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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/

Nov 19
What is Personal Injury Liability Insurance?

What is Personal Injury Liability Insurance?

Personal Injury Insurance
Nov 15
What to Do After a Dog Bite Accident

What to Do After a Dog Bite Accident

Being bitten by a dog can be a frightening and painful experience. Knowing what steps to take in the moments immediately after a dog bite is important for both your health and your legal standing. As dog bites are often distressing, it can be…
Nov 9
How to Seek Compensation for a Spinal Cord Injury

How to Seek Compensation for a Spinal Cord Injury

Receiving Compensation for a Spinal Cord Injury

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Chicago Injury Attorneys Blog

Covers Illinois auto accident, trucking accident, property damage and premises liability news. By Pavich Law Group.

http://www.chicagoinjuryattorneysblog.com/

Aug 2
Breaking news -- St. Louis bound Megabus crashes into I-55 overpa

Breaking news -- St. Louis bound Megabus crashes into I-55 overpa

The Chicago Tribune is reporting that a Megabus, on its way from Chicago to St. Louis, has crashed into an overpass on I-55. The double-decker bus apparently had a flat tire and the driver lost control, causing the bus to slam into the…
Aug 2
Jury awards record verdict in Colorado medical malpractice case

Jury awards record verdict in Colorado medical malpractice case

On July 9, 2012, a Colorado Springs jury returned a $15 million verdict against Memorial Health System and in favor of a 36 year old male plaintiff who became paralyzed from the chest down just hours after being discharged from the Memorial…
Jun 18
Pavich Law Group Supreme Court amicus briefs in Kiobel v. Royal Dutch Shell Petroleum

Pavich Law Group Supreme Court amicus briefs in Kiobel v. Royal Dutch Shell Petroleum

Briefs submitted June 12, 2012: Supplemental brief of amici curae by Genocide Victims of Krajina Supplemental brief of amici curae by Victims of the Hungarian Holocaust

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Chicago Injury Law Blog

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

http://www.chicagoinjurylawblog.com/

May 24
Memorial Day Weekend Marks Start of Increased Drowning Risk

Memorial Day Weekend Marks Start of Increased Drowning Risk

Pool drowning lawyers at Pintas & Mullins remind the public that Memorial Day Weekend, though the unofficial start of summer and a time to celebrate the end of school, also brings an increased risk of child drowning. Pool, lake, and beach…
May 22
Family of Derek Boogaard Files Wrongful Death Lawsuit against NHL

Family of Derek Boogaard Files Wrongful Death Lawsuit against NHL

Traumatic brain injury lawyers at Pintas & Mullins report that the family of the late professional hockey player Derek Boogaard recently filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the NHL. Boogaard suffered a number of brain injuries during…
May 20
$2.7 Million Awarded to First Livermore Wrongful Termination Plaintiff

$2.7 Million Awarded to First Livermore Wrongful Termination Plaintiff

Employment lawyers at Pintas & Mullins report that the first five plaintiffs in the Lawrence Livermore wrongful termination lawsuit were recently awarded $2.7 million by a California jury. All 130 of the other plaintiffs also have claims…

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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 22
Family of Derek Boogaard Files Wrongful Death Lawsuit against NHL

Family of Derek Boogaard Files Wrongful Death Lawsuit against NHL

Traumatic brain injury lawyers at Pintas & Mullins report that the family of the late professional hockey player Derek Boogaard recently filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the NHL. Boogaard suffered a number of brain injuries during…
May 20
$2.7 Million Awarded to First Livermore Wrongful Termination Plaintiff

$2.7 Million Awarded to First Livermore Wrongful Termination Plaintiff

Employment lawyers at Pintas & Mullins report that the first five plaintiffs in the Lawrence Livermore wrongful termination lawsuit were recently awarded $2.7 million by a California jury. All 130 of the other plaintiffs also have claims…
May 20
Deaths from Dog Attacks Rise in Summer Month

Deaths from Dog Attacks Rise in Summer Month

A jogger from California and a double-amputee from South Carolina are two of the most recent victims of fatal dog attacks in the U.S. Dog bite attorneys at Pintas & Mullins highlight these stories to encourage the public to be more aware…

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Chicago Injury Lawyer Blawg

Covers Illinois news and injury law. By David K. Kremin & Associates P.C.

http://www.chicagoinjurylawyerblawg.com/

May 20
Some Good News About Distracted Driving: Evanston Sees Decrease in Crashes Since Cellphone Ban Enacted

Some Good News About Distracted Driving: Evanston Sees Decrease in Crashes Since Cellphone Ban Enacted

Since the City Council banned the use of cellphones while driving in Illinois, the people of Evanston have experienced a drop in the number of car crashes. According to an article in The Daily Northwestern, the Evanston Police Department…
May 13
Chicago Mayor Seeks Increase in Fines to Bicyclists and Motorists Who Fail to Heed Traffic Safety Law

Chicago Mayor Seeks Increase in Fines to Bicyclists and Motorists Who Fail to Heed Traffic Safety Law

Cyclists and motorists in Chicago may have to take more care while they are riding around the city or else face steeper fines for safety violations. According to a recent news article, Mayor Rahm Emanuel is seeking to raise fines for…
May 3
Wheaton-Warrenville High School Student Killed In DUI Crash

Wheaton-Warrenville High School Student Killed In DUI Crash

Chicago citizens are reminded of the dangers of drinking and driving far too often. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (the "NHTSA") estimates that 47 percent of Illinois motor vehicle fatalities involve alcohol. That…

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Chicago Injury Lawyer Blog

Covers Illinois personal injury law. By Law Offices of John J. Malm, P.C.

http://www.chicago-injury-lawyer.org/

May 6
DuPage County Nursing Home Attorneys: How Can Bedsores in Long-Term Nursing Care Facilities be Prevented?

DuPage County Nursing Home Attorneys: How Can Bedsores in Long-Term Nursing Care Facilities be Prevented?

Bedsores, also known as pressure ulcers or decubitus ulcers, are a serious concern for the aging population. The elderly are more at risk for bedsores because they are less mobile, often confined to beds and wheelchairs. Bedsores, which…
Mar 29
Kane County Nursing Home Lawyers: What is Nursing Home Neglect?

