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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…

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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 24
Memorial Day Weekend Marks Start of Increased Drowning Risk

Memorial Day Weekend Marks Start of Increased Drowning Risk

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

Family of Derek Boogaard Files Wrongful Death Lawsuit against NHL

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

$2.7 Million Awarded to First Livermore Wrongful Termination Plaintiff

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

Rank this Week: 2867

Kathryn L. Harry & Associates,…

Kathryn L. Harry & Associates, P.C. Blog

Covers criminal news in the Chicago land area.

http://www.illinoiscriminallawlawyer.com/

May 24
HIGH COURT SAYS NO BLOOD TEST WITHOUT A WARRANT FOR DUI

HIGH COURT SAYS NO BLOOD TEST WITHOUT A WARRANT FOR DUI

On April 17, 2013, the United States Supreme Court held that any person who is suspected of driving under the influence cannot be automatically subjected to blood testing without a warrant and without consent. It has been routine practice in…
Mar 20
Telemarketing Fraud – a White-Collar Crime

Telemarketing Fraud – a White-Collar Crime

Talking on the phone is such a natural process – some of our best conversations happen there. However, there are people out there who use the phone to scheme ways to get your hard earned money through telemarketing fraud – when…
Mar 18
Illinois commission advises to treat all 17 year-olds as juvenile

Illinois commission advises to treat all 17 year-olds as juvenile

The Quad City Times recently published an article stating that a juvenile justice advisory group recommended Illinois should stop automatically treating 17 year-olds who are charged with felonies as adults. The 24-member advisory group issued…

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Chicago Car Accident Lawyers Blog

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

http://www.chicagocaraccidentlawyersblog.com/

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

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

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

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

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

Semi Truck Crash Leaves 1 Dead in Chicago

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

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Insurance Policyholder Law Blog

Covers legal developments affecting policyholders. By Neal Gerber Eisenberg.

http://www.policyholderinsurancelaw.com/

May 23
"Blast Fax" TCPA Damages Covered Under CGL Policy

"Blast Fax" TCPA Damages Covered Under CGL Policy

In Standard Mutual Insurance Co, v. Lay, 2013 IL 114617, the court held that damages awarded pursuant to the Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991, 47 U.S.C. § 227(b)(3) (the “TCPA”) constitute covered damages under a…
May 20
Determining the Number of Occurrences in Illinoi

Determining the Number of Occurrences in Illinoi

Insurance policyholder partner Seth D. Lamden authored "Determining the Number of Occurrences in Illinois: Ware Do We Go From Here?," Topics: Environmental / Toxic Tort, General Liability, Policy…
May 12
Coverage Lawyers, Policyholders and Insurers Take Note: American Law Institute Proposes “Principles” Regarding Duty to Defend

Coverage Lawyers, Policyholders and Insurers Take Note: American Law Institute Proposes “Principles” Regarding Duty to Defend

Tentative Draft No. 1 of the American Law Institute's (“ALI”) Principles of the Law of Liability Insurance is likely to be approved on May 20, 2013. Topics: General LiabilityTags: duty to defend, conflict of…

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Illinois Bankruptcy Lawyer Blog

Covers mortgages, consumer debt, and bankruptcy. By M. Hedayat + Associates, P.C.

http://www.illinoisbankruptcylawyerblog.com/

May 23
Write-Downs and Recovery in Illinoi

Write-Downs and Recovery in Illinoi

Where Did the Equity Go? If you're an Illinois homeowner chances are any equity you had in your home disappeared between 2008 and 2011; and hasn't been seen since. If you're lucky that equity may start crawling back to…
May 17
To Strip or Not to Strip... That Is The Question

To Strip or Not to Strip... That Is The Question

Yes Virginia, it is possible to both discharge unsecured debts forever (Chapter 7) and strip down secondary mortgages (Chapter 13). The result is a so-called "Chapter 20." But should Debtors file two cases when it's hard enough to put…
May 14
Citation Showdown: Why Debtors Should File Fast

