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Can I Sue My College or University for a Tille IX Violation?
Yes, an individual can sue a college or university for a Title IX violation. The Supreme Court has recognized that Title IX entitles a person injured by a violation to sue for damages. In such cases, the plaintiff must demonstrate…
What are the Grounds for Suing a Business Partner in Illinois?
In Illinois, there are several circumstances under which a partner can sue another partner (Battles v. LaSalle Nat. Bank, 240 Ill.App.3d 550 (1992)), (In re Ascher, 141 B.R. 652 (1992), (Hux v. Woodcock, 130 Ill.App.3d 721 (1985)):
1. A partner can sue another…
Can the Illinois Attorney General Sue my Company for Consumer Fraud?
Yes, the Illinois Attorney General can sue your company for consumer fraud (In re Tapper, 123 B.R. 594 (1991)), (People of State of Ill. ex rel. Hartigan v. Commonwealth Mortg. Corp. of America, 732 F.Supp. 885 (1990), (People of State of Ill.…
Why Should Your Company Hire Lubin Austermuehle to Defend it in an Illinois Attorney General Consumer Fraud Investigation?
Hiring Lubin Austermuehle to defend your company in an Illinois Attorney General consumer fraud investigation could be strategically beneficial for several reasons:
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What are the Grounds for Filing a Derivative Lawsuit for an Illinois LLC or Corporation?
In Illinois, a derivative lawsuit can be filed by an individual shareholder or a member of a limited liability company (LLC) to enforce a right that belongs to the corporation or the LLC (Silver v. Allard, 16 F.Supp.2d 966 (1998)), (Pistone v.…
Why Should you Retain Lubin Austermuehle for Your Breach of Fiduciary Duty Lawsuit?
Retaining Lubin Austermuehle for a breach of fiduciary duty lawsuit could be beneficial for several reasons:
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What are the Best Defenses to a Libel Suit in Illinois?
In Illinois, there are several defenses that can be utilized in response to a libel suit. One such defense is the doctrine of “innocent construction”, where a potentially defamatory statement is innocently construed, and therefore not actionable. Expressions of opinion…
Why Choose Lubin Austermuehle to Defend You in Libel Case?
Choosing Lubin Austermuehle to defend you in a libel case can be a strong option due to their extensive experience and strategic approach to defamation law. Here are some reasons based on their record and legal capabilities:
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Can Taking Excessive Compensation Violate a Managing Member or Majority Shareholder’s Fiduciary Duties?
Yes, taking excessive compensation can indeed violate a managing member or majority shareholder’s fiduciary duties. Case law supports this assertion. In Fleming v. Louvers International, Inc., the court found that a majority shareholder violated his fiduciary duties by taking excessive…