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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/
  • Jun 17

    Counterclaim Need Not Plead Facts to Overcome Statute of Limitations Affirmative Defense

    Counterclaim Need Not Plead Facts to Overcome Statute of Limitations Affirmative Defense
    Flava Works, Inc. v. Momient, No. 11 C 6306, Slip Op. (N.D. Ill. Mar. 18, 2013) (Shadur, Sen. J.). Judge Shadur denied plaintiff Flava Works’ Fed. R. Civ. P. 12(b)(6) motion to dismiss defendant’s copyright infringement…
  • Jun 15

    Court Sua Sponte Orders Production of Evidence and a Hearing on a Copyright Issue

    Court Sua Sponte Orders Production of Evidence and a Hearing on a Copyright Issue
    Flava Works, Inc. v. Momient, No. 11 C 6306, Slip Op. (N.D. Ill. Apr. 1, 2013) (Shadur, Sen. J.). Judge Shadur, after reading plaintiff FlavaWorks’ answer to defendant’s copyright counterclaims, sua sponte ordered FlavaWorks to…
  • May 28

    Rocky Mountain IP & Technology Institute

    Rocky Mountain IP & Technology Institute
    At the end of this week, I will be heading to the Colorado Rockies at for the Annual Rocky Mountain IP & Technology Institute where I will be moderating a panel called “Damages Models: What Are We Seeing After the Federal…
Rank this Week: 152

Central Illinois Paralegal

Central Illinois Paralegal

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

http://icclaw.blogspot.com/
  • Jun 13

    File Clerk/Runner for Downtown Peoria Law Firm

    File Clerk/Runner for Downtown Peoria Law Firm
    File Clerk/runner needed for growing transactional and commercial litigation oriented law firm. Experience not necessary. Strong communication and grammatical skills are essential. Please submit resumes in confidence to Gregory A.…
  • Jun 10

    LEGAL SECRETARY Needed!!!

    LEGAL SECRETARY Needed!!!
    PRUSAK, WINNE, McKINLEY & DUNN, LTD.is in need of a full time LEGAL SECRETARYExperience preferred in civil litigation and worker’s comp.Duties include answering phone, transcription, etc.Benefits include medical and 401(k).Please…
  • Jun 10

    Legal Secretary Opening!!

    Legal Secretary Opening!!
    Quinn, Johnston, Henderson, Pretorius & CeruloJob DescriptionJob Title: Legal SecretaryReports to: Partners, Associate Attorneys, Office AdministratorDimensions:This position is a full-time, hourly position based on a 37.5 hour week. On…
Rank this Week: 188

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/
  • Jun 18

    Overuse of Antipsychotic Drugs Threatens Lives of Elderly

    Overuse of Antipsychotic Drugs Threatens Lives of Elderly
    Elder abuse lawyers at Pintas & Mullins highlight a troubling phenomenon in our nation's nursing homes: the unnecessary use of antipsychotic drugs. Medications such as Seroquel, Risperdal and Zyprexa are being given to seniors throughout…
  • Jun 14

    Elder Abuse on the Rise in Nevada

    Elder Abuse on the Rise in Nevada
    Nursing home abuse and neglect lawyers at Pintas & Mullins report that Nevada's Department of Health and Human Services recently affirmed that, within the past several years, the state has seen a troubling increase in the abuse of older…
  • Jun 10

    Arkansas Jury Awards $5.2 Million to Family of Elder Abuse Victim

    Arkansas Jury Awards $5.2 Million to Family of Elder Abuse Victim
    Nursing home neglect lawyers at Pintas & Mullins report of a recent verdict out of Faulkner County, Arkansas surrounding the death of a nursing home resident. The woman's family was awarded $5.2 million in damages after the jury…
Rank this Week: 235

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/
  • Jun 18

    10 Year Sentence for Drunk Boater Who Killed Child

    10 Year Sentence for Drunk Boater Who Killed Child
    A Bartlett man who hit and killed a 10-year-old boy last summer with a boat has been sentenced to 10 years in prison after pleading guilty to aggravated driving under the influence. The accident happened last summer in the Chain O' Lakes…
  • Jun 17

    Woman Killed in Bridgeport Hit-and-Run Crash

    Woman Killed in Bridgeport Hit-and-Run Crash
    A 21-year-old woman was killed after she was hit by a speeding car in Bridgeport on Friday night. The driver of the car did not stop after the crash and fled the scene and is currently being sought by police. The crash happened as the woman…
  • Jun 14

    Chicago Bike Week Hits the City

    Chicago Bike Week Hits the City
    Chicagoans likely saw an increase in bicycle traffic through the city this week in honor of the annual celebration of Chicago Bike Week. Designed as a way to promote cycling within the city limits, Bike Week events took place throughout the…
Rank this Week: 403

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/
  • Jun 18

    Sexual Harassment Agreement

    Sexual Harassment Agreement
    So you filed a sexual harassment case with the Illinois Department of Human Rights ("IDHR") and now the company wants to talk settlement. Or perhaps your attorney sent a demand letter to the company and there are now settlement talks. What…
  • Jun 15

