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Chicago Business Litigation Lawyer Blog
The Chicago Business Litigation Lawyer Blog, published by Lubin Austermuehle, P.C., focuses on legal issues related to business and commercial litigation. It covers topics such as internal business disputes including conflicts among partners, directors, and family-owned businesses, as well as external disputes involving breach of contract, fraud, and enforcement of business agreements. The blog addresses strategies for resolving complex commercial conflicts, fiduciary duties, non-compete agreements, and the impact of litigation on business operations. It also discusses practical approaches to settlements, ethical considerations in litigation, and specialized areas like forensic accounting in business disputes.
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From the Trial Court to the Illinois Supreme Court: What James DiTommaso Learned Arguing Yakich v. Aulds
Most business owners will never see the inside of an appellate courtroom, and that is a good thing. Appeals are expensive, time consuming, and usually happen after a case has already chewed up months or years. But the mindset of…
Chicago-Kent Built for the Courtroom: Why James DiTommaso Litigates Like Trial Is Tomorrow
A lot of lawyers say they are “trial lawyers.” Then the case gets real. The judge sets deadlines. The other side files a motion that actually matters. A key witness gets cold feet. The documents tell a story your client…
Breaking Up is Hard to Do: Resolving Partner Disputes in Closely Held Dealerships
Most dealership groups are built by partners. One person has the operational instincts, another has the capital, another brings relationships, and the business grows. That partnership model works until it does not. When the relationship fractures, the dealership cannot hit…
Manufacturer Pushback? How the Illinois Motor Vehicle Franchise Act Protects Your Investment
Dealers invest millions of dollars in facilities, inventory, people, and goodwill. Yet when a manufacturer pushes back on a transfer, a succession plan, or even the renewal of a franchise, it can feel like the factory is the real owner…
The 5 Critical Clauses Every Illinois Dealer Needs in a Buy Sell Agreement
A dealership sale is not the same thing as selling a dental practice or a trucking company. In most deals, the buyer and seller sign a contract, the lender funds, and the keys change hands. In a franchised dealership deal,…
Why Choose DiTommaso Lubin For Your Business Dispute or Fiduciary Breach Case
The Pedigree Gap
Why Your Lawyer’s Academic Background Matters in the Courtroom Marketing can be bought, but a University of Chicago Law education is earned. When Peter Lubin steps into a courtroom, he brings a level of sophisticated analysis and…
Why “Boutique” Doesn’t Mean “Basic”
The Myth of the Big Firm: Why Agility Wins in Modern Litigation
Many clients believe that a massive firm is required for a massive case. The reality? Huge firms are often slowed down by committee structures and bureaucratic oversight. At…
DiTommaso Lubin PC Opens New Practice Groups to Represent Closely Held Businesses and Car Dealerships and to Defend Libel Cases
DiTommaso Lubin, P.C. announced today that it has formally launched a series of specialized practice groups designed to serve car dealerships, closely held and family businesses, media and internet clients, and high net worth individuals with both litigation and transactional…