Citation Showdown: Why Debtors Should File Fast

Q: Can a Citation to Discover Assets filed prior to a Bankruptcy case have an affect on the resulting Bankruptcy estate?A: You Bet It Can ...The Facts In the 7th Circuit Case of In re Porayko, appealed from the Bankruptcy Court for the…

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The Chicago Bicycle Advocate

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

http://www.mybikeadvocate.com/

May 23
Dealing With A Hit-And-Run, How To Protect Yourself

Dealing With A Hit-And-Run, How To Protect Yourself

The following appeared in Cycling Legalese, the column I write for Urban Velo:Q: While riding I was sideswiped by a car and they ran. My injuries were quite severe and I spent some time in the hospital. Is this a no win situation for…
May 21
51 Year Old Chicago Bicyclist Struck By Young Driver Whose View May Have Been Obscured

51 Year Old Chicago Bicyclist Struck By Young Driver Whose View May Have Been Obscured

A 51 year old man was struck by a car while riding his bicycle at the intersection of North Sacramento Avenue and West Lawrence Avenue in Chicago on May 7th. The heavy collision left the cyclist with injuries to his right leg…
May 17
Cycling Club President Gives Video Tour Of Dearborn Bicycle Lane

Cycling Club President Gives Video Tour Of Dearborn Bicycle Lane

Anne Alt, president of the Chicago Cycling Club, takes us on a tour of the Dearborn Bike Lane in the middle of a busy work day. (Courtesy of The Chicago Tribune). I agree with Anne's take on its importance in encouraging new,…

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Briskman Briskman & Greenberg Blog

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

http://www.briskmanandbriskman.com/blog/

May 23
Breast Cancer Misdiagnosis is Leading Cause of Malpractice for Radiologist

Breast Cancer Misdiagnosis is Leading Cause of Malpractice for Radiologist

According to a new study, the most common cause of medical malpractice lawsuits filed against radiologists is the misdiagnosis of breast cancer. That error accounted for the majority of cases in a study that was published in Radiology, a…
May 20
Wrongful Death Lawsuit Settles for Half a Million Dollar

Wrongful Death Lawsuit Settles for Half a Million Dollar

A federal wrongful death lawsuit alleging that a community health center failed to properly treat a pregnant mother’s diabetes, resulting in the stillbirth of her son, has been settled for $575,000. The mother, Ammee Price, filed the…
May 17
Illinois Mother Files Lawsuit Alleging C-Section Error

Illinois Mother Files Lawsuit Alleging C-Section Error

An Illinois mother has filed a lawsuit against the University of Chicago Medical Center (UCMC) and attending physicians after her son suffered birth injuries allegedly as the result of a Caesarean section. The lawsuit claims that the…

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Chicago Business Litigation Lawyer…

Chicago Business Litigation Lawyer Blog

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

http://www.chicagobusinesslitigationlawyerblog.com/

May 22
Viacom Sued in TCPA Class Action For Allegedly Sending Out Unsolicited Text Message

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

With all the spam that companies tend to send out, it's no wonder that most people carefully guard their telephone numbers. Many people, however, don't think of the fact that they are giving their number to every person and company that they…
May 21
Chicago Tribune Settles Class Action Alleging Subscribers Overcharged

Chicago Tribune Settles Class Action Alleging Subscribers Overcharged

Once a subscriber gives a company their credit/debit card or bank information to charge subscription fees, some companies will take advantage of that to raise their fees without notifying their subscribers. Such is allegedly the case with the…
May 20
Sketchers Settles Class Actions Alleging That its Shape-Ups Don't Really Help Consumers Get in Shape

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

Many people are on the look-out for a quick fix to lose weight and get in shape. It is therefore no surprise that hundreds of thousands of people took advantage of Skechers's offer when they introduced shoes that claimed to help people lose…

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Chicago Bankruptcy Blog

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

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

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

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

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

S is for Setoff of bank accounts and bankruptcy

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

R is for repossession

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

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Chicago Birth Injury Lawyer Blog

