A Cook County judge trimmed a lawsuit Tuesday brought by investors alleging financial mismanagement of the firm behind celebrated Chicago restaurant Maple & Ash, but lambasted defense counsel for dragging out discovery, saying she was "flabbergasted" that they left out information in discovery … [Read more...]
Ill. Judge Scolds Defense Attys On Discovery: ‘This Is Insanity’
Chicago Eatery Biz Exec’s Bid For Atty Privilege Challenged
Investors in Chicago restaurant Maple & Ash told an Illinois court that a principal at the eatery's management firm wrongly acted as a lawyer in their corporate theft lawsuit against the firm, saying he inappropriately seeks to assert attorney-client privilege over 6,000 documents in the … [Read more...]
Maple & Ash feud turns to whether the owner’s brother is his lawyer or not
In the latest twist of the saga surrounding Maple & Ash, investors suing the steakhouse claim the manager, who the restaurant says is also the owner's lawyer, can't be treated as an attorney in the case because doing so creates a legal snafu. Click here to read the full article. … [Read more...]
