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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: 107

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 16

    Accountability for Failed Response to Nursing Home Abuse

    Accountability for Failed Response to Nursing Home Abuse
    Nursing home neglect and abuse lawsuits are guided by state and federal statutes, administrative/regulatory rules, and common law principles. Attorneys working on these cases may draw on any of these in order to ensure proper accountability…
  • May 14

    National Nursing Home Week 2013 - Honoring “Team Care”

    National Nursing Home Week 2013 - Honoring “Team Care”
    This week--May 12th through May 18th--represents the official “National Nursing Home Week.” With many participants, including the American Health Care Association (AHCA), the event is a yearly reminder of the needs of long-term…
  • May 13

    Medication Errors in Skilled Nursing Facilitie

    Medication Errors in Skilled Nursing Facilitie
    Long-term living locations catered to seniors are often referred to as “skilled nursing facilities” (nursing homes) and “assisted living facilities.” The basic distinction between these types of homes is the level of…
Rank this Week: 136

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 17

    Brooklyn Orders Review of 50 Murder Case

    Brooklyn Orders Review of 50 Murder Case
    Police misconduct lawyers at Pintas & Mullins highlight an article recently published in the New York Times, detailing the reopening of every murder case that resulted in a guilty verdict from the work of one detective. The review is…
  • May 16

    Illinois Police Officer Convicted of Using Excessive Force

    Illinois Police Officer Convicted of Using Excessive Force
    Police misconduct lawyers at Pintas & Mullins report that a Dolton, IL officer faces up to ten years in prison after being convicted of using excessive force. Jurors took less than an hour to decide the officer was guilty of hitting two…
  • May 14

    Monster Beverage Sued for Marketing to Kid

    Monster Beverage Sued for Marketing to Kid
    Energy drink lawyers at Pintas & Mullins announce that Monster Beverage is facing a lawsuit alleging the company marketed its unsafe drinks to children. The plaintiff claims that Monster is the energy drink industry's worst offender in…
Rank this Week: 175

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: 253

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 18

    Sexual Harassment Settlement Talk

    Sexual Harassment Settlement Talk
    So what happens if you are the victim of sexual harassment in Illinois as far as first steps? Well, sometimes it makes sense to first send out a demand letter and try to settle the case as quick as possible. There are a few good reasons for…
  • May 16

    New Breed Logistics Pays $1.5 Million in Sexual Harassment Case

    New Breed Logistics Pays $1.5 Million in Sexual Harassment Case
    A jury awarded $1.5 million to four employees who worked for New Breed Logistics. The lawsuit was based on sexual harassment and retaliation and was first filed by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission's ("EEOC"). According to…
  • May 14

    River Point Farms Settles Sexual Harassment Lawsuit For $150,000

    River Point Farms Settles Sexual Harassment Lawsuit For $150,000
    America's largest onion grower will pay $150,000 to a female worker to settle a sexual harassment and retaliation lawsuit. River Points Farms agreed to the settlement prior to trial. The sexual harassment lawsuit was filed by the Equal…
Rank this Week: 300

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 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…
  • Apr 25

    Central Illinois Paralegal Association monthly meeting!

    Central Illinois Paralegal Association monthly meeting!
    CIPA Colleagues: Please mark your calendars for Tuesday, May 14, 2013, and plan to attend the Central Illinois Paralegal Association monthly meeting at The Chateau Hotel and Conference Center, 1601 Jumer Drive, Bloomington, IL.Dinner is…
  • Apr 24

    Job Opening Information Communications Intern

    Job Opening Information Communications Intern
    Job Opening Information Communications InternJob Code: 02comminternJob Title: Communications InternJob Category: ADMPosting Opens: 1/28/2013Posting Closes: 5/11/2013Certification Required: NoResponsibilities: Assists with internal and…
Rank this Week: 384

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 16

    Settlement in Stent Malpractice Case

    Settlement in Stent Malpractice Case
    The Clinical Advisor reported recently on the end of a high-profile medical malpractice case that made headlines across the country. The situation involved a cardiologist who was accused of performing a mountain of unnecessary surgical…
  • May 14

    Patient Safety Attorneys Call for FDA Review of “Loophole” That Allowed DePuy Hip Implant Approval

    Patient Safety Attorneys Call for FDA Review of “Loophole” That Allowed DePuy Hip Implant Approval
    DePuy hip implants trials and settlement negotiations are underway. Though, the legal ramifications of the defective hip implants will likely continue for a while into the future. That is because there are so many who have been affected,…
  • May 13

    More Federal Medical Billing Transparency on the Way?

