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Illinois Appellate Lawyer Blog

Illinois Appellate Lawyer Blog

Covers the appellate record, constitutional analysis, jurisdiction, mootness, rehearings and the standard of review. By Steven R. Merican.

http://www.illinoisappellatelawyerblog.com/
  • Jun 10

    Fax Filing Of Reconsideration Request Insufficient To Toll Time To Appeal

    Fax Filing Of Reconsideration Request Insufficient To Toll Time To Appeal
    Myqerem Shatku sued Wal-Mart Stores for negligence. The trial court granted her motion to voluntarily dismiss the case in October 2010. A little more than a year later, Myqerem asked the trial court for permission to re-file her…
  • Apr 11

    Posner On Effective Appellate Brief

    Posner On Effective Appellate Brief
    Catching up on reading. If you missed it too, here is Judge Posner in the American Bar Association's Litigation News on writing an effective appellate brief.
  • Apr 7

    Appellate Court Refuses Jurisdiction Over Order Quashing Lis Penden

    Appellate Court Refuses Jurisdiction Over Order Quashing Lis Penden
    The Westin North Shore is a hotel in the northern suburbs of Chicago. The hotel was used as collateral for a multimillion dollar loan to the hotel owner. Five Mile Capital Westin had a subordinate interest in the loan. After the owner…
Rank this Week: 1823

The Illinois Trial Practice Weblog

The Illinois Trial Practice Weblog

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

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

    Valuing Personal Injury Case

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

    How to Deal with "Self-Important Blowhards"

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

    15 Ways to Ruin a Deposition

    15 Ways to Ruin a Deposition
    In this series of posts, I'll dig into the archives of The Trial Practice Tips Weblog and highlight some of my prior posts about depositions. Although you can see all of these post in this weblog's deposition category, I thought...
Rank this Week: 1872

Illinois Estate Planning &…

Illinois Estate Planning & Elder Law Blog

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

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

    Illinois Estate Planning and Trust Funding

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

    Steps for Illinois Heir

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

    Asset Protection for Illinois Homestead and Life Insurance

    Asset Protection for Illinois Homestead and Life Insurance
    Two Illinois laws provide protection from creditors for homes and for life insurance policies. The protection provided to homes, whether it is a house, a condominium or other form of residence, is $15,000 per individual. The protection…
Rank this Week: 1891

Illinois Plaintiff's Lawyer

Illinois Plaintiff's Lawyer

Covers issues in Plaintiff's law, both nationally and in Illinois. By Ryan Bradley.

http://www.illinoisplaintiffslawyer.com/
  • Jun 2

    Actos Litigation Update

    Actos Litigation Update
    On April 16, 2013, Los Angeles jurors heard closing arguments in the first trial alleging Actos causes bladder cancer.  Accordingly, in a Bloomberg article Plaintiff Jack Cooper alleged that Actos, prescribed to treat his diabetes caused…
  • Apr 10

    The Stryker Hip Lawsuits Rage on, Central Illinois, Peoria, LaSalle Peru a Hotbed

    The Stryker Hip Lawsuits Rage on, Central Illinois, Peoria, LaSalle Peru a Hotbed
    Another Metal-on-Metal Recall July 6, 2102: Stryker Orthopaedics a a major player in the medical device business, and a prominent designer and manufacturer of prostheses and medical devices recalled two of its hip implant…
  • Mar 27

    Pradaxa Part Two: The flawed Clinical Trial

    Pradaxa Part Two: The flawed Clinical Trial
    Flawed Pradaxa® Clinical Trial? RE-LY, an acronym for Randomized Evaluation of Long-term anticoagulant therapy, is the manufacturer’s clinical study comparing Pradaxa® with warfarin.   THis study is not widely known to the…
Rank this Week: 1892

McLean County Divorce

McLean County Divorce

Covers Illinois family law. By Jon D. McLaughlin.

http://mcleancountydivorce.blogspot.com/
Rank this Week: 1877

Chicago Sexual Abuse & Assault…

Chicago Sexual Abuse & Assault Lawyer Blog

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

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

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

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

    Child Luring Attempts In Chicago’s Woodlawn Neighborhood

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

    Alleged Attempted Child Kidnapping In Chicago’s Englewood Neighborhood

    Alleged Attempted Child Kidnapping In Chicago’s Englewood Neighborhood
    There was an alleged child kidnap attempt of a 10-year-old boy in Chicago’s Englewood neighborhood Thursday morning, June 6.  The alleged attempt happened as the boy was walking to school. The kidnap attempt happened as the boy…
Rank this Week: 1939

