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The article discusses the case in which the Illinois Appellate Court for the Fifth District held that California law is applicable to claims relating to the sales of computer processors in Illinois. The plaintiffs who were residents of Illinois and Missouri filed a nationwide lawsuit against Intel, manufacturer of processors they have purchased from retailers in Illinois and Missouri, after its disappointing performance. Details related to the decision of the court are presented.

The article focuses on the court ruling in Negro Nest LLC v. Mid-Northern Management Inc. in Illinois. The Fourth District Appellate Court disallowed the awarding of attorney's fees despite the fact that the contract between the parties stated an award of collection costs. The case set a precedent for both parties to be cautious in drafting contracts to clearly determine the payment of attorney's fees required to recover payment for a breach of contract.

Discusses the 'Horwitz v. Holabird and Root' Supreme Court case in Illinois in May 2004. Court ruling that the client is not liable for attorney's exercise of independent professional judgement; Details of the case and legal precedents; Implications on commercial law.

The article discusses a court case filed by wood purchaser Kitzes against Home Depot USA Inc. for alleged violations of the Illinois Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act (ICFA). Kitzes' alleges that Home Depot sold wood products for outdoor residential use that were treated with chromated copper arsenate (CCA) preservatives. The trial court denied the Kitzes' motion for class certification and Illinois First District Appellate Court affirms the decision.

The article reports on the Illinois Appelate Court's decision over a case involving a car buyer who sells car in excess of its market value. The plaintiff argued that he established damages since two of the witnesses attested that the truck's value was decreased at the time it was purchased. The defendant replied that the plaintiff failed to establish present damages. The Appellate Court reversed the decision since the plaintiff provided evidence of his damages at the time of acceptance.

The article focuses on the lawsuit against DaimlerChrysler Corp. filed by William L. White who alleged that the industry held back a material defect in making and selling jeep vehicles in Illinois. However , the First District Appellate Court affirmed the dismissal of the case, since the plaintiff failed to plead the actual damages on stating the nondisclosure claim under the Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act.