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Central Illinois Paralegal

Central Illinois Paralegal

News, opinions, job postings and continuing legal education information for the Central Illinois paralegal.

http://icclaw.blogspot.com/
  • May 21

    Full Time Legal Assistant Position!

    Full Time Legal Assistant Position!
    Firm: Parker & Parker (formerly Parker & Halliday)http://www.parkerandparkerattorneys.com/Position: Legal Assistant [full-time] Practice Areas: Personal Injury (Plaintiff) and emphasis in Nursing Home NeglectDivorceSome federal…
  • May 21

    Paralegal Position!

    Paralegal Position!
    Paralegal with experience wanted to fill in for a leave of absence of a paralegal who will be returning. Pay commensurate with level of experience. Start date flexible and this temporary position will last for approximately 3-5 months. Could…
  • May 13

    Thank you! from Professor Higgin

    Thank you! from Professor Higgin
    No I am not finished grading! But I am hard at work grading and stopping here and there to I reflect on this semester.  As is typically the case I am often distracted from the task at hand by thoughts of my students and now former…
Rank this Week: 121

Chicago IP Litigation Blog

Chicago IP Litigation Blog

Covers Northern District of Illinois intellectual property cases. Published by attorney R. David Donoghue.

http://www.chicagoiplitigation.com/
  • May 1

    Preliminary Injunction Partially Entered in Trademark Suit

    Preliminary Injunction Partially Entered in Trademark Suit
    DR Distributors, LLC v. 21 Century Smoking, Inc., No. 12 C 50324, Slip Op. (N.D. Ill. Mar. 14) (Kapala, J.). Judge Kapala granted the agreed portions of plaintiff’s motion for preliminary injunction in this trademark case involving…
  • Apr 29

    Courtesy Copies of Complaints Required by Local Rule 5.2(f)

    Courtesy Copies of Complaints Required by Local Rule 5.2(f)
    Eiserman & Assocs., LLC v. Rosen, No. 13 C 1315, Slip Op. (N.D. Ill. Mar. 12, 2013) (Shadur, Sen. J.). Zambezia Film Pty. Ltd. v. Does 1-33, No. 13 C 1323, Slip Op. (N.D. Ill. Mar. 12, 2013) (Shadur, Sen. J.). Zambezia Film Pty. Ltd. v.…
  • Apr 26

    Arguments Disclosed in Summary Judgment are Preserved

    Arguments Disclosed in Summary Judgment are Preserved
    CBOE v. ISE, No. 07 C 623, Slip Op. (N.D. Ill. Mar. 6, 2013) (Lefkow, J.). Judge Lefkow granted in part plaintiff CBOE’s motion to strike defendant ISE’s expert witness in this patent case, as follows: This case was not governed…
Rank this Week: 180

Chicago Injury Law Blog

Chicago Injury Law Blog

Covers pharmaceutical, medical device and medical malpractice litigation. By Pintas & Mullins Law Firm.

http://www.chicagoinjurylawblog.com/
  • May 24

    Memorial Day Weekend Marks Start of Increased Drowning Risk

    Memorial Day Weekend Marks Start of Increased Drowning Risk
    Pool drowning lawyers at Pintas & Mullins remind the public that Memorial Day Weekend, though the unofficial start of summer and a time to celebrate the end of school, also brings an increased risk of child drowning. Pool, lake, and beach…
  • May 22

    Family of Derek Boogaard Files Wrongful Death Lawsuit against NHL

    Family of Derek Boogaard Files Wrongful Death Lawsuit against NHL
    Traumatic brain injury lawyers at Pintas & Mullins report that the family of the late professional hockey player Derek Boogaard recently filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the NHL. Boogaard suffered a number of brain injuries during…
  • May 20

    $2.7 Million Awarded to First Livermore Wrongful Termination Plaintiff

    $2.7 Million Awarded to First Livermore Wrongful Termination Plaintiff
    Employment lawyers at Pintas & Mullins report that the first five plaintiffs in the Lawrence Livermore wrongful termination lawsuit were recently awarded $2.7 million by a California jury. All 130 of the other plaintiffs also have claims…
Rank this Week: 266

Illinois Nursing Home Abuse…

Illinois Nursing Home Abuse Lawyers Blog

Covers Illinois Nursing Home Abuse, news, updates and commentary. Published by Pintas & Mullins Law Firm.

http://www.illinoisnursinghomeabuselawyersblog.com/
  • May 22

    Illinois Man Seduces Seniors out of Saving

    Illinois Man Seduces Seniors out of Saving
    Elder abuse lawyers at Pintas & Mullins warn the Illinois public about a Park Ridge man who is known for scamming seniors out of money and valuables. Most recently he established a phony company in the northwest suburb, targeting as many…
  • May 17

    Northern Minnesota Nursing Homes Charged with Abuse and Neglect

    Northern Minnesota Nursing Homes Charged with Abuse and Neglect
    Elder abuse attorneys at Pintas & Mullins report that special investigators recently substantiated three cases of abuse and neglect in northern Minnesota nursing homes. Only one of the facilities is disputing the findings. The first…
  • May 9

    Financial Exploitation of Seniors Totals Nearly $3 Billion per Year

    Financial Exploitation of Seniors Totals Nearly $3 Billion per Year
    In a study funded by the National Institute of Justice, about one in ten seniors reported being neglected or abused in the past year. Elder abuse lawyers at Pintas & Mullins highlight another significant finding: that the financial…
Rank this Week: 331

The White Law Group's Securities…

The White Law Group's Securities Fraud Blog

Covers securities fraud cases, investment fraud practices and securities industry regulations.

http://www.whitesecuritieslaw.com/securities-fraud/blog/
  • May 24

    Investigation of Blake Richards Investment Losse

    Investigation of Blake Richards Investment Losse
    Have you suffered losses as a result of investing with former LPL financial adviser and broker, Blake Richards?  If so, the securities attorneys of The White Law Group may be able to help you recover your losses through a FINRA…
  • May 24

    Recovery of ATEL Capital Equipment Fund Investment Losse

    Recovery of ATEL Capital Equipment Fund Investment Losse
    Have you suffered losses in an ATEL Capital Equipment Fund?  If so, the securities attorneys of The White Law Group may be able to help you recover your losses through a FINRA arbitration claim against the brokerage firm that…
  • May 21

    vFinance Investments Sanctioned by FINRA

    vFinance Investments Sanctioned by FINRA
    According to The Southern Florida Business Journal, a Boca Raton brokerage firm, vFinance Investments Inc., was fined $65,000 by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) for “conducting a $5.95 million private…
Rank this Week: 358

Illinois DUI Lawyer Blawg

Illinois DUI Lawyer Blawg

Covers Illinois DUI laws and news. By Harvatin Law Offices.

http://www.illinoisduilawyerblawg.com/
  • May 24

    Woman celebrating post-DUI return of license arrested for a new DUI

    Woman celebrating post-DUI return of license arrested for a new DUI
    A suburban Chicago woman was arrested for Driving Under the Influence, also known as DUI, DWI or drunk driving. She was just coming off a previous DUI and told police she out celebrating the fact her Illinois driver's license suspension had…
  • May 17

    What proof is required for a DUI drug charge?

