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Illinois Appellate Court Restates That a Perpetual Contract is Against Illinois Public Policy

On Dec. 17, 2007, Rico Industries entered into an agreement with TLC Group Inc., in which TLC would serve as Rico’s exclusive sales representative to Wal-Mart. Rico, an Illinois corporation that specializes in production of novelty and sports-affiliated merchandise, entered into the agreement, specifying that any change, cancellation or termination of the…

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Illinois Mediations Governed by the Illinois Uniform Mediation Act; Privilege and Confidentiality are Different Yet Intertwined

The mediation of cases involves opposing positions. A mediation session begins with a brief opening statement by the mediator laying out for the parties and lawyers that the process that is about to take place will remain confidential.  The mediator in most settings will mention a few exceptions and explain confidentiality when…

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