Child Injury Laws Blog

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…
Rank this Week: 1915

Construction Law Today

Construction Law Today

Covers construction industry news and updates. By Joshua Glazov.

http://www.constructionlawattorneyblog.com/
Rank this Week: 1936

Chicago Birth Injury Lawyer Blog

Chicago Birth Injury Lawyer Blog

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

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

    International Birth Injury Cases Highlight Value of Illinois Justice System

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

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

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

    Ensuring A Family Actually Receives Birth Injury Settlement Payment

    Ensuring A Family Actually Receives Birth Injury Settlement Payment
    In financial terms, Illinois birth injuries can be the most damaging type of preventable harm caused by negligence. The cost of medical bills to deal with the injury are usually enormous, and that is not even including the staggering sums to…
Rank this Week: 1959

Illinois Truck Accident Lawyer…

Illinois Truck Accident Lawyer Blog

Covers truck accident injuries and wrongful death in Illinois. By Levin & Perconti.

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

    Designated Drivers Often Fail To Abstain From Drinking

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

    Chicago Women Injured After Failing To Stop For Fire Truck

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

    2 Injured In Tractor-Trailer Collision On Interstate 88

    2 Injured In Tractor-Trailer Collision On Interstate 88
    An Illinois truck accident lawyer at our firm recently read a report detailing a late-morning crash that left multiple lanes closed on Interstate 88. According to Dailyherald.com, the accident occurred last Thrusday at approximately 12pm…
Rank this Week: 2043

Chicago Business bLAWg

Chicago Business bLAWg

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

http://chicagobizlawyers.wordpress.com
  • Sep 4

    Some great tips for all employers to con

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

    RT @wpinkerton: Fast-Growing Companie

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

    Redesigning the interior of your office

    Redesigning the interior of your office
    Redesigning the interior of your offices? Consider #Glass #Walls instead of Drywall. Jaime @foxvalleyglass1 http://t.co/JOnJbsXK Filed under: Chicago Busine
Rank this Week: 2045

7th Circuit Criminal Law Alert

7th Circuit Criminal Law Alert

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

http://mjpetro.typepad.com/7th_circuit_alert/
Rank this Week: 2092

Chicago Motorcycle Accident Lawyer…

Chicago Motorcycle Accident Lawyer Blog

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

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

    Woman Dies After Motorcycle Accident In Springfield, Illinoi

    Woman Dies After Motorcycle Accident In Springfield, Illinoi
    A woman has died from her injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident Saturday evening (June 8) in Springfield, Illinois. The woman, Sue Fickas, 48, of Springfield, died at St. John’s Hospital on Wednesday afternoon. Fickas was the…
  • Jun 13

    Rider Dies Following Motorcycling Accident In Morton Grove, Illinoi

    Rider Dies Following Motorcycling Accident In Morton Grove, Illinoi
    There was a motorcycle accident in Morton Grove, Illinois early in the morning Wednesday (June 12) in which the motorcyclist later died from his injuries. The accident happened around 4:00 a.m. as the motorcyclist was driving east on Golf…
  • Jun 7

    Dangers Presented By Motorists Running Red Light

    Dangers Presented By Motorists Running Red Light
    The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) published an April 2013 Q&A concerning red light cameras and related traffic safety issues, such as the frequency of drivers “running” through red lights. Here are…
Rank this Week: 2113

Cerebral Palsy Lawyers FAQ

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/
Rank this Week: 2154

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/
  • Jun 10

    Bill Protects Against Financial Ruin

    Bill Protects Against Financial Ruin
    The following letter to the editor by Illinois Trial Lawyer Association President Gregory L. Shevlin was published in The Southern on Friday, May 31, 2013. It was a response to a letter on Senate Bill 1912. The Southern, May 31, 2013 Dear…
  • 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…
Rank this Week: 2186