    What proof is required for a DUI drug charge?
    Related posts: Major High Court Ruling on Warrantless Blood Draws May 10, 2013, Illinois DUI Lawyer Blawg What tools are available to the police in Illinois for proving a DUI charge? January 11, 2013, Illinois DUI Lawyer Blawg A charge of…
  • May 10

    Major High Court Ruling on Warrantless Blood Draw

    Major High Court Ruling on Warrantless Blood Draw
    The United States Supreme Court, in a case known as McNeely v. Missouri, issued an important decision related to Driving Under the Influence, or DUI, and search warrants. The Court decided that in most cases, before the police can force a…
Rank this Week: 379

Arnstein & Lehr LLP Legal News

Arnstein & Lehr LLP Legal News

Features news, publications, events and cases.

http://legalnews.arnstein.com
  • May 14

    Will Internet Purchases Be Subject to Sales Taxes?

    Will Internet Purchases Be Subject to Sales Taxes?
    By Attorney Ashley Forte Will Internet Purchases Be Subject to Sales Taxes?
  • May 14

    John L. Ropiequet presents at Consumer Financial Services Conference

    John L. Ropiequet presents at Consumer Financial Services Conference
    On May 6 – 7, 2013, Arnstein & Lehr Chicago Partner John L. Ropiequet presented two programs at the Consumer Financial Services Conference in Annapolis, Maryland. The first program, entitled “Fair Lending,” discussed…
  • May 14

    Barry R. Katz authors article for Law360

    Barry R. Katz authors article for Law360
    Arnstein & Lehr Chicago Partner Barry R. Katz recently authored an article for Law360 entitled “Commercial Leasing Recovery Remains Uneven,” which was published on May 8, 2013. The article discusses current trends in the…
Rank this Week: 394

Illinois Sexual Harassment…

Illinois Sexual Harassment Attorney Blog

Covers employment discrimination, constructive discharge, gender discrimination, and sexual harassment. By Peter M. LaSorsa.

http://www.illinoissexualharassmentattorneyblog.com/
  • May 25

    Sexual Harassment Liability In Illinoi

    Sexual Harassment Liability In Illinoi
    What is the liability on a company for sexual harassment in Illinois? Well there are two types of sexual harassment cases. The first involves a member of management and in this type of case there is strict liability on the company and on…
  • May 24

    Are Sexy Text Messages A Form Of A Hostile Work Environment In Chicago?

    Are Sexy Text Messages A Form Of A Hostile Work Environment In Chicago?
    So your boss keeps sending you sexual type text messages. He tells you how sexy you look and what he would like to do to you after work. Is this a hostile work environment in Chicago? The answer is yes. In fact this would be considered…
  • May 23

    Consequences Supervisors Engaging In Sexual Harassment In Illinoi

    Consequences Supervisors Engaging In Sexual Harassment In Illinoi
    So there is a supervisor who is engaging in sexual harassment in Illinois and you are the one that he is harassing. What are the consequences regarding your legal rights and what are the consequences on the company. Under the Illinois Human…
Rank this Week: 418

Wagenmaker and Oberly - Nonprofit…

Wagenmaker and Oberly - Nonprofit Update

Covers compliance issues, tax exemption, real estate, intellectual property and charitable fundraising issues affecting nonprofits.

http://wagenmakerlaw.blogspot.com/
  • May 22

    Ready for the Worst?

    Ready for the Worst?
    The breathtaking devastation in Oklahoma this week prompts a crucial question for the leadership of nonprofit organizations:  What is your organization’s disaster recovery plan?  In her article “Charity Inc.: Preparation…
  • May 17

    The IRS in the New

    The IRS in the New
    --> News stories abound about the IRS’s targeting of organizations seeking tax exemption with the phrase “tea party” and other conservative words in their corporate name. For a full copy of the Inspector…
  • May 15

    Americans Want Charitable Deductions Protected

    Americans Want Charitable Deductions Protected
    A recent poll underscores the continuing support the American public has for sustaining deductions for charitable contributions.  The study, reported in the March 1, 2013 Non-Profit Times, found that 75 percent of those polled valued…
Rank this Week: 436

The Shriver Brief

The Shriver Brief

Covers economic security and opportunity, health care justice, housing justice and legal aid. By the Sargent Shriver National Center on Poverty Law.

http://www.theshriverbrief.org
  • May 24

    CFPB Consumer Complaint System Shows Early Succe

    CFPB Consumer Complaint System Shows Early Succe
    For an agency that has existed for just under three years, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has accomplished quite a lot for consumers, breaking down the stereotype that all government agencies are slow, inefficient…
  • May 23

    Illinois General Assembly Votes to Eliminate TANF Asset Limit

    Illinois General Assembly Votes to Eliminate TANF Asset Limit
    HB 2262, which was passed by the Illinois House in April, has now been passed by the Illinois Senate and sent to Governor Quinn. If signed, this bill will eliminate asset limits in Illinois’s Temporary Assistance for Needy Families…
  • May 21

    Bills of Rights for America's Homele

    Bills of Rights for America's Homele
    Around the country, advocates for low-income Americans are incorporating international human rights norms into their daily work. This spring, in both Illinois and California, advocates for homeless people are on the verge of having their…
Rank this Week: 485

Chicago Injury Law Blog

Chicago Injury Law Blog

Covers accident & injury, asbestos, medical device litigation, medical malpractice, nursing home abuse, pharmaceutical litigation, and workers compensation. By William G. Pintas.

http://www.chicagoinjurylawblog.com/
  • May 24

    Memorial Day Weekend Marks Start of Increased Drowning Risk

    Memorial Day Weekend Marks Start of Increased Drowning Risk
    Pool drowning lawyers at Pintas & Mullins remind the public that Memorial Day Weekend, though the unofficial start of summer and a time to celebrate the end of school, also brings an increased risk of child drowning. Pool, lake, and beach…
  • May 22

