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Temporary Restraining Orders in Business

In its basic form a TRO is a court order of limited duration it’s imposed by a court typically to require a party to maintain a certain status or to require a party to immediately […]

Proving Fraud in Real Estate Disputes

Fraud can arise in many different types of real estate cases. In illinois the victim of fraud has several possible remedies. One of those remedies is known as Common Law Fraud. Learn all about Common […]

Meet Attorney Antonio DeBlasio

For over 27 years, Illinois Attorney Antonio DeBlasio has focused on civil and business litigation in state and federal court as well as arbitrations. His goal is to deliver excellent client service every day – […]

A Deep Dive: New 2022 Rules for Illinois Covenants Not to Compete and Non-Solicitation Agreements.

Illinois courts historically have been less than friendly to restrictive covenants, and non-compete agreements in particular. On August 13, 2021, Governor JB Pritzker signed into law Public Act 102-0358, an amendment to Illinois’ “Freedom to […]

Hold on There! New 2022 Rules for Chicago and Illinois Covenants Not to Compete and Non-Solicitation Agreements.

Starting January 1, 2022, employers in Chicago and throughout Illinois will have to deal with significant new hurdles to make sure employment agreements with covenants not to compete or non-solicitation terms are valid and enforceable. […]

Estate Planning Lessons You Can Learn from Legendary Rock Star Prince.

The singer-songwriter commonly known as “Prince” died in 2016 without an estate plan. He had no Will and no Trust. Calamity ensued. At least 40 people claimed to be his heir and demanded a portion […]

Wheaton Illinois and DuPage County Arbitration – Experienced Lawyers in Wheaton and Northern Illinois

Arbitration is like going to court, except that it is less formal, private and does not usually involve a judge and jury. Instead, the case is decided by a neutral third party arbitrator or a […]

Illinois Court Rules Contractor’s Mechanic’s Lien Is Fraudulent; Awards Attorney Fees to Homeowner and Bank

Contractors that inflate amounts due and record mechanic’s liens against real estate run the risk of having the lien wiped out due to fraud. In a recent Illinois case, the Court did exactly that. In […]

Homeowner Wins Appeal – Avoids $120,000 in Mortgage Debt Due to Defective Notice of Default and Acceleration.

A recent ruling by the Illinois Appellate Court emphasizes the importance of sending proper notice of default to a borrower under a mortgage loan promissory note. In the case of Associates Asset Management, LLC v. […]

Stressed Out Drivers Cause Dangerous Vehicle Collisions.

Ah, the holidays. Mini Vans and SUVs recklessly driving in and out of traffic, blazing through red lights, running Indy 500 like race circuits from mall to mall, all in search of just a “few […]