    More Federal Medical Billing Transparency on the Way?
    Few people truly understand the complexity of medical billing. For the vast majority of community members, receiving a medical bill is similar to getting a book in a different language. You understand the basic structure, but it is…
Rank this Week: 394

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 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…
  • May 6

    Recent Blog Posts of Interest to Litigators: a Round-Up

    Recent Blog Posts of Interest to Litigators: a Round-Up
    These recent posts from other law-related blogs might be of interest to litigators: "Pleading The Fifth Amendment And Adverse Inferences In Civil Litigation," by Max Kennerly at Litigation & Trial; "Make writing simple and direct," by…
Rank this Week: 459

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 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…
  • May 6

    Workplace Deaths in the United States Average out to About 150 a Day

    Workplace Deaths in the United States Average out to About 150 a Day
    The number of work-related deaths that occur throughout the United States everyday may come as quite a shock to many people. A recent report shows that about 150 people on average per day across the county are killed as a result of a…
Rank this Week: 478

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: 494

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 16

    FINRA recently announced that Adrienne…

    FINRA recently announced that Adrienne Marie Llamas, a former financial advisor with Wells Fargo in Long Beach, California, has been barred from the association with any FINRA member in any capacity. Without admitting or denying the findings,…
  • May 16

    Broker barred from securities industry for alleged theft.

    Broker barred from securities industry for alleged theft.
    FINRA recently announced that Joseph Mahmud, a registered representative in Lafayette, Louisiana has been barred from the securities industry. Without admitting or denying the findings, Mahmud consented to the described sanction and to the…
  • May 15

    Investor Alert Regarding Lump-Sum Payments for Retiree

    Investor Alert Regarding Lump-Sum Payments for Retiree
    Are you thinking of selling your pension or structured settlement for a lump-sum payment? Have you been contacted by a salesperson soliciting a “pension income program” or “factored structured settlement”?…
Rank this Week: 530

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 18

    Cop Kills Pit Bull That Attacked Two in Chicago

    Cop Kills Pit Bull That Attacked Two in Chicago
    A loose pit bull in the Englewood neighborhood of Chicago attacked a 63-year-old man in the area of 59th Street and Eggleston Avenue Wednesday morning. The man reportedly sustained several puncture wounds and needed medical treatment at…
  • May 17

    Worker Killed at Northwestern University Construction Site

    Worker Killed at Northwestern University Construction Site
    A 56-year-old man who was injured at a Northwestern University construction site on Thursday has died due to his injuries and police have launched an investigation. The man was working at an Evanston site when he was struck by a 16 foot…
  • May 15

    Chicago Driver Hits and Kills Bicyclist

    Chicago Driver Hits and Kills Bicyclist
    A Chicago driver was traveling in the 7800 block of West Irving Park Road late Tuesday night when the driver struck an elderly bicyclist, killing him. The cyclist, an 83-year-old Chicago resident, was taken to Advocate Lutheran General…
Rank this Week: 619

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/
Rank this Week: 623

Animal Law Blog

Animal Law Blog

By Amy A. Breyer.

http://animallawonline.blogspot.com/
  • 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....
  • Mar 18

    Art Night & Auction!

    Art Night & Auction!
    The Animal History Museum is holding its big spring event on May 17th - "Art Night & Auction!"  Sip champagne and nibble on appetizers, wander the indoor/outdoor space of a private gallery in North Hollywood, plus bid on some…
Rank this Week: 635

Chicago Injury Attorney Blog

Chicago Injury Attorney Blog

Covers personal injury law issues and topics, including medical malpractice, product liability, and worker's compensation. Published by Chicago, Illinois personal injury lawyer Steven J. Malman & Associates, P.C.

http://www.chicagoinjuryattorneyblog.com/
Rank this Week: 714

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 17

    Brooklyn Orders Review of 50 Murder Case

    Brooklyn Orders Review of 50 Murder Case
    Police misconduct lawyers at Pintas & Mullins highlight an article recently published in the New York Times, detailing the reopening of every murder case that resulted in a guilty verdict from the work of one detective. The review is…
  • May 16