    Family of Derek Boogaard Files Wrongful Death Lawsuit against NHL

    Family of Derek Boogaard Files Wrongful Death Lawsuit against NHL
    Traumatic brain injury lawyers at Pintas & Mullins report that the family of the late professional hockey player Derek Boogaard recently filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the NHL. Boogaard suffered a number of brain injuries during…
  • May 20

    $2.7 Million Awarded to First Livermore Wrongful Termination Plaintiff

    $2.7 Million Awarded to First Livermore Wrongful Termination Plaintiff
    Employment lawyers at Pintas & Mullins report that the first five plaintiffs in the Lawrence Livermore wrongful termination lawsuit were recently awarded $2.7 million by a California jury. All 130 of the other plaintiffs also have claims…
Rank this Week: 492

Chicago Executive Lawyer Blog

Chicago Executive Lawyer Blog

Covers Illinois employment law issues, including discrimination, retaliation, wage claims and employment contract disputes. By The Prinz Law Firm, P.C.

http://www.chicagoexecutivelawyer.com/
  • Nov 15

    Is being a bad boss illegal?

    Is being a bad boss illegal?
    There are blog posts nearly every day about the importance of good leadership in the workplace and the negative affects of a bad boss. In our office, we have heard about nearly every type of bad boss: the micro-manager, the screamer, the…
  • Nov 7

    Big Surprise: Ending Workplace Harassment Saves Business' Money

    Big Surprise: Ending Workplace Harassment Saves Business' Money
    Last month, Bill Toland authored an article in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette that highlights the high costs businesses face by allowing harassment to go unchecked. It is pretty obvious that no one wants to work in an environment where…
  • Oct 26

    It's never too late to pursue a dream

    It's never too late to pursue a dream
    A client of ours recently published a children's book titled Red Rose and Blue Butterfly. Publishing a book under any circumstances is an amazing feat, but one of the reasons this book in particular is so amazing is that the author, Sara…
Rank this Week: 493

Illinois Medical Malpractice Blog

Illinois Medical Malpractice Blog

Covers medical malpractice cases, news and issues with a focus on Illinois. From the Chicago law firm of Levin and Perconti.

http://medicalmalpractice.levinperconti.com/
  • May 24

    Nursing Levels -- Cutting Back Hurts Patient

    Nursing Levels -- Cutting Back Hurts Patient
    Our team of attorneys working on nursing home neglect matters frequently point to staffing levels as a key factor in the prevalence of widespread mistreatment at long-term care facilities. The logic is pretty straightforward. Nurses and…
  • May 22

    Medical Device Company Hospira Warned by FDA Over IV Pump Concern

    Medical Device Company Hospira Warned by FDA Over IV Pump Concern
    The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) plays a critical role in keeping consumers safe. There is a reasonable expectation that a product that is bought at a store will be safe for use. That expectation is even more secure when it comes…
  • May 20

    Refocusing the Debate: Litigation Improves Patient Safety

    Refocusing the Debate: Litigation Improves Patient Safety
    Many aspects of the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) are set to take effect this year. Expectedly, this is causing certain groups to make dubious claims about the effect the law will have on businesses and the “tyranny” of…
Rank this Week: 563

Chicago Business Litigation Lawyer…

Chicago Business Litigation Lawyer Blog

Covers class action litigation, fraud, consumer law and shareholder disputes. By DiTommaso Lubin.

http://www.chicagobusinesslitigationlawyerblog.com/
  • May 22

    Viacom Sued in TCPA Class Action For Allegedly Sending Out Unsolicited Text Message

    Viacom Sued in TCPA Class Action For Allegedly Sending Out Unsolicited Text Message
    With all the spam that companies tend to send out, it's no wonder that most people carefully guard their telephone numbers. Many people, however, don't think of the fact that they are giving their number to every person and company that they…
  • May 21

    Chicago Tribune Settles Class Action Alleging Subscribers Overcharged

    Chicago Tribune Settles Class Action Alleging Subscribers Overcharged
    Once a subscriber gives a company their credit/debit card or bank information to charge subscription fees, some companies will take advantage of that to raise their fees without notifying their subscribers. Such is allegedly the case with the…
  • May 20

    Sketchers Settles Class Actions Alleging That its Shape-Ups Don't Really Help Consumers Get in Shape

    Sketchers Settles Class Actions Alleging That its Shape-Ups Don't Really Help Consumers Get in Shape
    Many people are on the look-out for a quick fix to lose weight and get in shape. It is therefore no surprise that hundreds of thousands of people took advantage of Skechers's offer when they introduced shoes that claimed to help people lose…
Rank this Week: 565

Chicago Car Accident Lawyer Blog

Chicago Car Accident Lawyer Blog

Covers car accidents, truck accidents, and personal injury law in Illinois. By Levin & Perconti.

http://www.chicagocaraccidentlawyerblog.com/
  • May 24

    Bus Accidents Injuries Are Not Limited to Bus Rider

    Bus Accidents Injuries Are Not Limited to Bus Rider
    If you frequent our Chicago Car Accident Lawyer blog, you probably know that our last article was on the importance of seatbelts (if not, just scroll down). However, today’s topic covers accidents involving a vehicle that has no…
  • May 23

    The Physics Behind a Car Accident; Why Seat Belts are Important

    The Physics Behind a Car Accident; Why Seat Belts are Important
    You remember high school physics right? I realize that most of our readers would say no to this question so this post will serve as a refresher course to help you learn something about motor vehicle accidents, physics, and safety. Put as…
  • May 22

    Lake Zurich Students Take Part in Simulated Drunk Driving Accident

    Lake Zurich Students Take Part in Simulated Drunk Driving Accident
    The scene was gruesome. As a group of high school students looked on, a lifeless teenage girl lay across the hood of a demolished car, somberly clothed in a blood spattered prom dress. A few yards away, her visibly intoxicated date attempted…
Rank this Week: 574

The Wage and Hour Litigation Blog

The Wage and Hour Litigation Blog

Covers wage and hour law. By Seyfarth Shaw LLP.

http://www.wagehourlitigation.com
Rank this Week: 637

Nursing Homes Abuse Blog

Nursing Homes Abuse Blog

Covers common problems encountered by residents and their families aat nursing homes and assisted living facilities. By Jonathan Rosenfeld.

http://www.nursinghomesabuseblog.com/
  • May 16

    Dangers Related To Byetta And Januvia Not New

    Dangers Related To Byetta And Januvia Not New
    Although the latest warning from the FDA regarding drugs like Byetta and Januvia only came in March 2013, the dangers have been known for many years. The recent information released by the FDA that researchers have found pre-cancerous cells…
  • May 13

    State Attempts to Make Nursing Home Lawsuits More Difficult to Initiate

    State Attempts to Make Nursing Home Lawsuits More Difficult to Initiate
    Family members of nursing home residents offered powerful testimony about neglect and abuse in some facilities, but legislation to limit the impact of a nursing home lawsuit still passed the Florida Senate Rules Committee on April 15. The…
  • May 10

    Nursing Home Negligence Verdict To Stand

    Nursing Home Negligence Verdict To Stand
    A nursing home facility in Kanawha County West Virginia recently lost its appeal to reconsider a sizable verdict awarded in a case that went to trial two years earlier. The lawsuit investigates whether the limits established for medical…
Rank this Week: 704

Animal Law Blog

Animal Law Blog

By Amy A. Breyer.

http://animallawonline.blogspot.com/
  • May 23

    A view from the front lines...

