Illinois Appellate Court Revives Class Action Lawsuit in Explosive Film Financing Fraud Case

Illinois Appellate Court Revives Class Action Lawsuit In Explosive Film Financing Fraud Case

Financing Fraud -Imagine sinking your retirement savings into what promised to be the next big Hollywood blockbuster, only to discover it was all smoke and mirrors. For dozens of everyday Americans, this nightmare became reality in a tangled web of deceit. In a landmark decision that has sent shockwaves through the entertainment investment world, an … Read more

Burden-Shifting in Closing Arguments Voids $10M Jury Verdict, State Appellate Court Rules

Burden-Shifting In Closing Arguments Voids M Jury Verdict, State Appellate Court Rules

Burden-Shifting Blunder Voids $10M Jury Verdict: Chicago Case Overturned Overview: On August 25, 2025, a state appellate court in Illinois overturned a $10 million jury verdict in favor of the family of Vaughn Harrell, killed in a 2018 Chicago police shooting, due to improper burden-shifting during closing arguments. The ruling, spotlighting procedural errors, has significant … Read more