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Missouri and Illinois Injury…

Missouri and Illinois Injury Lawyer Blog

Covers car and truck accident news. By Terry Law Firm, L.L.C.

http://www.missouriillinoisinjurylawyerblog.com/
  • Jan 4

    Wildwood, Missouri Woman Killed In Four Car Crash On Interstate 64

    Wildwood, Missouri Woman Killed In Four Car Crash On Interstate 64
    A horrible accident this afternoon has taken the life of a 48-year-old woman from the St. Louis suburb of Wildwood. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the crash occured around 3:50 pm and appears to have started when a car…
  • Dec 29

    Crossover Accident Kills 21-Year-Old Missouri Woman

    Crossover Accident Kills 21-Year-Old Missouri Woman
    Just two days after Christmas, the life of 21-year-old Chelsey Burgess ended in a preventable accident on Cedar Road near Carthage, Missouri. Ms. Burgess was driving a 1993 Ford Taurus when she was involved in a head-on collision that…
  • Dec 18

    17-Year-Old Driver Critically Injures Two In Accident

    17-Year-Old Driver Critically Injures Two In Accident
    A two car accident near Paloma, Illinois has left two people critically injured. Brian Shimp of Frankford, Missouri was driving west on U.S. Highway 24 when he was struck by a vehicle driven by 17-year-old Luke Genenbacher. Police have…
Rank this Week: 3214

Illinois Deserves the Truth

Illinois Deserves the Truth

Covers Illinois' civil justice system.

http://illinoisdeservesthetruth.typepad.com/home/
  • Nov 19

    Edwardsville Ed Board Comes Out Swinging

    Edwardsville Ed Board Comes Out Swinging
    The Edwardsville Intelligencer wrote a commendable editorial on the med mal cap issue yesterday. They’re right when they say egregious malpractice cases are more complicated than they appear.
  • Nov 19

    Illinois News Roundup

    Illinois News Roundup
    IL Attorney General Lisa Madigan is suing seven companies responsible for mortgage scams targeted at struggling homeowners. ... After a derailment killed two and injured 80 others, Metra agreed to pay the families of the deceased $11 million.…
  • Nov 17

    Major Victory for Rights of Developmentally Disabled in IL

    Major Victory for Rights of Developmentally Disabled in IL
    You have to love the power of class actions. Last week, the IL developmentally disabled community hailed a settled federal class action as a huge step forward.
Rank this Week: 3131

Chicago Personal Injury Lawyer…

Chicago Personal Injury Lawyer Blog

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

http://www.chicago-personalinjurylawyerblog.com/
  • Apr 19

    Power Rogers & Smith Wins Important Argument in Illinois Supreme Court

    Power Rogers & Smith Wins Important Argument in Illinois Supreme Court
    On April 18, 2013, the Illinois Supreme Court issued its opinion in Russell v. SNFA, 2013 IL 113909. The State's highest Court agreed with the Plaintiff's argument that the Cook County Court hearing the underlying case has jurisdiction over…
  • Mar 28

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

    Chicago-area Man Receives $23 Million Dollar Settlement after Legs Crushed by Baler
    On February 22, 2008, a Chicago-area man was injured when his legs were crushed in a paper baler, a massive piece of industrial equipment used to compact large quantities of paper. The injury occurred when the Plaintiff, who was employed by…
  • Mar 7

    Nine Power Rogers & Smith Attorneys named Illinois Super Lawyer

    Nine Power Rogers & Smith Attorneys named Illinois Super Lawyer
    Recently, the 2013 Illinois Super Lawyers were announced. Nine of the attorneys at the Chicago personal injury law firm of Power Rogers & Smith made the list. Among those honored were founding partners Joseph A. Power, Jr., Larry R.…
Rank this Week: 3265

Quad Cities Injury Lawyers

Quad Cities Injury Lawyers

Covers personal injury, workers compensation and medical malpractice issues for Illinois and Iowa lawyers. By Michael J. Warner & Associates.

http://qcinjurylawyers.wordpress.com
  • Apr 16

    US Supreme Court Helps Insurance Companies, Screws Injured People

    US Supreme Court Helps Insurance Companies, Screws Injured People
    The US Supreme Court decided US Airways v. McCutchen today, allowing insurance companies to write their way around the common fund doctrine and similar law, and taking money away from injured people. Make no mistake – this is a big…
  • Mar 28

    Did He Really Tweet that? Careful With Social Media Evidence.