    A view from the front lines...
    Apologies for the gap in blogging... been busy with putting together the Animal History Museum fundraiser and then we were invited to exhibit at WorldFest in LA...Anywho, great article on hopefully how the tide is turning in the ag-gag saga…
  • Apr 24

    Adam Karp does it again!

    Adam Karp does it again!
    A judge has almost doubled what the city of Des Moines must pay to the owners of Rosie, a dog shot and killed by police in 2010. He added $50,000 in attorney’s costs and fees to the $51,000 the city had agreed to pay the…
  • Mar 30

    Okla horse slaughter bill set to become law in Nov.

    Okla horse slaughter bill set to become law in Nov.
    Disappointing.  Read more at KOCO.com....
Rank this Week: 742

Lori Levin Blog

Lori Levin Blog

Covers Illinois criminal justice, juvenile justice, guardianship and mental health law issues.

http://www.lorilevinlaw.com/blog.html
Rank this Week: 764

McLean County Divorce

McLean County Divorce

Covers Illinois family law. By Jon D. McLaughlin.

http://mcleancountydivorce.blogspot.com/
Rank this Week: 802

Gillette-Torvik Blog

Gillette-Torvik Blog

Two lawyers in two states blog about law and the issues of the day, and then comment on each other's posts.

http://gillette-torvik.blogspot.com/
  • May 24

    The Future is Here

    The Future is Here
    In case you were wondering, flying cars exist—and they are crashing into things.
  • May 24

    Sexting Scandal on Evanston Township High School's Baseball Team

    Sexting Scandal on Evanston Township High School's Baseball Team
    My local Twitter feed blew up today with news that the Evanston Township High School (ETHS) baseball team has canceled the remainder of its season because of a sexting scandal of some sort:On the eve of regional playoffs at Evanston Township…
  • May 24

    Penny Pritzker is Rich Beyond Your Wildest Dream

    Penny Pritzker is Rich Beyond Your Wildest Dream
    President Obama has nominated Penny Pritzker to be Secretary of Commerce. She has a reported net worth of $1.85 billions dollars. That's billion, with a B. Her wealth is mainly inherited, as she is a member of the famous Pritzkers of Chicago,…
Rank this Week: 827

DebtStoppers USA Bankruptcy Blog

DebtStoppers USA Bankruptcy Blog

Covers bankruptcy and foreclosures. By DebtStoppers USA

http://www.debtstoppersblog.com/
  • May 24

    African Americans Experience Highest Levels of Credit Card Debt and Student Debt, According to New Report

    African Americans Experience Highest Levels of Credit Card Debt and Student Debt, According to New Report
    The wealth gap that already exists between racial groups appears to have opened even wider with the Great Recession. A recent study by Prudential on the African American Financial Experience shows that the typical African American family…
  • May 20

    Great Recession May Have Long-Term Effects on Finances of Gen-Xer

    Great Recession May Have Long-Term Effects on Finances of Gen-Xer
    By most media reports, the Great Recession is officially over. But that doesn't mean it's done affecting consumers - especially those in a particular age group. According to a recent report, Generation X could be haunted by debts…
  • May 14

    Can Filing for Bankruptcy Stop Creditor Judgments for Credit Card Debt?

    Can Filing for Bankruptcy Stop Creditor Judgments for Credit Card Debt?
    Credit card judgments are like ticking time bombs: You never know when they're going to go off. For many consumers, bankruptcy is the best way to diffuse this potentially disastrous situation. As consumer debts grow, more lenders are…
Rank this Week: 829

Chicago Personal Injury Lawyer…

Chicago Personal Injury Lawyer Blog

Covers personal injury topics such as auto accidents, premises liability, worker's compensation, wrongful death, medical malpractice, nursing home abuse, and dog bites. By Chicago, IL Personal Injury Lawyer, David Abels.

http://www.chicagopersonalinjurylawyerblog.com/
  • May 25

    National Dog Bite Prevention Week Aims to Educate the Public

    National Dog Bite Prevention Week Aims to Educate the Public
    The third week of May every year is National Dog Bite Prevention Week in America and is designed to raise awareness that nearly all dog bites can be prevented with proper steps and procedures. Pet ownership is at an all time high in the…
  • May 24

    Chicago Jesuits Covered Up Sex Abuse Claims for 40 Year

    Chicago Jesuits Covered Up Sex Abuse Claims for 40 Year
    Documents released Tuesday show that Chicago Province of the Society of Jesus, more commonly referred to as the Chicago Jesuits, knew of allegations of sexual abuse and misconduct against a former priest and took steps to actively cover up…
  • May 22

    Demand for Bike Sharing Programs Increases Across the Nation

    Demand for Bike Sharing Programs Increases Across the Nation
    As Chicago's Divvy bike sharing program prepares for a launch this summer, cities across the nation are doing the same. At the start of 2013, there were 22 major cities nationwide that had a bike sharing program similar to the one Chicago…
Rank this Week: 906

Chicago Overtime Lawyer Blog

Chicago Overtime Lawyer Blog

Covers the Fair Labor Standards Act, overtime, class actions, and wage and hour cases. By Chicago Overtime Law Center.

http://www.chicagoovertimelawyerblog.com/
  • May 21

    New York Federal Courts See Sharp Rise in Employment Lawsuit

    New York Federal Courts See Sharp Rise in Employment Lawsuit
    With employment lawsuits nationwide rising about 200% over the last decade, it is more important than ever for employees to know their rights as workers. Employment attorneys have cited growing awareness of employment law as a major cause of…
  • May 20

