The tenant of a commercial space has possession of the office, workspace or storefront, but the landlord still owns the place. Most landlord-tenant relationships go smoothly in Illinois, but sometimes landlords feel they must evict a commercial tenant. Most evictions...
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Month: March 2015
Illinois judge orders auto shop owner to change its name
What’s in a name? When you or your family is well-known in business circles, putting your name on the front door of your business can mean quite a bit. The public’s recognition and positive association of your name could mean a significant boost in business, compared...
Categories of construction defects explained
Most construction jobs end with a finished, well-built home or place of business. Occasionally, however, something goes wrong after construction is complete, and the owner accuses the contractor of allowing a defect to occur. If the construction company and the owner...
What remedies can your business get for a breach of contract?
When a party your business has a contract with commits a breach, your company can suffer significant financial damages and other drains. If you and the party cannot work out a solution on your own, it may be necessary to take the matter to court. Whether to pursue...
When a business partnership goes wrong, part II
In our last post, we began telling the story of a business partnership between two cousins that seemed successful for a while, but wound up in court. We will now discuss the outcome of the lawsuit, which is a cautionary tale about choosing the right partners for your...
When a business partnership goes wrong, part I
A good partnership in a small business can be profitable and enjoyable for all partners. But a troubled partnership can lead to the courthouse, if things get bad enough. Though the following case does not take place in Illinois, it provides a good example of a...