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

http://www.chicagobirthinjurylawyerblog.com/

May 22
Concerns About Stem Cell Treatments for Cerebral Palsy

Concerns About Stem Cell Treatments for Cerebral Palsy

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

Doctor Recognized for Work with Children with Cerebral Palsy

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

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

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

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Cerebral Palsy Lawyers FAQ

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

http://www.cerebralpalsylawyersfaq.com/

May 22
Art Exhibit Highlights Skills Of Children With Cerebral Palsy

Art Exhibit Highlights Skills Of Children With Cerebral Palsy

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

Selective Dorsal Rhizotomy Offers Promise For Children With Cerebral Palsy

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

Cerebral Palsy Infographic- Cerebral Palsy: A Gude For Parent

Rank this Week: 2077

Illinois Nursing Home Abuse Lawyer…

Illinois Nursing Home Abuse Lawyer Blog

Focuses on Illinois nursing home abuse and neglect. By Abels & Annes, P.C.

http://www.illinoisnursinghomeabuselawyerblog.com/

May 22
Elder Abuse Trial Highlights Potential Dangers for Illinois Nursing Home Patient

Elder Abuse Trial Highlights Potential Dangers for Illinois Nursing Home Patient

As loved ones age or become disabled, countless families in Illinois and across the country turn to nursing homes for assistance. Unfortunately, it can be difficult to constantly monitor the quality of care your family member receives in…
May 13
Jury Awards $3.7 Million to Family of Nursing Home Patient Neglected in Colorado

Jury Awards $3.7 Million to Family of Nursing Home Patient Neglected in Colorado

A Colorado jury awarded $3.7 million this week to the family of a nursing home patient who died as a result of employee negligence. The elderly woman entered the nursing home to recover from two broken ankles and all accounts indicated that…
May 12
Nurse Sentenced for Assaulting Elderly Knoxville Nursing Home Resident

Nurse Sentenced for Assaulting Elderly Knoxville Nursing Home Resident

A former Knoxville, Illinois nursing home employee was recently sentenced in connection with the alleged battery of an 82-year-old patient. Knox County Judge Paul Mangieri ordered the 56-year-old nurse to serve two years of probation and…

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HR Law Guy

Covers employment relationships in business, sports, the armed forces, and other odd places.

http://hratty.blogspot.com/

May 22
An Important Loss for the NLRB in the D..C. Circuit

An Important Loss for the NLRB in the D..C. Circuit

From my partner, Jim Hendricks: On May 7, 2013, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia rejected an NLRB rule published on August 30, 2011 which provided that “. . . all employers subject to the NLRA (nearly 6…
Mar 26
Tracking the Wild Employee

Tracking the Wild Employee

The advent of cheap and relatively unobtrusive RFID technology, along with data crunching capacity on a large scale, is offering employers lots of new ways to monitor and improve productivity in the workplace. This article discusses a fairly…
Mar 26
Is It Your Job To Evaluate Compliance with Corporate EEO Policies? Then You Might Not Be Able to File a Retaliation Claim

Is It Your Job To Evaluate Compliance with Corporate EEO Policies? Then You Might Not Be Able to File a Retaliation Claim

Looking through recent Supreme Court denials of certiorari (I have no life), I came across this case, which relates to an uncommon, but important aspect of employment retaliation law. The so-called “manager’s rule”…

Rank this Week: 2999

Illinois Medical Malpractice…

Illinois Medical Malpractice Lawyers Blog

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

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

May 21
Hospitals move Toward Transparency in Medical Malpractice

Hospitals move Toward Transparency in Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice attorneys at Pintas & Mullins point to a recent article published by the New York Times detailing the importance of malpractice litigation in gaining a more transparent healthcare system. Lawsuits often reveal…
May 15
California Malpractice Victims head to Capitol to Protest Financial Cap