    Unpaid Magazine Interns Attempt to Pursue Class Action Claims For Unpaid Overtime and Wages Rejected

    Unpaid Magazine Interns Attempt to Pursue Class Action Claims For Unpaid Overtime and Wages Rejected
    While many interns don't expect to get paid for the work that they do, many also do not expect to work 11-hour days performing the same tasks as paid employees. Such is allegedly the case with a class-action of interns for Hearst Corporation,…
  • May 14

    Coyote Ugly Sued For Alleged Illegal Tip Pools and Failure to Pay Overtime

    Coyote Ugly Sued For Alleged Illegal Tip Pools and Failure to Pay Overtime
    This blog has previously discussed cases where employees sue, not only for unpaid overtime, but for money lost in illegal tip pools. According to the labor law, employees are entitled to the full benefit of the tips they earn and cannot be…
Rank this Week: 905

Drug Recall Attorneys Blog

Drug Recall Attorneys Blog

Covers drug recalls and side effects, pharmaceutical litigation, and drug warnings. By Pintas & Mullins Law Firm.

http://www.drugrecallattorneysblog.com/
  • May 23

    Judge Calls for More Female Lawyers for Mirena IUD Litigation

    Judge Calls for More Female Lawyers for Mirena IUD Litigation
    Mirena IUD lawyers at Pintas & Mullins report that a federal judge in New York recently encouraged plaintiff's lawyers to include women in the leadership committee given the nature of the cases. More than 50 lawsuits are currently…
  • May 22

    Zoloft, SSRI Antidepressant Lawsuits Move Forward

    Zoloft, SSRI Antidepressant Lawsuits Move Forward
    SSRI birth defect lawyers at Pintas & Mullins report that Canadian patients who took these antidepressants and whose children were born with serious birth defects are filing a class-action lawsuit against pharmaceutical company…
  • May 20

    Dietary Supplements Account for Over Half FDA Class I Recall

    Dietary Supplements Account for Over Half FDA Class I Recall
    Drug recall lawyers at Pintas & Mullins highlight a recent study which found that, between 2004 and 2012, dietary supplements made up more than half of all FDA Class I drug recalls. "Class I" refers to recalls of drugs that have a…
Rank this Week: 927

Chicago Personal Injury Lawyer…

Chicago Personal Injury Lawyer Blog

Covers Illinois civil procedure, the Illinois Wrongful Death Act, medical malpractice and medical device liability. By Robert Kreisman.

http://www.chicago-personal-injury-lawyer-blawg.com
Rank this Week: 947

Illinois Nursing Home Abuse Blog

Illinois Nursing Home Abuse Blog

Covers Illinois nursing homes and information for nursing home residents, family members, ombudsmen, resident advocates, elder law attorneys and nursing home staff. By Levin & Perconti.

http://blog.levinperconti.com/
  • May 24

    Protecting Residents From Dangerous Nursing Home Employee

    Protecting Residents From Dangerous Nursing Home Employee
    When families move a loved one into a long-term care facility, they are entrusting the home to provide proper support for their loved one. While these transfers happen every day, they are not easy. Many emotions are tied up in the transfer,…
  • May 22

    $5.2 Million Nursing Home Negligence Jury Verdict For Delayed Care

    $5.2 Million Nursing Home Negligence Jury Verdict For Delayed Care
    Traditional nursing homes--known as “skilled nursing facilities”--are able to provide a degree of actual medical care at the facility itself. Of course, caregivers provide support--like making meals, washing clothes, help with…
  • May 20

    State Supreme Court Mandates Arbitration in Nursing Home Death Case

    State Supreme Court Mandates Arbitration in Nursing Home Death Case
    The Florida Supreme Court recently made it more difficult for the families of wrongful death victims to have their cases heard in court. In February, the Supreme Court unanimously ruled that a mandatory arbitration agreement signed by an…
Rank this Week: 956

Auto Accident Lawyers Blog

Auto Accident Lawyers Blog

Covers Chicago car accidents, bus accidents and bike accidents. By the Pintas & Mullins Law Firm.

http://www.autoaccidentlawyers-blog.com/
  • May 24

    Memorial Day Weekend among Most Dangerous Holidays for Travel

    Memorial Day Weekend among Most Dangerous Holidays for Travel
    Auto accident attorneys at Pintas & Mullins remind the driving public that holidays are the most dangerous times of the year for travel. In fact, Memorial Day consistently ranks among the top five most dangerous days of the year to be on…
  • May 23

    National Safe Boating Week Begins May 18

    National Safe Boating Week Begins May 18
    Boat accident attorneys at Pintas & Mullins remind the public that this week, May 18-24, 2013, is recognized as National Safe Boating Week. This week the U.S. Coast Guard initiates the "Wear It!" campaign, to spread the message of…
  • May 23

    Only Two SUVs Pass Latest Crash Test

    Only Two SUVs Pass Latest Crash Test
    Auto accident attorneys at Pintas & Mullins report that only two compact SUVs - among the most popular vehicles on American roads - passed the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) overlap crash tests. The Subaru Forester…
Rank this Week: 1004

Product Liability Attorney Blog

Product Liability Attorney Blog

Covers various product liability topics such as hormone replacement therapy, Ketek, Trasylol, and Vioxx settlements. By St. Louis, Missouri and Godfrey, Illinois personal injury law firm, Carey & Danis.

http://www.productliabilityattorneyblog.com/
  • May 24

    Utah Woman Filed Effexor Lawsuit Against Pfizer

    Utah Woman Filed Effexor Lawsuit Against Pfizer
    A Utah woman has filed a product liability lawsuit against drug giant Pfizer, the maker of the controversial antidepressant Effexor, amid claims that the company hid information about the dangers of the pills before she took them. That…
  • May 21

    New Yaz Lawsuit Filed in Illinoi

    New Yaz Lawsuit Filed in Illinoi
    On March 26, 2013, a woman named Karen Mitchell, a Florida resident, filed a Yaz lawsuit in the U.S. District Court, Southern District of Illinois (East Saint Louis). In her complaint, Mitchell accuses drug giant Bayer — the makers of…
  • May 20

    Yaz Lawsuits Filed by Eight Women

    Yaz Lawsuits Filed by Eight Women
    Bayer is being sued by eight new plaintiffs after the women filed complaints in California Superior Court. All of the women are claiming that the controversial oral contraceptives caused them to suffer from various side effects, including…
Rank this Week: 1062

Briskman Briskman & Greenberg Blog

Briskman Briskman & Greenberg Blog

Covers medical malpractice, auto accident, work injury, and wrongful death cases.