Kane County Nursing Home Lawyers: What is Nursing Home Neglect?

Nursing home neglect is a frequently overlooked form of abuse occurring in long term care facilities. If left unnoticed and unaddressed, neglect can lead to a general decline in a nursing home resident's health, and can even lead to death in…
Nov 20
Kane County Personal Injury Lawyers: The Importance of Experts in Dental Malpractice Claim

Kane County Personal Injury Lawyers: The Importance of Experts in Dental Malpractice Claim

While the public may be more familiar with medical malpractice claims involving a hospital or physician, these types of claims are also available against other medical professionals who do not offer treatment with the requisite standard of…

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Chicago Injury Lawyer Blog

Covers personal injury, Train Accidents, wrongful death, news, updates and commentary. By Nemeroff Law Offices, Ltd.

http://www.chicagoinjuryattorney.pro/

Jul 3
Chicago's Northside old Ravenswood Hospital building with a history of code violations leads to teens death.

Chicago's Northside old Ravenswood Hospital building with a history of code violations leads to teens death.

The old Ravenswood Hospital building on Chicago's Northside with a history of code violations leads to teenage boy's death. Being a resident of Chicago's Northcenter neighborhood, I have traveled down Wilson Ave many times. One cannot drive…
Jun 24
Chicago motorcyclist killed by failing to yield CTA bu

Chicago motorcyclist killed by failing to yield CTA bu

On Friday morning, a Chicago motorcyclist was struck and killed by a failing to yield CTA bus. The victim was identified as 31 year old Timothy Payne from the Roseland neighborhood of Chicago.
Jun 19
CDC reports annual costs related to motor vehicle accidents reach over $99 billon

CDC reports annual costs related to motor vehicle accidents reach over $99 billon

The temperature outside is ninety five degrees. A sure sign that summer has arrived in Chicago. Over the next several months, thousands of Chicago residents will hit the roads traveling to vacation destinations.

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Chicago Injury Lawyer Blog

Covers Chicago and Illinois injury and accident law cases, news and issues. From the Chicago law firm of Hurley McKenna & Mertz.

http://www.chicagoinjurylawyerblog.com/

May 20
Hurley McKenna & Mertz Files Lawsuits on Behalf of Victims of Sexual Abuse in the Diocese of Joliet

Hurley McKenna & Mertz Files Lawsuits on Behalf of Victims of Sexual Abuse in the Diocese of Joliet

Last week, Hurley McKenna & Mertz filed five lawsuits against the Diocese of Joliet for failing to protect children from predatory and pedophile priests and teaching staff within the Diocese. This abuse occurred during the 1970s and…
Apr 30
Hurley McKenna & Mertz Files Lawsuits on Behalf of Christian Brothers Sexual Abuse Victim

Hurley McKenna & Mertz Files Lawsuits on Behalf of Christian Brothers Sexual Abuse Victim

Last week, Hurley McKenna & Mertz filed lawsuits in the Circuit Court of Cook County on behalf of men who were sexually abuse as children at Brother Rice, Leo and St. Laurence high schools. Each of these high schools belonged...
Apr 18
Study: Hospitals Profit From Surgical Error

Study: Hospitals Profit From Surgical Error

Tort reform advocates frequently argue that lawsuits against doctors and hospitals drive up the costs of health care. Yet, according to a recent study, hospitals are actually profiting from their own mistakes because insurers pay for longer…

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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…

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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…

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Chicago Law Source

Features articles on real estate litigation and legal representation. By Alisa Levin.

http://chicagolawsource.blogspot.com/

May 9
Forced to Accept Section 8? What? One Real Estate Lawyer's Finger to the Local Government

Forced to Accept Section 8? What? One Real Estate Lawyer's Finger to the Local Government

Hello Followers! News just in to me.... I heard today that the Cook County (Illinois) Human Rights Ordinance is possibly going to be amended to force property owners to accept Section 8 Tenants, citing long-standing issues and the fight…
May 8
2013 LANDLORD TENANT SEMINAR by LEVIN LAW LTD.

2013 LANDLORD TENANT SEMINAR by LEVIN LAW LTD.

Hello All in the Blogosphere! We are just sending out a quick announcement that for Landlords, Tenants and anyone interested in real estate, there will be a FREE LANDLORD SEMINAR sponsored by NTN Online (a fantastic tenant screening…
Apr 14
You Want to Quit Claim What? How Being a…

You Want to Quit Claim What? How Being a Quitter can Hurt... Hi All in the Blogosphere! Good to be with you. As some of you may know, I am a once-a-week law professor at DePaul University College of Law, where as an adjunct, I teach…

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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/

Mar 14
Study: Women with Ovarian Cancer Often Do Not Receive Medical Care that Could Prolong Their Live

Study: Women with Ovarian Cancer Often Do Not Receive Medical Care that Could Prolong Their Live

More than 15,000 women die of ovarian cancer each year, which makes it the fifth leading cause of death among American women. A new study shows that 60 percent of the women who develop ovarian cancer do not receive the medical care they need…
Mar 8
U.S. Supreme Court to Hear Appeal of $21 Million Ruling; Generic Drug Companies on Trial

U.S. Supreme Court to Hear Appeal of $21 Million Ruling; Generic Drug Companies on Trial

The U.S. Supreme Court is scheduled to hear arguments soon on whether a generic drug maker can be held responsible for a patient's injuries. The case is considered very important for pharmaceutical companies, federal regulators and patients…
Mar 1
1.2 Million For Medical Battery in Removal of Both Ovaries; Fief v. Woman's Health Institute, Ltd.

