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7th Circuit Criminal Law Alert

Summarizes the week's criminal law decisons by the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals. By Michael J. Petro.

http://mjpetro.typepad.com/7th_circuit_alert/

May 3
FRE 404(b): Hamilton Dissent Explains Proper District Court FRE 404(b) Analysi

FRE 404(b): Hamilton Dissent Explains Proper District Court FRE 404(b) Analysi

United States v. Nicolas Gomez, No. 12-1104. Editor's Note. Chicago Criminal Defense Attorney represented Mr. Gomez at trial and on appeal. Mr. Gomez's case is currently pending a Petition for Rehearing En Banc in the 7th Circuit Court of…
Apr 1
FRCP 32: U. S. Probation Officer's Confidential Recommendation to the District Court Passes Constitutional Scrutiny

FRCP 32: U. S. Probation Officer's Confidential Recommendation to the District Court Passes Constitutional Scrutiny

United States v. Ollie Peterson, No. 12-2484. Defendant Ollie Peterson pled guilty to one count of bank robbery in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 2113(a) after robbing a bank to pay off a debt with a drug dealer. During Peterson’s...
Feb 19
4th Amendment Terry Stop and Frisk Explained. Boilerplate Analysi

4th Amendment Terry Stop and Frisk Explained. Boilerplate Analysi

USA v. Raphael W. Patton, No,. 11-2659. After a Ruger nine-millimeter pistol was discovered in the waistband of his pants in the course of a stop and frisk, Robert W. Patton was charged with being a felon in possession of...

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Abels & Annes Personal Injury Blog

Covers personal injury, recent cases, settlements, helpful legal and safety tips, and industry research surrounding personal injury accidents.

http://www.daveabels.com/_blog/personal_injury

Dec 10
Avoid Being A Car Accident Victim

Avoid Being A Car Accident Victim

There are many challenges on the road today, and since you definitely want to avoid being a car accident victim, you need to be aware of all potential hazards. This post will look at articles that provide background on various types of auto…
Dec 5
Bounce Houses Equal Party Fun But Fail To Keep Kids Safe

Bounce Houses Equal Party Fun But Fail To Keep Kids Safe

Recent research has found that inflatable bounce houses, which are more popular than ever at children’s parties, fail to keep kids safe. According to NPR, 30 U.S. children a day are treated in emergency rooms for broken bones, sprains,…
Nov 30
Dealing With Injuries To Areas Of The Spinal Cord

Dealing With Injuries To Areas Of The Spinal Cord

Injuries to areas of the spinal cord are typically caused by a sudden and severe impact to the spine, and can lead to life altering disabilities. These injuries can come from many sources, such as auto accidents, workplace accidents, and even…

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Alvin Foreman Blog

Covers personal bankruptcy.

http://alvinforeman.com/blog/

Sep 12
The Wrong Way To Declare Bankruptcy

The Wrong Way To Declare Bankruptcy

Here’s a hilarious video clip from The Office (one of my favorite television comedies), demonstrating the wrong way to declare bankruptcy: Related Posts: Bankruptcy Basics Videos Close Your Bank Accounts Before Filing Bankruptcy Do I…
Aug 24
Close Your Bank Accounts Before Filing Bankruptcy

Close Your Bank Accounts Before Filing Bankruptcy

Here’s a valuable tip that I offer to my clients during our bankruptcy consultations: Close your checking and savings accounts if you also have outstanding loans at the same bank. Now, you may be thinking, “But I love my bank! I’ve…
Jul 28
Bankruptcy Basics Video

Bankruptcy Basics Video

I love documentaries. It’s easier (and more entertaining) for me to learn something new by watching a video than by reading a book. So if you’re a visual learner like me and you’re interested in learning more about bankruptcy, check…

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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....

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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…

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Assisting Those With Reactive…

Assisting Those With Reactive Airways Dysfunction Syndrome (RADS) Blog

By David A. Axelrod & Associates.

http://rads.axelrodpc.com/blog/

Dec 27
Key Cases in RADS Litigation –Anderson v. Hess corporation

Key Cases in RADS Litigation –Anderson v. Hess corporation

I am now going to look at some of the major cases helpful in a RADS case, particularly on the issue of causation.…
Nov 15
Crossing The Line With An Investigator — Part II

Crossing The Line With An Investigator — Part II

In the last installment, I discuss how a defendant in one of our RADS cases, the defendant went far beyond the typical use of an unobtrusive investigator. The…
Oct 29
Crossing the Line With An Investigator – Part I

Crossing the Line With An Investigator – Part I

It is a fairly commonplace practice for a defense firm to hire an investigator in an effort to find out whether a plaintiff’s claim of serious injury is genuine. In the…

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Attorney R. Tamara de Silva's…

Attorney R. Tamara de Silva's Blawg

Constitutional matters, politics, Wall Street matters, important cases and lots of opinions.

http://www.desilvalawoffices.com/Chicago-Litigation.aspx

Mar 26
Supreme Court Hears Proposition 8-Marriage Equality Reconsidered

Supreme Court Hears Proposition 8-Marriage Equality Reconsidered

Supreme Court Hears Proposition 8-Marriage Equality Reconsidered
Mar 19
First Sale Doctrine in Overseas Copyright Case

First Sale Doctrine in Overseas Copyright Case

First Sale Doctrine in Overseas Copyright Case By R Tamara de Silva March 19, 2013 The United States Supreme Court ruled 6-3 today that the “first sale” doctrine, a limitation on the rights of a copyright owner in the copyright…
Mar 18
ACLU v CIA