    Did He Really Tweet that? Careful With Social Media Evidence.
    I don’t usually blog about politics or sports, but first I wanted to bring up a couple of things I found extremely newsworthy on twitter…     Pretty sweet, huh? Didn’t even see that in the mainstream media, did…
  • Jan 25

    Warner & Zimmerle Teams Up to Feed Illinoi

    Warner & Zimmerle Teams Up to Feed Illinoi
    This is a slightly different blog post today. It’s not legal news or trial tips. It’s a call to action. Warner & Zimmerle has teamed up with the Illinois State Bar Association to fight hunger in our state through a ……
Rank this Week: 3225

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: 3290

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…
Rank this Week: 3374

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 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…
  • May 2

    Illinois Nursing Home Residents May be at Risk of Abuse

    Illinois Nursing Home Residents May be at Risk of Abuse
    Authorities in Columbia, South Carolina are reportedly investigating allegations of assault that apparently resulted in the death of an elderly nursing home resident. According to the former resident’s son, the 90-year-old woman died…
Rank this Week: 3448

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: 3428

Illinois Bankruptcy Lawyer Blog

Illinois Bankruptcy Lawyer Blog

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

http://www.illinoisbankruptcylawyerblog.com/
  • 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…
  • May 9

    A Creditor's Best Bet: Payments In The Ordinary Course

    A Creditor's Best Bet: Payments In The Ordinary Course
    Everything Was Going Fine Until...Your customer or borrower has been paying like clockwork and you, the creditor or vendor, have been dispensing goods and services as promised. Then your customer starts to pay a little later, then later…
Rank this Week: 3563

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: 3571

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: 3566

Cut Your Tax

Cut Your Tax

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

http://www.cutyourtax.com/news-and-blog/
  • May 30

    Facing a Tax Levy on a Single Member LLC

    Facing a Tax Levy on a Single Member LLC
    If you own a single member LLC and owe personal back taxes, there are certain ways the IRS can and cannot leverage your business assets to secure the money.
  • May 15

    Inherited IRAs Demystified

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

    Using Roth IRA Income to Fund Retirement

    Using Roth IRA Income to Fund Retirement
    If you're in or near retirement, chances are you've already heard that you can use Roth IRA income as a key tool in funding your retirement. That’s because, while money going into a Roth IRA is taxed, all earnings are tax-free, as long as…
Rank this Week: 3495

Chicago Medical Malpractice…

Chicago Medical Malpractice Lawyers Blog

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

http://www.chicagomedicalmalpracticelawyersblog.com/
  • Feb 6

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

    Goldberg & Goldberg Files Wrongful Death Case On Behalf Of 91 Year Old With Alzheimer's Disease Who Froze To Death Outside Retirement Home
    On February 6, 2013, the Chicago law firm of Goldberg & Goldberg filed a wrongful death case on behalf of the Estate of Genevieve Klimczak who died on February 12, 2012. Ms. Klimczak was a resident of McHenry Villa, a...
  • May 1

    Neurological Injuries Related To Humira Use

    Neurological Injuries Related To Humira Use
    Abbott Laboratories best selling drug, Humira, has been linked to a host of serious side effects, including severe neurological injuries. Abbott's is on track to sell $15 billion worth of the drug per year by 2015. Abbott already expects to…
  • Apr 26

    Humira Litigation Heats Up In Cook County, Illinoi

    Humira Litigation Heats Up In Cook County, Illinoi
    Goldberg & Goldberg has filed one of the first products liability cases in the country against Abbott Laboratories concerning the drug Humira. Humira is expected to be the world's biggest selling medication, with estimated 2012 sales of $8.7…
Rank this Week: 3702

