The Slew of Schedule A Cases in the Northern District of Illinois

A cursory glance at the daily calendar in the Northern District of Illinois reveals a recurring theme: "Schedule A" cases. Such matters are prevalent in the district court judges' court calls. In fact, the Northern District of Illinois is by far the most popular court for filing Schedule A patent infringement cases. These matters get their...

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Top 10 Mistakes to Avoid When Appealing a Business Tort Case in Illinois

Appealing a business tort case in Illinois is a multistep process where appellate know-how will make a significant difference in the outcome. Common pitfalls, such as missing deadlines or misinterpreting the grounds for appeal, will impact the case outcome. The appeal process demands scrutiny and strategic planning to correct errors from the...

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The Slow Trend Towards More In-Person Court Hearings 

While some vestiges of Covid-19 remain, things in the judicial world have largely returned to normal. One noticeable laggard has been in-person status hearings. In the Northern District of Illinois federal court, judges are slowly transitioning to more in-person hearings for daily court calls. A review of the profile pages of the Northern...

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Christopher Keleher Speaks at First Amendment Symposium at Catholic University Law School

Today I had the honor of speaking at a symposium entitled "Law Surrounding the COVID Era: The Effects of the Pandemic on Policies and Practices." The symposium was held at the Catholic University Law School in Washington D.C. The panel included two distinguished panelists, Marc DeGirolami, St. John Henry Newman Professor of...

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How to Build a Strong Record for Appeal in Commercial Litigation

In commercial litigation, building a strong record for an appeal is an important, but often overlooked step. This process involves strategic planning to ensure that every piece of evidence and argument presented during the trial is accurately recorded. A well-prepared record can be the key to success in the appellate court,...

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Another Trademark Infringement Victory

This week, I obtained a win for my client in a trademark and copyright infringement lawsuit. My client is an established online retailer sued for trademark/copyright infringement in the Northern District of Illinois, Opulent Treasures, Inc. v. Corporations Identified on Schedule A. The defendant faced substantial statutory damages approaching $1,000,000 if the district...

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