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Chicago Medical Malpractice Lawyer…

Chicago Medical Malpractice Lawyer Blog

Covers medical malpractice cases, news and issues with a focus on Illinois. From the Chicago law firm of Hurley McKenna & Mertz.

http://www.chicagomedicalmalpracticelawyerblog.com/
Rank this Week: 3052

Chicago Injury Attorneys Blog

Chicago Injury Attorneys Blog

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

http://www.chicagoinjuryattorneysblog.com/
  • Aug 2

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

    Breaking news -- St. Louis bound Megabus crashes into I-55 overpa
    The Chicago Tribune is reporting that a Megabus, on its way from Chicago to St. Louis, has crashed into an overpass on I-55. The double-decker bus apparently had a flat tire and the driver lost control, causing the bus to slam into the…
  • Aug 2

    Jury awards record verdict in Colorado medical malpractice case

    Jury awards record verdict in Colorado medical malpractice case
    On July 9, 2012, a Colorado Springs jury returned a $15 million verdict against Memorial Health System and in favor of a 36 year old male plaintiff who became paralyzed from the chest down just hours after being discharged from the Memorial…
  • Jun 18

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

    Pavich Law Group Supreme Court amicus briefs in Kiobel v. Royal Dutch Shell Petroleum
    Briefs submitted June 12, 2012: Supplemental brief of amici curae by Genocide Victims of Krajina Supplemental brief of amici curae by Victims of the Hungarian Holocaust
Rank this Week: 3194

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: 3131

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: 3156

Illinois DUI Lawyer Blawg

Illinois DUI Lawyer Blawg

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

http://www.illinoisduilawyerblawg.com/
  • May 17

    What proof is required for a DUI drug charge?

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

    Major High Court Ruling on Warrantless Blood Draw

    Major High Court Ruling on Warrantless Blood Draw
    The United States Supreme Court, in a case known as McNeely v. Missouri, issued an important decision related to Driving Under the Influence, or DUI, and search warrants. The Court decided that in most cases, before the police can force a…
  • May 3

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

    Loss of driver's license following a crash in which there is no DUI conviction
    A charge of Driving Under the Influence, or DUI, will lead to a loss of driving privileges if the driver is convicted. 625 ILCS 5/6-205(a)(2) This includes convictions arising from a DUI committed in another state while the driver holds an…
Rank this Week: 3704

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: 3385

Real Estate Advisor Law Blog

Real Estate Advisor Law Blog

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

http://www.realestateadvisorlawblog.com
  • May 13

    Dennis Would Have Liked Thi

    Dennis Would Have Liked Thi
      Dennis Lane would have liked this.  In fact, he would have liked this on at least two fronts.  First, with an avid love of the water, biking and outdoor activities, Dennis would have appreciated what’s going on in…
  • Apr 19

    The Exception that Swallowed the Rule

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

    Just Add Water

    Just Add Water
    Recently, at a conference in Santiago, Chile, I had the opportunity to meet Fernado Fishmann, founder of Crystal Lagoons, and to learn about how Crystal Lagoons is transforming real estate projects around the globe.  The…
Rank this Week: 3634

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: 3252

Chicago Small Business Lawyer Blog

Chicago Small Business Lawyer Blog

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

http://www.chicagosmallbusinesslawyerblog.com/
  • May 9

    Contracts are everywhere!

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

    That uncomfortable conversation...

    That uncomfortable conversation...
    By: Poonam K. Lakhani So you have an employee whose performance is just not up to par anymore. What do you do? Disciplining an employee can be just as stressful for a business owner, as it is for the employee. Not only do you want to be…
  • Apr 23

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

    Top 10 Tips for Launching a Business in Illinois - Tip 6: Don't Hire Employees Until You are Prepared to Hire Employee
    The caption may sound a bit obvious. Clearly you do not plan to hire employees until you really need to hire employees. However, there is more to this issue than what immediately may come to mind. Employees are a large expense, and most…
Rank this Week: 3487

Chang Carlin Legal Blog

Chang Carlin Legal Blog

Covers Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy in Illinois.

