Our Illinois commercial litigation attorneys explain the process of filing an appeal in Illinois. In it, we cover: 

• What happens once an Illinois appeal is filed;
• The deadline to file an appeal;
• Interlocutory appeals as of right and by permission of the Appellate Court; and
• What actions the appellate court can take.

Find out what can be appealed and what actions are taken in the following article by our Illinois commercial dispute attorneys.

In this article, our Illinois commercial litigation attorneys discuss how motions to dismiss are used to end business litigation cases early. We explain the types of cases that can be dismissed, as well as the factors involved for dismissal under Illinois laws. 

Our Illinois commercial litigation lawyers explain the process of submitting written briefs in support of and against the motion, and orally arguing in favor of their briefs at hearing. Finally, we explain the difference between a case being dismissed with prejudice and being dismissed without prejudice, as well as the ramifications for each side.

To fully understand how we use motions to dismiss, read the full article by our Illinois commercial litigation attorneys.

In this article, our Illinois commercial litigation lawyers explain who is responsible for attorney fees in Illinois business disputes.

The general rule in Illinois is that each side of a dispute bears its own attorney fees and court costs, unless the parties have a contract providing otherwise or attorney fee reimbursement is provided based on your case's argument and cause for action.

Attorney fee clauses in contracts state that if there is dispute between two parties, the winning party is permitted to receive court costs and attorney fees from the other party.  Including these clauses is very important because it can discourage frivolous litigation and enables meritorious claims to become more economically feasible.

Read the full article by our Illinois business litigation lawyers discussing attorney fees in Illinois commercial litigation.