Chicago Personal Injury Attorneys…

Chicago Personal Injury Attorneys Blog

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

http://www.chicagopersonalinjuryattorneysblog.com/
  • Jul 15

    Illinois Cancer Diagnosis Malpractice by Medical Professional

    Illinois Cancer Diagnosis Malpractice by Medical Professional
    Medical malpractice in misdiagnosis of cancer is unfortunately common in Illinois and other states. Diagnosing cancer correctly at the earliest stages is crucial to having a good outcome. At its earliest stages, cancer can often be cured by…
  • Jun 14

    Personal Injury Lawyers file Yaz/Yasmin Birth Control Pill Suit

    Personal Injury Lawyers file Yaz/Yasmin Birth Control Pill Suit
    Illinois personal injury lawyers have filed product liability lawsuits involving the Yaz and Yasmin birth control pills. Yasmin is sold under the Ocella and Zarah brands. Yaz is sold under the Gianvi brand name. Bayer Corporation,…
  • Jun 12

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

    Patent Infringement Verdict of $290 Million, and Clear and Convincing Standard, Upheld by U.S. Supreme Court
    Contingency fee patent attorneys have won a victory for a small tech company . The U.S. Supreme Court upheld a $290 million patent infringement verdict against Microsoft which was appealed from Judge Leonard Davis. This is the largest patent…
Rank this Week: 3635

The Construction Contract Review

The Construction Contract Review

Covers Illinois construction law, contracts and litigation. By William J. Broderk.

http://www.theconstructioncontractreview.com/
  • Dec 30

    16 Green Building Innovations of 2010 | Jetson Green

    16 Green Building Innovations of 2010 | Jetson Green
    16 Green Building Innovations of 2010 By Preston | Topics: Lists, Technology |
  • Nov 30

    Making the Case for 'Clean Construction'

    Making the Case for 'Clean Construction'
    In the same way that LEED has transformed architectural design to improve energy efficiency and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, clean construction is emerging as the next big thing to revolutionize the building industry. via…
  • Oct 7

    Filing Mistake Invalidates $12.4 Million Mechanics Lien

    Filing Mistake Invalidates $12.4 Million Mechanics Lien
    Mechanic lien laws are highly technical, and they frequently change in unpredictable ways (see recent controversial example from Washington). We’ve expressed the sentiment a hundred times on this mechanics lien blog – it’s very easy…
Rank this Week: 3598

FMLA Insights

FMLA Insights

Covers the Family Medical Leave Act. By Franczek Radelet.

http://www.fmlainsights.com
Rank this Week: 3733

Mesothelioma Attorney Blog

Mesothelioma Attorney Blog

Covers mesothelioma and asbestos lung cancer. By Pintas & Mullins Law Firm.

http://www.mesotheliomaattorney-blog.com/
  • May 15

    New Treatment Options for Mesothelioma Patient

    New Treatment Options for Mesothelioma Patient
    Mesothelioma attorneys at Pintas & Mullins report of two recent discoveries in cancer immunotherapy and gene therapy treatments. The first breakthrough comes from the H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center in Florida, focusing on a drug affecting…
  • May 8

    Massachusetts Residents Call for Asbestos Ban

    Massachusetts Residents Call for Asbestos Ban
    Mesothelioma lawyers at Pintas & Mullins report that residents of Massachusetts recently gathered outside the State House in Boston to remember the commonwealth's fallen workers. Despite its known cancer-causing properties, asbestos is…
  • May 1

    New York Hospital Exposed Patients, Workers to Asbesto

    New York Hospital Exposed Patients, Workers to Asbesto
    Asbestos exposure attorneys at Pintas & Mullins report that officials at the University of Rochester Medical Center's Strong Hospital recently informed patients that they may have been exposed to airborne asbestos during recent…
Rank this Week: 3780

Insurance Policyholder Law Blog

Insurance Policyholder Law Blog

Covers legal developments affecting policyholders. By Neal Gerber Eisenberg.

