Clergy-Communicant Privilege
Clergy-Communicant Privilege in Illinois We Represent Churches, Religious Organizations, and Other Non-Profits Throughout Illinois At MacDonald, Lee & Senechalle, Ltd. , we understand that faith-based organizations are a vital part of communities across the United States. They provide much-needed service ranging from spiritual advice to education to charitable services. One of the core functions… Read More »
Declaratory Judgments
Declaratory Judgments If you’re mired in a dispute with another business and fear that a lawsuit could arise—filed either by or against you—you may be seeking some certainty about the outcome. A declaratory judgment can be a useful tool that helps you clarify your legal rights in advance of a lawsuit or before you’ve… Read More »
Good Faith In Business Dealings
The Duty of Good Faith in Illinois Business Dealings Many business relationships and contracts are governed not just by terms that are made explicit, but also by implicit duties that all parties are expected to uphold. One such duty that governs Illinois contracts and business dealings is the duty of good faith and fair… Read More »
Commercial Litigation
Chicago Commercial Litigation Attorneys When an individual or competing business violates your legal rights—whether by stealing your physical or intellectual property, violating the terms of a contract, or publicly making defamatory comments—you may need to act fast to prevent additional harm to your company. You may have the right to file a lawsuit against… Read More »
Release Agreements
Release Agreements Attorney for Your Business It’s a simple fact—businesses both large and small need to protect themselves from risk. Risk can take the form of physical risk, information risk, privacy risk, contract risk, and more. One way to protect your business from risk—and the legal and financial liability arising from risk—is by using… Read More »
Confidentiality Agreements
Chicago Confidentiality and Nondisclosure Agreement Attorneys Most businesses generate valuable insider information, corporate secrets and other sensitive company data. Protecting that information from disclosure to competitors and the public is vital to maintaining profitability. When your company hires or terminates an employee, you can protect that information by way of confidentiality agreements or non-disclosure… Read More »
Non-compete Agreements in the Sale of a Business
Illinois Non-compete Agreement Lawyer in a Business Sales Setting Buyers of existing businesses aren’t merely purchasing the name and physical assets owned by that business. They’re also purchasing the intangible assets of the business, like its name recognition, intellectual property, and customer base. As such, buyers have a right to know that the value… Read More »
Partnership Disputes
Illinois Partnership Dispute Lawyer There’s no one in the professional realm whom you need to be able to trust and rely on more than your business partners. Disagreements between you and your partners, or a belief that one partner may be harming the business through fraudulent conduct, may put you at risk of losing… Read More »
Restrictive Covenants
Chicago Employment Law Attorneys and Restrictive Covenants in Illinois Noncompete agreements and other restrictive covenants are often used by employers to protect themselves from an employee who raids the corporate client roster or misuses proprietary information when moving to a new job. However, when a noncompete agreement goes too far, employees may be unfairly… Read More »
Business Fraud
Illinois Business Fraud Attorney Both fraud and accusations of fraud can sink an Illinois business. If you believe you’ve been the victim of deceptive business practices, or if you are being accused of fraudulent acts, it is critical that you have seasoned legal representation with a business fraud attorney to safeguard your interests during… Read More »