    Text Messages and Sexual Harassment In Chicago

    Text Messages and Sexual Harassment In Chicago
    Probably the single biggest category of evidence in sexual harassment cases in Chicago are text messages. For some unknown reason many supervisors believe they can send inappropriate text messages to employees and not face any consequences. …
  • Jun 14

    is Consent A Common Defense In Sexual Harassment Cases?

    is Consent A Common Defense In Sexual Harassment Cases?
    My Chicago office files many sexual harassment cases in Illinois and I see many types of defenses filed by the company. One of the most common types of defenses is consent. Why do so many companies choose this defense? One reason is that…
Rank this Week: 410

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/
  • Jun 13

    Recovery of Noble Royalties Investment Losse

    Recovery of Noble Royalties Investment Losse
    Have you suffered substantial losses in your investment with Noble Royalties? If so, the securities fraud attorneys at The White Law Group may be able to help you recover your losses. According to Noble Royalties website, the company…
  • Jun 13

    Will the bond bubble burst?

    Will the bond bubble burst?
    When disclosing the risk of a particular bond offering, a financial advisor must make the investor fully aware of the following risks associated with all bonds: (1) Inflationary risk – i.e., the risk that fixed-income investments…
  • Jun 13

    More Bad News for Thompson National Propertie

    More Bad News for Thompson National Propertie
    According to reports, a former chief financial officer of Thompson National Properties was recently suspended for five months from the securities industry for failing to conduct adequate and independent due diligence into an array of…
Rank this Week: 409

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/
  • Jun 18

    Baby Matters Recalls Infant Recliner

    Baby Matters Recalls Infant Recliner
    Product recall lawyers at Pintas & Mullins report of a recent recall initiated by Baby Matters LLC as part of a settlement with the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The recall focuses on the Nap Nanny and Nap Nanny Chill infant…
  • Jun 18

    Police Dog Bites Raise Questions about K-9 Training

    Police Dog Bites Raise Questions about K-9 Training
    Dog bite lawyers at Pintas & Mullins highlight recent incidents in Orange County, California that are raising concern about the adequacy of the region's K-9 training programs. Similar incidents in the Northwest involve K-9 unit dogs…
  • Jun 17

    Medtronic Infuse Bone Graft Victims Sue for "Off Label" Use

    Medtronic Infuse Bone Graft Victims Sue for "Off Label" Use
    Dangerous device attorneys at Pintas & Mullins report that patients implanted with Medtronic Inc's Infuse Bone Graft device are now suing the company for illegally promoting the device for uses not approved by the FDA. About 300…
Rank this Week: 418

Wagenmaker and Oberly - Nonprofit…

Wagenmaker and Oberly - Nonprofit Update

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

http://wagenmakerlaw.blogspot.com/
Rank this Week: 419

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/
  • Jun 18

    Baby Matters Recalls Infant Recliner

    Baby Matters Recalls Infant Recliner
    Product recall lawyers at Pintas & Mullins report of a recent recall initiated by Baby Matters LLC as part of a settlement with the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The recall focuses on the Nap Nanny and Nap Nanny Chill infant…
  • Jun 18

    Police Dog Bites Raise Questions about K-9 Training

    Police Dog Bites Raise Questions about K-9 Training
    Dog bite lawyers at Pintas & Mullins highlight recent incidents in Orange County, California that are raising concern about the adequacy of the region's K-9 training programs. Similar incidents in the Northwest involve K-9 unit dogs…
  • Jun 17

    Medtronic Infuse Bone Graft Victims Sue for "Off Label" Use

    Medtronic Infuse Bone Graft Victims Sue for "Off Label" Use
    Dangerous device attorneys at Pintas & Mullins report that patients implanted with Medtronic Inc's Infuse Bone Graft device are now suing the company for illegally promoting the device for uses not approved by the FDA. About 300…
Rank this Week: 445

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: 435

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/
  • Jun 17

    New Research; Malpractice Lawsuits Critical for Patient Safety

    New Research; Malpractice Lawsuits Critical for Patient Safety
    Accountability breeds improvement. That basic mantra has long-been shown true in many different kinds of settings. Focusing on quality and care in any job depends on the consequences of providing inadequate services. It does not take much…
  • Jun 14

    High Court Rules on “Loss of Chance” Medical Malpractice Claim

    High Court Rules on “Loss of Chance” Medical Malpractice Claim
    One of the most contentious legal issues facing courts in medical malpractice cases over the years has to do with “loss chance.” Here’s the situation: To file a lawsuit and recover on a claim, a patient must show that the…
  • Jun 12

    The Role of Expert Witnesses in Medical Malpractice Case

    The Role of Expert Witnesses in Medical Malpractice Case
    Expert witnesses are absolutely critical in medical malpractice cases. That is because many of these matters revolve around complex distinctions in medical terminology and protocols. The expert witness is able to connect the dots, providing…
Rank this Week: 488

Arnstein & Lehr LLP Legal News

Arnstein & Lehr LLP Legal News

Features news, publications, events and cases.

http://legalnews.arnstein.com
  • Jun 12

    William Anaya authors article on ASTM due diligence standard

    William Anaya authors article on ASTM due diligence standard
    Arnstein & Lehr Chicago Partner William J. Anaya authored an article titled “New Wine in Old Bottles? Something Old and Something New in Environmental Due Diligence Standards – ASTM International Proposes Due Diligence…
  • Jun 12

