Partnership Disputes: Bredemann v. Bredemann
A recent partnership dispute in Illinois highlights the crucial role of procedural compliance in commercial litigation. In Bredemann v. Bredemann, the appellate court reinforced the broad authority of a general partner, demonstrating how technical missteps can unravel breach of fiduciary duty claims and complex requests for judicial dissolution.
Defeating the Motion to Dismiss
When an employer is violating Illinois wage laws, workers often face an aggressive motion to dismiss. This guide explores how to survive federal pleading standards, leverage statutory penalties under the IWPCA and IMWL, and successfully advance a wage theft claim to recover unpaid wages.
AI Copyright Wars Shift to Main Street
The landmark Generative AI Copyright Infringement Lawsuit represents a critical shift as local publishers challenge multi-billion-dollar tech giants over unauthorized scraping and intellectual property violations.
Partnership Disputes: Bredemann v. Bredemann
A recent partnership dispute in Illinois highlights the crucial role of procedural compliance in commercial litigation. In Bredemann v. Bredemann, the appellate court reinforced the broad authority of a general partner, demonstrating how technical missteps can unravel breach of fiduciary duty claims and complex requests for judicial dissolution.
Defeating the Motion to Dismiss
When an employer is violating Illinois wage laws, workers often face an aggressive motion to dismiss. This guide explores how to survive federal pleading standards, leverage statutory penalties under the IWPCA and IMWL, and successfully advance a wage theft claim to recover unpaid wages.
AI Copyright Wars Shift to Main Street
The landmark Generative AI Copyright Infringement Lawsuit represents a critical shift as local publishers challenge multi-billion-dollar tech giants over unauthorized scraping and intellectual property violations.
Misconduct at South Chicago Chapel Exposes Ongoing Systemic Oversight Failures in Illinois
A major discovery on Chicago’s Southeast Side has brought state-level regulatory enforcement back into the public eye. In early August 2026, local law enforcement and state regulators executed a walkthrough at South Chicago Chapel, Inc., located on East 95th Street,
Patterson Law Firm Welcomes Back Alexander I. Passo as Member
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Patterson Law Firm Welcomes Back Alexander I. Passo as Member CHICAGO, IL.— Patterson Law Firm is pleased to announce that Alexander I. Passo has rejoined the firm as a Member, marking a homecoming for the litigator who
That Damn Smooth Stuff
In this insightful political biography, Patterson Law Firm’s own Thomas E. Patterson unpacks the complex legacy of Huey Long. Read about how this American Populist shaped left-wing populism and the New Deal era in our latest featured review of Jefferson
RECENT NEWS FROM PLF: AUGUST 2025
Dear Readers, Welcome to August’s edition of PLF’s Newsletter. In this issue, we bring you recent legal updates, insights, and practical tips to help you and your business thrive in the complex legal landscape. Client Victories SafeSport Litigation. SafeSport is
RECENT NEWS FROM PLF: JUNE 2025
Dear Readers, Welcome to June’s edition of PLF’s Newsletter. In this issue, we bring you recent legal updates, insights, and practical tips to help you and your business thrive in the complex legal landscape. Client Spotlights Attorneys Thomas Kanyock and
RECENT NEWS FROM PLF: MAY 2025
Dear Readers, Welcome to the latest edition of our PLF Newsletter. In this issue, we bring you recent legal updates, insights, and practical tips to help you and your business thrive in the complex legal landscape. Important Legal Updates You
Michael Haeberle to Moderate ABA Panel on Temporary Restraining Orders
Following the publication of Thomas Patterson and Michael Haeberle’s book Handling the Business Emergency- Temporary Restraining Orders and Preliminary Injunctions, the American Bar Association asked Patterson Law Firm to put together a panel discussion for the ABA panel section conference
Justice Served: Patterson Law Firm Secures Major Victory Against Citibank in Trust Account Fraud Case
Justice Served: Patterson Law Firm Secures Major Victory Against Citibank in Trust Account Fraud Case
The Legal and Ethical Challenges of AI in Law Practice: What Must Be Considered
As AI transforms the legal industry, Chicago and Illinois law firms face critical ethical challenges. From maintaining client confidentiality to ensuring technological competence under the Illinois Rules of Professional Conduct, navigating this new landscape is key. Discover the risks and responsibilities of integrating AI into your practice.
Why Clients Get Fired: Setting the Standard in Business Litigation
Firing a client is a last resort, but it’s essential for maintaining the integrity of a case. For a business litigation attorney, the relationship is built on trust, honesty, and shared goals. Discover the key reasons why a law firm might end a professional relationship and how Patterson Law Firm sets the standard for success in the Chicago business community.
The impact of tariffs on contract enforcement
Tariffs can turn contracts into financial liabilities. Learn how clauses like force majeure, impracticability, and commercial reasonableness may offer relief.
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