Do you multi-task while driving? Eat? Drink? Make phone calls? Many of these activities are second nature to us while behind a steering wheel. However, the latest addition to the world of technology has been targeted by the Illinois legislature in response to an increase in vehicular accidents resulting from the use of electronic mobile devices. (more…)
Litigation Blog
What is Arbitration?
Tuesday, September 22nd, 2009Arbitration is an alternative to a lawsuit for parties involved in a dispute. Arbitration is generally a faster (and sometimes cheaper) resolution to a dispute than a lawsuit. When a lawsuit is filed, a judge or jury decides who wins and loses, and unfortunately, this decision is frequently not made until a year or longer after the lawsuit is first filed. (more…)
The Lender Told Me To Do It!
Friday, August 28th, 2009In Louisiana, the purchasers of an apartment complex sued their lender for fraud and other lender liability claims when the apartment complex turned out to be an unprofitable venture. The borrowers claimed that the bank fraudulently induced them to borrow the money to purchase the apartment complex by representing inflated profit margins. (more…)