California Malpractice Victims head to Capitol to Protest Financial Cap

Medical malpractice lawyers at Pintas & Mullins applaud the efforts of the California families who protested at the State Capitol last Thursday, May 9, 2013. These families have all been significantly impacted by medical negligence, and…
May 14
Medicare Data Reveals U.S. Hospitals Vary Widely on Pricing for Same Procedure

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

Medical malpractice lawyers at Pintas & Mullins highlight the most recent data released by the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. The data from 2011 taken from facilities in 13 metropolitan areas reveals that hospitals…

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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 Brain Injury Lawyer Blog

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

http://www.chicagobraininjurylawyerblog.com/

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

The Call For Swimming Safety: Illinois Childhood Drowning Prevention Month

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

Safety & Awareness to Prevent Illinois Motorcycle Accidents This Summer

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

Class Action Lawsuits & Brain Injurie

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

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Chicago 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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The Illinois Trial Practice Weblog

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

http://www.illinoistrialpractice.com/

May 20
Some Post from the "Legal Writing" Category

Some Post from the "Legal Writing" Category

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

An Unplanned Break for Television

At Abnormal Use, Jim Dedman asks, "Why is discovery rarely, if ever, depicted on lawyer television shows?"-- When is the last time you saw a witness being deposed on a lawyer television show? When is the last time you saw...
May 9
How to Find Out If a Doctor is Board Certified

How to Find Out If a Doctor is Board Certified

Certification Matters, a website operated by the not-for-profit American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS), will tell you if a specific doctor is board certified. The site also contains other information that might be helpful in researching…

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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 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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FMLA Insights

Covers the Family Medical Leave Act. By Franczek Radelet.

http://www.fmlainsights.com

May 19
When an Employer Provides More Parental Leave to Mom than Dad, is this Gender Discrimination?

When an Employer Provides More Parental Leave to Mom than Dad, is this Gender Discrimination?

Posted by Jeff NowakI received a ton of feedback on last week's blog post, which discussed Yahoo's new parental leave policy and its FMLA implications. Much of the feedback related to Yahoo's decision to provide 16 weeks of paid…
May 8
Yahoo's Sweetened Parental Leave Policy Raises Practical FMLA Certification Issues for Moms and Dads in the Workplace

Yahoo's Sweetened Parental Leave Policy Raises Practical FMLA Certification Issues for Moms and Dads in the Workplace

Posted by Jeff NowakIt seems that what Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer taketh, she giveth back. Or something like that. As you will recall, Mayer made waves several months back when she banned all Yahoo employees from working from home,…
Apr 25
Department of Labor to Increase Frequency of FMLA On-Site Investigation

Department of Labor to Increase Frequency of FMLA On-Site Investigation

Posted by Jeff NowakFor employers who have been involved in an FMLA investigation conducted by the U.S. Department of Labor, the process can be a bit of a head-scratcher because no two investigations look the same. The FMLA investigation…

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Chang Carlin Legal Blog

Covers Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy in Illinois.

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

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

Freedom From Debt: Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Pros and Con

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

Foreclosure Settlement Checks Disappoint

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

What to Know About Bankruptcy: 4 Hot Topic

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

Rank this Week: 2623

Illinois Estate Planning &…

Illinois Estate Planning & Elder Law Blog

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

http://www.illinoisestateplanningandelderlawblog.com/

May 18
Illinois Tenancy by the Entirety

Illinois Tenancy by the Entirety

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

Estate Planning for Fido

Few dogs are lucky enough to be left $12 million by their owners like Leona Hemsley’s Maltese named Trouble. But this doesn’t mean that your pet can’t be provided for when you consider how you want your possessions to be…
May 4
Unrelated Estate Administrator

Unrelated Estate Administrator

An Illinois decision makes it clear that an individual unrelated to the person who died (the decedent), may be appointed by the court to serve as administrator of the estate. In re Estate of Gage involves a man with three children, whose…

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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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Illinois DUI Lawyer Blawg

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

http://www.illinoisduilawyerblawg.com/

May 17
What proof is required for a DUI drug charge?

