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
Judicial Control of Ex Parte Contacts in Informal Rulemaking Judicial Control of Ex Parte Contacts in Informal Rulemaking Proceedings – Home Box Office v. Federal Communications Proceedings – Home Box Office v. Federal Communications Commission
by. Thomas Patterson A Federal Communications Commission administrator telephones an expert affiliated with an industry likely to be affected by a forthcoming agency regulation. The expert answers questions concerning data contained in the record which the administrator is reviewing prior to issuing the regulation. This ex parte conversation is quickly forgotten when the Commission promulgates its rule. Subsequently, a party disliking the new rule learns of the phone call and brings it to the attention of the reviewing court. Is
Who’s Your Client? Issues in Advising Small Businesses and Their Members/Directors
Presented by: Michael D. Haeberle & Peter J. EvansFirm: The Patterson Law Firm, LLCEvent: Business Law Section PRMCLE Meeting Topics Covered: Key Ethics Principles Who’s Your Client? Avoiding and Addressing Conflicts Conflicts, Continued Obligations to Individuals Negligent Misrepresentation Privilege Get The Full Presentation on https://cdn.ymaws.com/www.dcba.org/resource/resmgr/business/2.15.18_Agenda_and_Handouts.pdf
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