http://www.changandcarlin.com/_blog/Chang_Carlin_Legal_Blog
  • May 7

    Foreclosure Settlement Checks Disappoint

    Foreclosure Settlement Checks Disappoint
    It was recently announced that foreclosure settlement checks would be sent to millions of homeowners in American to compensate them for their foreclosures. These checks are an attempt to rectify what many believe to be dishonest practices by…
  • May 4

    What to Know About Bankruptcy: 4 Hot Topic

    What to Know About Bankruptcy: 4 Hot Topic
    Today we’ll be covering what you need to know about bankruptcy and debt in general if you are having a tough time financially. If you’re struggling with constant creditor harassment and mounting debt and can’t envision a way…
  • Apr 18

    Strategic Default May Decrease As Fewer Americans Are Upside Down in Their Mortgage

    Strategic Default May Decrease As Fewer Americans Are Upside Down in Their Mortgage
    According to a recent report by the Chicago Tribune the number of homeowners that currently owe more on their mortgage than their home is valued at has decreased. When a homeowner is in this situation they are often referred to as being…
Rank this Week: 3566

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: 3775

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: 3629

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: 3533

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: 3530

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: 3263

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: 3538

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: 3816

Romanucci and Blandin Blog

Romanucci and Blandin Blog

Covers personal injury news.

http://rblaw.net/blog/
  • Nov 20

    Lying About Concussions Just Plain Wrong

    Lying About Concussions Just Plain Wrong
    When Chicago Bears linebacker Brian Urlacher said recently he would lie to coaches about suffering a concussion to stay in a game, he not only admitted his willingness to risk his health but sent a dangerous message to youngsters who play the…
  • Nov 19

    Concussions Need Time to Heal

    Concussions Need Time to Heal
    Chicago Bears fans are all too aware of the concussion suffered by Bears quarterback Jay Cutler, with a lot of online and offline conversations about whether he’d be back in the game for this Monday night.
  • Nov 16

    New Study by Defense Department Reveals no Clear Way to Treat Victims of Traumatic Brain Injury

    New Study by Defense Department Reveals no Clear Way to Treat Victims of Traumatic Brain Injury
    With all the advances in medicine and treatment, one would hope that great strides have been made for treating traumatic brain injury (TBI).  We were disappointed with the results of a recent study showing the techniques to restore…
Rank this Week: 3240

Your Affordable Criminal Defense

Your Affordable Criminal Defense

Features updates on criminal law. By Kathryn Harry.

http://youraffordabledefense.blogspot.com/
  • Feb 9

    Congratulations are in

    Congratulations are in
    Congratulations are in order for two of our clients and Attorney Tina M. Gagliano. She successfully won two cases involving speeding in a construction zone citations last week.The first speeding in a work zone ticket was dismissed on our…
  • Feb 5

    Illinois Supreme Court

    Illinois Supreme Court
    Illinois Supreme Court Justice Burke delivered an opinion recently on the issue of whether a passenger in a car may be lawfully searched after being stopped initally for a seatbelt violation when the officer found a warrant for the…
  • Jan 30

    Illinois Traffic Law

    Illinois Traffic Law
    http://www.youraffordabledefense.com/PracticeAreas/Traffic-Violations.asp
Rank this Week: 3262

Chicago Injury Advice Law Blog

Chicago Injury Advice Law Blog

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

http://www.chicagoinjuryadvicelawblog.com/
  • May 15

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

    Think you know the true story about the woman in the McDonald’s Hot Coffee Case? Think again.
    Many people like to quote stories about the “ridiculous” lawsuits that occur in our country. They cite to various anecdotes that are oft-quoted as the undisputed truth. Only one problem, many “facts” cited about these…
  • May 3

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

    Tim’s Ten Tips on How to Prepare for Your First Call to a Chicago Attorney
    Experienced attorneys understand that when a person actually picks up the phone to call a lawyer for the first time, it is in a state of great anxiety. The last thing most people want to do is call a total stranger and bare their soul on some…
  • Apr 19

