Subscribe Alumni Newsroom Offices Contact Us About Us Careers

Sectors

Energy & Infrastructure

Innovation in Energy & Infrastructure

Aerial view of a city at night with illuminated grid-like streets and buildings under a cloudy sky, lines and dots digitally added to emphasize the city grid layout, reflecting the structured precision found in top law offices.

Airport & Aviation

Aviation & Aircraft Transactions

Food & Beverage

Regulatory Compliance, Food Safety

Infringement Litigation, Leasing

Health Care & Life Sciences

Advances in Health Care & Life Sciences

Banking & Finance, Cannabis Litigation

Hospitality & Leisure

Hotels & Resorts, Golf Clubs

Sports & Entertainment

Sports Facility Development, Media Deals

Innovative Technology

Leveraging AI, Cloud Computing, Genomics

Generational Wealth, Wealth Management

Offshore Oil & Gas, Admiralty Law

Manufacturing

End-to-End Business Solutions

Fashion, Apparel & Beauty

Trademark, Manufacturing, Supply Chain

Racial Justice & Equity

Public Affairs, Small Business Services

All Practice Areas

Corporate

Corporate Overview

Capital Markets & Public Company Advisory Equity, Debt, Governance, Transactions

Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation Health Plans, 401 (k), and Pension Plans

Environmental Permitting, Environmental Litigation

Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Impact Investing, Energy Transition

Estate Planning Family Offices, Wealth Management, Trust

Finance Financial Institutions, Public Private Partnerships

Fund Formation & Investment Management GPs, LPs, Middle Market Investment

Government Solutions Lobbying, Policy, State Attorneys General

Health Care Health Care Regulatory and Transactions

Insurance Reinsurance, Insurance Transactions

Private Equity Middle Market PE, Investment Lifecycle

Real Estate Real Estate Law, Commercial Development

Securities, Commodities & Exchange Regulation Securities Law, Commodities

Taxation State and Local Tax, Opportunity Zones

Transactions Mergers and Acquisitions

Venture & Growth Capital Angel Funds, Venture Funds

Intellectual Property

Intellectual Property Overview

Business Method & Software Patents Software Patent Counseling and Litigation

Chemical, Biotechnology & Pharmaceutical Full Cycle Patent Strategy and Services

Cybersecurity Cyber Risk Mitigation and Response

Electronics Full Cycle Patent Strategy and Services

Green Energy Technologies Cleantech, Smart Grid, Biofuels

IP Asset Management IP Portfolio Strategy and Management

IP Due Diligence IP Audit, Investment, and Monetization

IP Litigation IP Asset Enforcement and Defense

ITC Section 337 Proceedings IP Import Infringement Investigations

Mechanical & Electromechanical Technologies Full Cycle Patent Strategy and Services

PTAB Trials Post-Grant Proceedings

Technology Transactions, Cybersecurity, and Privacy IT Contracting and Data Governance

Trademark, Copyright & Advertising Counseling Trademark Protection, Copyright Defense

Litigation

Litigation Overview

Antitrust & Competition Antitrust Litigation, Antitrust Regulation

Appellate Appellate Attorneys

Bankruptcy & Business Reorganizations Asset Acquisition, Restructuring

Commercial Litigation Bet the Company Litigation, eDiscovery

Construction Construction Litigation, Arbitrations

Consumer Law, Finance & Class Action Group Consumer Class Action Defense

Distribution & Franchise Antitrust and Competition, Trademarks

Energy Litigation Oil & Gas Litigation, Dispute Resolution

Government Enforcement Defense & Investigations False Claims Act, International Trade

Health Care Litigation Dispute Resolution, Civil Lawsuits

Hospitality Litigation TCPA Compliance, Franchise Disputes

Insurance & Reinsurance Litigation Casualty Insurance, Insurance Fraud

International Arbitration Cross-Border Dispute Resolution

Labor & Employment Union/Employer Matters, Harassment Claims

Privacy, Security & Information Management Privacy Litigation, Privacy Compliance

Product Liability Life Sciences Product Liability

Securities Enforcement & Litigation SEC Enforcement, Auditor Defense

Tax Controversy Tax Dispute, Tax Audit, Tax Litigation

Trade Secret Noncompete Litigation Unfair Competition, Noncompete Agreement

Trial Team Federal & State Courts, Jury Trials

English

Popular Searches

IP Litigation
Trump Administration Resources
Patent
Energy & Infrastructure
Artificial Intelligence

Foley Viewpoints

Cross-Motions for Summary Judgment: Be Careful What You Concede

October 27, 2015

Share on LinkedIn

Share on Twitter

Partner Michael Conway and Senior Counsel Lauren Loew contributed an article to the November 2015 issue of the Illinois Bar Journal, “Cross-Motions for Summary Judgment: Be Careful What You Concede.” The article discussed how plaintiffs and defendants often file competing cross-motions for summary judgment. And how in Illinois, unlike in federal court, those motions may be taken as a concession that no issue of material fact exists.

Authors

Michael M. Conway
Lauren M. Loew

Practice Areas

Commercial Litigation

Author(s)

Older man with white hair, dressed in a dark suit, light blue shirt, and tie, poses against a plain gray background—reflecting the professional image of top lawyers in Chicago or a distinguished corporate law office.

Michael M. Conway

Chicago

Lauren M. Loew

[email protected]

Nashville 312.832.5393

Related Insights

June 17, 2026 Foley Viewpoints

What the New Executive Order on AI and Cybersecurity Means for Your Business

On June 2, 2026, the White House issued a new Executive Order titled “Promoting Advanced Artificial Intelligence Innovation and Security.” The order arrives at a moment of significant public attention to the capabilities of next-generation AI systems and the cybersecurity risks they may present.

June 17, 2026 Foley Career Perspectives

Foley Pride Month Program: Developing Advanced Ally Skills

In honor of Pride Month, Foley & Lardner welcomed back PFLAG National for the sixth year in a row to help us continue to advance in our journey of allyship. This year’s virtual workshop for all firm members, titled “So What’s Next? Developing Advanced Ally Skills,” was held on June 9 and led by PFLAG Vice President of Learning & Inclusion Jamie Henkel (she/her).

June 17, 2026 Foley Viewpoints

California Court of Appeal Highlights Licensing Risk for Equipment Suppliers and Installers

A newly published California decision, AVL Test Systems, Inc. v. Hensel Phelps Construction Co. (Cal. Ct. App. Apr. 28, 2026), is worth close attention for contractors, specialty trades, equipment suppliers, and anyone operating in the gray area between “supplying equipment” and “performing construction.”

We look beyond the law to focus on the constantly evolving demands facing our clients.

Cookie Preferences

© 2026 Foley & Lardner LLP

Attorney Advertisement

Images of people may not be Foley personnel.

Connect on LinkedIn

Connect on Instagram

Connect on Facebook

Connect on Twitter

Connect on Youtube