Edward X. Clinton Law Blog

Court Holds That Pro Se Legal Malpractice Complaint Tolls Statute of Limitations

Friday, March 30, 2012 by Edward X. Clinton

A discussion of what is sufficient to toll the legal malpractice statute of limitations.... Read More
Posted at 12:23 PM  |  PERMALINK
Topic: Legal Malpractice

Terminating the Representation in Illinois

Friday, March 30, 2012 by Edward X. Clinton

This is a summary of Illinois Rule of Professional Conduct 1.16, which deals with the termination of the attorney-client relationship.... Read More
Posted at 12:16 PM  |  PERMALINK
Topic: Legal Malpractice

Sanctions for Vexatious Litigation - Seventh Circuit Review

Wednesday, December 7, 2011 by Edward X. Clinton

A review of recent Seventh Circuit cases interpreting 28 U.S.C. Section 1927.... Read More
Posted at 18:25 PM  |  PERMALINK
Topic: Commercial Litigation

Seventh Circuit Weighs In On Unjust Enrichment Debate in Illinois

Wednesday, December 7, 2011 by Edward X. Clinton

The Seventh Circuit recently considered whether or not a claim for unjust enrichment can be set forth based on the same facts as alleged in a fraud claim.... Read More
Posted at 15:30 PM  |  PERMALINK
Topic: Commercial Litigation

Contract Law - Court Rejects Impossibility of Performance Defense

Thursday, September 29, 2011 by Edward X. Clinton

The Illinois Appellate Court rejected an impossibility of performance defense.  This defense is rarely raised, but in this case was used unsuccessfully by a real estate developer. www.clintonlaw.net... Read More
Posted at 13:18 PM  |  PERMALINK
Topic: Commercial Litigation

Seventh Circuit Interprets Handwritten Amendment To Written Contract

Thursday, September 29, 2011 by Edward X. Clinton

The Seventh Circuit interpreted a confusing handwritten amendment to a written contract in a commercially reasonable manner.... Read More
Posted at 12:30 PM  |  PERMALINK
Topic: Commercial Litigation

Contract Law - Illinois Court Enforces Cryptic Promissory Note

Tuesday, March 1, 2011 by Edward X. Clinton

This decision demonstrates that courts can enforce very brief, very cryptic writings as contracts.... Read More
Posted at 10:47 AM  |  PERMALINK
Topic: Commercial Law

Contract Law - Oral Buy-Sell Agreement Enforced

Friday, January 21, 2011 by Edward X. Clinton

The Illinois Appellate Court upheld an oral buy-sell agreement for a valuable business.... Read More
Posted at 18:48 PM  |  PERMALINK
Topic: Commercial Litigation

Corporate Law - Agent Lacks Authority To Bind Corporation

Thursday, September 9, 2010 by Edward X. Clinton

Herbert W. Fritzsche, et al. v. Gregory LaPlante and M. Christine Rock, 2-09-0329.This case discusses whether and when an agent can bind a corporation.  The case provides an excellent summary of the law in this area.... Read More
Posted at 18:45 PM  |  PERMALINK
Topic: Commercial Litigation

Hearsay Rule - Rule 803(6) Admission of Business Records

Wednesday, August 4, 2010 by Edward X. Clinton

This entry discusses the requirements to obtain the admission of a business record at trial under Federal Rule of Evidence 803(6).... Read More
Posted at 16:08 PM  |  PERMALINK
Topic: Commercial Litigation
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