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Carmen D. Caruso, a nationally known franchise and distribution trial lawyer has moved to “The Chambers”, a dynamic suite of trial lawyers in downtown Chicago, where he will resume practice as The Law Office of Carmen D. Caruso, P.C.
Caruso, 51, a litigator with 27 years of experience, represents franchising, dealership and distribution clients in a wide variety of industries, ranging from gas stations, restaurants, retailers and hotels to franchised manufacturers and health care clinics.
“For the franchisee or dealer, a dispute with a franchisor or distributor can be a life or death, David versus Goliath case,” said Caruso, who has recovered millions of dollars for his franchisee/dealer clients, while saving as much or more for franchisor clients.
Caruso moved to The Chambers, where lawyers practice on a lean and mean platform with the best litigation technology. Residents of The Cambers prepare their cases for trial in a mock courtroom with modern technology to better serve clients.
Recognized as one of America’s most dedicated advocates for franchisees, dealers and their associations, Caruso has represented or advised clients in more than 100 franchise systems. Many of his cases have had a system wide impact and closely watched in franchising circles.
Caruso received his J.D. from Loyola University of Chicago School of Law and a B.A.
Chicago Area
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February 19, 2010 |
People
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February 19, 2010 |
People
The Chicago law firm of Arnstein & Lehr LLP is pleased to announce that Marc S. Zaslavsky has joined its Chicago office as an associate in the Bankruptcy, Creditors’ Rights & Restructuring practice group. Mr. Zaslavsky received a B.A. in criminal justice from Indiana University in 2006 and a J.D., magna cum laude, from DePaul University College of Law in 2009, where he was a member of the Law Review and the Order of the Coif. He is also a member of the Illinois Bar Association and the Chicago Bar Association. While in law school, Mr. Zaslavsky received the CALI Award for Excellence in Legal Drafting: Transactions in the Fall 2008, and the CALI Award for Excellence in Legal Writing I and II in the Fall 2006 and Spring 2007. Arnstein & Lehr LLP with offices in Illinois, Florida and Wisconsin, is one of the country’s oldest and most respected law firms. Since its founding in 1893, the firm has served clients of all sizes throughout the United States and abroad. It is a full-service firm with attorneys practicing in five main practice areas - Business, Litigation, Local Government, Tax and Estate Planning Services, and Real Estate. For additional information visit www.arnstein.com
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February 19, 2010
Chicago area
- Pathologist: Savio "drowned and was beaten up", Chicago Tribune
Northern Illinois
- Witness in Barmore case charged with 4 counts of disorderly conduct, Rockford Register Star
Southern Illinois
- Mitchell trial delayed; motion to dismiss to be heard March 11, Belleville News-Democrat
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February 19, 2010 |
Events
The Nordic Law Club will hold its annual Spring Smorgasbord and program on Monday, March 22, in the Tower Club on the 39th floor of Chicago’s Civic Opera House, 20 N. Wacker Drive. The guest speaker, Prof. Anne-Marie Andreasson-Hogg of the Center for Scandinavian Studies at North Park University, will reveal mysteries of Viking mythology. The event will begin with a 5:30 p.m. cash-bar reception, followed at 6:30 p.m. by a festive array of Swedish meatballs, salmon and herring hors d’oeuvres, codfish, and rice pudding with lingonberries. Advance reservations, at $60 for Nordic Law Club members and $65 for non-members, must be made by March 16 to Treasurer David G. Clark, Law Office of Peter B. Canalia, Suite E-2, 18525 S. Torrence Ave., Lansing, IL 60438.
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February 18, 2010 |
Practice News
The Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts announced today that Christopher B. Morozin received most of the votes cast by the circuit judges in the Nineteenth Judicial Circuit and is declared to be appointed to the office of associate judge. Mr. Morozin received his undergraduate degree in 1986 from Marquette University and his Juris Doctor in 1990 from DePaul University. Mr. Morozin is currently affiliated with Soffietti, Johnson, Teegen, Philips, Morozin & Argueta Ltd., Fox Lake.
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February 18, 2010 |
People
Former DuPage County Chief Judge Edward W. Kowal passed away late last month in Lombard after a battle with cancer and Parkinson's disease. Judge Kowal was a DuPage County Circuit Court Judge in 1985 when he presided over the three trials and numerous courtroom hearings involving the Nicarico case. Judge Kowal "was the kind of person you'd want as a judge," said Wheaton attorney Joe Laraia, who worked under Judge Kowal in the DuPage state's attorney's office during the 1960s and '70s. "He was extremely fair, always kept his cool and used sound judgment," Laraia said. "He had a strict code of ethics that always prevailed." Click here to read the full obituary in the Chicago Tribune.
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February 18, 2010 |
Events
Victims of the recent earthquake in Haiti will be the focus of fundraising and volunteer recruiting efforts at a reception and dinner in the Crystal Ballroom of the Hyatt Regency Chicago hotel on Wednesday, March 31 from 5 - 8 p.m. Hosted by the Haitian American Lawyers Association of Illinois (HALA), Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity - Chicago Alumni Chapter (PAD), and the Haitian Congress to Fortify Haiti, the event, Lawyers United to Help Haiti Rebuild, will feature remarks from Honorary Co-Chairs Jerold S. Solovy, Jenner & Block; Judge George N. Leighton (retired), Neal & Leroy; and ISBA Past President Timothy L. Bertschy, Heyl Royster, Peoria. Tickets start at $150 per person or $50 (Reception only) for students and attorneys admitted in 2009-2010. Phone 312-726-6072 for reservations or information.
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February 18, 2010 |
Events
The Illinois State Bar Association Young Lawyers will hold a Bean Bag Party and Tournament on March 6 to benefit the Illinois Bar Foundation/YLD Children's Assistance Program. The YLD Children's Assistance Fund is a special fund of the Illinois Bar Foundation, a 501(c)(3) charitable entity.
- When: Saturday, March 6, from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- Where: Mahoney's Pub and Grille, 551 N. Ogden Ave. (on Ogden near Grand), Chicago (map and directions)
- What: Appetizer bar and domestic draft beer, mixed well drinks and soft drinks
- Cost: $35.00 per person per wristband or $100.00 for entrance fee for Bean Bag Tournament for a team of two with two wristbands. You must be at least 21 years old to participate.
- Deadline: Bean Bag Team registration and pre-registration for a wristband is open until Tuesday, March 2. Thereafter wristbands can be purchased at the door the day of the event
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February 18, 2010
Central Illinois
- Trial date set for 2006 fatal shooting, Peoria Journal-Star
Chicago area
- Cook County milestone: 150 corruption convictions since 1970, Chicago Tribune
- Tribune must file bankruptcy reorganization plan next month, Chicago Business
- Top ethics aide sues Daley over corruption, Chicago Tribune
- Attorney: Boy who killed father was abused, Daily Herald
- Brown's Chicken owner liable for buying out partner, judge says, Chicago Business
Northern Illinois
- Federal judge puts end to Woodward discrimination case, Rockford Register Star
Southern Illinois
- Crowder new Madison County asbestos judge, Madison/St.
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February 18, 2010 |
People
Katherine Amari (left) the President of the John Marshall Law School Alumni Association Board photographed with her father, ISBA Past President Leonard F. Amari, President of the John Marshall Law School Board of Trustees, at the 166th commencement ceremonies at the law school held on January 17, 2010. Both are associated with the real estate tax reduction law firm of Amari & Locallo. The Amaris are life-long residents of the Sauganash community.