    Illinois Police Officer Convicted of Using Excessive Force

    Illinois Police Officer Convicted of Using Excessive Force
    Police misconduct lawyers at Pintas & Mullins report that a Dolton, IL officer faces up to ten years in prison after being convicted of using excessive force. Jurors took less than an hour to decide the officer was guilty of hitting two…
  • May 14

    Monster Beverage Sued for Marketing to Kid

    Monster Beverage Sued for Marketing to Kid
    Energy drink lawyers at Pintas & Mullins announce that Monster Beverage is facing a lawsuit alleging the company marketed its unsafe drinks to children. The plaintiff claims that Monster is the energy drink industry's worst offender in…
Rank this Week: 767

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 16

    SSRIs Like Paxil May Increase Surgery Risk

    SSRIs Like Paxil May Increase Surgery Risk
    A new study that was recently published in JAMA Internal Medicine is suggesting that patients taking SSRI antidepressants like Paxil may be at an increased risk of complications during surgery. The risks include bleeding and death. During…
  • May 15

    Fly Study Aids in Finding the Roots of Depression

    Fly Study Aids in Finding the Roots of Depression
    According to information from a new study that was published in the journal Current Biology, animals (including humans), “often hunker down as they develop sleep or eating disorders, ulcers, and other physical manifestations of…
  • May 13

    Vaginal Mesh Lawsuit Filed Against Cook Medical

    Vaginal Mesh Lawsuit Filed Against Cook Medical
    With over 40 lawsuits already filed against Cook Medical over vaginal mesh complications because of the company's Surgisis and Stratasis products, the case filed on April 2, 2013 by a Georgia resident did not come as much of a surprise. The…
Rank this Week: 801

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 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…
  • May 13

    You Can't Reverse Blue-Pencil a Non-Compete

    You Can't Reverse Blue-Pencil a Non-Compete
    By now, I hope readers of this blog would be aware that the title of this post simply reinforces the obvious.For background, the "blue-pencil" rule is intended to allow a court to enforce the reasonable parts of non-competition…
Rank this Week: 814

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: 852

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…
Rank this Week: 945

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: 974

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: 991

Chicago Workers Compensation…

Chicago Workers Compensation Lawyer Blog

Covers construction accidents, truck accidents and Illinois workers compensation. By Law Offices of Steven J. Malman & Associates P.C.

http://www.chicagoworkerscompensationlawyerblog.com/
Rank this Week: 1050

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 15

    Work of VRTC Ensures that Car Accident Fatality Numbers Continue to Wane

    Work of VRTC Ensures that Car Accident Fatality Numbers Continue to Wane
    Have you ever wondered what happens to your car before you drive it off the lot? Well if you haven’t that’s fine, because I’m here to tell you. Before they can be approved for distribution to consumers, the vehicles that you…
  • May 14

    Keep Your Friends and Yourself Safe, Don’t Drink and Drive

    Keep Your Friends and Yourself Safe, Don’t Drink and Drive
    The United States government is in the midst of some pretty extensive budget cuts, and for over 300 million Americans, this is something that is hitting close to home. College tuition is rising at rates never before seen, and student loans…
  • May 13

    Sharing Illinois Roads with Motorcyclists is an Essential Part of Traffic Safety

    Sharing Illinois Roads with Motorcyclists is an Essential Part of Traffic Safety
    The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the Department of Transportation have been working tirelessly for decades to promote driver safety in the United States, and because of their efforts, car accidents, pedestrian accidents,…
Rank this Week: 1108

DebtStoppers USA Bankruptcy Blog

DebtStoppers USA Bankruptcy Blog

Covers bankruptcy and foreclosures. By DebtStoppers USA

http://www.debtstoppersblog.com/
  • 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…
  • May 8

    Loan Modification vs. Bankruptcy: Which Is the Best Way to Stop Foreclosure?