What proof is required for a DUI drug charge?

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

Major High Court Ruling on Warrantless Blood Draw

The United States Supreme Court, in a case known as McNeely v. Missouri, issued an important decision related to Driving Under the Influence, or DUI, and search warrants. The Court decided that in most cases, before the police can force a…
May 3
Loss of driver's license following a crash in which there is no DUI conviction

Loss of driver's license following a crash in which there is no DUI conviction

A charge of Driving Under the Influence, or DUI, will lead to a loss of driving privileges if the driver is convicted. 625 ILCS 5/6-205(a)(2) This includes convictions arising from a DUI committed in another state while the driver holds an…

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Illinois Bicycle Law

Covers Illinois cycling laws and news. By Michael Keating.

http://www.illinoisbicyclelaw.com/

May 16
Victim of Fatal Bicycle Crash Outside Busse Woods Identified

Victim of Fatal Bicycle Crash Outside Busse Woods Identified

The victim of the fatal bicycle collision that occurred Tuesday morning near the Busse Woods Bicycle Trail in Schaumburg, Illinois has been identified. The victim of this tragic crash was 46 year old Rosaleen Waters of Elk Grove Village.…
May 16
Chicago Again Ranked As a Top "Bikeable" City

Chicago Again Ranked As a Top "Bikeable" City

Walk Score, a website known for ranking the "walkability" of specific residential locations based upon proximity to amenities such as restaurants and grocery stores, recently released its new bike score rankings. The rankings assign a…
May 15
Schaumburg Bicyclist Killed in Crash Outside Busse Woods Bicycle Trail

Schaumburg Bicyclist Killed in Crash Outside Busse Woods Bicycle Trail

View Larger MapAnother fatal bicycle collision occurred in the Chicagoland area on the morning of Tuesday, May 14. The victim was struck by a motor vehicle around 9:00 a.m. in Schaumburg, Illinois. According to the Illinois State Police,…

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Nursing Homes Abuse Blog

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

http://www.nursinghomesabuseblog.com/

May 16
Dangers Related To Byetta And Januvia Not New

Dangers Related To Byetta And Januvia Not New

Although the latest warning from the FDA regarding drugs like Byetta and Januvia only came in March 2013, the dangers have been known for many years. The recent information released by the FDA that researchers have found pre-cancerous cells…
May 13
State Attempts to Make Nursing Home Lawsuits More Difficult to Initiate

State Attempts to Make Nursing Home Lawsuits More Difficult to Initiate

Family members of nursing home residents offered powerful testimony about neglect and abuse in some facilities, but legislation to limit the impact of a nursing home lawsuit still passed the Florida Senate Rules Committee on April 15. The…
May 10
Nursing Home Negligence Verdict To Stand

Nursing Home Negligence Verdict To Stand

A nursing home facility in Kanawha County West Virginia recently lost its appeal to reconsider a sizable verdict awarded in a case that went to trial two years earlier. The lawsuit investigates whether the limits established for medical…

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the wasserblawg

Provides Chicago residential real estate information for buyers and sellers. By Michael H. Wasserman.

http://wasserblawg.blogspot.com/

May 15
Fortune cookie de jour

Fortune cookie de jour

contact mike: mwass@wasserlaw.net www.wasserlaw.net
Feb 3
Cook County Property Tax Bills are Here!

Cook County Property Tax Bills are Here!