ACLU v CIA

ACLU v. CIA on Targeted Killings and Drones R. Tamara de Silva On March 15, 2013, the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia in an opinion written by Chief Justice Garland, held that the Central Intelligence Agency…

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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…

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Bed Sore FAQ

Features articles, FAQs, and medical-legal resources on the development of bed sores while at a medical facility. By Rosenfeld Injury Lawyers.

http://www.bedsorefaq.com/

Apr 1
Former Illinois Nursing Home Resident Files Lawsuit Against Facility For Development Of Bed Sore

Former Illinois Nursing Home Resident Files Lawsuit Against Facility For Development Of Bed Sore

A former resident of the Calvin Johnson Care Center in Belleville, IL is suing the facility for $100,000, according to the The Madison Record. The plaintiff, Robert McLean, claims that Calvin Johnson allowed several painful decubitus ulcers…
Mar 1
Woman Arrested for Elder Abuse, Including Neglect of Mother’s Severe Pressure Sore

Woman Arrested for Elder Abuse, Including Neglect of Mother’s Severe Pressure Sore

A recent story from Oklahoma City reminds me again that elder abuse is not only limited to nursing homes. According to NewsOK.com, police found 57-year-old Deborah Ramirez trapped in her home in June 2010, surrounded by cockroaches and…
Feb 1
Decubitus Ulcers Remain Deadly Problem for Hospital Patient

Decubitus Ulcers Remain Deadly Problem for Hospital Patient

A recent article in Britain’s Daily Mail says that hospital-acquired bed sores continue to plague England’s National Health System in alarming numbers. “Bed sores affected 412,000 NHS patients, and killed 4,708 people…

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Bed Sore FAQs

Provides medical-legal information concerning the development of bed sores. By Rosenfeld Injury Lawyers.

http://www.bedsorefaq.com/

Apr 1
Former Illinois Nursing Home Resident Files Lawsuit Against Facility For Development Of Bed Sore

Former Illinois Nursing Home Resident Files Lawsuit Against Facility For Development Of Bed Sore

A former resident of the Calvin Johnson Care Center in Belleville, IL is suing the facility for $100,000, according to the The Madison Record. The plaintiff, Robert McLean, claims that Calvin Johnson allowed several painful decubitus ulcers…
Mar 1
Woman Arrested for Elder Abuse, Including Neglect of Mother’s Severe Pressure Sore

Woman Arrested for Elder Abuse, Including Neglect of Mother’s Severe Pressure Sore

A recent story from Oklahoma City reminds me again that elder abuse is not only limited to nursing homes. According to NewsOK.com, police found 57-year-old Deborah Ramirez trapped in her home in June 2010, surrounded by cockroaches and…
Feb 1
Decubitus Ulcers Remain Deadly Problem for Hospital Patient

Decubitus Ulcers Remain Deadly Problem for Hospital Patient

A recent article in Britain’s Daily Mail says that hospital-acquired bed sores continue to plague England’s National Health System in alarming numbers. “Bed sores affected 412,000 NHS patients, and killed 4,708 people…

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bLAWg

Covers business and intellectual property law. By Jonathan L.A. Phillips.

http://jonathanlaphillipslaw.com/category/blawg/

Dec 12
Copyright Expiration Flowchart

Copyright Expiration Flowchart

Determining when a copyright expires, or has expired, is a very difficult process. Even for an intellectual property attorney.
Dec 8
Reliable Fire Re-establishes the Three Prong Test of Reasonableness for Non-Compete

Reliable Fire Re-establishes the Three Prong Test of Reasonableness for Non-Compete

A Brief Explanation of Reliable Fire Equipment Co. v. Arnold Arredondo, 2011 IL 111871 (2011). For years, there have been different standards for the enforceability of non-compete clauses put forth by various appellate courts in Illinois.…
Nov 30
America Invents Act

America Invents Act

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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…

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Can The Police Do That?

Covers constitutional issues relating to criminal procedure in both Federal and Illinois law. By Andrew Tidwell-Neal.

http://www.canthepolicedothat.blogspot.com/

Jan 24
A Strong 4th Amendment is a Strong America - US vs. Jone

A Strong 4th Amendment is a Strong America - US vs. Jone

On Monday, January 23, 2012, the US Supreme Court strengthened an individual's right to privacy under the fourth amendment. Unanimously. In United States v. Jones,(text of opinion) the US Supreme Court voted that it is a violation…
Dec 21
Involuntary Manslaughter, Drug-Induced Homicide and the Cocaine in the Rectum Guy

Involuntary Manslaughter, Drug-Induced Homicide and the Cocaine in the Rectum Guy

A story has been moving its way quickly around the internet this holiday season. This story comes out of North Charleston, South Carolina and involves two brothers sitting in the back of a police car. The older brother convinces his…
Dec 20
What Is A Preliminary Hearing? And Why Did Jerry Sandusky Waive His?

What Is A Preliminary Hearing? And Why Did Jerry Sandusky Waive His?

Jerry Sandusky and his legal team waived his right to a preliminary hearing last Tuesday. I was a little confused to hear that Mr.