http://www.policyholderinsurancelaw.com/
Rank this Week: 3745

Chicago Law Source

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…
Rank this Week: 3773

Timely Objections

Timely Objections

Covers education law and civil rights. By R. Tamara de Silva.

http://www.timelyobjections.com/
  • Apr 13

    Kermit Gosnell's Horror Practice

    Kermit Gosnell's Horror Practice
      Dr. Kermit Gosnell's Horror Practice   By R. Tamara de Silva April 13, 2013                            Dr. Kermit Gosnell's…
  • Mar 27

    Proposition 8 at the Supreme Court-Marriage Equality-Part I

    Proposition 8 at the Supreme Court-Marriage Equality-Part I
    Proposition 8 at the Supreme Court-Marriage Equality -Part I   By R Tamara de Silva March 27, 2013          The Supreme Court has not delved into marriage lightly, tending to defer to…
  • Mar 5

    The President as Executioner

    The President as Executioner
    The President As Executioner; the Unconstitutionality of Targeted Killings of Americans on American Soil By R. Tamara de Silva March 6, 2013          In the 2004 decision of Hamdi v. Rumsfeld, the Supreme Court…
Rank this Week: 3848

Chicago Divorce Lawyer &…

Chicago Divorce Lawyer & Attorney Blog

Discusses how to avoid mistakes and obtain a better outcome in your divorce. By Marie Fahnert.

http://www.justdivorceblog.com/
  • Feb 12

    My client’s iPad testimony made the news!

    My client’s iPad testimony made the news!
    Apparently, my divorcing client’s Skype testimony is newsworthy! The Chicago Daily Law Bulletin and the Wall Street Journal have both reported on it. Last week, at Chicago’s Daley Center, a judge ruled in my client’s favor…
  • Feb 12

    My client’s iPad testimony made the news!

    My client’s iPad testimony made the news!
      Apparently, Skype testimony is a novelty. The Chicago Daily Law Bulletin, the Wall Street Journal and the American Bar Association Journal have reported on my divorcing client’s Skype testimony. Last week, at…
  • Oct 11

    Couple separates after 115 year

    Couple separates after 115 year
    Bibi and Poldi, two giant tortoises who have been together since their birth in 1897, called it quits on their relationship this year. The relationship had survived 115 years, a move from Switzerland to Austria, and 300 children (ages…
Rank this Week: 3761

Illinois Injury Attorney Blog

Illinois Injury Attorney Blog

Covers auto, DUI, and truck accidents. By Crossen Kooi, LLP.

http://www.illinoisinjuryattorneyblog.com/
  • Sep 8

    ILLINOIS FAMILY AWARDED $29.1 MILLION IN MEDICAL MALPRACTICE CASE

    ILLINOIS FAMILY AWARDED $29.1 MILLION IN MEDICAL MALPRACTICE CASE
    A Gurnee, Illinois family had its Medical Malpractice verdict upheld against the Erie Family Health Center. The Chicago Medical Malpractice Lawyers at Crossen Kooi recently learned the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit upheld the…
  • Aug 30

    ILLINOIS WOMAN DIES IN CAR ACCIDENT ON ILLINOIS ROUTE 159

    ILLINOIS WOMAN DIES IN CAR ACCIDENT ON ILLINOIS ROUTE 159
    A two Car Crash on Illinois Route 159 left one woman dead. The auto accident happened Tuesday afternoon. The Illinois Car Accident Lawyers learned the victim was identified as 60 year old Karen Mavers from Waterloo. Illinois investigators…
  • Aug 10

    ILLINOIS DOCTORS' MEDICAL MALPRACTICE HISTORY TO SOON BE ONLINE

    ILLINOIS DOCTORS' MEDICAL MALPRACTICE HISTORY TO SOON BE ONLINE
    Learning if your Illinois doctor has a history of Medical Malpractice will soon be much easier. Such information will soon be available online as part of the state's new "Patient Right to Know Act" which Illinois Governor Pat Quinn signed…
Rank this Week: 3838

Federal Criminal Lawyer

Federal Criminal Lawyer

Covers federal crimes, sentencing guidelines, and procedure. By Lewis Gainor.