Cook County property owners wee mailed last week. Better start asking around if you did not receive yours yet - those bills are all due by March 1st. If you know a property's PIN, you can look them up at the County Treasurer's web…
Jan 20
Tools of the Trade - CookCountyAssessor.com

Tools of the Trade - CookCountyAssessor.com

Assessor's Web Site Screen GrabWhenever a client hires me in connection with a local real estate purchase or sale, one of the first things I do is check out the local county assessor’s web site. For Cook County transactions, that would…

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Chicago Injury Advice Law Blog

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

http://www.chicagoinjuryadvicelawblog.com/

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Legal Malpractice Decisions

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

http://legalmalpracticeillinois.blogspot.com/

May 14
Divorce Malpractice - Lawyer Fails To Submit Evidence that House is Community Property

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

Gaspard v. Wester, Tex: Court of Appeals, 13th Dist. 2013 - Google Scholar: This is a Texas appellate decision reversing the trial court's grant of summary judgment in favor of the lawyer. The underlying case was a divorce case.One of the…
May 9
Plaintiff Alleges Law Firm's Negligent Drafting Of Corporate Documents Was Malpractice

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

Nelson v. FREEBORN & PETERS, LLP, Dist. Court, ND Illinois 2013 - Google Scholar: The plaintiffs were represented by Freeborn and Peters, a Chicago law firm, in connection with a corporate transaction.Plaintiffs alleged that the Freeborn…
May 9
Peter Angelos Prevails In Fee Fight With Former Colleague

Peter Angelos Prevails In Fee Fight With Former Colleague

BRAULT GRAHAM, LLC v. LAW OFFICES OF PETER G. ANGELOS, PC, Md: Court of Special Appeals 2013 - Google Scholar: How are fees to be divided when an attorney works on a case for several years while employed by a firm and later leaves the firm…

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Mevorah Law Offices Blog

Covers divorce and family law in Illinois.

http://www.divorce-attorney-illinois.com/

May 14
Getting over Divorce

Getting over Divorce

Divorce is not something that crosses your mind until you are already feeling unhappy with your situation. It can be devastating emotionally as well as stressful in many ways. According to a report by Third Age, there are a few things that…
May 7
Spousal support

Spousal support

When you are going through a divorce, one of the steps is to determine spousal support. Alimony, or spousal support, can be awarded to either spouse. How much will be owed and for how long the spousal support will be paid must be…
Apr 28
Former U.S. rep files to stop paying child support

Former U.S. rep files to stop paying child support

According to a recent article, former United States representative Joe Walsh has filed papers in attempts to end his duty to pay $2,134 per month in child support. Tea Party Republican Walsh is currently unemployed. He wants to…

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Illinois Traffic Laws

Explains the Illinois vehicle code with an emphasis on moving violations and offenses that result in criminal penalties and driver's license suspensions. By Lewis Gainor.

http://www.illinoistrafficlaws.us/

May 14
Lower the legal limit to 0.05: NTSB recommends Illinois and other states follow suit

Lower the legal limit to 0.05: NTSB recommends Illinois and other states follow suit

In an historic vote, the National Transportation Safety Board recommended today that all 50 states lower the legal limit from 0.08 to 0.05 for driving under the influence. At the present time, all 50 states have a limit for the alcohol…
Apr 24
Speed limit on interstate to increase to 70 mph in Illinoi

Speed limit on interstate to increase to 70 mph in Illinoi

Illinois may soon see the speed limit increase to 70 mph. The State Senate passed a bill yesterday that would increase the speed limit to 70 mph on interstate highways. The measure was passed on a 41-6 vote. The current top speed on the…
Mar 17
New law proposed to allow police to tow and impound vehicle for driving without insurance

New law proposed to allow police to tow and impound vehicle for driving without insurance

Lawmakers in the House of Representatives will vote soon on a bill that allows police officers to tow and impound vehicles for driving without proof of insurance. Proposed by Representative Joe Sosnowski, R-Rockford, the bill would amend 625…

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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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Illinois ERISA Lawyer Blog

Covers health insurance, pension, long-term disability and defined contribution plans. By the Law Offices of Michael Bartolic LLC.

http://www.illinoiserisalawyerblog.com/

May 14
Illinois House and Senate Pass Competing State Pension Bill

Illinois House and Senate Pass Competing State Pension Bill

State employees in Chicago and all over Illinois with retirement plan benefits will most likely experience some sort of change to the State pension system. The Illinois House passed S.B. 1, which is estimated to completely shore up the…
May 10
Michigan Court Does Not Enforce State Ban on Discretionary Clauses in Long Term Disability Plans Where the Policy Was Issued in Another State