    Samuel Sheldon and Steven Appelbaum secure trial victory in bankruptcy court

    Samuel Sheldon and Steven Appelbaum secure trial victory in bankruptcy court
    Arnstein & Lehr Miami Associates Samuel M. Sheldon and Steven M. Appelbaum recently secured a victory for three firm clients in a trial before Judge Robert Mark of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Florida. The…
  • Jun 12

    Miami Associates secure trial victory against fraudulent concealment claim

    Miami Associates secure trial victory against fraudulent concealment claim
    Arnstein & Lehr Miami Associates Samuel M. Sheldon and Steven M. Appelbaum recently secured a trial victory before Judge Robert Mark of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Florida. In the case, the plaintiffs asserted…
Rank this Week: 529

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/
  • Jun 17

    Father and Son Killed in Illinois Motorcycle Accident

    Father and Son Killed in Illinois Motorcycle Accident
    Motorcycles are dangerous machines, even when used by a safe driver. To some, that thrill and risk of weaving in and out of traffic on the highway is part of the appeal of owning a motorcycle, but it is important to know the difference…
  • Jun 14

    Study Shows that Many Designated Drivers Fail to Drive Sober

    Study Shows that Many Designated Drivers Fail to Drive Sober
    Alright, so I know we just published an article about driving under the influence yesterday, but our lawyers recently came across a very interesting piece, and we wanted to share it with you. The concept of a designated driver has been…
  • Jun 13

    Drugged Driving Making Its Way Into Public Consciousne

    Drugged Driving Making Its Way Into Public Consciousne
    By now the vast majority of the American public is aware of all the facts and statistics regarding drinking and driving. If you watch television or surf the web frequently, you probably don’t go more than a few days at a time without…
Rank this Week: 553

Legal Malpractice Decisions

Legal Malpractice Decisions

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

http://legalmalpracticeillinois.blogspot.com/
  • Jun 17

    Illinois Supreme Court Amends The Rules To Allow A Limited Scope Appearance

    Illinois Supreme Court Amends The Rules To Allow A Limited Scope Appearance
    The Illinois Supreme Court has amended three rules, 11, 13 and 137 to allow attorneys to file what is to be known as a limited scope appearance in a case.The Notice of Limited Scope Appearance must explain to the other party what the scope of…
  • Jun 17

    Winstock v. Galasso New Jersey Appellate Division - Guilty Plea No Bar To Legal Malpractice Claim

    Winstock v. Galasso New Jersey Appellate Division - Guilty Plea No Bar To Legal Malpractice Claim
    This is a recent decision of the New Jersey Appellate Division.The Appellate Division reversed the grant of summary judgment to a lawyer. Winstock claimed that the lawyer gave him negligent advice which led to his conviction for "third degree…
  • Jun 17

    When Does the Client Waive the Attorney-Client Privilege?

    When Does the Client Waive the Attorney-Client Privilege?
    Sullivan v. ALCATEL-LUCENT USA, INC., Dist. Court, ND Illinois 2013 - Google Scholar: This case deals with a motion to compel, which would ordinarily be routine. Here it is not routine because the case is a legal fee fight between Lucent…
Rank this Week: 559

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/
  • Jun 17

    Proposed Changes for Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program

    Proposed Changes for Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program
    Nursing home residents are some of the most vulnerable members of the community. Because of a range of mental, medical, and physical issues, each is reliant on caregivers for many of their most basic needs. It is little wonder then that…
  • Jun 14

    Nursing Home Employee Criminally Charged with Senior Neglect and Falsifying Record

    Nursing Home Employee Criminally Charged with Senior Neglect and Falsifying Record
    Obviously all nursing home residents deserve to receive quality care every day that keeps them safe from harm. However, there are times when caregivers will, unintentionally, make mistakes. Like any other human, a worker may accidentally…
  • Jun 12

    Insurance Complications in Deadly Nursing Home Fire Case

    Insurance Complications in Deadly Nursing Home Fire Case
    Sometimes defendants--or possible defendants--in various legal cases are referred to as “judgement proof.” This does not mean that their fault in an accident cannot be proven. Instead it means that the defendant has no way to…
Rank this Week: 602

Drug Recall Attorneys Blog

Drug Recall Attorneys Blog

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

http://www.drugrecallattorneysblog.com/
  • Jun 17

    Study Finds Increased Musculoskeletal Problems in Statin User

    Study Finds Increased Musculoskeletal Problems in Statin User
    Dangerous drug lawyers at Pintas & Mullins report of a recent study published in JAMA Internal Medicine suggesting that people who take statins are more likely to develop musculoskeletal problems. Statins are a class of…
  • Jun 14

    Hepatitis A Frozen Berry Outbreak Spreads to Eight State

    Hepatitis A Frozen Berry Outbreak Spreads to Eight State
    Product recall lawyers at Pintas & Mullins recently reported on an outbreak of hepatitis A from frozen mixed berries sold at Costco. The contaminated berries have sickened nearly 90 people so far in eight states. Fortunately, only one…
  • Jun 13