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Cary J. Wintroub & Associates Law…

Cary J. Wintroub & Associates Law Blog

Covers personal injury news.

http://www.cjw-law.com/category/law-blog/

May 13
Jury Awards $90 Million to Parents of Teen Struck While Crossing Street to Reach School Bus Stop

Jury Awards $90 Million to Parents of Teen Struck While Crossing Street to Reach School Bus Stop

On September 1, 2009, thirteen-year-old Ashley Davis was struck and fatally injured by a Lincoln Continental, as she crossed a busy roadway to reach her school bus stop. Her parents sued the Prince George’s County Board of Education, in…
Feb 13
Class Action Lawsuit Alleges Silver Cross Hospital Forces Personal Injury Patients to Pay Higher Fee

Class Action Lawsuit Alleges Silver Cross Hospital Forces Personal Injury Patients to Pay Higher Fee

A number of hospital and physicians have employed a long-standing practice of exploiting personal injury settlements to obtain higher fees from patients. By placing medical liens upon personal injury…
Jan 25
Woman Sues Match.com For Ten Million Dollar

Woman Sues Match.com For Ten Million Dollar

Mary Kay Beckman joined Match.com seeking a “stable and loving relationship with another member” of the popular dating website. However, in September 2010, the site paired her with Wade Ridley, a man who was was…

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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…

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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/

May 22
Art Exhibit Highlights Skills Of Children With Cerebral Palsy

Art Exhibit Highlights Skills Of Children With Cerebral Palsy

Children who suffer from cerebral palsy have to try much harder than others their age at trying to live a normal life. They suffer many difficulties in doing things that other children can easily do without help. Cerebral palsy children…
Apr 22
Selective Dorsal Rhizotomy Offers Promise For Children With Cerebral Palsy

Selective Dorsal Rhizotomy Offers Promise For Children With Cerebral Palsy

Cerebral palsy is a devastating disease that most often occurs during childbirth, but can also occur during pregnancy and the first three years of a child’s life. Due to a number of reasons, the brain does not receive adequate oxygen,…
Dec 6
Cerebral Palsy Infographic- Cerebral Palsy: A Gude For Parent

Cerebral Palsy Infographic- Cerebral Palsy: A Gude For Parent

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Chang Carlin Legal Blog

Covers Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy in Illinois.

http://www.changandcarlin.com/_blog/Chang_Carlin_Legal_Blog

May 19
Freedom From Debt: Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Pros and Con

Freedom From Debt: Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Pros and Con

If you’re evaluating your financial status and considering bankruptcy, making a list of Chapter 7 Bankruptcy pros and cons can help you mull over your options. In a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy a debtor actually has a number of opportunities,…
May 7
Foreclosure Settlement Checks Disappoint

Foreclosure Settlement Checks Disappoint

It was recently announced that foreclosure settlement checks would be sent to millions of homeowners in American to compensate them for their foreclosures. These checks are an attempt to rectify what many believe to be dishonest practices by…
May 4
What to Know About Bankruptcy: 4 Hot Topic

What to Know About Bankruptcy: 4 Hot Topic

Today we’ll be covering what you need to know about bankruptcy and debt in general if you are having a tough time financially. If you’re struggling with constant creditor harassment and mounting debt and can’t envision a way…

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Chicago Abogado de Lesión Blog

Spanish language blog for Chicago accident victims. By Zneimer & Zneimer, P.C.

http://www.abogadodelesionchicago.com/

Feb 18
La Ciudad de Chicago es Responsable Frente a la Herencia de una Víctima de Violencia Doméstica

La Ciudad de Chicago es Responsable Frente a la Herencia de una Víctima de Violencia Doméstica

Nuestros abogados de lesiones personales en Chicago informan que la ciudad de Chicago es responsable por la muerte culposa de una víctima de violencia doméstica por no detener al agresor a pesar de varias llamadas al 911, de…
Feb 11
Agencia de Illinois que Investiga Médicos Recorta Personal

Agencia de Illinois que Investiga Médicos Recorta Personal

Los abogados de lesiones personales de Chicago Zneimer y Zneimer PC vieron en el Chicago Tribune que el Departamento de Regulación Financiera y Profesional, la agencia que investiga las quejas sobre los médicos anunciaron que…
Feb 8
Condición Médica Factor que Contribuye en Accidente de Autobús en Chicago

Condición Médica Factor que Contribuye en Accidente de Autobús en Chicago

Abogados de accidente de autobús en Chicago leyeron en el Chicago Tribune que un conductor de autobús escolar perdió el control del autobús que conducía en Niles, Illinois y se estrelló. El conductor…

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Chicago Accident and Injury Lawyer…

Chicago Accident and Injury Lawyer Blog

Covers Illinois product liability, bus accident and truck accident news. By Jeffrey J. Kroll.

http://www.chicagoaccidentinjurylawyer.com/

Dec 17
OUR HEARTS ARE BROKEN AFTER THE NEWTOWN, CT TRAGEDY

OUR HEARTS ARE BROKEN AFTER THE NEWTOWN, CT TRAGEDY

Our nation has been devastated by the horrendous shootings in Newtown, Connecticut. Our hearts are broken. Like the rest of the world, our attorneys and staff hugged their kids a little tighter this weekend. We shed tears for the families…
Nov 16
BEWARE OF BLACK ICE: IT'S YOUR RESPONSIBILITY

BEWARE OF BLACK ICE: IT'S YOUR RESPONSIBILITY

It's official folks, Winter is knocking on our door. Many of you may have even seen the Season's first snow flurries over the past couple of days. Certainly, the majority of us woke up with frost on our lawns and windows.
Nov 14
COMPENSATION FOR HIT-AND-RUN ACCIDENTS

