Law Offices of Alexander S Michalakos, PC
  • Home
  • Attorneys
    • Alexander S Michalakos
    • Angelo J Leventis
  • Practice Areas
    • Accidents & Personal Injury
    • Business & Contracts
    • Immigration
    • Landlord-Tenant & Evictions
    • Real Estate & Closings
    • Wills, Trusts & Estate Planning
  • Testimonials
  • Blog
  • Contact
Select Page
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)

Illinois Appellate Court: Junk Faxes Got You Blue? You Can Sue Too!

Illinois Appellate Court: Junk Faxes Got You Blue? You Can Sue Too!

by alexakos | Mar 3, 2010 | Uncategorized | 0 comments

Who doesn’t want to be told of a cheap vacation package to Cancun? Or a great health insurance plan at a ridiculously low cost? While everyone is talking about the gun control law before the Supreme Court, I’m looking at a new opinion from the Illinois... (read more)

Supreme Court Rules Today on Convicted ex-Gov George Ryan’s Pension

by alexakos | Feb 19, 2010 | Uncategorized | 0 comments

You remember our good friend George Ryan who was convicted of multiple felonies committed while he was Governor and Secretary of State, including racketeering, conspiracy, mail fraud, making false statements to the FBI, and income tax violations. After the... (read more)

Breaking News: Appellate Court Hands Trudeau Reprieve

Breaking News: Appellate Court Hands Trudeau Reprieve

by alexakos | Feb 19, 2010 | Uncategorized | 0 comments

The appellate court issued a last-minute order staying the 30 day jail sentence for contempt of court, as reported yesterday. The judges did not say why they ordered the stay. Trudeau said he was exercising his free speech rights in having his supporters clog the... (read more)
« Older Entries

Recent Posts

  • Employer Non-Compete Covenants: Illinois Supreme Court Clears Up Confusion on Legal Test
  • Frivolous Lawsuits? How About Frivolous Defenses?
  • Big Firm Lawyer "Bilks" Small Town, Evicted Janitor Cleans Up After Foreclosing Bank’s CEO, and Cook County Clerk Discovers Email
  • Appellate Court Today: How Much Can Doctors Charge for Testifying About Care of Patients?
  • Got Your Groupon for Some Coupons? Law Firm Files Class Action Claiming Coupons Illegally Expire

Archives

  • December 2011
  • March 2010
  • February 2010

Categories

  • class action
  • constitutional amendment
  • contempt
  • deposition
  • lawsuit
  • legislation
  • medical malpractice
  • pick off
  • tort reform
  • Uncategorized
Site Map
Privacy Policy
Terms & Conditions
Contact
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • RSS

site : Exelexys