SWEET VICTORY: ATTORNEYS’ FEES IN ILLINOIS

Restaurant patrons allegedly became ill from eating contaminated cilantro and filed personal injury lawsuits against two Chicago restaurants. As part of the litigation, the distributor who sold the cilantro to the restaurants, Martin Produce, Inc., filed a third-party complaint for contribution against the wholesalers.

Anyone going through a divorce in Illinois is required to complete a financial affidavit as part of the legal process. Each spouse completes their own financial affidavit, utilizing all financial records and information available to them. Follow this step-by-step guide to streamline the process and avoid costly errors.

Success Story. Another example of Lavelle Law negotiating against a law firm that is among the largest in the country and driving tremendous value for our client.

Other than payroll costs, there is generally no other larger ongoing cost that a business pays than its commercial lease obligation. Moreover, often the term for a typical commercial lease will extend far into the life of any business. Finally, there are a multitude of ways in which a poorly drafted lease can cause a business to incur significant unforeseen costs. Accordingly, it is critical that every business devotes the necessary resources, including the use of an experienced lawyer, to negotiate a fair lease.

A recent press release by the IRS addressed the Fiscal Year (“FY”) 2024 (Oct. 1, 2023 – Sept. 30, 2024) Data Book, describing the Agency’s activities. For the first time, revenue collected exceeded 5 trillion dollars, accounting for 96% of total government revenue. The IRS’s expenditures to collect over $5 trillion were $18.2 billion for overall operations in FY 2024, with 90,516 full-time equivalent employees.

As life changes, it is important to recognize major life events when it is pertinent to prepare, review, or update estate plan documents. Whether you recently got married, just had a baby, bought a house, went through a divorce, have an adult child, or are acquiring assets that may need tax planning provisions, be proactive and make sure the proper estate plan documents are in place.

Key strategies and tools to protect business assets were the topics of Lavelle Law’s Breakfast Briefs presentation on May 21, 2025. Attorneys Matt Sheahin and Jennifer Tee presented important legal strategies for business owners as well as business and office managers, business brokers, and insurance professionals. Topics included Non-Compete Agreements, Shielding Trade Secrets, Nuances of Temporary Restraining Orders (TROs), Injunctive Relief, Contracts, and Managing Risks.

Our client contacted us for advice regarding the termination of a long-time employee who was failing to meet performance standards. Our client already provided several accommodations for this employee, but they still were not meeting the mark.

When people hear “estate planning,” they often picture wealthy individuals with sprawling mansions and complex assets. But the truth is, everyone — regardless of income, age, or family size — can benefit from having an estate plan.