Chicago Truck Accident Lawyer Blog

Chicago Truck Accident Lawyer Blog

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

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

    Mother and Daughter Killed in Illinois Semi-Truck Crash

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

    Mother and Daughter Killed in Illinois Semi-Truck Crash

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

    Illinois Semi-Trailer Crash on Highway 34 Kills One Trucker

    Illinois Semi-Trailer Crash on Highway 34 Kills One Trucker
    Trucker Bradley Conkle is dead following an Illinois truck accident involving three semi-trucks on Highway 34. The multi-vehicle collision occurred at around 3am on Monday and the road had to be shut down for several hours so clean up crews…
Rank this Week: 2165

Foreign Collection Development…

Foreign Collection Development Blog (FCIL-SIS)

Discusses new titles and current issues in collection development for law librarians who collect foreign and international law at their institutions.

http://foreignlawcollections.blogspot.com/
Rank this Week: 2267

Chicago Accident and Injury Lawyer…

Chicago Accident and Injury Lawyer Blog

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

http://www.chicagoaccidentinjurylawyer.com/
  • Dec 17

    OUR HEARTS ARE BROKEN AFTER THE NEWTOWN, CT TRAGEDY

    OUR HEARTS ARE BROKEN AFTER THE NEWTOWN, CT TRAGEDY
    Our nation has been devastated by the horrendous shootings in Newtown, Connecticut. Our hearts are broken. Like the rest of the world, our attorneys and staff hugged their kids a little tighter this weekend. We shed tears for the families…
  • Nov 16

    BEWARE OF BLACK ICE: IT'S YOUR RESPONSIBILITY

    BEWARE OF BLACK ICE: IT'S YOUR RESPONSIBILITY
    It's official folks, Winter is knocking on our door. Many of you may have even seen the Season's first snow flurries over the past couple of days. Certainly, the majority of us woke up with frost on our lawns and windows.
  • Nov 14

    COMPENSATION FOR HIT-AND-RUN ACCIDENTS

    COMPENSATION FOR HIT-AND-RUN ACCIDENTS
    Sun-Times, Tsering Dorjee was pronounced dead late Monday night. Our attorneys express our most heartfelt sympathies to Mr. Dorjee's family members. Authorities have advised any witnesses to contact Chicago's Major Accident Investigation…
Rank this Week: 2384

Chicago Brain Injury Lawyer Blog

Chicago Brain Injury Lawyer Blog

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

http://www.chicagobraininjurylawyerblog.com/
  • Jun 13

    Chicago Bicyclists: Be Safe Out There This Summer

    Chicago Bicyclists: Be Safe Out There This Summer
    We often note how accidents on the roadway are the leading cause of serious traumatic brain injuries among all age groups. TBIs result from significant contact between the head and a hard object. Even seemingly low-speed or minor traffic…
  • Jun 4

    General Assembly Passes Law to Require Efficient Settlement Payment

    General Assembly Passes Law to Require Efficient Settlement Payment
    The Illinois General Assembly ended its official 2013 legislative session last Friday. As usual in the chamber, the elected body left many issues to the very end. Some of the items on the docket related to different proposals affecting the…
  • May 29

    Illinois Law May Increases Mandatory Auto Insurance Requirement

    Illinois Law May Increases Mandatory Auto Insurance Requirement
    As we often point out, the single most common way that residents in Chicago and throughout Illinois suffer a traumatic brain injury is when they are caught in the middle of a traffic accident. Considering that TBIs are spurred by significant…
Rank this Week: 2489

Chicago Injury Lawyer Blog

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/
Rank this Week: 2466

GreisGuide to LTACHs

GreisGuide to LTACHs

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

http://greisguide.com
Rank this Week: 2480

Attorney R. Tamara de Silva's…

Attorney R. Tamara de Silva's Blawg

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

http://www.desilvalawoffices.com/Chicago-Litigation.aspx
  • Mar 26

    Supreme Court Hears Proposition 8-Marriage Equality Reconsidered

    Supreme Court Hears Proposition 8-Marriage Equality Reconsidered
    Supreme Court Hears Proposition 8-Marriage Equality Reconsidered
  • Mar 19

    First Sale Doctrine in Overseas Copyright Case

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

    ACLU v CIA

    ACLU v CIA
    ACLU v. CIA on Targeted Killings and Drones R. Tamara de Silva On March 15, 2013, the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia in an opinion written by Chief Justice Garland, held that the Central Intelligence Agency…
Rank this Week: 2469

US Immigration Blog

US Immigration Blog

Covers recent developments in the immigration field. By Peter Messersmith.

