Businesses Cannot Count on Business Interruption Coverage to Combat Covid-19

Businesses Cannot Count on Business Interruption Coverage to Combat Covid-19

October 7, 2020

On May 27, 2020, Levin Ginsburg published a blog post (https://lgattorneys.com/can-businesses-count-on-business-interruption-coverage-to-combat-covid-19-losses/) on a fast-developing legal situation in the business and...
Can Businesses Count on Business Interruption Coverage to Combat COVID-19 Losses?

Can Businesses Count on Business Interruption Coverage to Combat COVID-19 Losses?

May 27, 2020

When disaster such as fire, explosion, or other event strikes and damages a business to the point of interrupting operations, the...
The Force Majeure Clause in an Age of COVID-19

The Force Majeure Clause in an Age of COVID-19

April 29, 2020

An often overlooked contract provision has now gained the spotlight in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.  Parties to a...
Update on Federal COVID-19 Legislation

Update on Federal COVID-19 Legislation

March 19, 2020

Yesterday the President signed into law the Emergency Families First Coronavirus Response Act (H.R. 6201) (the “Act”) which provides for...
Don’t Let A Creditor Make It Personal

Don’t Let A Creditor Make It Personal

November 20, 2019

As the owner of a corporation, when you set up your business, you and your lawyer believed that you had...
Estimates are Opinions, Not Fact and Not Actionable

Estimates are Opinions, Not Fact and Not Actionable

July 24, 2019

The internet has unquestionably provided unparalleled access to information to the public, both consumers and businesses, not seen since Johannes...
Employee Owes Fiduciary Duty to Employer and Cannot Misappropriate a Corporate Opportunity

Employee Owes Fiduciary Duty to Employer and Cannot Misappropriate a Corporate Opportunity

June 5, 2019

The Illinois Appellate Court has reiterated what the Illinois Supreme Court said a few years ago: Employees of a corporation owe...
The Board Made a Wrong Decision – Can (Should) it be Held Liable?

The Board Made a Wrong Decision – Can (Should) it be Held Liable?

May 16, 2019

The board of directors made the decision to acquire a company for $100 million.  The negotiations and the due diligence...
When Silence Is Not Golden, A Cautionary Tale For Brokers

When Silence Is Not Golden, A Cautionary Tale For Brokers

May 9, 2019

Under the “Carmack Amendment,” a motor carrier (i.e. an entity providing transportation of cargo) is generally strictly liable for damages...
“For the times they are a-changing’.” Illinois Supreme Court rules that the Implied Warranty of Habitability does not apply to subcontractors.

“For the times they are a-changing’.” Illinois Supreme Court rules that the Implied Warranty of Habitability does not apply to subcontractors.

April 5, 2019

For over 30 years, since Minton v. Richards Group of Chicago, 116 Ill.App.3d 852 (1st Dist. 1983), subcontractors in Illinois...