Illinois HB5487 amends the Attorney Act to protect client interests by restricting certain actions by private equity groups, hedge funds, and.
Illinois HB5487 amends the Attorney Act to protect client interests by restricting certain actions by private equity groups, hedge funds, and alternative business structures involved with law firms. It prohibits these entities from interfering with attorneys' professional judgment, controlling client records, hiring or terminating attorneys based on competency or proficiency, or charging fees based on the attorneys' revenues or profits. It also restricts attorneys from sharing legal fees with out-of-state alternative business structures unless specific conditions are met.
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