— INSIGHTS

Notes from the practice.

Short pieces on the questions clients actually ask, written by the partner who handles the work. Accurate as of their publication date and not a substitute for advice on your own facts.

EMPLOYMENT · JUL 2026

Illinois non-competes after the 2025 amendments: what still holds up

Three drafting changes that decide whether your restrictive covenant survives a preliminary injunction hearing.

M&A · MAY 2026

Earn-outs are where founder deals go wrong

A short guide to measurement periods, accounting covenants, and the disputes we see most often two years after closing.

LITIGATION · MAR 2026

What a Cook County trial actually costs

An honest budget breakdown — discovery, experts, and the two line items clients never expect.