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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.

The article reports on the judgment by the Appellate Court of Illinois regarding a commercial law. It notes that the plaintiffs sued both the dealership and Ford Motor Company after experiencing a problem with the purchased vehicle. The company moved for summary judgments in the trial court on the grounds that the dealership was not their agent. Furthermore, the plaintiffs prevailed on their claim against the dealership, but the court ruled in favor of Ford on the consumer fraud claim.