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Employer Non-Compete Covenants: Illinois Supreme Court Clears Up Confusion on Legal Test

Employer Non-Compete Covenants: Illinois Supreme Court Clears Up Confusion on Legal Test

by alexakos | Dec 1, 2011 | Uncategorized | 0 comments

This morning the Illinois Supreme Court handed down a ruling which tries to clarify what legal test should be used by courts in determining whether “Covenants Not to Compete” are enforceable against a departing employee. This decision could be very... (read more)

Frivolous Lawsuits? How About Frivolous Defenses?

Frivolous Lawsuits? How About Frivolous Defenses?

by alexakos | Dec 1, 2011 | Uncategorized | 0 comments

I find that it is not the claims that are frivolous but the litigation that follows. The reality is each time I have a suit against a “big firm,” representing a “big company,” they threaten me with sanctions at each turn unless I do exactly... (read more)

Big Firm Lawyer "Bilks" Small Town, Evicted Janitor Cleans Up After Foreclosing Bank’s CEO, and Cook County Clerk Discovers Email

Big Firm Lawyer "Bilks" Small Town, Evicted Janitor Cleans Up After Foreclosing Bank’s CEO, and Cook County Clerk Discovers Email

by alexakos | Mar 8, 2010 | Uncategorized | 0 comments

Any time I can use the word “bilk” in a post, like only journalists do, it’s a fun day. But not for Calumet Park. A partner from the giant firm Greenberg Traurig was criminally charged with overbilling the Village out of $1 million since 2003. The... (read more)

Appellate Court Today: How Much Can Doctors Charge for Testifying About Care of Patients?

Appellate Court Today: How Much Can Doctors Charge for Testifying About Care of Patients?

by alexakos | Mar 5, 2010 | deposition | 5 comments

Today we look at an opinion the Appellate Court released last night on the interplay between doctors and the court system, specifically what a chiropractor can charge for testifying about the care of the patient. I dealt with this same doctor’s office recently... (read more)

Got Your Groupon for Some Coupons? Law Firm Files Class Action Claiming Coupons Illegally Expire

Got Your Groupon for Some Coupons? Law Firm Files Class Action Claiming Coupons Illegally Expire

by alexakos | Mar 4, 2010 | class action | 3 comments

You may have purchased a coupon from restaurant.com, where restaurants offer discounts. You can spend, for example, $25 and get a $50 coupon for use at a specific restaurant. The increasingly popular site Groupon.com expands that to other kinds of businesses. Each day... (read more)
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