Category: Business Litigation

When another company fails to honor its contractual promises, your business operations can grind to a halt. A signed agreement forms the bedrock of a business relationship, and a breach introduces significant financial and operational risk. 

Managing a commercial contract dispute in Illinois requires a clear-eyed assessment of...

Disputes arising under Article 2 of the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) in Illinois are legal conflicts governed by 810 ILCS 5, which specifically applies to the sale of goods. Goods are defined as movable items like machinery, inventory, or raw materials. These conflicts typically occur when one party fails to deliver, delivers...

To win a breach of contract lawsuit in Illinois, you must prove four specific elements. First, you must show that a valid and enforceable contract existed. Second, you must demonstrate that you fulfilled your duties under the contract. Third, you must prove the other party failed to meet their obligations. 

The Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) proposed nationwide ban on non-compete agreements remains neutralized by significant legal challenges. 

A federal court decision has halted its implementation, meaning that for now, the enforceability of your non-compete in Illinois is not governed by sweeping federal mandates. Instead, it falls squarely under the...

As a minority shareholder in a closely held Illinois corporation, you made a significant investment of capital, time, or both. You entered the venture with a set of reasonable expectations—perhaps for a role in management, a fair share of the profits, or simply transparent communication. 

When those expectations are...

Business litigation primarily involves internal conflicts that arise within a company’s ownership or operational structure. Commercial litigation, in contrast, covers external disputes that occur between your company and other businesses or individuals. 

Knowing the specifics of commercial litigation vs business litigation helps you identify the nature of your...

In Cook County, a business lawsuit valued over a certain monetary threshold is filed in the Law Division. 

However, if your dispute arises from a business-to-business relationship, it may be assigned to the specialized Commercial Calendar Section—also called the Commercial Division. 

The choice between the general...

In Illinois, you generally have 10 years to sue for a breach of a written contract and 5 years for an oral (verbal) contract. For contracts involving the sale of goods, the deadline is 4 years. 

These deadlines, known as statutes of limitations, are unforgiving. If you file a...