    Johnson & Johnson Phasing out All Metal-on-Metal Hip Device

    Johnson & Johnson Phasing out All Metal-on-Metal Hip Device
    DePuy hip recall lawyers at Pintas & Mullins report that the orthopedic unit plans to phase-out production of all metal-on-metal hip implants, including the Pinnacle and metal component the Complete. Johnson & Johnson, DePuy's…
Rank this Week: 612

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/
  • Jun 14

    Judicial Wordplay and the NSA

    Judicial Wordplay and the NSA
    In my post the other day about the blockbuster leaks regarding NSA surveillance, including the alleged PRISM program, I even cited some case law: In re Directives [redacted text] pursuant to Section 105B of the Foreign Intelligence…
  • Jun 13

    "Jeffrey Toobin pledges to end predictions"

    "Jeffrey Toobin pledges to end predictions"
    According to Politico, Mr. Toobin has made yet another wrong prediction about the Supreme Court:the CNN legal analyst and New Yorker staff writer on Thursday made another prediction—although one much less assertive than his inaccurate…
  • Jun 12

    Jai Alai? Really?

    Jai Alai? Really?
    Seth Stevenson at Slate is going to cover the trial of alleged Boston crime figure Whitey Bulger. Mr. Stevenson's coverage begins here. As Mr. Stevenson notes, Mr. Bulger is accused of a number of crimes. One crime called to mind an…
Rank this Week: 648

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: 661

DebtStoppers USA Bankruptcy Blog

DebtStoppers USA Bankruptcy Blog

Covers bankruptcy and foreclosures. By DebtStoppers USA

http://www.debtstoppersblog.com/
  • Jun 17

    Making Minimum Payments Minimizes Chances of Getting Out of Debt

    Making Minimum Payments Minimizes Chances of Getting Out of Debt
    When you're buried in debt, making minimum monthly payments can be tempting - especially for those of us on a tight budget. The trouble is that these minimum payments have a tendency to maximize debt. Creditors usually allow cardholders…
  • Jun 12

    When Mortgage Modification Fails, Filing for Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Can Stop Foreclosure

    When Mortgage Modification Fails, Filing for Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Can Stop Foreclosure
    For millions of struggling homeowners, a loan modification could be life-changing. Unfortunately, mortgage modifications can be awfully hard to come by - especially for those who need them most. It's a classic Catch-22: Lenders won't…
  • Jun 7

    How 0% APR Credit Card Offers Are Leaving Borrowers with Even More Credit Card Debt

    How 0% APR Credit Card Offers Are Leaving Borrowers with Even More Credit Card Debt
    A few years ago, it seemed that credit card offers had all but dried up. These days, mailboxes are once again being flooded with offers touting 0% interest rates. Credit card solicitations this spring are up a whopping 18.5 percent since…
Rank this Week: 728

Illinois Medical Malpractice…

Illinois Medical Malpractice Lawyers Blog

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

http://www.illinoismedicalmalpracticelawyers-blog.com/
  • Jun 12

    Minnesota now Allows Malpractice Lawsuits based on "Lost Chance of Survival"

    Minnesota now Allows Malpractice Lawsuits based on "Lost Chance of Survival"
    Medical malpractice lawyers at Pintas & Mullins highlight a recent ruling by the Minnesota Supreme Court, redefining the rights of patients trying to recover damages from health care providers. Just last week in May 2013 the court decided…
  • Jun 5

    Missouri Clinic Sued for Failing to Treat Flesh-Eating Infection

    Missouri Clinic Sued for Failing to Treat Flesh-Eating Infection
    Medical malpractice lawyers at Pintas & Mullins report of a recent lawsuit against Mercy Clinic in Springfield, Missouri. Two surgeons are being sued for failing to provide treatment to prevent the spread of necrotizing fasciitis, a…
  • May 30

    Roseland Hospital in Chicago Cuts Staff and Salarie

    Roseland Hospital in Chicago Cuts Staff and Salarie
    Medical malpractice lawyers at Pintas & Mullins report that the Roseland Community Hospital in Chicago, Illinois recently announced that, in efforts to stay open, it will lay off nearly 70 employees while cutting the salaries of other…
Rank this Week: 712

Chicago Small Business Lawyer Blog

Chicago Small Business Lawyer Blog

Covers Business Law and Employment Law. Published By The Prinz Law Firm, P.C.

http://www.chicagosmallbusinesslawyerblog.com/
  • Jun 18

    The 50th Anniversary of National Small Business Week

    The 50th Anniversary of National Small Business Week
    By: Amit Bindra It is that time of year again, National Small Business Week. Starting in 1963 with President John F. Kennedy, the President of the United States has issued a proclamation announcing National Small Business Week. …
  • Jun 13

    It's that time of year...time for interns!