http://www.federalcriminallawyer.us/
  • Apr 22

    While filing bankruptcy you need to get the help of a criminal attorney

    While filing bankruptcy you need to get the help of a criminal attorney
    Bankruptcy comes under the jurisdiction of the federal courts and not the state courts. Therefore, the bankruptcy proceedings function on the basis of the federal laws. Moreover, during bankruptcy, if you get involved in any kind of…
  • Mar 13

    Domestic battery prosecutions: reviewing the law and penaltie

    Domestic battery prosecutions: reviewing the law and penaltie
    Domestic battery is one of the most common criminal charges prosecuted in Illinois courts. The number of arrests is so large that most courthouses have a courtroom that is dedicated to hearing these cases only. All Chicago arrests for…
  • Mar 6

    Investigative alerts allow Chicago police to make false arrests without warrants or probable cause

    Investigative alerts allow Chicago police to make false arrests without warrants or probable cause
    With the help of local media, the public is learning more about a dubious practice by the Chicago Police Department of making warrantless arrests based on questionable information. The Tribune reported the story of Frank Craig, an Army…
Rank this Week: 3885

Kathryn L. Harry & Associates,…

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

Covers criminal news in the Chicago land area.

http://www.illinoiscriminallawlawyer.com/
  • 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…
  • Mar 15

    Three charged with drug-induced homicide in Madison County

    Three charged with drug-induced homicide in Madison County
    According to an article published by www.bnd.com, two more cases of drug-induced homicide have arisen in Madison County. Tony Sellers was found dead outside the home of Robert J. Kirchner back in June.  According to autopsy results, his…
Rank this Week: 3942

Illinois Workers' Compensation…

Illinois Workers' Compensation Blog

Covers the theory, concepts, events and changes in the Illinois workers’ compensation system. By Hanagan & McGovern.

http://www.hmcomplaw.com/blog/
  • Aug 26

    Injured Workers – Be Careful What You Sign

    Injured Workers – Be Careful What You Sign
    The Illinois Workers’ Compensation Act provides employers with the right to obtain an injured worker’s medical records in order to assess the injury, the need for treatment, and determine the worker’s right to payment of workers…
  • May 16

    Why is my neighbor going fishing when he is off on workers’ compensation?

    Why is my neighbor going fishing when he is off on workers’ compensation?
    Nothing seems to irritate people more than to see someone drawing workers’ compensation benefits and still getting some enjoyment out of life.  We consistently hear about employers and insurance carriers having videotape evidence that a…
  • May 6

    Menard Work Comp Claims – Jumping Down the Rabbit Hole

    Menard Work Comp Claims – Jumping Down the Rabbit Hole
    Like most people interested in the Illinois workers compensation system, we have been reading the Belleville News-Democrat’s unfolding coverage about the Illinois Department of Corrections debacle at the Menard Correctional Center.  It…
Rank this Week: 3943

Illinois Traffic Laws

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…
Rank this Week: 4137

Chicago Trial Attorney Blog

Chicago Trial Attorney Blog

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

http://www.counseloroffices.net/
Rank this Week: 4006

Illinois Abogado de Bancarrota…

Illinois Abogado de Bancarrota Blog

Provides bankruptcy information in Spanish. By Sulaiman Law Group, Ltd.

http://espanolblog.bankruptcylawyersolutions.com/
Rank this Week: 4083

Springfield Injury Lawyer Blog

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…
Rank this Week: 4170

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/
  • 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…
  • Mar 13

    Biomet M-2a Magnum: The Next Metal-on-Metal to Fall

    Biomet M-2a Magnum: The Next Metal-on-Metal to Fall
    Biomet M2-a Magnum hip replacements are of the metal-on-metal variety that are subject to many lawsuits. The Biomet M2-a Magnum is similar to the recalled DePuy ASR hip and other metal hip implants such as the Stryker Rejuvenate and the DePuy…
Rank this Week: 4188

Bed Sore FAQs

Bed Sore FAQs

Provides medical-legal information concerning the development of bed sores. By Rosenfeld Injury Lawyers.

