August 8, 2024

Illinois Legislature Reels In Excessive BIPA Claims

On August 2, 2024, Governor J.B. Pritzker signed into law an amendment to the Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA). This amendment is intended to address concerns about potentially crippling damages that could be awarded under BIPA following a 2023 Illinois Supreme Court decision in a case brought by White Castle restaurant workers against the fast…

June 6, 2024

MPS Law Welcomes Isaiah A. Fishman as a Partner

Meltzer, Purtill & Stelle LLC welcomes Isaiah A. Fishman as a partner in its commercial litigation and restructuring groups. Isaiah brings a broad array of experience handling business disputes, particularly those involving commercial real estate, corporate disputes, bankruptcy, and employment issues where he serves as the “outside inside counsel” for several clients. Fishman’s arrival was…

July 12, 2023

Q&A: Heather Kuhn O’Toole on Litigation and ADA Law

Heather Kuhn O’Toole is a partner at MPS Law with over 20 years of experience in wide-ranging, complex litigation matters, including claims brought under Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act, employment disputes, wage and hour claims, mechanics liens and real estate litigation, and breach of contract actions. She came to MPS as part…

May 18, 2023

Q&A: Charles Valente on Commercial Litigation

Charles Valente is a partner at MPS Law who arrived when his prior firm, Kaplan Saunders Valente & Beninati, LLP was acquired in January 2023. As one of our most experienced litigators, Charlie has a unique perspective on the topic of commercial litigation, which he shared in a recent discussion. You’re primarily a litigator. What…

November 30, 2018

Recent Illinois Decision Appears To Eliminate Liability Of Independent Insurance Agents For Negligent Procurement Of Coverage

Author: Jeffrey Asperger

Interpreting and understanding the terms and conditions of insurance policies can be a daunting endeavor. Failure to do so, however, can be disastrous for the uninformed policyholder who goes to make a claim, only to find the coverage is inadequate—or that the carrier has issued a denial. MPS Law is committed to helping our clients…

October 16, 2018

Commercial Litigation

MPS Law’s commercial litigation group consists of trial attorneys who are experienced in all aspects of federal and state court litigation and proceedings in alternative dispute resolution forums. We employ a cost-conscious approach while ensuring that every case is fully prepared for trial. Our goal is always to obtain the best possible result for our…

January 23, 2018

Research Plus Strategy Delivers a Win in Commercial Litigation Case

Sam Schumer’s deft skills in litigation, investigatory research, and case strategy delivered two wins for one of his clients. The case involved two business partners who jointly owned a portfolio of restaurant franchises located throughout the Chicagoland area. The partners’ relationship significantly deteriorated over personal issues, with the partners ultimately agreeing to part ways through…