1.2 Million For Medical Battery in Removal of Both Ovaries; Fief v. Woman's Health Institute, Ltd.

A 36-year-old nurse was seen by the defendant obstetrician Larry Overcash, M.D. The physician was alleged to be negligent in performing a bilateral removal of both of Ms. Fief's ovaries. She had consented to removal of only one ovary.…

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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/

Nov 16
Facilitated Communication: Junk Science Causing Devastating Harm

Facilitated Communication: Junk Science Causing Devastating Harm

A family in the United Kingdom has been torn apart by the irresponsible practice of facilitated communication. Facilitated communication is a controversial quasi-psychiatric practice in which a
Nov 2
Pharmacy Linked to Meningitis Outbreak Recalls All Drug

Pharmacy Linked to Meningitis Outbreak Recalls All Drug
Oct 26
Missouri Woman Successfully Challenges Unfair Tort Reform Law

Missouri Woman Successfully Challenges Unfair Tort Reform Law

A Missouri woman sued a hospital and her doctors after her son was born in 2006 with catastrophic brain injuries. She argued that her son

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Chicago Medical Malpractice Lawyer…

Chicago Medical Malpractice Lawyer Blog

Covers medical negligence. By Kroot Law LLC.

http://www.chicagomedicalmalpracticelawyerblog.net/

May 20
Dentist Faces Potential Medical Malpractice And Criminal Charge

Dentist Faces Potential Medical Malpractice And Criminal Charge

Patients expect professionalism and a certain standard of care when visiting a dental office. This includes cleanliness and safety ranking high on that list of expectations. And generally healthcare facilities work hard to maintain those…
May 16
Counterfeit Botox Used During Surgical Procedures In The U.S.

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

As a patient, you trust that the medication and treatments you receive are authentic and safe. Doctors and medical professionals also work under the belief that the products they provide their patients meet a strict level of standards,…
May 14
Misdiagnosis Is Most Common Type of Medical Malpractice, New Study Find

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

Medication and surgical errors are often the most publicized forms of medical malpractice. However, according to a new study, these types of malpractice claims are not the most common. Nor are they the most likely to be successful. The most…

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Chicago Medical Malpractice Lawyer…

Chicago Medical Malpractice Lawyer Blog

Covers medical malpractice cases and settlements. By Power Rogers & Smith, P.C.

http://www.chicago-medicalmalpracticelawyerblog.com/

May 10
Power Rogers & Smith, P.C. Settles Minor's Medical Malpractice Lawsuit For 35 Million Dollar

Power Rogers & Smith, P.C. Settles Minor's Medical Malpractice Lawsuit For 35 Million Dollar

Joseph A. Power, Jr. and Devon C. Bruce of Power Rogers & Smith P.C. have settled a medical malpractice lawsuit for 35 million dollars for claims made for personal injuries to a minor. On April 14, 2006, the minor plaintiff was three…
May 7
Hospitals Profit From Surgical Errors, Study Find

Hospitals Profit From Surgical Errors, Study Find

In light of a recent post on this blog, "Civil Filings Involving Sacred Heart Hospital Arising Out Of Unnecessary Procedures," Power Rogers & Smith, P.C. found the following article interesting and relevant. Recently, Denise Grady of the…
Apr 29
Civil Filings Involving Sacred Heart Hospital Arising Out Of Unnecessary Procedure

Civil Filings Involving Sacred Heart Hospital Arising Out Of Unnecessary Procedure

Devon C. Bruce, Partner at Power Rogers & Smith, P.C., is pursuing lawsuits involving Sacred Heart Hospital's kickback schemes. A motion to preserve evidence was filed in the Circuit Court of Cook County directed to Sacred Heart…

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Chicago Medical Malpractice…

Chicago Medical Malpractice Lawyers Blog

Covers birth injuries, nursing home abuse, and wrongful death. By Goldberg & Goldberg.

http://www.chicagomedicalmalpracticelawyersblog.com/

Feb 6
Goldberg & Goldberg Files Wrongful Death Case On Behalf Of 91 Year Old With Alzheimer's Disease Who Froze To Death Outside Retirement Home

Goldberg & Goldberg Files Wrongful Death Case On Behalf Of 91 Year Old With Alzheimer's Disease Who Froze To Death Outside Retirement Home

On February 6, 2013, the Chicago law firm of Goldberg & Goldberg filed a wrongful death case on behalf of the Estate of Genevieve Klimczak who died on February 12, 2012. Ms. Klimczak was a resident of McHenry Villa, a...
May 1
Neurological Injuries Related To Humira Use

Neurological Injuries Related To Humira Use

Abbott Laboratories best selling drug, Humira, has been linked to a host of serious side effects, including severe neurological injuries. Abbott's is on track to sell $15 billion worth of the drug per year by 2015. Abbott already expects to…
Apr 26
Humira Litigation Heats Up In Cook County, Illinoi

Humira Litigation Heats Up In Cook County, Illinoi

Goldberg & Goldberg has filed one of the first products liability cases in the country against Abbott Laboratories concerning the drug Humira. Humira is expected to be the world's biggest selling medication, with estimated 2012 sales of $8.7…

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Chicago Motorcycle Accident Lawyer…

Chicago Motorcycle Accident Lawyer Blog

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

http://www.chicagomotorcycleaccidentlawyerblog.com/

May 19
Fatal Motorcycle Accident In Peoria County, Illinoi

Fatal Motorcycle Accident In Peoria County, Illinoi

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

Fatal Motorcycle Accident Near Elgin, Illinoi

There was a fatal motorcycle accident today at the intersection of Plank Road and Route 20 west of Elgin, Illinois. The motorcyclist killed was Angela Hansen, 21, of Sycamore, a student at Northern Illinois University. She was…
May 12
Fatal Motorcycle Accident In Southern Illinoi

Fatal Motorcycle Accident In Southern Illinoi

There was a fatal motorcycle accident in Southern Illinois on Saturday night. The accident happened in the southbound lanes of U.S. 67 at Kane Road, which is north of Jerseyville. The motorcycle was “rear-ended” by a pickup truck…

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Chicago Nursing Home Abuse Lawyer…

Chicago Nursing Home Abuse Lawyer Blog

Published By Ed Fox & Associates

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

May 14
Medicaid Cuts Affecting Care for Star Resident

Medicaid Cuts Affecting Care for Star Resident

On May 13, 2013, hundreds of nursing home staff members gathered outside of the Thompson Center in downtown Chicago to protest the most recent cuts for medical services. While Illinois lawmakers allege that cuts are being made across the…
Apr 8
The Effects of Filial Support Laws on Nursing Home Cost

