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[Chicago Illinois, March 31, 2020] Windy City Trial Group (WCTG) is pleased to confirm a report today by Law360 that the law firm has prevailed in challengin...

So says Upstate New York landlord Richard Schermerhorn. As an attorney, I am experienced in explaining to clients the difference between right, wrong and leg...

On Wednesday June 19, 2019, I will be part of a lawyers' panel discussing several legal topics relevant to small business owners. My topic is intellectual pr...

We’ve all seen selfies; they are virtually everywhere, from social media to the nightly news. People of all ages have latched on to this trend with incredibl...

“Eat More Kale.” What does that phrase make you think of? Does anything specific spring to mind? Do you think of Chick-fil-A, perhaps? That’s what the fast f...

When Disney’s Frozen came out last November, it took the nation by storm. People of all ages loved the movie. Covers and parodies of the hit song “Let It Go”...

We’ve all heard the expression “use it or lose it.” This can apply to many situations, and says what it means: if you don’t use what you have, you could lose...

While Robin Thicke’s hit song “Blurred Lines” may not be on the radio as much as it used to be, almost everyone has heard it. The song rose to instant succes...

You Better Have Separate and Reasonable Compensation If You Want an Illinois Court to Enforce It Against Newer Employees. The Illinois First District Appella...

If you’ve ever used the Internet, you’re aware of just how much can go wrong. Essentially anything is possible, be it legal or illegal. We all know that tele...

Female pop singers have been taking over music lately, from their chart-topping hits to social media accounts of their personal lives. Albums have been relea...

If you live in Chicago, you’re probably a fan of the strange-yet-delicious popcorn mix sold by Garrett Popcorn. Known as “Chicago Mix,” ordering this popcorn...

In the trademark context, “tacking” refers to a legal doctrine that allows a trademark to undergo minor changes over time and maintain its priority to preven...

In relation to the most recent post, the Supreme Court has just unanimously reaffirmed the power of the jury to decide issues of commercial impression in a t...

The recent announcement of Oscar nominations has the films up for Best Picture entering everyday conversations. The buzz surrounding the movies varies, but o...

If you went to a store called Van Halen and walked out with a chair and a blanket, would you think you bought them from the rock band? This question was neve...

Taylor Swift is one of the biggest names in the music industry. She has been dominating the charts, recently announced another tour, and has been surprising ...

Those “blurred lines” of copyright infringement aren’t so blurred anymore. This week, a jury has awarded the estate of Marvin Gaye 7.3 million dollars after ...

It has been seven months since Eric Garner was killed in Staten Island, NY after being put into a chokehold by a police officer. Most Americans have seen the...

rademark issues truly are everywhere – maybe even at your local bar. The past weeks have been filled with college basketball, as fans of the sport franticall...