    Loan Modification vs. Bankruptcy: Which Is the Best Way to Stop Foreclosure?
    When you're falling behind on your mortgage payments, the chance to change the terms on your loan via a mortgage modification can sound almost too good to be true. Unfortunately, it often is. Loan modifications have gained notoriety in…
  • May 2

    Do You Have Too Much Debt? 5 Signs You Need Help Relieving Your Debt Burden

    Do You Have Too Much Debt? 5 Signs You Need Help Relieving Your Debt Burden
    Debt has a tendency to sneak up on you. You open a new credit card account and tell yourself you'll pay off the balance each month. You raid your 401k and promise yourself you'll pay it back when you get that windfall you've been waiting…
Rank this Week: 1157

Chicago Car Accident Lawyers Blog

Chicago Car Accident Lawyers Blog

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

http://www.chicagocaraccidentlawyersblog.com/
  • May 17

    Repeated Building Crashes in Downtown Area Raise Safety Concern

    Repeated Building Crashes in Downtown Area Raise Safety Concern
    There has been several incidents this year where a driver jumped the curb and crashed into a building in downtown Hinsdale. They all occurred on the same block of the village's downtown district, one in March and two other similar accidents…
  • May 16

    Illinois Limo Driver Drunk When He Drove 23 Students to Prom

    Illinois Limo Driver Drunk When He Drove 23 Students to Prom
    The DuPage County Sheriff's Department reported that an Illinois limo driver had a blood alcohol content of 0.22 when he drove 23 teens to prom on Saturday. The legal limit for blood alcohol content in Illinois is 0.08 for most drivers and…
  • May 14

    Chicago Driver Hits Police Officer and Drags Her With Car

    Chicago Driver Hits Police Officer and Drags Her With Car
    A driver in Chicago struck a police officer at a traffic stop, sped off, and dragged the officer with her car, according to local authorities. The driver was stopped by Gresham District police late on Monday night for a routine traffic…
Rank this Week: 1163

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 18

    Umbrella Umbrage

    Umbrella Umbrage
    A few days ago, Mr. Gillette posted about a sort of strange photograph taken of a Marine holding an umbrella for President Obama during an outdoor press conference. Mr. Gillette mused:[T]he first thing I thought when I saw the picture was,…
  • May 17

    Judge Schiltz on Lawyer

    Judge Schiltz on Lawyer
    I randomly stumbled across a very interesting and readable old (1999) article written by Judge Patrick Shiltz entitled, "On Being a Happy, Healthy, and Ethical Member of an Unhappy, Unhealthy, and Unethical Profession."It's long, and somewhat…
  • May 16

    I guess the White House doesn't have interns anymore.

    I guess the White House doesn't have interns anymore.
    The Minneapolis Star Tribune has a story about President Obama vowing to take action regarding the IRS and protecting diplomats.  This picture accompanies the story and taken by Charles Dharapak for the AP.I don't want to stir up…
Rank this Week: 1165

Construction Law Today

Construction Law Today

Covers construction industry news and updates. By Joshua Glazov.

http://www.constructionlawattorneyblog.com/
Rank this Week: 1232

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 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…
  • May 7

    Surgeries Increasingly Dangerous in Nursing Home Resident

    Surgeries Increasingly Dangerous in Nursing Home Resident
    Nursing home negligence lawyers at Pintas & Mullins point to a troubling new study published in the Annals of Surgery detailing the risk of abdominal procedures in nursing home residents. Compared to seniors of the same age undergoing the…
Rank this Week: 1276

Chicago Injury Lawyer Blog

Chicago Injury Lawyer Blog

Covers accident and injury law, as well as medical malpractice and construction injury news. Published by Chicago, Illinois personal injury attorney, Joseph Klest.

http://www.josephklest.com/
  • Mar 11

    Medical License Suspension Continues for Frankfort IL Pediatrician

    Medical License Suspension Continues for Frankfort IL Pediatrician
    Frankfor, IL pediatrician, Kishor N. Jain, is facing civil and criminal charges stemming from allegations that he sexually abused patients during office visits. State officials decided to continue withholding Jain's license following his…
  • Feb 12

    Losing a family member in a car accident

    Losing a family member in a car accident
    The statistics in Illinois are frightening. As of only February 12, 2013, the date of this posting, there have been more car accident fatalities in Illinois than there were at the same time last year. Also, more people lost their lives in car…
  • Jan 30