The Effects of Filial Support Laws on Nursing Home Cost

Recent developments in the area of filial support law have the potential of affecting how families budget for nursing home costs. Currently, 29 states (not including Illinois) have what are called filial support laws on the books. Filial…
Mar 14
The Illinois Financial Crisis May Force the Elderly into Nursing Home Facilitie

The Illinois Financial Crisis May Force the Elderly into Nursing Home Facilitie

Illinois currently funds programs that allow 80,000 elderly and disabled people to live at home. However, Illinois foresees itself running out of funding for such programs by March 15, 2013, which is 3-1/2 months before the fiscal year ends…

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Chicago Nursing Home Abuse Lawyer…

Chicago Nursing Home Abuse Lawyer Blog

Covers elder abuse, medical malpractice and nursing home abuse and neglect. By Law Offices of Steven J. Malman & Associates P.C.

http://www.chicagonursinghomeabuselawyerblog.com/

Nov 14
Choosing the Right Nursing Home for Your Loved One

Choosing the Right Nursing Home for Your Loved One

Making the decision to put your loved one in a nursing home, is a difficult decision for many families. Once you have made the decision to do so, it is important to choose the best nursing home for your loved one. There are many factors to…
Nov 5
Common Nursing Home Terminology

Common Nursing Home Terminology

Any facility or practice associated with the medical field is bound to have tough jargon, that is difficult for a novice or the “average Joe” to understand. If you have a family member or loved one who is currently being treated and cared…
Nov 2
Sexual Harassment in Nursing Home

Sexual Harassment in Nursing Home

Over 70 percent of elderly residents occupying assisted living facilities such as nursing homes have been afflicted by some variety of enfeebling condition that leaves them extremely vulnerable and unable to defend themselves in the…

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Chicago Overtime Lawyer Blog

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

http://www.chicagoovertimelawyerblog.com/

May 21
New York Federal Courts See Sharp Rise in Employment Lawsuit

New York Federal Courts See Sharp Rise in Employment Lawsuit

With employment lawsuits nationwide rising about 200% over the last decade, it is more important than ever for employees to know their rights as workers. Employment attorneys have cited growing awareness of employment law as a major cause of…
May 20
Unpaid Magazine Interns Attempt to Pursue Class Action Claims For Unpaid Overtime and Wages Rejected

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

While many interns don't expect to get paid for the work that they do, many also do not expect to work 11-hour days performing the same tasks as paid employees. Such is allegedly the case with a class-action of interns for Hearst Corporation,…
May 14
Coyote Ugly Sued For Alleged Illegal Tip Pools and Failure to Pay Overtime

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

This blog has previously discussed cases where employees sue, not only for unpaid overtime, but for money lost in illegal tip pools. According to the labor law, employees are entitled to the full benefit of the tips they earn and cannot be…

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Chicago Personal Injury Attorneys…

Chicago Personal Injury Attorneys Blog

Covers Illinois medical malpractice and workers compensation. By Jerisat & Kostopoulos.

http://www.chicagopersonalinjuryattorneysblog.com/

Jul 15
Illinois Cancer Diagnosis Malpractice by Medical Professional

Illinois Cancer Diagnosis Malpractice by Medical Professional

Medical malpractice in misdiagnosis of cancer is unfortunately common in Illinois and other states. Diagnosing cancer correctly at the earliest stages is crucial to having a good outcome. At its earliest stages, cancer can often be cured by…
Jun 14
Personal Injury Lawyers file Yaz/Yasmin Birth Control Pill Suit

Personal Injury Lawyers file Yaz/Yasmin Birth Control Pill Suit

Illinois personal injury lawyers have filed product liability lawsuits involving the Yaz and Yasmin birth control pills. Yasmin is sold under the Ocella and Zarah brands. Yaz is sold under the Gianvi brand name. Bayer Corporation,…
Jun 12
Patent Infringement Verdict of $290 Million, and Clear and Convincing Standard, Upheld by U.S. Supreme Court

Patent Infringement Verdict of $290 Million, and Clear and Convincing Standard, Upheld by U.S. Supreme Court

Contingency fee patent attorneys have won a victory for a small tech company . The U.S. Supreme Court upheld a $290 million patent infringement verdict against Microsoft which was appealed from Judge Leonard Davis. This is the largest patent…

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Chicago Personal Injury Lawyer…

Chicago Personal Injury Lawyer Blawg

Covers dangerous drugs, nursing home abuse, and vehicle accidents. By Hamid Law.

http://www.chicagopersonalinjurylawyerblawg.com/

Apr 16
Failure To Warn Results in Tragedy

Failure To Warn Results in Tragedy

When a company manufactures and distributes a product, that company takes on a certain amount of responsibility for the safety of its customers. This duty stems from a network of laws and organizations established to protect the rights of…
Apr 2
Never Events Occur More Often Than Never

Never Events Occur More Often Than Never

The term Never Event is one used in the medical community to describe easily preventable mistakes or actions that occur in a medical setting. Never Events often have serious negative consequences for patients and most are absolutely…
Mar 28
Distracted Driving Awareness Month

Distracted Driving Awareness Month

April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month according to the National Safety Council. With one quick look at the organization's website, it's obvious that the main issue at hand is cell phone use- and with good reason. Every year over 30…

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Chicago Personal Injury Lawyer…

Chicago Personal Injury Lawyer Blog

Covers personal injury and wrongful death news. By Kroot Law, LLC.

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

Jan 21
Personal Injury Lawsuit Filed Involving Deadly Oregon Bus Accident

Personal Injury Lawsuit Filed Involving Deadly Oregon Bus Accident

Traveling by tour bus is a great way for visitors to experience new lands. Any bus tour company operating the US must comply with certain safety regulations. These regulations include a maximum number of hours the bus driver can operate a…
Jan 4
Dallas Cowboy Charged With Intoxication Manslaughter After Deadly Crash

Dallas Cowboy Charged With Intoxication Manslaughter After Deadly Crash

Last month, Dallas Cowboy's defense lineman, Josh Brent, was charged with intoxication manslaughter after he crashed his car, killing his teammate Jerry Brown. As with many drunk driving fatalities, Brent had a history of driving while…
Jan 3
Toyota Settles Unintended Acceleration Non-Injury Lawsuits For Over $1 Billion