Michigan Court Does Not Enforce State Ban on Discretionary Clauses in Long Term Disability Plans Where the Policy Was Issued in Another State

Employees in Chicago, and all over Illinois, are starting to become more aware of a state law ban on discretionary clauses in various insurance policies that fund their employee benefit plans, such as long-term disability, health insurance,…
May 3
Discretionary Clauses in Long Term Disability Plans Are Unenforceable Even When Not in the Insurance Policy

Discretionary Clauses in Long Term Disability Plans Are Unenforceable Even When Not in the Insurance Policy

Chicago area employees with coverage under an employer-sponsored long-term disability insurance plan, health insurance plan, or life or accidental death insurance plan often do not know or think about how a standard of review affects their…

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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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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

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…
Mar 7
IDC Forecasts $24 Billion Annual Spend on Hosted Private Cloud Services by 2016

IDC Forecasts $24 Billion Annual Spend on Hosted Private Cloud Services by 2016

A February 28, 2013 article in bizcloud by razavi entitled “Hosted Private Cloud Services to Surpass $24 Billion in 2016” reports on International Data Corporation’s (“IDC”) optimistic outlook for Hosted…

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Cary J. Wintroub & Associates Law…

Cary J. Wintroub & Associates Law Blog

Covers personal injury news.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Woman Sues Match.com For Ten Million Dollar

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

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Real Estate Advisor Law Blog

Covers real estate development, environmental, finance and legal issues. By Ulmer Berne LLP.

http://www.realestateadvisorlawblog.com

May 13
Dennis Would Have Liked Thi

Dennis Would Have Liked Thi

Dennis Lane would have liked this. In fact, he would have liked this on at least two fronts. First, with an avid love of the water, biking and outdoor activities, Dennis would have appreciated what’s going on in…
Apr 19
The Exception that Swallowed the Rule

The Exception that Swallowed the Rule

Nonrecourse loans are popular among commercial real estate owners because the Lender agrees only to seek recourse against the real estate and other collateral securing the loan in a default or loss situation. Unless the loss is caused…
Mar 22
Just Add Water

Just Add Water

Recently, at a conference in Santiago, Chile, I had the opportunity to meet Fernado Fishmann, founder of Crystal Lagoons, and to learn about how Crystal Lagoons is transforming real estate projects around the globe. The…

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Chicago Accident Lawyer Blog

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

http://www.chicagoaccidentlawyerblog.com/

May 11
School Bus Collides with Motor Vehicle Causing Fatality

School Bus Collides with Motor Vehicle Causing Fatality

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

School Bus Collides with Motor Vehicle Causing Fatality

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

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

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

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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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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 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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Springfield Injury Lawyer Blog

Covers Illinois personal injury, medical malpractice and workers compensation law. By Ackerman Law Office, P.C.

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

May 9
The Court Assumes The Complaint Is True In All Motions to Dismi

The Court Assumes The Complaint Is True In All Motions to Dismi

The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals decided Robert Reynolds v. Jimmy John's. The case involved two issues. The first issue was whether or not the plaintiff's complaint alleged sufficient duty to puruse a claim against Jimmy John's for…
May 1
Releases Signed Before an Injury

Releases Signed Before an Injury

In the case of Spears v. The Association of Illinois Electric Cooperatives, the Appellate Court discussed the Release of Liability signed by a party prior to an injury. The plaintiff was enrolled at Lincoln Land Community College to learn to…
Mar 6
Contingency Fees and Their Importance for Everyday American

Contingency Fees and Their Importance for Everyday American

The Center for Justice and Democracy released a study discussing the contingency fee system in the United States of America. It is titled "Courthouse Cornerstone: Contingency Fees and Their Importance for Everyday Americans." The report…

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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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