COMPENSATION FOR HIT-AND-RUN ACCIDENTS

Sun-Times, Tsering Dorjee was pronounced dead late Monday night. Our attorneys express our most heartfelt sympathies to Mr. Dorjee's family members. Authorities have advised any witnesses to contact Chicago's Major Accident Investigation…

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Chicago Accident Law Blog

Covers car accidents, medical malpractice, personal injury, product liability and truck accidents. By Ed Scanlan.

http://www.chicagoaccidentlawblog.com/

Apr 18
Physicians and Administrators Conspire at Sacred Heart Hospital

Physicians and Administrators Conspire at Sacred Heart Hospital

As an Illinois medical malpractice lawyer it is difficult to fathom a scenario where hospital administrators and physicians conspire to unnecessarily intubate patients and while intubated to overmedicate them so as to require a tracheotomy. …
Mar 9
Table Saw Injury - Product Liability Lawsuit

Table Saw Injury - Product Liability Lawsuit

Lawyers representing victims who have been injured using table saws must be aware of the flesh-detection technology available that could prevent most of these injuries. The Consumer Product Safety Commission estimates at least 60,000…
Mar 9
Table Saw Injury Lawsuit

Table Saw Injury Lawsuit

Lawyers representing victims who have been injured using table saws must be aware of the flesh-detection technology available that could prevent most of these injuries. The Consumer Product Safety Commission estimates at least 60,000…

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Chicago Accident Lawyer Blog

Covers injury and accident news and case law. Published By Chicago, Illinois personal injury attorneys, Zneimer & Zneimer, P.C.

http://www.chicagoaccidentlawyerblog.com/

May 11
School Bus Collides with Motor Vehicle Causing Fatality

School Bus Collides with Motor Vehicle Causing Fatality

As reported by CBS Chicago, “One person was killed in a multi-vehicle accident after a school bus with nearly three dozen students on board collided with two other vehicles near north suburban Wadsworth.” Preliminary…
May 11
School Bus Collides with Motor Vehicle Causing Fatality

School Bus Collides with Motor Vehicle Causing Fatality

As reported by CBS Chicago, “One person was killed in a multi-vehicle accident after a school bus with nearly three dozen students on board collided with two other vehicles near north suburban Wadsworth.” Preliminary…
May 11
Child Restraint Systems: The Right Seat, The Right Size, the Right Use

Child Restraint Systems: The Right Seat, The Right Size, the Right Use

Pursuant to the Illinois Child Passenger Protection Act, all child passengers under the age of 8 years old are required to be restrained by a car or booster seat. However, use of a child restraint system is only the first step in protecting…

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Chicago Bankruptcy Attorney Blog

Covers bankruptcy and foreclosures topics. By Michelotti & Associates, Ltd.

http://www.chicagobankruptcyattorneyblog.com/

May 11
How a chapter 7 bankruptcy case works in DuPage County.

How a chapter 7 bankruptcy case works in DuPage County.

How a chapter 7 bankruptcy case works in Du Page County. All cases start with an analysis of the debtor's situation, Is a chapter 7 case appropriate? If so, we need certain information. 1. Has another chapter 7 case been filed within the…
May 1
How Much Does a Bankruptcy cost?

How Much Does a Bankruptcy cost?

For most people a chapter 7 case will cost about $2100.00. A Chapter 13 case will cost about $3800.00. Cost are divided into This is divided into 4 parts One: Filing Fees Filing fees for a chapter 7 bankruptcy are $299.00. Filing Fees…
Feb 2
How Often Can I File For Bankruptcy?

How Often Can I File For Bankruptcy?

While it is true that you could file for bankruptcy protection as often as you would like, the October 17, 2005 changes to the bankruptcy code limit the frequency of bankruptcy discharge. The attorneys at Michelotti & Associates know the…

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Chicago Bankruptcy Blog

Covers chapter 7 and chapter 13 bankruptcy. By Leeders & Associates.

http://chicago-bankruptcy.blogspot.com/

May 22
T is for Terrance Leeders - head bankrutpcy attorney and owner of Leeders & Associate

T is for Terrance Leeders - head bankrutpcy attorney and owner of Leeders & Associate

Hi All. I was recently interviewed for an article by BankruptcyHome.com. I have enclosed a link to their article. If anyone as has any further questions, feel free to contact me at Leederslaw.com, or call me at…
May 17
S is for Setoff of bank accounts and bankruptcy

S is for Setoff of bank accounts and bankruptcy

I see this issue frequently. Debtor has a Bank Account at Bank A. Debtor also has a debt owed to Bank A, say for a credit card, personal loan, or overdraft. Any money in the bank account on the date of filing is vulnerable, as Bank A…
Apr 26
R is for repossession

R is for repossession

R is for Repossession I would estimate that over half, if not 75% of my clients have had a repossession in the past, many with 2 or even 3 of them. Chapter 7 is a great tool to wipe those debts out and get a fresh start. But, if…

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Chicago Birth Injury Lawyer Blog

Covers cerebral palsy, crib death, Erb's palsy and other forms of birth injuries. By Levin & Perconti.

http://www.chicagobirthinjurylawyerblog.com/

May 22
Concerns About Stem Cell Treatments for Cerebral Palsy

Concerns About Stem Cell Treatments for Cerebral Palsy

We often explain how birth injury lawsuits are critical to ensuring those affected have access to as many resources as necessary for the rest of their lives to recover as much as possible from the injury. For example, when it comes to…
May 15
Doctor Recognized for Work with Children with Cerebral Palsy