    It's that time of year...time for interns!
    By: Poonam K. Lakhani Thousands of young and eager college students will be hitting the pavement looking for some work experience. Hiring interns can be mutually beneficial. Many employers, however, misunderstand the rules regarding hiring…
  • Jun 5

    Recruiting Talented Employees to a New Busine

    Recruiting Talented Employees to a New Busine
    By: Amit Bindra There can be a lot of challenges when starting a new business. The company has to create a business plan and find some start-up money. A company also has to attract new employees. Often, new business owners think it will…
Rank this Week: 742

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: 768

The Wage and Hour Litigation Blog

The Wage and Hour Litigation Blog

Covers wage and hour law. By Seyfarth Shaw LLP.

http://www.wagehourlitigation.com
Rank this Week: 844

Illinois Bicycle Law

Illinois Bicycle Law

Covers Illinois cycling laws and news. By Michael Keating.

http://www.illinoisbicyclelaw.com/
  • Jun 18

    Claim Settled for Road Bicyclist Originally "Lowballed" by Insurance Company

    Claim Settled for Road Bicyclist Originally "Lowballed" by Insurance Company
    The Chicago Bike Flag from the IL Bicycle LawyersAs in any field where there are negotiations, trial attorneys use the term "low ball" offer to describe offers to settle legitimate claims for relatively small amounts. Over the years, this…
  • Jun 17

    Lawsuit Settled for Oswego Bicyclist Hit By Mother Distracted By Misbehaving Child

    Lawsuit Settled for Oswego Bicyclist Hit By Mother Distracted By Misbehaving Child
    Keating Law Offices has successfully obtained a $20,000.00 settlement for an Oswego bicyclist injured in a bicycle vs. motor vehicle collision. The bicyclist was riding southwest bound on East Washington Street through its intersection with…
  • Jun 12

    Bike Trails = Business = $$$$. Advocacy Group Aims to "Make Trails Count" In Illinoi

    Bike Trails = Business = $$$$. Advocacy Group Aims to "Make Trails Count" In Illinoi
    The authors of a recent study entitled "Making Trails Count in Illinois" suggest that Illinois is failing to adequately develop and promote its bike trails and these failures are hurting local businesses. The 2012 study was spearheaded by …
Rank this Week: 876

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: 914

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/
  • Jun 17

    New Yaz Pulmonary Embolism Lawsuit Filed

    New Yaz Pulmonary Embolism Lawsuit Filed
    As another Yaz lawsuit was filed against drug giant Bayer. It joins the ever-growing MDL that is taking place in Illinois federal court. This newest addition was filed by five different women from different states, including Texas,…
  • Jun 14

    Judge Refuses to Dismiss Punitive Damages Claim Against CR Bard in Vaginal Mesh Lawsuit

    Judge Refuses to Dismiss Punitive Damages Claim Against CR Bard in Vaginal Mesh Lawsuit
    During pretrial proceedings for a case against C.R. Bard over the company's transvaginal mesh device implant’s complications, the presiding judge has refused to dismiss the plaintiffs’ claims for punitive damages. The lawsuit was…
  • Jun 12

    Five Plaintiffs File Yaz DVT Lawsuit

    Five Plaintiffs File Yaz DVT Lawsuit
    Bayer is facing more lawsuits over the side effects linked to Yaz and Yasmin as five plaintiffs filed lawsuits on March 26, 2013. The plaintiffs listed in the complaint are Lori Vigil, Kim Chasteen, Ericka Fera, Misty White and Liliana…
Rank this Week: 947

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/
  • Jun 14

    Ways to Keep Bicyclists Safe on the Road

    Ways to Keep Bicyclists Safe on the Road
    Recent studies have shown that an increase in bike sharing programs may lead to less accidents between cyclists and motorists. The reason that it may be safer for bikers in cities that have implemented bike-sharing programs is that these…
  • Jun 11

    Chicago Woman Suing Culver's for Personal Injuries Sustained While Customer

    Chicago Woman Suing Culver's for Personal Injuries Sustained While Customer
    A Chicago woman is suing the Culver’s fast food restaurant chain after she suffered severe personal injures as she was walking out of the restaurant and ran directly into glass paneling at one of the Culver’s Restaurants. The…
  • Jun 7

    Signs of Drowning Not What Most People Look For

    Signs of Drowning Not What Most People Look For
    Everyone believes that they will be able to recognize when someone near them is drowning, or in seriously danger in the water, however most cases of drowning do not involve the person yelling out or waving their arms and kicking, like…
Rank this Week: 946

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: 1032

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/
  • Jun 17

    Jury Holds Nursing Home Responsible For Negligent Catheter Care

    Jury Holds Nursing Home Responsible For Negligent Catheter Care
    When a loved one transfers to a nursing home, you expect them to be taken care of as well as you wish you were able to do yourself. However, Margaret Smith found out that this is not always the case. Her 88-year old mother Janet transferred…
  • Jun 12

    Nursing Home Industry Seeks To Protect itself From Lawsuits Arising Out Of Poor Care

    Nursing Home Industry Seeks To Protect itself From Lawsuits Arising Out Of Poor Care
    When you place a loved one into a nursing home, it is often one of the hardest decisions you have to make in your life. Not only do some people feel as though they are ‘giving up’ on family members, but to leave their care in the…
  • Jun 5

    Nursing Home Abuse Lawsuit Seeks To Bring Attention To Ongoing Problem

    Nursing Home Abuse Lawsuit Seeks To Bring Attention To Ongoing Problem
    David Christmas is taking the Kingstree Nursing Facility to court over the death of his mother. He placed his mother in the nursing home on May 7, 2012, and by October 17 of that same year, his mother was dead. She was bruised from head to…
Rank this Week: 1078

