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Illinois Supreme Court Reinforces “Legitimate Business Interest” Test; Reverses Sunbelt v. Ehlers |
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The Illinois Supreme Court recently issued an opinion that sets the record straight regarding the application of the “legitimate business interest” test to employment-related restrictive covenants.
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Two Years of Continued Employment Required for Adequate Consideration |
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The Illinois Appellate Court, Fifth District, in Diederich Insurance Co., v. Smith, recently came closer than any other Illinois court in the past at setting a bright line rule regarding what constitutes adequate consideration with respect to a restrictive covenant.
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When Is Maintenance of a Stable Workforce a Legitimate and Protectable Business Interest? |
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A recent Illinois district court decision examined whether the maintenance of a stable workforce is a legitimate business interest such that a restrictive covenant is deemed reasonable and necessary.
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Judge Allows Arbitrators to Issue Discovery Subpoenas to Third Parties—With Caveat |
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A U.S. district court judge in Illinois recently ruled that the Federal Arbitration Act allow arbitrators to compel testimony and document production from third parties before the final hearing on the merits—i.e., for discovery purposes.
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E-Discovery Landscape Changes Once Again |
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This issue of our periodic newsletter discusses a New York district court decision that affirms failure to preserve evidence is not without serious consequences and can result in sanctions imposed by the court.
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SIFMA Compliance and Legal Society Conference |
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Nancy Hendrickson, Julie Thrall Burrow and Jason Brost attended the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association (SIFMA) Compliance and Legal Society annual seminar May 5-7, 2010 in Washington, DC.
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Nancy Hendrickson Interviewed About Blagojevich Trial |
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Nancy Hendrickson appeared on the Jim Laski Show on WGN Radio 720 April 14, 2010 to discuss the Rod Blagojevich trial. Nancy was invited to provide her perspective as a trial lawyer with respect to the various procedural issues that are expected to occur during this high profile trial.
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FINRA Jumps on the Regulation S-P Bandwagon |
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This issue of our periodic newsletter discusses a recent enforcement action by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), which demonstrates FINRA’s commitment to continue to vigorously enforce its provisions, including consumer privacy regulations, such as Regulation S-P.
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Illinois Appellate Court Rejects the “Legitimate Business Interest” Test |
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This issue of our periodic newsletter discusses an Illinois appellate court decision that appears to erase the "legitimate business interest" test, which had once been thought of as a prerequisite for a preliminary injunction enforcing a restrictive covenant in an employment agreement.
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Jason Brost Argues Before Seventh Circuit |
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Jason Brost argued a case before the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit on April 1, 2010. The case involved an immigration issue, which the firm is handling on a pro bono basis. |
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