http://www.bedsorefaq.com/
  • Apr 1

    Former Illinois Nursing Home Resident Files Lawsuit Against Facility For Development Of Bed Sore

    Former Illinois Nursing Home Resident Files Lawsuit Against Facility For Development Of Bed Sore
    A former resident of the Calvin Johnson Care Center in Belleville, IL is suing the facility for $100,000, according to the The Madison Record. The plaintiff, Robert McLean, claims that Calvin Johnson allowed several painful decubitus ulcers…
  • Mar 1

    Woman Arrested for Elder Abuse, Including Neglect of Mother’s Severe Pressure Sore

    Woman Arrested for Elder Abuse, Including Neglect of Mother’s Severe Pressure Sore
    A recent story from Oklahoma City reminds me again that elder abuse is not only limited to nursing homes. According to NewsOK.com, police found 57-year-old Deborah Ramirez trapped in her home in June 2010, surrounded by cockroaches and…
  • Feb 1

    Decubitus Ulcers Remain Deadly Problem for Hospital Patient

    Decubitus Ulcers Remain Deadly Problem for Hospital Patient
    A recent article in Britain’s Daily Mail says that hospital-acquired bed sores continue to plague England’s National Health System in alarming numbers. “Bed sores affected 412,000 NHS patients, and killed 4,708 people…
Rank this Week: 4172

bLAWg

bLAWg

Covers business and intellectual property law. By Jonathan L.A. Phillips.

http://jonathanlaphillipslaw.com/category/blawg/
  • Dec 12

    Copyright Expiration Flowchart

    Copyright Expiration Flowchart
    Determining when a copyright expires, or has expired, is a very difficult process.  Even for an intellectual property attorney.
  • Dec 8

    Reliable Fire Re-establishes the Three Prong Test of Reasonableness for Non-Compete

    Reliable Fire Re-establishes the Three Prong Test of Reasonableness for Non-Compete
    A Brief Explanation of Reliable Fire Equipment Co. v. Arnold Arredondo, 2011 IL 111871 (2011). For years, there have been different standards for the enforceability of non-compete clauses put forth by various appellate courts in Illinois.…
  • Nov 30

    America Invents Act

    America Invents Act
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Rank this Week: 4165

Smarter Will Blog

Smarter Will Blog

Provides estate planning and probate news.

http://www.smarterwill.com
  • May 23

    Holographic Wills: Legal in Illinois?

    Holographic Wills: Legal in Illinois?
    Holographic wills (wills that are entirely handwritten) are not generally recognized as valid wills in the state of Illinois. Why? It's not because they're handwritten, but because holographic wills are usually not 'witnessed' properly (the…
  • May 9

    Organ Donation Process in Illinoi

    Organ Donation Process in Illinoi
    Did you know that Illinois has a fairly new organ donation process, and that even if you've registered before to be an organ donor, you may need to re-register under the new system? In 2006 (only 5 years ago), a new Illinois organ donation…
  • Apr 25

    Pulling the Plug: Illinois Law That Make it Possible

    Pulling the Plug: Illinois Law That Make it Possible
    Everyone has the right to live. But does everyone have the right to die? Dying on your own terms (or “pulling the plug”) is a privilege granted at the state level. But it requires advance planning. Every state has different rules on how…
Rank this Week: 4176

Illinois Workers' Compensation…

Illinois Workers' Compensation Attorneys Blog

Covers Illinois work injury issues, including insurance, FMLA and independent medical examinations. By Dworkin & Maciariello.

http://www.illinoisworkerscompensationattorneys.com/
  • Apr 4

    Illinois Workers' Compensation and FMLA (Family and Medical Leave Act)

    Illinois Workers' Compensation and FMLA (Family and Medical Leave Act)
    When an employee is injured at work in Illinois there are a lot of fears that instantly arise: How will I earn an income? Who will pay my medical bills? What if I never return to 100%? Will I still have a job when I am done treating? …
  • Feb 23