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/
  • Jun 18

    13 Injured After 3 Vehicles Collide

    13 Injured After 3 Vehicles Collide
    A Pace van and two other vehicles collided on Friday afternoon, leaving 13 people hurt and sending nine or 10 to area hospitals. The accident occurred in the area of South Pulaski and West 76th Street on the south side of Chicago around 4:15…
  • Jun 17

    Hit-And-Run Driver Arrested after Accident Injures Child

    Hit-And-Run Driver Arrested after Accident Injures Child
    A driver who hit an 8-year-old girl and fled the scene of a crash has been arrested and is being held in lieu of bail in Chicago, according to local police. The driver has been charged with leaving the scene of an accident that caused injury…
  • Jun 14

    Rollover Accident Kills Man in South Suburb

    Rollover Accident Kills Man in South Suburb
    A rollover accident in the south suburb of Posen claimed the life of a 29-year-old man early last Wednesday morning. Though a second vehicle was involved, there were no other injuries or fatalities reported. The victim was driving a…
Rank this Week: 1114

Chicago Sexual Abuse & Assault…

Chicago Sexual Abuse & Assault Lawyer Blog

Covers sexual abuse and assault cases. By Elman Law Group LLC.

http://www.chicagosexualabuselawyerblog.com/
  • Jun 17

    Girl Sexually Abused As She Slept In Chicago’s Albany Park Neighborhood

    Girl Sexually Abused As She Slept In Chicago’s Albany Park Neighborhood
    There was alleged sexual abuse of a girl as she slept in her home early Sunday morning in Chicago’s Albany Park neighborhood. According to Chicago Police, the attack happened between 2 a.m. and 3 a.m. in the 4800 block of North Ridgeway…
  • Jun 8

    Child Luring Attempts In Chicago’s Woodlawn Neighborhood

    Child Luring Attempts In Chicago’s Woodlawn Neighborhood
    Chicago Police have issued a community alert concerning at least four attempted child kidnappings in Chicago’s Woodlawn neighborhood.  The attempts have occurred on April 1, May 24, June 4 and June 6.  Three of these four…
  • Jun 7

    Alleged Attempted Child Kidnapping In Chicago’s Englewood Neighborhood

    Alleged Attempted Child Kidnapping In Chicago’s Englewood Neighborhood
    There was an alleged child kidnap attempt of a 10-year-old boy in Chicago’s Englewood neighborhood Thursday morning, June 6.  The alleged attempt happened as the boy was walking to school. The kidnap attempt happened as the boy…
Rank this Week: 1148

Briskman Briskman & Greenberg Blog

Briskman Briskman & Greenberg Blog

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

http://www.briskmanandbriskman.com/blog/
  • Jun 16

    Cerebral Palsy Among Most Common Birth Injurie

    Cerebral Palsy Among Most Common Birth Injurie
    Cerebral palsy, which can be caused by complications during the labor and delivery process as well as by medical malpractice, is one of the most common birth injuries in the United States. Cerebral palsy includes several disorders of the…
  • Jun 13

    Bill to Create Illinois State Workers Compensation Fund Advance

    Bill to Create Illinois State Workers Compensation Fund Advance
    A bill to create a state fund for workers’ compensation insurance in Illinois has passed the House Committee on State Government Administration. House Bill 2919 would create a state insurance fund that would compete with private…
  • Jun 10

    How Patients Can Help Prevent Medical Error

    How Patients Can Help Prevent Medical Error
    Despite the advances of modern medicine, an alarming number of people are harmed by medical malpractice. In one study of Medicare patients, researchers found that one in seven experienced some kind of harm as a result of their medical care.…
Rank this Week: 1172

Chicago Birth Injury Lawyer Blog

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/
  • Jun 18

    International Birth Injury Cases Highlight Value of Illinois Justice System

    International Birth Injury Cases Highlight Value of Illinois Justice System
    Recently, RTE, Ireland’s national television and radio broadcasting agency, published a harrowing story involving a mother whose fight for justice for her brain damaged daughter finally came to fruition. The High Court of Ireland ruled…
  • Jun 13

    Long-Term Study Results Show Benefit of Surgery for Patients with Cerebral Palsy

    Long-Term Study Results Show Benefit of Surgery for Patients with Cerebral Palsy
    There is still no “cure” for the many forms of cerebral palsy. While stem cell therapies offer hope that one day damaged parts of the body which create cerebral palsy can actually be re-grown properly, scientists are still in the…
  • Jun 5

    Ensuring A Family Actually Receives Birth Injury Settlement Payment

    Ensuring A Family Actually Receives Birth Injury Settlement Payment
    In financial terms, Illinois birth injuries can be the most damaging type of preventable harm caused by negligence. The cost of medical bills to deal with the injury are usually enormous, and that is not even including the staggering sums to…
Rank this Week: 1294

Illinois Estate Planning &…

Illinois Estate Planning & Elder Law Blog

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

http://www.illinoisestateplanningandelderlawblog.com/
  • Jun 14

    Illinois Estate Planning and Trust Funding

    Illinois Estate Planning and Trust Funding
    In her article, Practical Tips and Tricks on What You Should Do With Your Estate Plan, Julie Garber advises completely funding your revocable living trust so that all of your assets can be managed by the trustee. Ms. Garber states, " Many…
  • Jun 8