Toyota Settles Unintended Acceleration Non-Injury Lawsuits For Over $1 Billion

Although Toyota continues to deny any defect in connection with the unintended acceleration lawsuits filed against them, the company has recently agreed to settle a portion of its claims for over $1 billion. The settlement represents the…

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Chicago Personal Injury Lawyer…

Chicago Personal Injury Lawyer Blog

Covers personal injury, premises liability, products liability and wrongful death law. By Power Rogers & Smith, P.C.

http://www.chicago-personalinjurylawyerblog.com/

Apr 19
Power Rogers & Smith Wins Important Argument in Illinois Supreme Court

Power Rogers & Smith Wins Important Argument in Illinois Supreme Court

On April 18, 2013, the Illinois Supreme Court issued its opinion in Russell v. SNFA, 2013 IL 113909. The State's highest Court agreed with the Plaintiff's argument that the Cook County Court hearing the underlying case has jurisdiction over…
Mar 28
Chicago-area Man Receives $23 Million Dollar Settlement after Legs Crushed by Baler

Chicago-area Man Receives $23 Million Dollar Settlement after Legs Crushed by Baler

On February 22, 2008, a Chicago-area man was injured when his legs were crushed in a paper baler, a massive piece of industrial equipment used to compact large quantities of paper. The injury occurred when the Plaintiff, who was employed by…
Mar 7
Nine Power Rogers & Smith Attorneys named Illinois Super Lawyer

Nine Power Rogers & Smith Attorneys named Illinois Super Lawyer

Recently, the 2013 Illinois Super Lawyers were announced. Nine of the attorneys at the Chicago personal injury law firm of Power Rogers & Smith made the list. Among those honored were founding partners Joseph A. Power, Jr., Larry R.…

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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 24
Chicago Jesuits Covered Up Sex Abuse Claims for 40 Year

Chicago Jesuits Covered Up Sex Abuse Claims for 40 Year

Documents released Tuesday show that Chicago Province of the Society of Jesus, more commonly referred to as the Chicago Jesuits, knew of allegations of sexual abuse and misconduct against a former priest and took steps to actively cover up…
May 22
Demand for Bike Sharing Programs Increases Across the Nation

Demand for Bike Sharing Programs Increases Across the Nation

As Chicago's Divvy bike sharing program prepares for a launch this summer, cities across the nation are doing the same. At the start of 2013, there were 22 major cities nationwide that had a bike sharing program similar to the one Chicago…
May 21
Fractured Rail May Have Contributed to Train Collision

Fractured Rail May Have Contributed to Train Collision

Two passenger trains collided in Connecticut on Friday, injuring more than 70 people and sending many to the hospital. Since the crash, authorities have been investigating the scene and the trains themselves in an effort to uncover the cause…

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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

Feb 7
Student Drowns But School Found Not Responsible; Slade v. Board of School Director

Student Drowns But School Found Not Responsible; Slade v. Board of School Director

The estate of the decedent, Kamonie Slade, and his parents, brought a lawsuit against the administrators of the public school he was attending at the time of his death from drowning in a class outing. The case was brought under the due…
Feb 6
Dismissal of Construction Site Case Reversed by Court of Appeals; Sojka v. Bovis Lend Lease

Dismissal of Construction Site Case Reversed by Court of Appeals; Sojka v. Bovis Lend Lease

Christopher Sojka was working as a carpenter on Chicago's Trump Tower as it was under construction in 2008. While standing on the upper floors of the construction project, Sojka attempted to fix a steel cable when the wind knocked him back…
Jan 31
Limit in Insurance Coverage Affirmed in Porch Collapse Case; Ware v. First Specialty Insurance Corp.

Limit in Insurance Coverage Affirmed in Porch Collapse Case; Ware v. First Specialty Insurance Corp.

In 2003, a three-story porch in Chicago's Lincoln Park collapsed during a party. Thirteen people were killed and another 29 were injured. Insurance coverage was an issue taken up in a declaratory judgment action in the chancery division of…

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Chicago Personal Injury Lawyers…

Chicago Personal Injury Lawyers Blog

Covers Illinois personal injury and wrongful death law and news. By Strellis & Field.

http://www.chicagopersonalinjurylawyersblog.com/

Feb 15
How Many Wrongful Deaths Caused By Recent Defects Could Have Been Prevented By Toyota?

How Many Wrongful Deaths Caused By Recent Defects Could Have Been Prevented By Toyota?

Toyota has initiated a recall of the more than 8.5 million affected vehicles with potentially faulty accelerators. The vehicles may be prone to sudden uncontrolled acceleration, which is alleged to have caused a number of crashes and 34…
Oct 15
Brain Injuries in Youth Sports are Serious and are Finally getting National Attention

Brain Injuries in Youth Sports are Serious and are Finally getting National Attention

Traumatic brain injuries (TBI) contribute to a substantial number of deaths and cases of permanent disability annually. The
Sep 15
Brain Mapping Can Help Brain Injury Victims With Their Case and Their Recovery

Brain Mapping Can Help Brain Injury Victims With Their Case and Their Recovery

I came across another interesting write-up from the folks in Berkeley on their website titled Science Today pertaining to new technology and understanding the brain. If I didn't represent brain injury victims in my law practice, I would…

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Chicago Securities Lawyer Blog

Covers FINRA and securities fraud. By Thomas F. Burke, P.C.

http://www.chicagosecuritieslawyerblog.com/

May 14
Investors Watch as Federal Reserve's Mood May Be Changing

Investors Watch as Federal Reserve's Mood May Be Changing

The Federal Reserve's QE Infinity program may be finite rather than "infinite" after all. QE Infinity has been the tongue-in-cheek term given the Fed's Quantitative Easing program, which has expanded into their purchasing $85 billion per…
Mar 18
Commodity Futures Trading Commission Investigating Wash Sales of Futures Contracts at CME Group, Inc. and IntercontinentalExchange, Inc.

Commodity Futures Trading Commission Investigating Wash Sales of Futures Contracts at CME Group, Inc. and IntercontinentalExchange, Inc.

The Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg, and Reuters have all reported that the Commodity Futures Trading Commission ("CFTC") is allegedly examining whether high-frequency-trading firms are violating rules by using wash trades to artificially…
Mar 5
Company's Failure to Disclose or Misrepresent Its Status Grounds for Lawsuit

Company's Failure to Disclose or Misrepresent Its Status Grounds for Lawsuit

When it comes to selling stock, companies must be aware of their obligations to their investors. Among the most important of these obligations is the necessity of properly representing to investors the financial and legal status of the…

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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/

May 17
Chicago Teens Accused Of Sexual Assault Of 12-Year-Old Girl

Chicago Teens Accused Of Sexual Assault Of 12-Year-Old Girl

Three Chicago teenagers have been accused of raping a 12-year-old girl at gunpoint, videotaping the incident, and then posting the video on Facebook. The alleged sexual assault incident happened on December 15, 2012, at approximately…
May 10
Man Solicits Two 11-Year-Old Girls In Chicago’s Albany Park Neighborhood

Man Solicits Two 11-Year-Old Girls In Chicago’s Albany Park Neighborhood

According to a Chicago Police community alert, a man allegedly tried to solicit two 11-year-old girls in separate incidents this morning in Chicago’s North Mayfair neighborhood on the Northwest Side. The incidents happened at…
May 9
Additional Alleged Child Abduction Attempts In Highwood, Illinoi

Additional Alleged Child Abduction Attempts In Highwood, Illinoi

There have been two more reports of alleged child abduction attempts made in Highwood, Illinois. (Two previous alleged child abduction attempts were seen in the April 26 blog post titled “Two Alleged Child Abduction Attempts In…

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Chicago Small Business Lawyer Blog

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

http://www.chicagosmallbusinesslawyerblog.com/

May 9
Contracts are everywhere!

Contracts are everywhere!

By Poonam K. Lakhani When you begin a small business, you will be inundated with contracts. You will likely have contracts related to all aspects of your business, everything from your lease, agreements with vendors, to even agreements with…
Apr 25
That uncomfortable conversation...

That uncomfortable conversation...

By: Poonam K. Lakhani So you have an employee whose performance is just not up to par anymore. What do you do? Disciplining an employee can be just as stressful for a business owner, as it is for the employee. Not only do you want to be…
Apr 23
Top 10 Tips for Launching a Business in Illinois - Tip 6: Don't Hire Employees Until You are Prepared to Hire Employee

Top 10 Tips for Launching a Business in Illinois - Tip 6: Don't Hire Employees Until You are Prepared to Hire Employee

The caption may sound a bit obvious. Clearly you do not plan to hire employees until you really need to hire employees. However, there is more to this issue than what immediately may come to mind. Employees are a large expense, and most…

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Chicago Trial Attorney Blog

Covers business, contracts, and nursing home negligence litigation. By Philip J. Berenz.

http://www.counseloroffices.net/

May 9
Chicago Trial Attorney: Personal Injury & Business Litigation: Injury Cases and Medical Bill

Chicago Trial Attorney: Personal Injury & Business Litigation: Injury Cases and Medical Bill

When injured due to a car accident, slip and fall, dog bite, nursing home abuse and neglect or from near any cause or issue, medical bills create significant issues from multiple respects. Some various and very "high-level" topics are as…
Apr 15
Chicago Trial Attorney: Personal Injury & Business Litigation: Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect Law -- Patient Advocates Suffer Blow as General Assembly Shoots Down Insurance Requirement

Chicago Trial Attorney: Personal Injury & Business Litigation: Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect Law -- Patient Advocates Suffer Blow as General Assembly Shoots Down Insurance Requirement

As many of our discussions have tackled, issues of insurance are very essential to protecting the rights of injury victims, and while insurance companies seldom willingly pay all of what they should, Illinois' mandatory insurance laws at…
Apr 12
Chicago Trial Attorney: Personal Injury & Business Litigation: Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect Law -- Illinois Nursing Home Advocates Renew Demands for Medicaid Reimbursement Reform

Chicago Trial Attorney: Personal Injury & Business Litigation: Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect Law -- Illinois Nursing Home Advocates Renew Demands for Medicaid Reimbursement Reform

The US Supreme Court announced its long-anticipated verdict on healthcare reform and nursing home advocates are using the spotlight as a chance to renew their demands upon Illinois lawmakers to reform the state's Medicaid reimbursement…

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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…

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Chicago Trucking Accident Lawyer…

Chicago Trucking Accident Lawyer Blog

Covers Illinois trucking accident cases. By Power Rogers & Smith, P.C.

http://www.chicagotruckingaccidentlawyerblog.com/

Apr 26
LARRY R. ROGERS, JR. SPEAKS TO ILLINOIS TRIAL LAWYERS ABOUT TRUCKING ACCIDENT CASES

LARRY R. ROGERS, JR. SPEAKS TO ILLINOIS TRIAL LAWYERS ABOUT TRUCKING ACCIDENT CASES

On April 6, 2013, attorney Larry R. Rogers, Jr. of Power Rogers & Smith, P.C., educated fellow Illinois trial lawyers regarding investigation and proving liability in trucking accident cases. Mr. Rogers was an invited speaker at the…
Mar 8
ADDITIONAL $150,000.00 SETTLEMENT DURING TRIAL FOR SCHAUMBURG TRUCK DRIVER WHO PREVIOUSLY RECEIVED $3.1 MILLION FOR COMPENSATION FOR INJURIES

ADDITIONAL $150,000.00 SETTLEMENT DURING TRIAL FOR SCHAUMBURG TRUCK DRIVER WHO PREVIOUSLY RECEIVED $3.1 MILLION FOR COMPENSATION FOR INJURIES

On February 3, 2006, Ronald Leonard was working as a truck driver for D.C.S. Trucking Company and was working at a construction project along the shoulder of the eastbound lanes of Interstate 90 in Dundee Township, Illinois. The general…
Feb 25
Results of Brake Safety Week Inspections Reveal An Increase In Number Of Commercial Vehicles With Severe Brake Maintenance Problem

Results of Brake Safety Week Inspections Reveal An Increase In Number Of Commercial Vehicles With Severe Brake Maintenance Problem

The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) recently released its results from its 2012 Operation Air Brake/Brake Safety Week program finding 15.3% of the trucks inspected had severe enough brake maintenance problems to pull them out of…

