Business Litigation

As generative artificial intelligence becomes more common, many people now use AI platforms to help organize thoughts, research legal issues, draft legal documents, or better understand a business dispute. A recent federal court decision, however, is[...]

Business owners, entrepreneurs, professionals, and individuals involved in business disputes are typically looking for practical guidance. They want to know whether filing a lawsuit makes sense, whether a settlement is possible, how much litigation may cost,[...]

Most people do not expect to find themselves involved in a business dispute. Whether it is a business disagreement, a breach of contract, a business debt collection, or a personal conflict, business litigation often feels sudden[...]

When people imagine a legal dispute, they often picture a courtroom, a judge, and a long, stressful trial. In reality, many Illinois business disputes never reach that stage. Instead, these disputes may be resolved quietly and[...]

When businesses extend credit or provide goods and services without immediate payment, the unfortunate reality is that some customers or counterparties will default. Whether the failure to pay is due to cash flow issues, business disputes,[...]

In Illinois, when a business contract includes an arbitration clause requiring that business disputes be resolved through binding arbitration, courts are generally inclined to enforce it. Avoiding arbitration is difficult—often impossible—if the clause is valid and[...]

In the Illinois Supreme Court Case PML Development, LLC v. Village of Hawthorn Woods, 2023 IL 128770 (Ill. 2023), the Court adopted the “partial breach doctrine”. Under the partial breach doctrine, if a party continues with[...]

Starting a business with a co-founder can be one of the most exciting milestones in your entrepreneurial journey. You have a shared vision, complementary skill sets, and the motivation to build something great together. But while[...]

Illinois continues to be a thriving place for new businesses — from Chicago tech startups and suburban e-commerce sellers to downstate service providers and solo professionals. The rise in gig work, side hustles, online retail, and[...]

In PML Development, LLC v. Village of Hawthorn Woods, 2023 IL 128770, the Illinois Supreme Court addressed a fundamental breach of contract question: When both parties materially breach an agreement yet continue performing, can either still[...]