    Steps for Illinois Heir

    Steps for Illinois Heir
    The first three steps which should be taken after the death of a loved one are to make the funeral arrangements, secure the house and find the important papers. In her article in The Wall Street Journal titled "Steps for Heirs to Take After…
  • Jun 1

    Asset Protection for Illinois Homestead and Life Insurance

    Asset Protection for Illinois Homestead and Life Insurance
    Two Illinois laws provide protection from creditors for homes and for life insurance policies. The protection provided to homes, whether it is a house, a condominium or other form of residence, is $15,000 per individual. The protection…
Rank this Week: 1284

Chicago DUI Lawyer Blog

Chicago DUI Lawyer Blog

Published By Law Offices of Davis & LaScola Ltd.

http://www.chicagoduilawyerblog.net/
  • Jun 12

    New Bill Aims to Shut Down Mug-Shot Removal Website

    New Bill Aims to Shut Down Mug-Shot Removal Website
    Proposed Illinois legislation would ban websites that post arrest booking photos and seek monetary compensation for their removal. The bill targets at least a half dozen websites that obtain the photos, which are public records, and give…
  • Jun 5

    Chicago Bear Evan Rodriguez Arrested for DUI

    Chicago Bear Evan Rodriguez Arrested for DUI
    Chicago Bears fullback Evan Rodriguez, 24, expressed regret on Sunday for his "poor decision" that resulted in a DUI arrest on Friday. Rodriguez was pulled over by the Illinois State Police for speeding and improper lane usage on I-90 and…
  • May 30

    Chicago Police Officer Accused of False DUI Arrest

    Chicago Police Officer Accused of False DUI Arrest
    Chicago Police Officer Harold Rodriguez, 46, is facing lawsuits filed by three former DUI defendants for wrongful-arrest. Gregory Sledge, one of the three men making these allegations against Rodriguez, claims he was framed last year for…
Rank this Week: 1344

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/
  • Jun 17

    Designated Drivers Often Fail To Abstain From Drinking

    Designated Drivers Often Fail To Abstain From Drinking
    Because most individuals are aware of the severity of drinking and driving and how dangerous it can be for anyone on the roadway, we often hear of the use of “designated drivers” as a way for a group of people consume alcohol and…
  • Jun 13

    Chicago Women Injured After Failing To Stop For Fire Truck

    Chicago Women Injured After Failing To Stop For Fire Truck
    Two women were injured after a Chicago Fire Department engine struck their vehicle in Chicago last Monday. The accident occurred at about 3:30pm at the intersection of Congress Parkway and Columbus Drive when the fire truck was responding to…
  • Jun 11

    2 Injured In Tractor-Trailer Collision On Interstate 88

    2 Injured In Tractor-Trailer Collision On Interstate 88
    An Illinois truck accident lawyer at our firm recently read a report detailing a late-morning crash that left multiple lanes closed on Interstate 88. According to Dailyherald.com, the accident occurred last Thrusday at approximately 12pm…
Rank this Week: 1441

Software Licensing & Master…

Software Licensing & Master Service Agreements

Covers the software industry and discusses software licensing and consulting contracts. By Sam Conforti LLC.

http://www.softwarelicensingblog.com
  • Jun 12

    What is Data Mining

    What is Data Mining
        The hottest topic of the day is Data Mining. Unless you have been in a coma for the last few days, it has come to light that our government is involved in this activity. I staunchly try to stay away from any discussion…
  • May 14

    15 Traits of Great Leader

    15 Traits of Great Leader
      This is not the usual subject matter of my postings in this Blog. However, it is indirectly related to how we all function in a work environment and how we deal with personal interactions with our colleagues and that is why I…
  • Mar 23

    New Privacy Laws and How They Will Affect You

    New Privacy Laws and How They Will Affect You
      Confidentiality is one of the key items negotiated in Contracts dealing with Software Licensing, and the Consulting Services necessary to implement the software package, and any Outsourcing or Hosting arrangements that may also be…
Rank this Week: 1357

Chicago Overtime Lawyer Blog

Chicago Overtime Lawyer Blog

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

http://www.chicagoovertimelawyerblog.com/
Rank this Week: 1401

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/
  • Jun 5

    Child Sex Abuse Bill Awaiting Governor's Signature

    Child Sex Abuse Bill Awaiting Governor's Signature
    Illinois lawmakers recently passed a bill that would extend the time limit for criminal charges to be brought in childhood sexual abuse cases. Currently under Illinois law, prosecutors have a 10 year period in which to charge bring charges…
  • 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…
Rank this Week: 1447

HTNLAW's Legal Blog

HTNLAW's Legal Blog

Dedicated to legal topics, primarily in the areas of family law, entertainment and art law, animal law, and maybe a touch on Chicago politics. By Heather Neaveill.

http://htnlaw.blogspot.com/
  • Jul 10

    Open for business full-time beginning August 1, 2011

    Open for business full-time beginning August 1, 2011
    The Law Office of Heather Neaveill will be open for business full-time beginning August 1, 2011.  Click here for more information regarding practice areas.
  • May 9

    Ke$ha files suit against Chicago-based Wimo Lab

    Ke$ha files suit against Chicago-based Wimo Lab
    Kesha Sebert, known as Ke$ha, recently filed a lawsuit against Chicago-based Wimo Labs.  Kesha alleges that the Wimo Labs-created watchstrap called "TikTok"is too close to the name of her hit song, "TikTok."  For information on the suit,…
  • Jan 21