    Diskectomies and Spinal Fusions As Treatment of Illinois Work Injurie

    Diskectomies and Spinal Fusions As Treatment of Illinois Work Injurie
    Workers' Compensation benefits are often available for injured workers in Illinois who require surgery for back pain and back injuries resulting from work accidents. Conservative or non-invasive treatment is normally tried first in an effort…
  • Jan 27

    Conservative Treatment and Surgery for Illinois Work Injurie

    Conservative Treatment and Surgery for Illinois Work Injurie
    When a job related injury causes back pain or leg pain it can be difficult to know whether surgery is necessary or if a more conservative method of treatment will be the best option. Many of our clients, from all over the Chicagoland area,…
Rank this Week: 4452

Chicago Family Lawyer Blog

Chicago Family Lawyer Blog

Covers divorce, child support and prenuptial agreements. By Janet Rubel.

http://www.chicagofamilylawyerblog.com/
Rank this Week: 4323

IP Registration and Enforcement…

IP Registration and Enforcement Blog

Covers trademark law. By Davidson and Davidson LLC.

http://davidsontm.wordpress.com
Rank this Week: 4412

Chicago Business Litigation…

Chicago Business Litigation Attorney Blog

Covers breach of contract, implied contract, oral contracts, defamation, and unjust enrichment. By Tamari & Blumenthal, LLC.

http://www.chicagobusinesslitigationattorneyblog.com/
  • Jul 6

    Supreme Court Issues Ruling On Challenging Fairness of Arbitration Clause

    Supreme Court Issues Ruling On Challenging Fairness of Arbitration Clause
    Ruling in favor of the appellant, the Supreme Court established a standard for challenging the fairness of arbitration clauses in court. See Rent-A-Center, West v. Jackson, 2010 WL 2471058
  • Mar 2

    Supreme Court Applies Stricter Pleading Standard for Civil Action

    Supreme Court Applies Stricter Pleading Standard for Civil Action
    In Ashcroft v. Iqbal, the Supreme Court reinforced the Twombly Court’s interpretation of Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 8(a)(2). Ashcroft v. Iqbal, 129 S.Ct. 1937, (2009). In Twombly, the Court developed a plausibility standard to…
  • Feb 4

    Illinois Courts Define Respondeat Superior

    Illinois Courts Define Respondeat Superior
    In Illinois, an employer is subject to vicarious liability for his employees under the doctrine of respondeat superior. Bank of America, N.A. v. Bird.392 Ill.App.3d 621, 911 N.E.2d 1239, 331 Ill.Dec. 1009 (2009). Under this doctrine, an…
Rank this Week: 4393

Chicago Bankruptcy Attorney Blog

Chicago Bankruptcy Attorney Blog

Covers bankruptcy and foreclosures topics. By Michelotti & Associates, Ltd.

http://www.chicagobankruptcyattorneyblog.com/
  • May 11

    How a chapter 7 bankruptcy case works in DuPage County.

    How a chapter 7 bankruptcy case works in DuPage County.
    How a chapter 7 bankruptcy case works in Du Page County. All cases start with an analysis of the debtor's situation, Is a chapter 7 case appropriate? If so, we need certain information. 1. Has another chapter 7 case been filed within the…
  • May 1

    How Much Does a Bankruptcy cost?

    How Much Does a Bankruptcy cost?
    For most people a chapter 7 case will cost about $2100.00. A Chapter 13 case will cost about $3800.00. Cost are divided into This is divided into 4 parts One: Filing Fees Filing fees for a chapter 7 bankruptcy are $299.00. Filing Fees…
  • Feb 2

    How Often Can I File For Bankruptcy?