Doctor Recognized for Work with Children with Cerebral Palsy

Cerebral palsy is perhaps the most recognized birth injury. There are many different types of this harm that usually affects children during the birthing process itself. Most Illinois community members are affected by cerebral palsy at some…
May 9
Unique New Malpractice Case: Tubes Tied Without Consent After C-Section

Unique New Malpractice Case: Tubes Tied Without Consent After C-Section

The variety of medical malpractice cases is more extensive than most imagine. Considering the total number of births that occur each year, many somewhat unique cases of mistakes, confusion, and preventable harm will occur. That is not to…

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Chicago Brain Injury Lawyer Blog

Covers brain injuries from bicycle accidents, car accidents, medical malpractice an defective products. By Levin & Perconti.

http://www.chicagobraininjurylawyerblog.com/

May 21
The Call For Swimming Safety: Illinois Childhood Drowning Prevention Month

The Call For Swimming Safety: Illinois Childhood Drowning Prevention Month

One community message is shared year after year around this time: the need to be careful while swimming. While most outdoor pools, lake, and rivers are still a bit too chilly in May for Illinois residents to use is mass, that will soon…
May 15
Safety & Awareness to Prevent Illinois Motorcycle Accidents This Summer

Safety & Awareness to Prevent Illinois Motorcycle Accidents This Summer

Accidents on the roadways cause the most serious traumatic brain injuries. Even more specifically, head injuries are quite common for those travelers who are in exposed vehicles--motorcycles--without the layer of protection that cars…
May 9
Class Action Lawsuits & Brain Injurie

Class Action Lawsuits & Brain Injurie

The Center for Justice & Democracy recently released a white paper on the sad state of class action lawsuits--as big companies have engaged in many attempts to undermine the critical legal tool. The increased difficulty in using class…

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Chicago Business bLAWg

Covers information and resources that impact Chicago businesses. By Griffith & Jacobson, LLC.

http://chicagobizlawyers.wordpress.com

Sep 4
Some great tips for all employers to con

Some great tips for all employers to con

Some great tips for all employers to consider before making a hiring decision: Avoid these #hiring pitfalls startups can easily fall into! http://t.co/rORRztzM via @B2Community RT @sparkhire Filed under: Chicago Busine
Aug 31
RT @wpinkerton: Fast-Growing Companie

RT @wpinkerton: Fast-Growing Companie

RT @wpinkerton: Fast-Growing Companies & Cities | http://t.co/1xeIUVZt http://t.co/gqiaApF7 | The real upside is that these cities aren’t clustered. Filed under: Chicago Busine
Aug 29
Redesigning the interior of your office

Redesigning the interior of your office

Redesigning the interior of your offices? Consider #Glass #Walls instead of Drywall. Jaime @foxvalleyglass1 http://t.co/JOnJbsXK Filed under: Chicago Busine

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Chicago Business Lawyer Blog

Covers Illinois commercial law, business, and intellectual property news. By Jeremy A. Gibson & Associates, P.C.

http://www.chicago-business-lawyer-blog.com/

Dec 17
Chicago Firm Alleges Unfair Business Practices, False Claim

Chicago Firm Alleges Unfair Business Practices, False Claim

A mid-sized Chicago healthcare company is alleging unfair business practices and false claims on the part of a rival company based in Downers Grove, according to a report by Crain's Chicago Business. Our Chicago business lawyers understand…
Dec 1
Text Marketing Backfires, Chain Faces $250M Class Action

Text Marketing Backfires, Chain Faces $250M Class Action

In a world of evolving technology, it's no surprise that businesses are trying everything they can to reach consumers. Chicago small business lawyers know one method that has proven especially effective is text messaging. It tends to…
Nov 22
Chicago Business Lawsuit Filed Following Undisclosed Claims in Acquisition

Chicago Business Lawsuit Filed Following Undisclosed Claims in Acquisition

Anytime two companies merge or one acquires the other, there are a multitude of legal considerations. Chicago business lawyers know that chief among those are the disclosure of any outstanding liabilities.

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Chicago Business Litigation…

Chicago Business Litigation Attorney Blog

Covers breach of contract, implied contract, oral contracts, defamation, and unjust enrichment. By Tamari & Blumenthal, LLC.

http://www.chicagobusinesslitigationattorneyblog.com/

Jul 6
Supreme Court Issues Ruling On Challenging Fairness of Arbitration Clause

Supreme Court Issues Ruling On Challenging Fairness of Arbitration Clause

Ruling in favor of the appellant, the Supreme Court established a standard for challenging the fairness of arbitration clauses in court. See Rent-A-Center, West v. Jackson, 2010 WL 2471058
Mar 2
Supreme Court Applies Stricter Pleading Standard for Civil Action

Supreme Court Applies Stricter Pleading Standard for Civil Action

In Ashcroft v. Iqbal, the Supreme Court reinforced the Twombly Court’s interpretation of Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 8(a)(2). Ashcroft v. Iqbal, 129 S.Ct. 1937, (2009). In Twombly, the Court developed a plausibility standard to…
Feb 4
Illinois Courts Define Respondeat Superior

Illinois Courts Define Respondeat Superior

In Illinois, an employer is subject to vicarious liability for his employees under the doctrine of respondeat superior. Bank of America, N.A. v. Bird.392 Ill.App.3d 621, 911 N.E.2d 1239, 331 Ill.Dec. 1009 (2009). Under this doctrine, an…

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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…

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Chicago Car Accident Attorney Blog

Published by Donald W. Fohrman & Associates, LTD

http://www.chicagocaraccidentattorneyblog.com/

Mar 13
Illinois legislators proposing ban on hand held cell phones while driving

Illinois legislators proposing ban on hand held cell phones while driving

New legislation is being introduced by state Rep. Karen May (D-Highland Park) which would ban the use of cell phones while driving with the exception of drivers using hands free technology. In 2011, more than 4100 traffic stops were made…
Dec 23
Chicago Drivers: Hang up and drive!

