provisions in Commercial Leases” by Andrew D. Campbell
  • "The Asset Value Approach to Valuation" by Monte L. Mann
  • "District Court Rejects Pre-Award 'Stacked Deck' Challenge to Arbitrator Selection Process" by Christopher S. Moore
  • "Availability of Class Arbitration an Issue for the Courts" by Christopher S. Moore
  • "Legal Malpractice Claims and the Innocent Insured" by Mitchell L. Marinello
  • "Safeguarding Trade Secrets: How to Keep Your Company's Intellectual Property Safe" by Donald A. Tarkington
  • "Two Member LLC Deadlock" by Monte L. Mann
  • "Seventh Circuit Holds Panel Exceeded Its Authority" by Heather K. Afra
  • “American Rule Governs Attacks on Arbitration Awards” by Mitchell L. Marinello
  • “‘Friends of the Parking Lot': Lawsuit Challenges Lucas Museum Site Proposal” by Joshua E. Liebman
  • "Valuation of Minority Interests in Closely Held Illinois Businesses" by Monte L. Mann
  • "Two Lawsuits, Two Years and an Appeal Are Not Enough to Waive Arbitration" by Mitchell L. Marinello
  • "'Outlined' Mediation Settlement Agreement Enforced" by Christopher S. Moore
  • Illinois Supreme Court Rules Against Rock Island Wind Energy Project
  • “A primer on commercial real estate brokerage commissions disputes” by Monte L. Mann
  • "Sixth Circuit Determined Defendant Did Not Waive Its Right to Arbitrate" by Elizabeth C. Woliicki
  • "First Impression Case on Veil-Piercing and Attorney Fees an Eye-Opener" by Mitchell L. Marinello
  • "Thinking Bigger Picture: When to Sacrifice the Benefits of Arbitration in Favor of Litigation" by Joshua E. Liebman
  • "Breaking Up Is Hard to Do" by Eric N. Macey
  • "Non-Signatory Employee Entitled to Compel Arbitration" by Matthew J. Singer
  • "Under AAA Rules, Arbitrator Decides Jurisdiction" by Mitchell L. Marinello
  • "Socially Responsible: How to Create a Social Media Policy to Minimize Risks to Your Organization" by Kristen Werries Collier
  • "Freeze-out does not negate fiduciary duty" by Mitchell L. Marinello
  • "When Whacky Is Good Enough" by Amanda M.H. Wolfman
  • “Defining the Boundaries: Ethical Limits on Witness Preparation,” by Timothy J. Miller and Matthew J. Singer
  • "Should Your Firm's Engagement Letter Contain an Arbitration Clause" by Mitchell L. Marinello
  • "Illinois Attorneys Cannot Threaten to Report Opposing Counsel But Researching The Issue Teaches Important Lessons" by Timothy J. Miller
  • "Fifth Circuit Rules in OMG,L.P. v. Heritage Auctions" by Andrew P. Shelby
  • "Avoiding the Innocent Spoliation of Evidence" by Kristen Werries Collier
  • "District Court Enforces Arbitration Clause in Employment Contract" by Mitchell L. Mariello
  • American Metal Market Quotes Monte L. Mann on Representation of Military Ordnance Recycler Demil Metals
  • “Can the Bankruptcy of One Partner Force the Dissolution of a Partnership?” by Monte L. Mann
  • Illinois Supreme Court Grants Review in Consequential Wind Power Dispute by Courtney D. Tedrowe
  • Two-part article by Amanda M.H. Wolfman on Henderson Square Condominium Association v. LAB Townhomes LLC
  • "The Attorney's Duty to Reveal a Client's Intended Future Criminal Conduct" by Timothy J. Miller
  • “Five Reasons Why Real Estate Development Joint Ventures Go Bad,” by Monte L. Mann
  • "AAA Employment Rules Give Arbitrator Right to Decide Gateway Issues" by Mitchell L. Marinello
  • "Arbitration Clause in Employee Handbook Is Enforced" by Mitchell L. Marinello
  • "Federal Circuit Holds That Magistrate Judge Violated Duty to Disclose" by Mitchell L. Marinello
  • "Charging Orders and Illinois LLPs" 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
  • “Are Handshake Deals Still Good,” by P. Andrew Fleming and Brian E. Cohen
  • "Protecting the Cost Advantages of Arbitration" 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
  • "District Court's Mid-Arbitration Intervention Clear Error" by Andrew D. Campbell
  • "Arbitration Clause Held Unenforceable Under New Jersey's Arbitration Act" by Christopher S. Moore
  • "What's Your Risk? How the Wage Payment Act Can Hold Employers Liable for Executive Pay" by John Haarlow Jr.
  • "Fiduciary Duty Modifications" by Monte L. Mann
• Case Studies
  • 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
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