http://blog.messersmithlaw.com
  • Feb 3

    I-601A Provisional Unlawful Presence Waiver

    I-601A Provisional Unlawful Presence Waiver
    On January 3, 2013, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) published a final rule on provisional unlawful presence waivers. I-601A applications may be submitted to USCIS beginning March 4, 2013. This rule allows certain…
  • Oct 22

    DREAM Deferred Action Approvals Arriving

    DREAM Deferred Action Approvals Arriving
    DREAM Act approvals are starting to trickle in.  Here is a copy of a recent application which was approved in approximately 5 weeks.  It is representative of a typical case.  A Mexican national entered the US without a visa fifteen years…
  • Aug 26

    ApplyUSDreamAct.com Goes Live

    ApplyUSDreamAct.com Goes Live
    The Messersmith Law Firm is now taking US Dream Act cases via our online website ApplyUSDreamAct.com.  If you meet the following eligibility requirements, we may be able to help you obtain deferred action and a two year work permit.
Rank this Week: 2467

Investment Fraud Lawyer Blog

Investment Fraud Lawyer Blog

Covers securities fraud and investor education topics. By Block & Landsman.

http://www.investmentfraudlawyer-blog.com/
Rank this Week: 2495

Chicago Workers Compensation…

Chicago Workers Compensation Lawyer Blog

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

http://www.chicagoworkerscompensationlawyerblog.com/
Rank this Week: 2479

J. Paye in Brief

J. Paye in Brief

Profiles athletes, business professionals and celebrities and discusses current events and entertainment news.

http://jpaye.com/in-brief/
  • Mar 6

    Under California Law Kris Humphries “Presumed Father” of Kim K.’s Baby!?!

    Under California Law Kris Humphries “Presumed Father” of Kim K.’s Baby!?!
    “Sometimes Love Comes Around and It Knocks You Down…” “You should leave your boyfriend now, I’m a ask him,” would be interesting if Kanye West wrote that line in reference to Kris Humphries.  The…
  • Feb 27

    J. Paye Celebrates Black History Month by Profiling Olympian Khadevis Robinson

    J. Paye Celebrates Black History Month by Profiling Olympian Khadevis Robinson
        Eight times USA National Champion, Olympian athlete, motivational speaker and inspiration, Khadevis Robinson is truly the modern day ‘Renaissance Man.’ Last year,  J. Paye had the opportunity to speak with the…
  • Feb 24

    Judge Vacates $8 million dollar judgment against Belo of Do or Die

    Judge Vacates $8 million dollar judgment against Belo of Do or Die
    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Headline: Cook County Judge Vacates $8 million dollar Default Judgment Entered against Famed Rapper Belo Zero of the Legendary Chicago-based Hip Hop Group Do or Die. CHICAGO, Ill., – On February 20, 2013, Cook…
Rank this Week: 2687

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…
Rank this Week: 2686

Illinois Workers Compensation…

Illinois Workers Compensation Lawyer Blog

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

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

    Work related rotator cuff tear

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

    Illinois Labor Update

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

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

    Illinois courts awards a portion of MSA funding to ex-wife
    The Illinois Appellate Court ruled that the funds in a Medicare set-aside (MSA) are part of a workers' compensation settlement thereby allowing an ex-wife to a portion of the MSA. The claimant was injured in a work accident in 2008. He…
Rank this Week: 2639

Illinois Personal Injury Lawyer…

Illinois Personal Injury Lawyer Blog

Covers personal injury news, including auto accidents, medical malpractice and dog bites. By Donald W. Fohrman & Associates, Ltd.

http://www.illinoispersonalinjurylawyerblog.com/
  • Jun 28

    Rockford police make more DUI arrests than any other city outside of Chicago

    Rockford police make more DUI arrests than any other city outside of Chicago
    According to the Alliance Against Intoxicated Motorists (AAIM), Rockford Illinois has arrested more drivers for DUI than any other city outside of Chicago. In their annual survery, AAIM reported that Rockford arrested 686 drivers in 2011,…
  • Mar 12

    The Worst Place to Be If you're Sick

    The Worst Place to Be If you're Sick
    The medical care in the US is the best in the world. But it also experiences its fair share of medical mistakes. Mistakes that cause injury and in some situations, lives. It is believed that as many as 100,000 people die in hospitals from…
  • Dec 27