http://www.briskmanandbriskman.com/blog/
  • May 23

    Breast Cancer Misdiagnosis is Leading Cause of Malpractice for Radiologist

    Breast Cancer Misdiagnosis is Leading Cause of Malpractice for Radiologist
    According to a new study, the most common cause of medical malpractice lawsuits filed against radiologists is the misdiagnosis of breast cancer. That error accounted for the majority of cases in a study that was published in Radiology, a…
  • May 20

    Wrongful Death Lawsuit Settles for Half a Million Dollar

    Wrongful Death Lawsuit Settles for Half a Million Dollar
    A federal wrongful death lawsuit alleging that a community health center failed to properly treat a pregnant mother’s diabetes, resulting in the stillbirth of her son, has been settled for $575,000. The mother, Ammee Price, filed the…
  • May 17

    Illinois Mother Files Lawsuit Alleging C-Section Error

    Illinois Mother Files Lawsuit Alleging C-Section Error
    An Illinois mother has filed a lawsuit against the University of Chicago Medical Center (UCMC) and attending physicians after her son suffered birth injuries allegedly as the result of a Caesarean section. The lawsuit claims that the…
Rank this Week: 1131

Legal Malpractice Decisions

Legal Malpractice Decisions

Covers Illinois malpractice and ethics decisions. By Edward X. Clinton, Jr.

http://legalmalpracticeillinois.blogspot.com/
  • May 14

    Divorce Malpractice - Lawyer Fails To Submit Evidence that House is Community Property

    Divorce Malpractice - Lawyer Fails To Submit Evidence that House is Community Property
    Gaspard v. Wester, Tex: Court of Appeals, 13th Dist. 2013 - Google Scholar: This is a Texas appellate decision reversing the trial court's grant of summary judgment in favor of the lawyer. The underlying case was a divorce case.One of the…
  • May 9

    Plaintiff Alleges Law Firm's Negligent Drafting Of Corporate Documents Was Malpractice

    Plaintiff Alleges Law Firm's Negligent Drafting Of Corporate Documents Was Malpractice
    Nelson v. FREEBORN & PETERS, LLP, Dist. Court, ND Illinois 2013 - Google Scholar: The plaintiffs were represented by Freeborn and Peters, a Chicago law firm, in connection with a corporate transaction.Plaintiffs alleged that the Freeborn…
  • May 9

    Peter Angelos Prevails In Fee Fight With Former Colleague

    Peter Angelos Prevails In Fee Fight With Former Colleague
    BRAULT GRAHAM, LLC v. LAW OFFICES OF PETER G. ANGELOS, PC, Md: Court of Special Appeals 2013 - Google Scholar: How are fees to be divided when an attorney works on a case for several years while employed by a firm and later leaves the firm…
Rank this Week: 1166

Chicago DUI Lawyer Blog

Chicago DUI Lawyer Blog

Published By Law Offices of Davis & LaScola Ltd.

http://www.chicagoduilawyerblog.net/
  • May 22

    Lake County DUI Arrests Down 42% Since 2007

    Lake County DUI Arrests Down 42% Since 2007
    According to data from the Illinois Secretary of State, since 2007 DUI arrests in Lake County are down 42% and state-wide 28%. The decrease in DUI arrests in Lake County has inevitably resulted in a lower number of DUI prosecutions. …
  • May 15

    Party Bus Driver Faces DUI Charges After Driving Teens to Prom

    Party Bus Driver Faces DUI Charges After Driving Teens to Prom
    Limo/Party bus driver, Richard Madison, 54, of Palos Hills is charged with DUI after driving 24 students to their high school prom. The teens reportedly witnessed Madison jump a median and cut off three cards before taking the teens to the…
  • May 7

    DUI Suspect Awarded $325,000 After Beating by Chicago Police

    DUI Suspect Awarded $325,000 After Beating by Chicago Police
    Julio Martinez may be awarded $325,000 after sustaining a beating by a Chicago Police officer while handcuffed to a metal bar in a holding room after falsely charged with DUI. Martinez, a hemophiliac, was treated for a possible skull…
Rank this Week: 1296

Child Injury Laws Blog

Child Injury Laws Blog

Covers child injury and child safety issues. By Jonathan Rosenfeld.

http://www.childinjurylaws.com/
  • May 18

    What Needs To Be Proved In Order To Win A Cerebral Palsy Lawsuit?

    What Needs To Be Proved In Order To Win A Cerebral Palsy Lawsuit?
    This post originally appeared on Child Injury Laws BlogWhat is Cerebral Palsy? Cerebral palsy is a disorder that usually occurs during pregnancy or during childbirth. Lack of oxygen to the brain causes brain damage to areas of the brain that…
  • Apr 18

    Do Not Under Estimate the Damage Caused by Dog Attacks To Children

    Do Not Under Estimate the Damage Caused by Dog Attacks To Children
    This post originally appeared on Child Injury Laws BlogDogs have been long labelled as a man’s best friend. Children love playing with their pet dogs, and are constantly left with dogs unsupervised. This has become quite a hazardous…
  • Mar 19

    Pediartic Brain Injuries Related To Car Accidents – What Statistics Tell Us?

    Pediartic Brain Injuries Related To Car Accidents – What Statistics Tell Us?
    This post originally appeared on Child Injury Laws BlogThe injuries inflicted on a child during a car accident can have lifelong consequences. With head trauma and brain injuries, sometimes these consequences will not be apparent until later…
Rank this Week: 1245

Illinois Truck Accident Lawyer…

Illinois Truck Accident Lawyer Blog

Covers truck accident injuries and wrongful death in Illinois. By Levin & Perconti.

http://www.illinoistruckaccidentlawyerblog.com/
  • May 24

    Illinois Attorneys Highlight Accident Safety Tips After Elgin Motorcycle Accident

    Illinois Attorneys Highlight Accident Safety Tips After Elgin Motorcycle Accident
    A woman died in a motorcycle accident last week when she struck a semi-trailer on Route 20 in Elgin Township. The 21-year old from Sycamore stopped on Plank Road facing north while waiting to make a turn east on Route 20 before the accident…
  • May 22

    Tanker Truck Rollover Accident on Interstate 80

    Tanker Truck Rollover Accident on Interstate 80
    Interstate 80 was shut down near Atkinson last Thursday when a semi-truck tanker crashed and rolled over onto the side of the road. Whbf.com released details about the accident, stating that it occurred around 6am on the westbound lanes of…
  • May 20