    Chicago car accident lawyer gives advice about safe winter driving

    Chicago car accident lawyer gives advice about safe winter driving
    Although Chicago has seen record high temperatures this January, winter is not over yet. As the temperature fluctuates above and below freezing, motorists throughout Chicagoland are likely to encounter unsafe road conditions more than once…
Rank this Week: 1394

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/
Rank this Week: 1458

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 17

    Semi Truck Driver Arrested For DUI and Driver Fatigue

    Semi Truck Driver Arrested For DUI and Driver Fatigue
    State Police have recently reported the arrest of a truck driver who has been charged with multiple drunk driving charges after a traffic accident Monday night, according to Wgem.com. A Chicago truck accident attorney at our law firm learned…
  • May 15

    Patrol Cop Recognized For Large Number of DUI Arrest

    Patrol Cop Recognized For Large Number of DUI Arrest
    Many Illinois police officers have learned of the tremendous efforts of an out-of-state patrol cop who arrested 95 people on suspicion of driving under the influence in 2012, the most of any officer in his county. Mercurynews.com reports that…
  • May 14

    Illinois Attorneys Address Helmet Laws After Greene County Motorcycle Accident

    Illinois Attorneys Address Helmet Laws After Greene County Motorcycle Accident
    Kmov.com recently reported that a Greene County couple is dead after their motorcycle was rear-ended at a traffic light on Saturday night. A motorcycle accident attorney at our firm learned that according to authorities, a Harley Davison was…
Rank this Week: 1488

Chicago DUI Law Blog

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…
Rank this Week: 1542

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: 1544

7th Circuit Criminal Law Alert

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/
Rank this Week: 1550

GreisGuide to LTACHs

GreisGuide to LTACHs

Presents business and legal resources for long term acute care hospitals.

http://greisguide.com
Rank this Week: 1564

Chicago Medical Malpractice Lawyer…

Chicago Medical Malpractice Lawyer Blog

Covers medical malpractice cases, news and issues with a focus on Illinois. From the Chicago law firm of Hurley McKenna & Mertz.

http://www.chicagomedicalmalpracticelawyerblog.com/
Rank this Week: 1563

General Counselor

General Counselor

Provides employment and labor law news and commentary. By Arnstein & Lehr LLP.

http://general-counselor.com
Rank this Week: 1588

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 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…
  • May 14

    School Bus Company Involved in Fatal Crash Has Been Involved in Several Personal Injury Lawsuit

    School Bus Company Involved in Fatal Crash Has Been Involved in Several Personal Injury Lawsuit
    The company that owns the school bus involved in a recent fatal collision north of Chicago has been involved in a number of personal injury lawsuits. The accident has also focused attention on the dangerous intersection where the collision…
  • May 9

    Former Illinois Police Officer Charged With Workers Comp Fraud

    Former Illinois Police Officer Charged With Workers Comp Fraud
    A former police officer for the village of Maryville has been indicted by a grand jury in Madison County, Illinois on charges related to an alleged fraudulent workers’ compensation claim. Richard Turner is facing charges relating to a…
Rank this Week: 1593

Illinois Construction Blog

Illinois Construction Blog

Features news & commentary on legal developments in the construciton industry. By Foran Glennon Palandech & Ponzi.

http://www.illinoisconstructionlawblog.com/
  • Apr 25

    Illinois Supreme Court Affirms Condo Owners' Right

    Illinois Supreme Court Affirms Condo Owners' Right
      In Palm v. 2800 Lake Shore Drive Condominium Association (2013 IL 110505), Gary Palm, attorney and Emeritus of Law, University of Chicago Law School professor, sought production of his condominium association’s financial…
  • Mar 21

    Claims Arising out of Construction Accidents in Illinoi

    Claims Arising out of Construction Accidents in Illinoi
    The Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education (IICLE) recently published the 2013 edition of its Construction Dispute Litigation manual.  This all-new title in IICLE’s Construction Law Library is devoted to the litigation…
  • Jan 18

    Designers' Risk: The Dark Side of Going Green

    Designers' Risk: The Dark Side of Going Green
    The language and presumptions of sustainable “green” design are changing a significant portion of the landscape for all stakeholders in the construction and building-related industries.  “Green” building impacts…
Rank this Week: 1602