    Princeton Illinois: Banning cell phones while driving

    Princeton Illinois: Banning cell phones while driving
    Some area law enforcement officers are skeptical in their reaction to a proposal to ban all cell phones in vehicles. Last week, the National Transportation Safety Board, a federal safety board, called for the first-ever nationwide ban on…
Rank this Week: 2641

Chicago Car Accident Attorneys…

Chicago Car Accident Attorneys Blog

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

http://www.chicagocaraccidentattorneysblog.com/
Rank this Week: 2671

General Counselor

General Counselor

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

http://general-counselor.com
  • May 29

    Jason Tremblay presents on what businesses with employees must know

    Jason Tremblay presents on what businesses with employees must know
    Arnstein & Lehr Chicago Partner E. Jason Tremblay presented “Five Things Every Business Owner Must Konw if They Have Employees” before the Chamber of Commerce of batavia, a Chicago suburb, on May 14, 2013. The seminar…
  • Apr 24

    Jason Tremblay presents on avoiding common employment law mistake

    Jason Tremblay presents on avoiding common employment law mistake
    On Wednesday, April 17, Arnstein & Lehr Chicago Partner Jason Tremblay presented a seminar to an audience of more than 60 accountants affiliated with the Illinois CPA Society – O’Hare Chapter entitled “Common Employment…
  • Apr 4

    Malitz Victory: Protecting Business Clients and Trade Secrets from the Departed Employee

    Malitz Victory: Protecting Business Clients and Trade Secrets from the Departed Employee
    Partner Steven N. Malitz successfully represented a business in litigation where a terminated employee began soliciting and taking customers in violation of his employment agreement. The company hired a key employee to service its largest…
Rank this Week: 2695

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/
  • May 28

    Belvidere, Illinois Man Blinded by Defective Welder's Helmet Files Suit

    Belvidere, Illinois Man Blinded by Defective Welder's Helmet Files Suit
    On June 8, 2011, the Plaintiff was working as a welder for Parallel Employment Group and was performing welding work at the Unicarriers America Corporation f/k/a Nissan Forklift plant in Marengo, IL. That morning, a supervisory-level…
  • 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…
Rank this Week: 2707

Family Law Topics

Family Law Topics

Covers family and divorce law. By Schiller DuCanto & Fleck LLP.

http://familylawtopics.com/
  • Nov 28

    A Joint Parenting Agreement is a Contract

    A Joint Parenting Agreement is a Contract
    When parties are negotiating terms of a Marital Settlement Agreement (MSA) or a Joint Parenting Agreement (JPA) at the eleventh hour, they might be inclined to make concessions for the sake of “getting it over with.”  Perhaps the parties…
  • Nov 22

    Infidelities of the Rich and Famou

    Infidelities of the Rich and Famou
    There is nothing shocking or new when we hear or read about actors, actresses or others in the entertainment world “sleeping around”.  Affairs, multiple marriages, and divorces seem to be the norm.  Society does not seem to fault them…
  • Nov 12

    Holidays and Divorce - Tips for Enjoying the True Spirit of the Holiday

    Holidays and Divorce - Tips for Enjoying the True Spirit of the Holiday
    The holidays evoke universal feelings of peace, joy and hope.  Yet, for some individuals going through the difficult process of a divorce, the mere mention of the holiday season causes anxiety.   While it may seem impossible to enjoy…
Rank this Week: 2753

Lakeblawg

Lakeblawg

Covers consumer and business bankruptcy, and mortgage foreclosure defense. By Lake Law.

http://www.lakelaw.com/blog/
  • Nov 9

    Changes to the MMM Program: News for Eastern District of Wisconsin Chapter 13 Client

    Changes to the MMM Program: News for Eastern District of Wisconsin Chapter 13 Client
    The Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin created the MMM (mortgage modification mediation) program about a year and a half ago to help make modifications in Chapter 13s easier.  So far, it has had quite a few success…
  • Nov 5

    Chapter 13 Trustee accepting online payments – more convenience for debtors!