    Grounds for Divorce in Illinoi

    Grounds for Divorce in Illinoi
    The holidays are over and a new year has begun.  Many reflect on their relationships.  Some believe now is the time to file for divorce.  But what are the reasons for wanting the divorce?  In legal terms, you have to specify the grounds…
Rank this Week: 1365

Auto Accident Lawyers Blog

Auto Accident Lawyers Blog

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

http://www.autoaccidentlawyers-blog.com/
  • Jun 18

    New York Motorcycle Death Raises Questions about Police Pursuit

    New York Motorcycle Death Raises Questions about Police Pursuit
    Motorcycle accident lawyers at Pintas & Mullins point to a recent debate in upstate New York surrounding the death of a high school motorcyclist. The teen was killed in a crash after fleeing from a routine police traffic stop. The…
  • Jun 17

    Designated Drivers too often Fail to Stay Sober

    Designated Drivers too often Fail to Stay Sober
    Auto accident attorneys at Pintas & Mullins highlight a recent article published by NPR on designated drivers. The article points to recent research which found that over 41% of "designated drivers," when given breath tests, had been…
  • Jun 14

    New Jersey Proposal Would Let Police Confiscate Cell Phones after Crash

    New Jersey Proposal Would Let Police Confiscate Cell Phones after Crash
    Auto accident attorneys at Pintas & Mullins report of a proposal recently introduced into the New Jersey Senate that would allow officers to confiscate driver's phones after an accident. Officers would return the phone after looking…
Rank this Week: 1562

The Shriver Brief

The Shriver Brief

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

http://www.theshriverbrief.org
  • Jun 18

    The Unfinished Business of Fair Housing

    The Unfinished Business of Fair Housing
    Forty-five years after the passage of the federal Fair Housing Act in 1968, a study by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has found that illegal discrimination against blacks, Hispanics, and Asians still pervades…
  • Jun 14

    Clinton Global Initiative Announces Woodstock Institute CGI Commitment to Action

    Clinton Global Initiative Announces Woodstock Institute CGI Commitment to Action
    Today at its annual Clinton Global Initiative America (CGI America) meeting, Woodstock Institute announced its “Commitment to Action,” which will further its work to strengthen retirement security. CGI is an initiative of…
  • Jun 11

    Don't Let it Get Worse: Wealth Inequality

    Don't Let it Get Worse: Wealth Inequality
    A new report by the Pew Research Center illustrates the worsening wealth inequality in the U.S. According to the report, during the first two years of the nation’s recovery (2009-2011) the net worth of the top 7% of households rose 28%,…
Rank this Week: 1488

The Chicago Bicycle Advocate

The Chicago Bicycle Advocate

Covers bicycle defects, accidents and laws. By Brendan H. Kevenides.

http://www.mybikeadvocate.com/
Rank this Week: 1589

The Illinois Trial Practice Weblog

The Illinois Trial Practice Weblog

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

http://www.illinoistrialpractice.com/
  • Jun 18

    Valuing Personal Injury Case

    Valuing Personal Injury Case
    Some thoughts from Ronald Miller at the Maryland Injury Lawyer Blog: "Can Lawyers Properly Value Personal Injury Cases?"-- An article titled "Predicting Civil Jury Verdicts: How Attorneys Use (and Misuse) a Second Opinion" written in the…
  • Jun 11

    How to Deal with "Self-Important Blowhards"

    How to Deal with "Self-Important Blowhards"
    At Above The Law, there's some good advice for dealing with difficult opposing counsel by Brian Tannebaum: The Practice: "Dealing with Threatening, Demanding Opposing Counsel"-- Part of the problem is that we’ve all been trained to do…
  • Jun 3

    15 Ways to Ruin a Deposition

    15 Ways to Ruin a Deposition
    In this series of posts, I'll dig into the archives of The Trial Practice Tips Weblog and highlight some of my prior posts about depositions. Although you can see all of these post in this weblog's deposition category, I thought...
Rank this Week: 1726

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/
  • Jun 18

    Doc Rivers' Non-Compete Agreement

    Doc Rivers' Non-Compete Agreement
    By the time you read this blog post, it's like to be outdated. Such is the fast-paced world of professional sports, and the insane coaching carousel we see every year (but particularly this year in the National Basketball Association).This…
  • Jun 10

    Oklahoma Legislation Impacts Employee Non-Solicitation Covenant

    Oklahoma Legislation Impacts Employee Non-Solicitation Covenant
    Hat-tip to Josh Salinas at Seyfarth Shaw for his fine analysis of new Oklahoma legislation that chips away at some prohibitions on restrictive covenants.Oklahoma is one of three red-flag states that generally prohibit non-competition…
  • Jun 6

    Episode 10 of Fairly Competing: Trade Secrets, Back to Basics Part 1

    Episode 10 of Fairly Competing: Trade Secrets, Back to Basics Part 1
    Episode 10 of the Fairly Competing podcast is now available for listeners and subscribers.In this episode, John Marsh, Russell Beck, and I conduct the first part of our trade secrets boot camp.John, Russell, and I discuss particular…
Rank this Week: 1631