Chicago Drivers: Hang up and drive!

The National Transportation Safety Board wants all 50 states to ban cellphone use by drivers. No texting, no tweeting, no talking — not even on a hands-free phone. It's a standard that goes beyond anything on the books in any state. The…
Nov 2
Chicago City Council approves Midway Airport buffer zone

Chicago City Council approves Midway Airport buffer zone

Almost 6 years after a runway accident that left a six year old child dead, the city of Chicago is taking steps to improve safety at Midway Airport. The city will purchase several pieces of property around the airport, then demolish the…

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Chicago Car Accident Attorneys…

Chicago Car Accident Attorneys Blog

Covers Illinois auto defects, car accidents and catastrophic injuries. By Law Offices of Steven J. Malman & Associates P.C.

http://www.chicagocaraccidentattorneysblog.com/

Apr 28
Illinois Car Crash Lawsuit Alleging Medication Caused 2005 Wrongful Deaths of Mother and Her Baby Still Not Resolved

Illinois Car Crash Lawsuit Alleging Medication Caused 2005 Wrongful Deaths of Mother and Her Baby Still Not Resolved

According to the Daily Chronicle, a settlement has not yet been reached in the Illinois car crash deaths of 18-year-old Amanda Elkins, 18, and her 10-month-old daughter Jazmine Luciano in 2005. Their family believes that Elkins crashed her…
Apr 28
Illinois Car Crash Lawsuit Alleging Medication Caused 2005 Wrongful Deaths of Mother and Her Baby Still Not Resolved

Illinois Car Crash Lawsuit Alleging Medication Caused 2005 Wrongful Deaths of Mother and Her Baby Still Not Resolved

According to the Daily Chronicle, a settlement has not yet been reached in the Illinois car crash deaths of 18-year-old Amanda Elkins, 18, and her 10-month-old daughter Jazmine Luciano in 2005. Their family believes that Elkins crashed her…
Apr 21
Woman Impaled in Lake County, Illinois Car Crash Caused by Tree Branch Sues Property Owner

Woman Impaled in Lake County, Illinois Car Crash Caused by Tree Branch Sues Property Owner

Helen Miller, a Lake Villa woman, is suing Vista Health System Surgery and Treatment Center for her Lake County, Illinois car accident injuries. Miller, 42, was driving in Lindenhurst last October when a tree fell on her car, causing one of…

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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…

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Chicago Car Accident Lawyers Blog

Covers Chicago car, bus, bicycle, truck and pedestrian accidents. By Abels & Annes, P.C.

http://www.chicagocaraccidentlawyersblog.com/

May 24
Simulated Car Crash Before Prom Gets the Attention of Lake Zurich Student

Simulated Car Crash Before Prom Gets the Attention of Lake Zurich Student

With prom season approaching, students in Lake Zurich, Illinois might think twice before drinking and getting behind the wheel. That's because Operation Prom Night made an appearance this week at the high school and presented a simulated…
May 22
Alcohol Believed to Be a Factor in Chicago Crash that Injured 4

Alcohol Believed to Be a Factor in Chicago Crash that Injured 4

A Friday morning crash in Avondale that left four people seriously injured may have been caused by alcohol and possibly narcotics, according to Chicago police officers. The crash happened just before 3:00 a.m. near the intersection of Kedzie…
May 21
Semi Truck Crash Leaves 1 Dead in Chicago

Semi Truck Crash Leaves 1 Dead in Chicago

A collision on the Kennedy Expressway left one dead and backed up traffic for hours last week in Chicago. The crash occurred Monday morning near Cumberland Avenue as traffic began to slow. A 65-year-old man in a Ford Explorer began to…

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Chicago Criminal Lawyer Blog

Covers Illinois criminal law and penalties. By the Law Office of Chris M. Shepherd.

http://www.chicagocrimelawyer.com/

Mar 22
Using the Constitution to Defeat Illinois Charges of Unlawful Use of a Weapon

Using the Constitution to Defeat Illinois Charges of Unlawful Use of a Weapon

The two enemies of the people are criminals and government, so let us tie the second down with the chains of the Constitution so the second will not become the legalized version of the first." -Thomas Jefferson There are many rewarding…
Mar 2
Quarterback Acquitted of Rape: Anatomy of a Successful Defense to Sexual Assault Accusation

Quarterback Acquitted of Rape: Anatomy of a Successful Defense to Sexual Assault Accusation

Of all the accusations I defend clients against as a Chicago criminal lawyer, I see a persistent pattern of intentionally false accusations in the area of date rape and sexual assault. Indeed, although the difficulty of accurate research into…
Oct 21
How to Get an Illinois FOID Card If You Have a Felony Conviction in Your Background

How to Get an Illinois FOID Card If You Have a Felony Conviction in Your Background

Despite the Second Amendment's clear language guaranteeing your "right to bear Arms" a felony conviction in your background, even for a non-violent crime, will cause the Illinois State Police (ISP) to revoke and seize your Firearm Owner…

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Chicago Divorce Attorney

Covers Illinois family law matters. By the Wolkowitz Law Office.

http://wolkowitz.com/chicago-divorce-illinois-family-law-blog

Jan 21
Uncontested Divorce: One-stop Shop

Uncontested Divorce: One-stop Shop

As a Chicago divorce lawyer, I’ve got one word for people who don’t want to needlessly spend money on a lawyer. And that word is “sane.” I’m dedicated to helping people get an affordable divorce in…
Nov 12
College Expenses for Divorcing & Unmarried Military Vet

College Expenses for Divorcing & Unmarried Military Vet

As a Chicago divorce lawyer, I can tell you that many parents are flabergasted upon learning that a court can force them to pay for their children’s higher education through Section 513 of the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage…
Nov 9
Cheating and adultery: relevant to divorce in Illinois?