    Chapter 13 Trustee accepting online payments – more convenience for debtors!
    In a Chapter 13, most of our clients have two options in making the Chapter 13 plan payments to the Trustee:  Payment through a payroll deduction, or payments by certified funds sent monthly.  Each works well, but neither is as simple and…
  • Oct 29

    When complications with bankruptcy filing fees means more trouble

    When complications with bankruptcy filing fees means more trouble
    Every bankruptcy case requires a filing fee.  As mentioned last week, the filing fee for Chapter 11 bankruptcies is set to increase in November.  Chapter 7 filing fees are currently $306, and Chapter 13 filing fees are $281.  In nearly…
Rank this Week: 2710

Chicago Illinois Car Accident…

Chicago Illinois Car Accident Lawyer Blog

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

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

    13 Injured In Accident Involving Pace Van On Chicago's Southwest Side

    13 Injured In Accident Involving Pace Van On Chicago's Southwest Side
    There was a three-vehicle collision involving a Pace van on Chicago's Southwest Side Friday (June 14) afternoon, in which thirteen people were injured. The accident happened at West 76th Street and South Pulaski Road, according to the…
  • Jun 7

    Man Dies After Tri-State Tollway Accident

    Man Dies After Tri-State Tollway Accident
    A man has died this morning following a Thursday night accident on the Tri-State Tollway (I-294) near the O'Hare Oasis. The man has been identified as Andrew Lam, 50. He was pronounced dead at 4:06 a.m. by the Cook County Medical Examiner's…
  • May 31

    "Pedestrian Scramble" At State Street And Jackson

    "Pedestrian Scramble" At State Street And Jackson
    Today (May 31) began a test program at the intersection of State Street and Jackson Blvd. in Chicago that allowed people to walk diagonally across the intersection during a preset interval. The changes are supposed to make the intersection…
Rank this Week: 2885

Software Licensing & Master…

Software Licensing & Master Service Agreements

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

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

    What is Data Mining

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

    15 Traits of Great Leader

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

    New Privacy Laws and How They Will Affect You

    New Privacy Laws and How They Will Affect You
      Confidentiality is one of the key items negotiated in Contracts dealing with Software Licensing, and the Consulting Services necessary to implement the software package, and any Outsourcing or Hosting arrangements that may also be…
Rank this Week: 2803

Kathryn L. Harry & Associates,…

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

Covers criminal news in the Chicago land area.

http://www.illinoiscriminallawlawyer.com/
  • Jun 3

    REESE WITHERSPOON ARREST…AVOID HER SAME MISTAKE!

    REESE WITHERSPOON ARREST…AVOID HER SAME MISTAKE!
    By now we have all heard the story and the apology of the Oscar-winning actress, Reese Witherspoon, about her embarrassing behavior during the recent DUI arrest of her movie-agent husband, James Toth. According to CNN, Witherspoon was in…
  • 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…
Rank this Week: 2826

Indiana Injury and Family Lawyer…

Indiana Injury and Family Lawyer Blog

Covers personal injury, drug recalls, product hazards and family law. By Padove Law.

http://www.indianainjuryandfamilylawyerblog.com/
  • Nov 22

    Indiana Shopping Safety this Holiday Season

    Indiana Shopping Safety this Holiday Season
    Black Friday is a day when retailers try to encourage shoppers to engage in a spending and shopping frenzy. Unfortunately, sometimes shoppers get out of control. In recent years, shoppers have sprayed each other with pepper spray, fired…
  • Nov 19

    Understanding the Risks of Thanksgiving Holiday Travel

    Understanding the Risks of Thanksgiving Holiday Travel
    During the Thanksgiving weekend, many people travel to visit family members. In fact, according to AAA, an estimated 43.6 million Americans will travel 50 miles or more from home over the Thanksgiving period.
  • Nov 15

    Regaining Indiana Child Custody After Drug Conviction

    Regaining Indiana Child Custody After Drug Conviction
    In an eastern Indiana community, outside of Fort Wayne, law enforcement officials have made a series of arrests for possession, manufacturing, sale and distribution of methamphetamine.
Rank this Week: 2804

Lake County Illinois Car Accident…

Lake County Illinois Car Accident Lawyer Blog

Covers car, bike and train accidents. By Elman Law Group LLC.