    Semi-Trailer Truck Collides With Freight Train Near Danville

    Semi-Trailer Truck Collides With Freight Train Near Danville
    An accident between a semi-trailer truck and a freight train took place in Eastern Illinois on Friday afternoon, according to Wandtv.com. Our train accident lawyers learned that the collision occurred in the small town of Caitlin, several…
Rank this Week: 1341

Illinois Divorce Lawyer Blog

Illinois Divorce Lawyer Blog

Covers Illinois divorce law. From Michael Roe.

http://www.illinoisdivorcelawyerblog.com/
  • May 23

    How to Recover from an Affair Involving Borderline Personality Disorder

    How to Recover from an Affair Involving Borderline Personality Disorder
    How to Recover from an Affair Involving Borderline Personality Disorder By Tommy (http://youmebpd.com/) The feeling of pain and betrayal that an affair causes is something I would wish on almost no one, but when you add in the addition of...
  • May 22

    PDAN: This is Borderline Personality Disorder! Signs and Symptom

    PDAN: This is Borderline Personality Disorder! Signs and Symptom
    http://www.pdan.org...
  • May 4

    Insider's Divorce Tip

    Insider's Divorce Tip
    Experienced divorce practitioners have come to develop ideas about certain issues or triggers that can cause the contested divorce process to spiral into chaos or high costs. I have my own ideas about these triggers, one of them involving…
Rank this Week: 1377

Illinois Medical Malpractice…

Illinois Medical Malpractice Lawyers Blog

Covers medical malpractice laws, doctor negligence, and defective medical devices and drugs. By Pintas & Mullins Law Firm.

http://www.illinoismedicalmalpracticelawyers-blog.com/
  • May 21

    Hospitals move Toward Transparency in Medical Malpractice

    Hospitals move Toward Transparency in Medical Malpractice
    Medical malpractice attorneys at Pintas & Mullins point to a recent article published by the New York Times detailing the importance of malpractice litigation in gaining a more transparent healthcare system. Lawsuits often reveal…
  • May 15

    California Malpractice Victims head to Capitol to Protest Financial Cap

    California Malpractice Victims head to Capitol to Protest Financial Cap
    Medical malpractice lawyers at Pintas & Mullins applaud the efforts of the California families who protested at the State Capitol last Thursday, May 9, 2013. These families have all been significantly impacted by medical negligence, and…
  • May 14

    Medicare Data Reveals U.S. Hospitals Vary Widely on Pricing for Same Procedure

    Medicare Data Reveals U.S. Hospitals Vary Widely on Pricing for Same Procedure
    Medical malpractice lawyers at Pintas & Mullins highlight the most recent data released by the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. The data from 2011 taken from facilities in 13 metropolitan areas reveals that hospitals…
Rank this Week: 1362

Legal Developments In…

Legal Developments In Non-Competition Agreements

Reviews recent cases involving non-competition agreements and related claims. By Kenneth J. Vanko.

http://www.non-competes.com/
  • May 24

    Password Sharing and the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act, Revisited

    Password Sharing and the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act, Revisited
    I was reading Eric Ostroff's fine post discussing customer lists as trade secrets, in the context of a recent case involving Farmers Insurance Exchange and several of its former agents, Farmers Ins. Exch. v. Steele Ins. Agency, 2013 U.S.…
  • May 17

    Episode 8 of Fairly Competing: Has the Time Come to Add a Federal Civil Trade Secrets Claim?

    Episode 8 of Fairly Competing: Has the Time Come to Add a Federal Civil Trade Secrets Claim?
    Now available is Episode 8 of the Fairly Competing podcast: Has the Time Come to Add a Federal Civil Trade Secrets Claim?In this episode, John Marsh, Russell Beck, and I discuss the proposals to add a federal cause of action for…
  • May 16

    Proposed Non-Compete Legislation in Connecticut Follows Legislative Trend

    Proposed Non-Compete Legislation in Connecticut Follows Legislative Trend
    So far, 2013 has been active for proposed non-compete legislation.At the beginning of any calendar year, it's not surprising to see a number of bills introduced in state assemblies or legislatures - many of which have no chance of becoming…
Rank this Week: 1512

The Illinois Trial Practice Weblog

The Illinois Trial Practice Weblog

Offers tips and techniques for trials lawyers. By Evan Schaeffer.

http://www.illinoistrialpractice.com/
  • May 20

    Some Post from the "Legal Writing" Category

    Some Post from the "Legal Writing" Category
    In case you missed them, here are a few of the many posts I've written for the "legal writing" category of The Trial Practice Tips Weblog-- How to Begin a Brief or Memorandum Is Shorter Really Better? When You're Stuck,...
  • May 16

    An Unplanned Break for Television

    An Unplanned Break for Television
    At Abnormal Use, Jim Dedman asks, "Why is discovery rarely, if ever, depicted on lawyer television shows?"-- When is the last time you saw a witness being deposed on a lawyer television show? When is the last time you saw...
  • May 9

    How to Find Out If a Doctor is Board Certified

    How to Find Out If a Doctor is Board Certified
    Certification Matters, a website operated by the not-for-profit American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS), will tell you if a specific doctor is board certified. The site also contains other information that might be helpful in researching…
Rank this Week: 1447

Illinois Injury Lawyer Blog

Illinois Injury Lawyer Blog

Illinois Injury Lawyer Blog covers various issues such as Federal Tort Claims Act, Injuries to Minors and Children, Land Owner Liability, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Products Liability, and Toxic Torts. By Chicago, IL attorneys, Levin & Perconti.

http://www.illinoisinjurylawyerblog.com/
  • May 18

    All Metal Hip Implants Lead to Many Personal Injury Lawsuit

    All Metal Hip Implants Lead to Many Personal Injury Lawsuit
    An association of attorneys that represent victims of personal injuries have grouped together to ask the Food and Drug Administration to be cautious and possibly amend a proposed change regarding the safety approval process of all-metal hip…
  • May 14

    Safe Motorcycle Riding Tips for Illinoi

    Safe Motorcycle Riding Tips for Illinoi
    As the sun begins to shine in Chicago and the summer approaches, more and more motorcyclists are getting out on the road and enjoying the nice weather. According to Cyber Drive Illinois, there are about 344,000 thousand motorcycles on the…
  • May 9

    Levin & Perconti Representing Family of Nursing Home Neglect Victim

    Levin & Perconti Representing Family of Nursing Home Neglect Victim
    An elderly woman passed away shortly after she was a patient at Applewood Nursing Home in Matteson, Illinois and her family has recently filed a nursing home negligence lawsuit against the facility. Levin & Perconti is representing the…
Rank this Week: 1469