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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/

Apr 28
Chicago Construction Accident: Worker Sustains Serious Brain Injuries in Fall Accident at Calumet Water Reclamation District Plant

Chicago Construction Accident: Worker Sustains Serious Brain Injuries in Fall Accident at Calumet Water Reclamation District Plant
Apr 28
Chicago Construction Accident: Worker Sustains Serious Brain Injuries in Fall Accident at Calumet Water Reclamation District Plant

Chicago Construction Accident: Worker Sustains Serious Brain Injuries in Fall Accident at Calumet Water Reclamation District Plant

A 50-year-old worker has sustained serious injuries in a Chicago construction accident at the Calumet Water Reclamation District Plant. Jeff Andrews fell 20-feet down a hole on April 21, 2011.
Apr 19
Proposed Illinois Workers’ Compensation Requirement that Workers Must Prove Injuries are Job-Related is Rejected by the Senate

Proposed Illinois Workers’ Compensation Requirement that Workers Must Prove Injuries are Job-Related is Rejected by the Senate

The State Senate has voted against a plan by Republican lawmakers that would require workers to prove that their employer was at least 50% responsible for the injuries they sustained on the job in order for him/her to be able to obtain…

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Child Injury Laws Blog

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

http://www.childinjurylaws.com/

May 18
What Needs To Be Proved In Order To Win A Cerebral Palsy Lawsuit?

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

This post originally appeared on Child Injury Laws BlogWhat is Cerebral Palsy? Cerebral palsy is a disorder that usually occurs during pregnancy or during childbirth. Lack of oxygen to the brain causes brain damage to areas of the brain that…
Apr 18
Do Not Under Estimate the Damage Caused by Dog Attacks To Children

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

This post originally appeared on Child Injury Laws BlogDogs have been long labelled as a man’s best friend. Children love playing with their pet dogs, and are constantly left with dogs unsupervised. This has become quite a hazardous…
Mar 19
Pediartic Brain Injuries Related To Car Accidents – What Statistics Tell Us?

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

This post originally appeared on Child Injury Laws BlogThe injuries inflicted on a child during a car accident can have lifelong consequences. With head trauma and brain injuries, sometimes these consequences will not be apparent until later…

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Constitutional & Legal Education…

Constitutional & Legal Education News

Covers constitutional and legal issues in a non-lawyerly way. By David J. Shestokas.

http://www.shestokas.com/

May 4
The BP Oil Spill Court Approved Settlement Proce

The BP Oil Spill Court Approved Settlement Proce

On April 20, 2010, a blowout, explosion, and fire occurred aboard the Deepwater Horizon, an offshore drilling rig, engaged in drilling activities on the “Macondo Well” off the coast of Louisiana. These events led to eleven…
Apr 21
Boston Marathon Bomber, Miranda Warnings and the Public Safety Exception

Boston Marathon Bomber, Miranda Warnings and the Public Safety Exception

Law enforcement’s goal of taking Boston Marathon Bombing Suspect #2, [1] Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, alive was commendably achieved. A principle reason for this goal was to question Tsarnaev about further potential dangers to the…
Apr 20
American Federalism: Source, Purpose and Establishment Part II

American Federalism: Source, Purpose and Establishment Part II

Beginning with The Fundamental Orders of Connecticut in 1639,[1] Americans grew increasingly accustomed to local self-government. They also learned the freedom and liberty that came along with a benign distant central government…

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Construction Law Today

Covers construction industry news and updates. By Joshua Glazov.

http://www.constructionlawattorneyblog.com/

Sep 25
Video: Plain Language Explanation of Cypress Creek and House Bill 3636

Video: Plain Language Explanation of Cypress Creek and House Bill 3636

Do you get a headache trying to navigate through the Illinois Supreme Court’s Cypress Creek decision on mechanic lien vs. mortgage priority and Illinois House Bill 3636 to seeking to overturn that decision? Here’s relief.
Jul 17
Fraud Claim Killer: The Contract Non-Reliance Clause–It’s Not Just For Securities Anymore (Part 2)

Fraud Claim Killer: The Contract Non-Reliance Clause–It’s Not Just For Securities Anymore (Part 2)

In Episode 1 of Fraud Claim Killer we talked about how the contractual non-reliance clause just became a lot more potent in the
Jul 16
Fraud Claim Killer: The Contract Non-Reliance Clause–It’s Not Just For Securities Anymore (Part 1)

Fraud Claim Killer: The Contract Non-Reliance Clause–It’s Not Just For Securities Anymore (Part 1)

Non-Reliance clauses: language in a contract where one (or more) of the parties affirms that in making their decision to enter into the contract, they’re relying exclusively on what’s written on the paper in the contract, and nothing…

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Criminal Lawyer Illinois

Covers Illinois criminal, DUI and traffic law. By Gainor and Gosch, PC.

http://www.criminallawyerillinois.com

May 10
Department of Corrections reinstates early release program

Department of Corrections reinstates early release program

There was a time in Illinois when inmates could get released from state prison in only days. It was the era of “dress-in-dress-out.” Those days are long gone, but the state penitentiary has re-instituted another form of early…
Mar 20
Truth-in-sentencing: defendants must serve more than 50% of the sentence imposed

Truth-in-sentencing: defendants must serve more than 50% of the sentence imposed

Defendants in felony cases are subject to special rules in sentencing. Compared to misdemeanor sentencing, felonies are complicated. The court is governed by obscure rules that can sometimes produce unexpected results. And the last thing a…
Dec 29
First felony offense eligible for deferred prosecution under Offender Initiative Program

First felony offense eligible for deferred prosecution under Offender Initiative Program

A person who is charged with a felony but has no criminal background will benefit from a new state law in 2013 that allows for dismissal. The Offender Initiative Program is a new statute modeled after the deferred prosecution program…

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Cut Your Tax

Provides tax tips and tax planning advice. By Hedeker & Perrelli, Ltd.

http://www.cutyourtax.com/news-and-blog/

May 30
Facing a Tax Levy on a Single Member LLC

Facing a Tax Levy on a Single Member LLC

If you own a single member LLC and owe personal back taxes, there are certain ways the IRS can and cannot leverage your business assets to secure the money.
May 15
Inherited IRAs Demystified

