In Call One, Inc. v. Anzine, 2018 WL 2735089 (N.D.Ill. 2018), the Northern District of Illinois provides a useful gloss on Illinois restrictive covenant law in the context of a trade secrets action filed by a call center employer against a long-time employee. The defendant worked for the plaintiff as a sales representative for 15 …
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Vague Oral Agreement Dooms Mechanics Lien and Home Repair Act Claims – IL First Dist.
The First District recently examined the quantum of proof necessary to prevail on a breach of oral contract and mechanics lien claim and the factors governing a plaintiff’s request to amend its pleading. In Link Company Group, LLC v. Cortes, 2018 IL App (1st) 171785-U, the Defendant hired the plaintiff – his former son-in-law – …
New Lessor’s Vie for Radio Station Tenant’s Past-Due Rent Squelched – IL First Dist.
Soon after buying the commercial premises, the new landlord in 1002 E. 87th Street, LLC v. Midway Broadcasting Corporation, 2018 IL App (1st) 171691 started giving the radio station static over past-due rent that was owed to the prior landlord. The defendant’s silence in response spoke volumes and the dispute swelled to an irreconcilable impasse. …