Cheating and adultery: relevant to divorce in Illinois?

“He cheated on me,” my new client told me. “Isn’t there anything I can do about that?” she asked. As a Chicago divorce attorney, I’m asked that type of question about adultery frequently. And while adultery and cheating often make…

Rank this Week: 5202

Chicago Divorce Lawyer &…

Chicago Divorce Lawyer & Attorney Blog

Discusses how to avoid mistakes and obtain a better outcome in your divorce. By Marie Fahnert.

http://www.justdivorceblog.com/

Feb 12
My client’s iPad testimony made the news!

My client’s iPad testimony made the news!

Apparently, my divorcing client’s Skype testimony is newsworthy! The Chicago Daily Law Bulletin and the Wall Street Journal have both reported on it. Last week, at Chicago’s Daley Center, a judge ruled in my client’s favor…
Feb 12
My client’s iPad testimony made the news!

My client’s iPad testimony made the news!

Apparently, Skype testimony is a novelty. The Chicago Daily Law Bulletin, the Wall Street Journal and the American Bar Association Journal have reported on my divorcing client’s Skype testimony. Last week, at…
Oct 11
Couple separates after 115 year

Couple separates after 115 year

Bibi and Poldi, two giant tortoises who have been together since their birth in 1897, called it quits on their relationship this year. The relationship had survived 115 years, a move from Switzerland to Austria, and 300 children (ages…

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Chicago DUI Law Blog

Covers Chicago criminal and DUI laws. By Ava George Stewart.

http://chicagoduilaw.blogspot.com/

Apr 17
Chicago DUI Attorney Comments on Missouri v. McNeeley-- Needles, Blood, and DUI

Chicago DUI Attorney Comments on Missouri v. McNeeley-- Needles, Blood, and DUI

This Chicago DUI attorney has posted here, here, and here on blood draws in DUI arrests. Earlier today, the Supreme Court of the United States(SCOTUS) issued it's opinion in Missouri v. McNeeley.Justice Sotomayer wrote the…
Apr 1
Chicago DUI Attorney Comments on Police Lying About DUI Arrest

Chicago DUI Attorney Comments on Police Lying About DUI Arrest

It is one simple question, why would the police lie about a DUI?This Chicago DUI attorney hears this all the time when ever she is in a trial or pretrial motion from the government. She thinks it's a really, really good question.…
Jan 28
Chicago DUI Attorney Says, "Si Su Puede!" Driver's Licenses for The Undocumented Are Now Legal

Chicago DUI Attorney Says, "Si Su Puede!" Driver's Licenses for The Undocumented Are Now Legal

This Chicago DUI attorney has posted here, here, here, and here about undocumented people driving in Illinois. Yesterday, Governor Quinn signed into law a bill that will permit undocumented people to obtain valid driver’s…

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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: 1703

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: 477

Chicago Family Law Blog

Covers child custody, child support, divorce and property division. By Alan Pearlman.

http://www.chicagofamilylawblog.com/

Apr 30
Tax Issues Relating to Qualified Domestic Relations Orders and Divorce

Tax Issues Relating to Qualified Domestic Relations Orders and Divorce

An increasingly large portion of the assets of married couples consist of rights to payments and stock from pension plans. In many states such assets are subject to division during a divorce. Divorce and division of property…
Apr 30
Severing the Parental Rights of Inmates and the Constitutionality of Restricting Visitation

Severing the Parental Rights of Inmates and the Constitutionality of Restricting Visitation

According to the Child Welfare League of America, an estimated 200,000 children have a mother in prison, and at least 1.6 million children have a father in prison. As such, many children have been forced to enter the foster care…
Dec 31
Same-Sex Marriages and the Federal Defense of Marriage Act

Same-Sex Marriages and the Federal Defense of Marriage Act

The federal Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) was signed into law by President Clinton on September 21, 1996. DOMA defines "marriage" to consist exclusively as a heterosexual union of a man and a woman. Further, DOMA directs federal …

Rank this Week: 2349

Chicago Family Lawyer Blog

Covers divorce, child support and prenuptial agreements. By Janet Rubel.

http://www.chicagofamilylawyerblog.com/

Feb 21
Appeals in Family Law Cases: ILLNOIS Child Support, Custody, Property Division and Maintenance

Appeals in Family Law Cases: ILLNOIS Child Support, Custody, Property Division and Maintenance

When can a judge's order be appealed? The answer is: it depends. Most cases require that a final order has been entered and that it is one which is appealable. Some cases, particularly those involving the welfare of children, are…
Feb 21
ILLINOIS, CHILD SUPPORT AND THE RIGHT TO A COLLEGE EDUCATION: GREIMAN V. FRIEDMAN