Inherited IRAs Demystified

Since IRAs have become a popular retirement tool, it was only a matter of time before inherited IRAs become a common place. When the owner of an IRA passes away, the named beneficiary inherits the account. Inherited IRAs have restrictions and…
May 1
Using Roth IRA Income to Fund Retirement

Using Roth IRA Income to Fund Retirement

If you're in or near retirement, chances are you've already heard that you can use Roth IRA income as a key tool in funding your retirement. That’s because, while money going into a Roth IRA is taxed, all earnings are tax-free, as long as…

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DebtStoppers USA Bankruptcy Blog

Covers bankruptcy and foreclosures. By DebtStoppers USA

http://www.debtstoppersblog.com/

May 24
African Americans Experience Highest Levels of Credit Card Debt and Student Debt, According to New Report

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

The wealth gap that already exists between racial groups appears to have opened even wider with the Great Recession. A recent study by Prudential on the African American Financial Experience shows that the typical African American family…
May 20
Great Recession May Have Long-Term Effects on Finances of Gen-Xer

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

By most media reports, the Great Recession is officially over. But that doesn't mean it's done affecting consumers - especially those in a particular age group. According to a recent report, Generation X could be haunted by debts…
May 14
Can Filing for Bankruptcy Stop Creditor Judgments for Credit Card Debt?

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

Credit card judgments are like ticking time bombs: You never know when they're going to go off. For many consumers, bankruptcy is the best way to diffuse this potentially disastrous situation. As consumer debts grow, more lenders are…

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Divorce & Family Law Blog

Offers advice for people dealing with divorce, legal separation and child custody issues. By Patrick Markey, P.C.

http://www.markeylaw.com/blog/

Aug 24
Major changes may be coming to Illinois Family Law

Major changes may be coming to Illinois Family Law

In 2008 a committee was established pursuant to a House resolution back by Speaker Michael Madigan rewrite the entire divorce act taking into account all teh changes that have happened since it was enacted in 1977. Here are a few of the…
Mar 24
Working well with your lawyer and being a good client

Working well with your lawyer and being a good client
Nov 22
You can now search for unclaimed child support in Cook County

You can now search for unclaimed child support in Cook County

The Cook County Clerk’s office is holding 6 million dollars in unclaimed child support. It appears fairly easy to find out of you have any unclaimed child support. Can’t hurt to just put your name in if you ever received child…

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Drug Recall Attorneys Blog

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

http://www.drugrecallattorneysblog.com/

May 23
Judge Calls for More Female Lawyers for Mirena IUD Litigation

Judge Calls for More Female Lawyers for Mirena IUD Litigation

Mirena IUD lawyers at Pintas & Mullins report that a federal judge in New York recently encouraged plaintiff's lawyers to include women in the leadership committee given the nature of the cases. More than 50 lawsuits are currently…
May 22
Zoloft, SSRI Antidepressant Lawsuits Move Forward

Zoloft, SSRI Antidepressant Lawsuits Move Forward

SSRI birth defect lawyers at Pintas & Mullins report that Canadian patients who took these antidepressants and whose children were born with serious birth defects are filing a class-action lawsuit against pharmaceutical company…
May 20
Dietary Supplements Account for Over Half FDA Class I Recall

Dietary Supplements Account for Over Half FDA Class I Recall

Drug recall lawyers at Pintas & Mullins highlight a recent study which found that, between 2004 and 2012, dietary supplements made up more than half of all FDA Class I drug recalls. "Class I" refers to recalls of drugs that have a…

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East Central Illinois Criminal Law…

East Central Illinois Criminal Law & DUI Weblog

Covers criminal law and drunk driving. By Jeremy J. Richey.

http://ecilcrime.com

Aug 27
Douglas County Courthouse

Douglas County Courthouse

Address The address of the Douglas County Courthouse is 401 South Center Street, Tuscola, IL 61953. Visitors must pass through security when entering the courthouse. Courtroom “1? is located on the third floor of the courthouse. There…
Jul 28
Mailing Address Change

Mailing Address Change

The Charleston Post Office is moving all post office boxes to the new post office location in town. Due to the move, they are downsizing the number of available post office boxes. The post office is eliminating my current post office box…
Jul 17
Confidentiality of Consultation

Confidentiality of Consultation

During initial (usually free for most cases) consultations, some potential clients will ask if consultations are confidential. The short answer is “yes.” Even though these people have not become clients yet, their statements are not…

Rank this Week: 4451

Environmental Law Blog

By Thorn & Associates.

http://www.thornenvironmentallaw.com/blog/

Sep 7
Ethanol gas standard in jeopardy?

Ethanol gas standard in jeopardy?

This summer’s drought has caused livestock feed prices to soar and livestock producers are feeling the heat on their bottom lines as well. In order to lower feed prices, producers are asking the U.S. EPA to waive the Renewable Fuels…
Sep 5
So you think you know what is biomass?

So you think you know what is biomass?

At its most basic level biomass is usually considered organic material that may be burned to generate heat/electricity or converted to a liquid or solid fuel. Biomass may be plant material: crops grown specifically to be a fuel (e.g.,…
Sep 5
Section 1603 Cash Grant Application Tip

Section 1603 Cash Grant Application Tip

Section 1603 of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act provides a cash grant in lieu of ITC or PTC for renewable energy projects put into service on 2009, 2010 and 2011 or which commenced construction in 2009, 2010, or 2011. The…

Rank this Week: 5165

Family Law Chicago

Covers Illinois divorce and family law. By George Pecherek.

http://familylawchicago.blogspot.com/

Nov 10
Judge Orders Divorcing Couple To Swap Facebook And Dating Site Password

Judge Orders Divorcing Couple To Swap Facebook And Dating Site Password

http://www.forbes.com/sites/kashmirhill/2011/11/07/judge-orders-divorcing-couple-to-swap-facebook-and-dating-site-passwords/
Oct 20
New Real Estate Transfer Law

New Real Estate Transfer Law

There is a new law which allows you to transfer residential real estate upon death without probate. It’s called the Illinois Residential Real Property Transfer on Death Instrument Act (“Act”). The instrument is called a Transfer on…
Jul 19
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