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

    Fatal Vehicle Accident In Old Mill Creek, Illinoi

    Fatal Vehicle Accident In Old Mill Creek, Illinoi
    There was a fatal vehicle accident in Old Mill Creek, Illinois on Sunday afternoon, June 16. Details on the accident and its causes appear limited. However, according to a June 17 Lake County News-Sun article titled “Waukegan man dies…
  • Jun 11

    Wrongful Death Lawsuit Settled Concerning Highland Park Pedestrian Accident

    Wrongful Death Lawsuit Settled Concerning Highland Park Pedestrian Accident
    There has been a settlement of a wrongful death lawsuit filed in the Labor Day 2012 death of Jaclyn Santos-Sacramento, 5, of Highland Park. According to court records, the details of the settlement of the wrongful death lawsuit filed…
  • Jun 10

    Fatal Vehicle Collision On Route 173 In Unincorporated Antioch

    Fatal Vehicle Collision On Route 173 In Unincorporated Antioch
    There was a fatal vehicle accident in unincorporated Antioch this morning, involving a head-on collision between a car and gravel truck. The accident happened at approximately 9:15 a.m. on Route 173, about 1.5 miles west of Lake Avenue. The…
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Chicago Accident Lawyer Blog

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…
Rank this Week: 2965

HTNLAW's Legal Blog

HTNLAW's Legal Blog

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

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

    Open for business full-time beginning August 1, 2011

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

    Ke$ha files suit against Chicago-based Wimo Lab

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

    Grounds for Divorce in Illinoi

    Grounds for Divorce in Illinoi
    The holidays are over and a new year has begun.  Many reflect on their relationships.  Some believe now is the time to file for divorce.  But what are the reasons for wanting the divorce?  In legal terms, you have to specify the grounds…
Rank this Week: 2974

Environmental Law Blog

Environmental Law Blog

By Thorn & Associates.

http://www.thornenvironmentallaw.com/blog/
  • Jun 18

    Governor Quinn signs Illinois fracking law

    Governor Quinn signs Illinois fracking law
    On Monday, June 17, Illinois Governor Quinn signed House Bill 2615.  The bill reflects an effort by industry as well as several environmental groups to develop meaningful guidelines to regulate fracking in Illinois.  The…
  • Jun 10

    D.C. battle over EPA Administrator nomination & the future of the D.C. Circuit

    D.C. battle over EPA Administrator nomination & the future of the D.C. Circuit
    Gina McCarthy was nominated to take over as US EPA Administrator over three months ago. Last month her nomination passed out of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee to the full Senate for a vote. Needless to say, the leadership…
  • 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…
Rank this Week: 3103

Mevorah Law Offices Blog

Mevorah Law Offices Blog

Covers divorce and family law in Illinois.

http://www.divorce-attorney-illinois.com/
  • Jun 5

    Division of Property in an Illinois Divorce Case

    Division of Property in an Illinois Divorce Case
    Whether you’re facing your first divorce, or are trying to enforce the terms of a prior divorce decree, we know there are a lot of questions about how the law works in Illinois. When it comes to property division, unlike some other…
  • May 31

    Weight Gain Is Grounds For Divorce?

    Weight Gain Is Grounds For Divorce?
    While it may not seem politically correct to discuss, and could even be considered unsavory, the fact is that many people seek divorces because their spouses gain a significant amount of weight. “One of the biggest causes of marital…
  • May 20

    Prenuptial Agreements in Illinoi

    Prenuptial Agreements in Illinoi
    “A prenuptial agreement is a common way for a couple to codify their intent prior to marriage regarding a variety of rights and obligations that could arise under the enjoyment or termination of their marriage.” In Illinois, the…
Rank this Week: 3058

Chicago Family Law Blog

Chicago Family Law Blog

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

http://www.chicagofamilylawblog.com/
  • Apr 30

    Tax Issues Relating to Qualified Domestic Relations Orders and Divorce

    Tax Issues Relating to Qualified Domestic Relations Orders and Divorce
    An increasingly large portion of the assets of married couples consist of rights to payments and stock from pension plans.  In many states such assets are subject to division during a divorce.  Divorce and division of property…
  • Apr 30

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

    Severing the Parental Rights of Inmates and the Constitutionality of Restricting Visitation
     According to the Child Welfare League of America, an estimated 200,000 children have a mother in prison, and at least 1.6 million children have a father in prison. As such, many children have been forced to enter the foster care…
  • Dec 31

    Same-Sex Marriages and the Federal Defense of Marriage Act

    Same-Sex Marriages and the Federal Defense of Marriage Act
    The federal Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) was signed into law by President Clinton on September 21, 1996.  DOMA defines "marriage" to consist exclusively as a heterosexual union of a man and a woman.  Further, DOMA directs federal …
Rank this Week: 3084

Bed Sore FAQ

Bed Sore FAQ

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

http://www.bedsorefaq.com/
Rank this Week: 3203