On January 1, 2022, Senate Bill 0672 went into effect, drastically amending the Illinois Freedom to Work Act. The Bill codified restrictive covenants that, prior to the Bill, had solely been addressed by judicial decisions. Whether or not a restrictive covenant is enforceable is now largely determined by earning thresholds Continue Reading
WGN Radio Chicago interviewed Daliah Saper today regarding the verdict in Johnny Depp v. Amber Heard defamation trial. The jury awarded Depp $10 million dollars in compensatory damages and $5 million dollars in punitive damages (reduced to $350,000 due to Virginia law). The jury also awarded Heard $2 million in Continue Reading
Saper Law's Client Spotlight is a new series highlighting our various practice areas through client features. This month, we are shining a spotlight on our Fashion Law Practice by featuring Saper Law client, Azeeza. Meet Azeeza https://www.cb2.com/design-collabs/azeeza/1 Saper Law’s longtime client, Azeeza Khan, is a luxury fashion designer based out of her Continue Reading
https://player.vimeo.com/video/711695757 Daliah Saper was interviewed by Fox 32 Chicago about whether or not social media companies have an obligation to police illegal content on their sites. In light of the recent shootings in Buffalo, New York and Millennium Park, Chicago--both of which involved social media activity--Daliah discussed the limits Continue Reading
Daliah Saper was recently quoted in Bloomberg Law in its article about Depp's decision to file his defamation suit in Virginia. Daliah explained the intricacies of a motion to dismiss under Virginia's anti-SLAPP statute and what Depp's lawyers may have to prove in order to prevail in their defamation case. Continue Reading
Daliah Saper returned to Fox 32 Chicago to discuss the ongoing Johnny Depp v Amber Heard defamation trial. Daliah primary fielded questions about the impact of Amber Heard's passionate testimony on the jury and whether Johnny Depp's defamation case is still viable. Watch the full Fox 32 segment below. Continue Reading
Judge Walker (left) and Daliah Saper (right) spoke at Lunch-and-Learn event at Saper Law Offices, LLC Saper Law hosted the Honorable Judge Debra Walker on May 17th for a Lunch-and-Learn event. Attendees learned about the judicial system and how cases are tried. Most importantly, the attendees received a Continue Reading
Ad Age recently quoted Daliah Saper in its article about McDonald's decision to oppose CBD merchant McHemp's trademark application. In addition to providing an overview of the United States and Trademark Office's (USPTO) procedures for challenging an application, Daliah discussed two trademark claims available only to famous brands: trademark dilution Continue Reading
In a recent decision, the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that an onslaught of one-star reviews labeling a Skokie lawyer as “racist,” “chauvinistic” and “a waste [of] money,” etc. were not defamatory—even though the reviewers had never been his clients. Certainly not a traditional defamation matter, this case establishes Continue Reading
Attorney Daliah Saper from Saper Law talks about the spectacle of the Johnny Depp-Amber Heard trial and how it sheds a light on the private lives of celebrities. Watch the full segment below. If you are interested in bringing or defending a defamation case, book a consultation here. If you are Continue Reading