Chicago Truck Accident Lawyer Blog

Chicago Truck Accident Lawyer Blog

Covers truck accidents and trucking regulations. By Law Offices of Steven J. Malman & Associates P.C.

http://www.chicagotruckaccidentlawyerblog.com/
  • Apr 27

    Mother and Daughter Killed in Illinois Semi-Truck Crash

    Mother and Daughter Killed in Illinois Semi-Truck Crash
    Lorraine McNeil, 69, and her daughter Kathleen Wilcox, 45, died last week in an Illinois semi-trailer crash on Interstate 80. The two women, who are both from Ottawa, were pronounced dead at the truck accident site. The accident took place at…
  • Apr 27

    Mother and Daughter Killed in Illinois Semi-Truck Crash

    Mother and Daughter Killed in Illinois Semi-Truck Crash
    Lorraine McNeil, 69, and her daughter Kathleen Wilcox, 45, died last week in an Illinois semi-trailer crash on Interstate 80. The two women, who are both from Ottawa, were pronounced dead at the truck accident site. The accident took place at…
  • Apr 22

    Illinois Semi-Trailer Crash on Highway 34 Kills One Trucker

    Illinois Semi-Trailer Crash on Highway 34 Kills One Trucker
    Trucker Bradley Conkle is dead following an Illinois truck accident involving three semi-trucks on Highway 34. The multi-vehicle collision occurred at around 3am on Monday and the road had to be shut down for several hours so clean up crews…
Rank this Week: 1618

Chicago Medical Malpractice…

Chicago Medical Malpractice Attorney Blog

Covers birth injuries, medical device liability, medical misdiagnosis and surgical errors. By Robert Kreisman.

http://www.chicagomedicalmalpracticeattorney-blog.com/
Rank this Week: 1710

The Namby Pamby, Attorney-at-Law

The Namby Pamby, Attorney-at-Law

I get paid to dress pretty, go to court and talk to crazy people.

http://thenambypamby.blogspot.com/
  • Nov 28

    Scene Three Way

    Scene Three Way
    I went to a doctor’s appointment with my fiancée last week. It was the first time that I had gone to this doctor with her and as can be expected, there was a little apprehension on my part when going into a physician’s appointment that…
  • Nov 20

    This is a dead parrot.

    This is a dead parrot.
    For this entire phone call I felt oddly like John Cleese when he was making a complaint. Thankfully I wasn’t holding a parrot’s cage the entire time:
  • Nov 14

    All problems can be cured by taking cellphone

    All problems can be cured by taking cellphone
    Each day the commuting masses leave their abodes to make their respective ways to work. In Chicago, as I am sure is similar to all other major metropolis’ across the land, this requires the seasoned commuter to refrain from committing a…
Rank this Week: 1755

Chicago Brain Injury Lawyer Blog

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 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…
  • May 1

    Distracted Driving, Car Accidents, & Brain Injurie

    Distracted Driving, Car Accidents, & Brain Injurie
    Brain injury prevention is a complex task, because the injuries are caused in so many different ways. There is no single solution to the problem. Minimizing the toll that these harms take requires appreciating the seriousness of the…
Rank this Week: 1804

Illinois Workers Compensation…

Illinois Workers Compensation Lawyer Blog

Covers workers compensation and wrongful termination. By Donald W. Fohrman & Associates.

http://www.illinoisworkerscompensationlawyerblog.com/
  • Jun 30

    Work related rotator cuff tear

    Work related rotator cuff tear
    With the cut back in the labor force more and more workers are being forced to pick up the slack. This oftens times leads to injuries caused by over-use. One of the common injuries associated with over-use is the tear of the shoulder's…
  • Jun 22

    Illinois Labor Update

    Illinois Labor Update
    A jury recently found that having a anti-sexual harassment policy just isn't enough to guard against lawsuits. The EEOC suide the owner of a franchise restaurant on behalf of 2 young women who were sexually harassed by an older manager. …
  • Apr 18

    Illinois courts awards a portion of MSA funding to ex-wife

    Illinois courts awards a portion of MSA funding to ex-wife
    The Illinois Appellate Court ruled that the funds in a Medicare set-aside (MSA) are part of a workers' compensation settlement thereby allowing an ex-wife to a portion of the MSA. The claimant was injured in a work accident in 2008. He…
Rank this Week: 1830