    How Often Can I File For Bankruptcy?
    While it is true that you could file for bankruptcy protection as often as you would like, the October 17, 2005 changes to the bankruptcy code limit the frequency of bankruptcy discharge. The attorneys at Michelotti & Associates know the…
Rank this Week: 4397

Chicago Injury Lawyer Blog

Chicago Injury Lawyer Blog

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

http://www.chicago-injury-lawyer.org/
Rank this Week: 4513

Chicago Trucking Accident Lawyer…

Chicago Trucking Accident Lawyer Blog

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

http://www.chicagotruckingaccidentlawyerblog.com/
Rank this Week: 4572

Chicago DUI Law Blog

Chicago DUI Law Blog

Covers Chicago criminal and DUI laws. By Ava George Stewart.

http://chicagoduilaw.blogspot.com/
  • Apr 17

    Chicago DUI Attorney Comments on Missouri v. McNeeley-- Needles, Blood, and DUI

    Chicago DUI Attorney Comments on Missouri v. McNeeley-- Needles, Blood, and DUI
    This Chicago DUI attorney has posted here, here, and here on blood draws in DUI arrests.  Earlier today, the Supreme Court of the United States(SCOTUS) issued it's opinion in Missouri v. McNeeley.Justice Sotomayer wrote the…
  • Apr 1

    Chicago DUI Attorney Comments on Police Lying About DUI Arrest

    Chicago DUI Attorney Comments on Police Lying About DUI Arrest
    It is one simple question, why would the police lie about a DUI?This Chicago DUI attorney hears this all the time when ever she is in a trial or pretrial motion from the government.  She thinks it's a really, really good question.…
  • Jan 28

    Chicago DUI Attorney Says, "Si Su Puede!" Driver's Licenses for The Undocumented Are Now Legal

    Chicago DUI Attorney Says, "Si Su Puede!" Driver's Licenses for The Undocumented Are Now Legal
    This Chicago DUI attorney has posted here, here, here, and here about undocumented people driving in Illinois.  Yesterday, Governor Quinn signed into law a bill that will permit undocumented people to obtain valid driver’s…
Rank this Week: 4520

Illinois Expungement Lawyer Blog

Illinois Expungement Lawyer Blog

Published by Jorie K. Johnson

http://www.illinoisexpungementlawyerblog.com/
  • Apr 2

    Governor Quinn grants 87 more Petitions for Executive Clemency on Good Friday, 2013

    Governor Quinn grants 87 more Petitions for Executive Clemency on Good Friday, 2013
    I am pleased to announce that this past Friday, March 29, 2013, Illinois State Governor Pat Quinn released decisions on two hundred twenty-two (222) additional Petitions for Executive Clemency, granting eighty-seven (87) pardons in total and…
  • Dec 5

    Governor Quinn continues to plod through backlog of 2,500+ Clemency Petition

    Governor Quinn continues to plod through backlog of 2,500+ Clemency Petition
    In keeping with his usual tradition of deciding Petitions for Executive Clemency just before a major holiday, Governor Quinn granted 81 pardons on November 21, 2012 and denied 88. According to sources at the Illinois Prisoner Review Board,…
  • May 9

    2012 Cook County Expungement Summit for Adult and Juvenile Criminal Record

    2012 Cook County Expungement Summit for Adult and Juvenile Criminal Record
    It's time for the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County's annual Expungement Summit! The event will take place on June 2nd, 2012, once again at the Apostolic Church of God located at 6230 South Dorchester Avenue, Chicago, Illinois between…
Rank this Week: 4535

HR Law Guy

HR Law Guy

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

http://hratty.blogspot.com/
  • 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”…
  • Mar 22

    The Murky World of LinkedIn Ownership

    The Murky World of LinkedIn Ownership
    Many white-collared professionals (as well as a number of other folks) use the social media network LinkedIn as a way of promoting their name, reputation, and business-to-business interconnections. If you’re on the site frequently, and…
Rank this Week: 4596

Chicago Criminal Lawyer Blog

Chicago Criminal Lawyer Blog

Covers Illinois criminal law and penalties. By the Law Office of Chris M. Shepherd.

http://www.chicagocrimelawyer.com/
Rank this Week: 4505

St. Louis Bankruptcy Info

St. Louis Bankruptcy Info

Information about bankruptcy for individuals and businesses in Missouri and Illinois. By A & L, Licker Law Firm, LLC.

http://www.stlbankruptcyinfo.com/
Rank this Week: 4598