ILLINOIS, CHILD SUPPORT AND THE RIGHT TO A COLLEGE EDUCATION: GREIMAN V. FRIEDMAN

Does Illinois require a divorced parent or biological parent to pay for a college education? The answser is that it depends on the academic record of the child, whether the child chooses a private school or a state school and the financial…
Feb 20
Katy Perry Risked Losing Lots of Money without a Prenuptial Agreement: Prenuptial and Postnuptial Agreements in Illinoi

Katy Perry Risked Losing Lots of Money without a Prenuptial Agreement: Prenuptial and Postnuptial Agreements in Illinoi

Recording artist Katy Perry and her husband, British hair spray afficiando and comedian Russell Brand, have announced their plans to divorce after less than two years of marriage. That seems like a long term commitment after the…

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Chicago Foreclosure Lawyer Blog

Covers foreclosure defense and strategic defaults. By Sulaiman & Associates.

http://foreclosureblog.bankruptcylawyersolutions.com/

Jan 17
Mortgage Servicers Make More Money In Foreclosure

Mortgage Servicers Make More Money In Foreclosure

As I had long suspected, mortgage servicers have very strong financial incentives to push for foreclosure instead of modifying a loan. Diane E. Thompson, of counsel to the National Consumer Law Center, recently published an article in the…
Jan 10
Why Foreclosure Defense Is More Than Just "Wasting Time"

Why Foreclosure Defense Is More Than Just "Wasting Time"

As the foreclosure crisis drags on, the time it takes to complete the average foreclosure increases. This, in turn, feeds a desire to determine the cause of the slowdown. There are obvious choices such as the incredible volume of foreclosure…
Dec 28
Much Ado About Abandoned Housing

Much Ado About Abandoned Housing

I have written a few posts about the abandoned housing ordinance that the City of Chicago enacted this year. The original version was abandoned for a version that was supposed to be a compromise with mortgage lenders and servicers. The…

Rank this Week: 3027

Chicago Illinois Car Accident…

Chicago Illinois Car Accident Lawyer Blog

Covers car accidents, pedestrian accidents, and other personal injury news. By Elman Law Group.

http://www.chicagoillinoiscaraccidentlawyerblog.com/

May 23
"Wrong-Way Driver" Accident On Chicago Skyway

"Wrong-Way Driver" Accident On Chicago Skyway

There was a "wrong-way driver" accident this morning (May 23) on the Chicago Skyway, near 85th Street. Four people were injured. The accident happened at approximately 5:04 a.m., when a Honda driving north in the southbound lanes collided…
May 13
Fatal Accident On Kennedy Expressway

Fatal Accident On Kennedy Expressway

There was a fatal accident this morning on the Kennedy Expressway at Cumberland Avenue involving a semi truck and three cars. Details on the accident appear limited at this time.
May 8
Fatal Collision Between Car And Police SUV On Chicago's South Side

Fatal Collision Between Car And Police SUV On Chicago's South Side

There was a fatal accident this morning involving a collision between a Chicago Police SUV and a car. The accident happened on Chicago's South Side, at 76th Street and Yates Boulevard, at approximately 10:20 a.m. The police officers were…

Rank this Week: 2126

Chicago Immigration Lawyer Blog

Covers immigration law and visas. By Kalita Law Group, P.C.

http://www.chicagoimmigrationlawyer-blog.com/

Mar 27
DO I QUALIFY FOR THE I-601A PROVISIONAL WAIVER FOR UNLAWFUL PRESENCE?

DO I QUALIFY FOR THE I-601A PROVISIONAL WAIVER FOR UNLAWFUL PRESENCE?

Now that the new Provisional Waivers for Unlawful Presence are in place, I am getting many phone calls from people who are inquiring as to whether they qualify for the waiver. There are many misconceptions about this from person-to-person…
Mar 11
Immigration Reform Moves a Step Closer

Immigration Reform Moves a Step Closer

The LA Times reported today that the Senate version of the Immigration Bill is gathering steam, as eight senators working together to write a bipartisan bill to overhaul immigration laws announced today that they have agreed on a pathway for…
Jan 30
Obama's Immigration Speech

Obama's Immigration Speech

Speaking in Las Vegas, President Obama revealed his intention to pursue comprehensive immigration reform during his second term. He outlined a rough sketch of a plan that would involve an increase in border security and enforcement of…

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Chicago Injury Advice Law Blog

Provides advice on Illinois injury law. By Timothy J. Deffet.

http://www.chicagoinjuryadvicelawblog.com/

May 15
Think you know the true story about the woman in the McDonald’s Hot Coffee Case? Think again.

Think you know the true story about the woman in the McDonald’s Hot Coffee Case? Think again.

Many people like to quote stories about the “ridiculous” lawsuits that occur in our country. They cite to various anecdotes that are oft-quoted as the undisputed truth. Only one problem, many “facts” cited about these…
May 3
Tim’s Ten Tips on How to Prepare for Your First Call to a Chicago Attorney

Tim’s Ten Tips on How to Prepare for Your First Call to a Chicago Attorney

Experienced attorneys understand that when a person actually picks up the phone to call a lawyer for the first time, it is in a state of great anxiety. The last thing most people want to do is call a total stranger and bare their soul on some…
Apr 19
Do you have a legal question for a Kansas City attorney?

Do you have a legal question for a Kansas City attorney?

As an attorney you often get phone calls for areas of law for which you do not practice. Or, you may get people contacting you for cases in states for which you are not licensed. A good attorney who wants to help his clients keeps…

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