Illinois Appellate Lawyer Blog

Illinois Appellate Lawyer Blog

Covers the appellate record, constitutional analysis, jurisdiction, mootness, rehearings and the standard of review. By Steven R. Merican.

http://www.illinoisappellatelawyerblog.com/
  • Apr 11

    Posner On Effective Appellate Brief

    Posner On Effective Appellate Brief
    Catching up on reading. If you missed it too, here is Judge Posner in the American Bar Association's Litigation News on writing an effective appellate brief.
  • Apr 7

    Appellate Court Refuses Jurisdiction Over Order Quashing Lis Penden

    Appellate Court Refuses Jurisdiction Over Order Quashing Lis Penden
    The Westin North Shore is a hotel in the northern suburbs of Chicago. The hotel was used as collateral for a multimillion dollar loan to the hotel owner. Five Mile Capital Westin had a subordinate interest in the loan. After the owner…
  • Mar 22

    Can't Reverse Hormones -- Flirting Appellate Lawyer

    Can't Reverse Hormones -- Flirting Appellate Lawyer
    Love at first cite. Thanks to FutureLawyer.com and cartoonist Charles Fincher at Lawcomix.blogspot.com.
Rank this Week: 1443

Chicago Motorcycle Accident Lawyer…

Chicago Motorcycle Accident Lawyer Blog

Covers motorcycle accidents and rider safety. By Elman Law Group LLC.

http://www.chicagomotorcycleaccidentlawyerblog.com/
  • May 23

    Fatal Motorcycle Accident In Palatine, Illinoi

    Fatal Motorcycle Accident In Palatine, Illinoi
    There was a fatal motorcycle accident on Wednesday night (May 22) in Palatine, Illinois. Details regarding the accident appear limited and differ among media sources. However, it is being widely reported that the motorcyclist who died…
  • May 19

    Fatal Motorcycle Accident In Peoria County, Illinoi

    Fatal Motorcycle Accident In Peoria County, Illinoi
    There was a fatal motorcycle accident Saturday (May 18) in Peoria County, Illinois. The accident happened on Route 24 near Kingston Mines Road shortly before 10:00 a.m., and involved a motorcycle, ridden by Roger D. Hutchison, 61, of…
  • May 15

    Fatal Motorcycle Accident Near Elgin, Illinoi

    Fatal Motorcycle Accident Near Elgin, Illinoi
    There was a fatal motorcycle accident today at the intersection of Plank Road and Route 20 west of Elgin, Illinois. The motorcyclist killed was Angela Hansen, 21, of Sycamore, a student at Northern Illinois University.  She was…
Rank this Week: 1701

Cerebral Palsy Lawyers FAQ

Cerebral Palsy Lawyers FAQ

Information on treatment options, research developments and inspirational stories on people with cerebral palsy. By Rosenfeld Injury Lawyers.

http://www.cerebralpalsylawyersfaq.com/
Rank this Week: 1691

Chicago Medical Malpractice Lawyer…

Chicago Medical Malpractice Lawyer Blog

Covers medical negligence. By Kroot Law LLC.

http://www.chicagomedicalmalpracticelawyerblog.net/
  • May 20

    Dentist Faces Potential Medical Malpractice And Criminal Charge

    Dentist Faces Potential Medical Malpractice And Criminal Charge
    Patients expect professionalism and a certain standard of care when visiting a dental office. This includes cleanliness and safety ranking high on that list of expectations. And generally healthcare facilities work hard to maintain those…
  • May 16

    Counterfeit Botox Used During Surgical Procedures In The U.S.

    Counterfeit Botox Used During Surgical Procedures In The U.S.
    As a patient, you trust that the medication and treatments you receive are authentic and safe. Doctors and medical professionals also work under the belief that the products they provide their patients meet a strict level of standards,…
  • May 14

    Misdiagnosis Is Most Common Type of Medical Malpractice, New Study Find

    Misdiagnosis Is Most Common Type of Medical Malpractice, New Study Find
    Medication and surgical errors are often the most publicized forms of medical malpractice. However, according to a new study, these types of malpractice claims are not the most common. Nor are they the most likely to be successful. The most…
Rank this Week: 1703

Illinois Workers Compensation

Illinois Workers Compensation

Covers Illinois workers compensation news and updates. By Bleakney & Troiani.

http://workcomp-chicago.blogspot.com/
  • Aug 26

    Illinois Truckers as Independent Contractors or Employees; Nature of the Business Test Matter

    Illinois Truckers as Independent Contractors or Employees; Nature of the Business Test Matter
    8-10-09 Illinois adopted a stricter test in 2007 that favors classifying workers as an employee rather than as an independent contractor. No single factor determines whether a worker will be classified as an employee or an independent…
  • Jun 28

    IL Workers Comp Reform: Aggravated DUI will be denied

    IL Workers Comp Reform: Aggravated DUI will be denied
    8-22-11 On August 8, 2011, Governor Quinn signed Senate Bill1147 into law to prevent workers convicted of serious crimes from claiming workers compensation benefits. Senate Bill 1147 denies workers compensation benefits for injuries…
  • Jun 28

    New 2012 Illinois Downstate Arbitration Hearing Location

    New 2012 Illinois Downstate Arbitration Hearing Location
    9-05-11 As part of the new Illinois workers compensation reform package, downstate hearing locations will be consolidated into the 6 regions listed below to take effect on January 1, 2012.  The reduction in hearing locations is structured…
Rank this Week: 1602

Illinois Estate Planning &…

Illinois Estate Planning & Elder Law Blog

Covers Illinois estate planning, real estate and trusts. By Wilson & Wilson.

http://www.illinoisestateplanningandelderlawblog.com/
  • May 25

    Illinois Asset Protection Planning

    Illinois Asset Protection Planning
    In his article, When is it Too Late for Asset Protection?, Attorney Robert Mintz discusses the pitfalls of asset protection planning. He points out that states, including Illinois, have fraudulent transfer laws. These laws prohibit an…
  • May 18

    Illinois Tenancy by the Entirety

    Illinois Tenancy by the Entirety
    If you live in Illinois, you are married and you own your home, it is worth becoming familiar with the meaning of holding title to your home in the form of a tenancy by the entirety. A tenancy by the entirety differs in several important…
  • May 8

    Estate Planning for Fido

    Estate Planning for Fido
    Few dogs are lucky enough to be left $12 million by their owners like Leona Hemsley’s Maltese named Trouble. But this doesn’t mean that your pet can’t be provided for when you consider how you want your possessions to be…
Rank this Week: 1744