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

    Do you have a legal question for a Kansas City attorney?
    As an attorney you often get phone calls for areas of law for which you do not practice.  Or, you may get people contacting you for cases in states for which you are not licensed.  A good attorney who wants to help his clients keeps…
Rank this Week: 3938

Chicago Injury Lawyer Blawg

Chicago Injury Lawyer Blawg

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

http://www.chicagoinjurylawyerblawg.com/
Rank this Week: 3897

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: 4925

Criminal Lawyer Illinois

Criminal Lawyer Illinois

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

http://www.criminallawyerillinois.com
  • May 10

    Department of Corrections reinstates early release program

    Department of Corrections reinstates early release program
    There was a time in Illinois when inmates could get released from state prison in only days. It was the era of “dress-in-dress-out.” Those days are long gone, but the state penitentiary has re-instituted another form of early…
  • Mar 20

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

    Truth-in-sentencing: defendants must serve more than 50% of the sentence imposed
    Defendants in felony cases are subject to special rules in sentencing. Compared to misdemeanor sentencing, felonies are complicated. The court is governed by obscure rules that can sometimes produce unexpected results. And the last thing a…
  • Dec 29

    First felony offense eligible for deferred prosecution under Offender Initiative Program

    First felony offense eligible for deferred prosecution under Offender Initiative Program
    A person who is charged with a felony but has no criminal background will benefit from a new state law in 2013 that allows for dismissal. The Offender Initiative Program is a new statute modeled after the deferred prosecution program…
Rank this Week: 5276

Chicago Medical Malpractice Lawyer…

Chicago Medical Malpractice Lawyer Blog

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

http://www.chicago-medicalmalpracticelawyerblog.com/
  • May 10

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

    Power Rogers & Smith, P.C. Settles Minor's Medical Malpractice Lawsuit For 35 Million Dollar
    Joseph A. Power, Jr. and Devon C. Bruce of Power Rogers & Smith P.C. have settled a medical malpractice lawsuit for 35 million dollars for claims made for personal injuries to a minor. On April 14, 2006, the minor plaintiff was three…
  • May 7

    Hospitals Profit From Surgical Errors, Study Find

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

    Civil Filings Involving Sacred Heart Hospital Arising Out Of Unnecessary Procedure

    Civil Filings Involving Sacred Heart Hospital Arising Out Of Unnecessary Procedure
    Devon C. Bruce, Partner at Power Rogers & Smith, P.C., is pursuing lawsuits involving Sacred Heart Hospital's kickback schemes. A motion to preserve evidence was filed in the Circuit Court of Cook County directed to Sacred Heart…
Rank this Week: 4568

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: 4420

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: 4699

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: 4588

Illinois Divorce Lawyer Blog

Illinois Divorce Lawyer Blog

Covers Illinois divorce law. From Michael Roe.

http://www.illinoisdivorcelawyerblog.com/
  • May 4

    Insider's Divorce Tip

    Insider's Divorce Tip
    Experienced divorce practitioners have come to develop ideas about certain issues or triggers that can cause the contested divorce process to spiral into chaos or high costs. I have my own ideas about these triggers, one of them involving…
  • Apr 2

    DuPage Divorce: Parental Alienation / Estrangement

    DuPage Divorce: Parental Alienation / Estrangement
    No parent wants to imagine a day when your child would refuse to speak to you. But estrangements between parents and adult children may be more common than you think. One expert calls it a "silent epidemic." Visit NBCNews.com for...
  • Mar 15

    Kane County Divorce Lawyer: Are Fathers Important?

    Kane County Divorce Lawyer: Are Fathers Important?
    A Father posted this photo from his Son. If anyone wonders why Illinois needs statutory presumptive shared parenting, or why competent and loving Fathers are necessary to the daily lives of their children, this picture tells a thousand…
Rank this Week: 3871

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: 4516

Illinois DUI

Illinois DUI

Covers Illinois DUI law, including penalties, evidence (breath, blood and urine testing), and defenses. By Lewis B. Gainor.

http://www.illinoisdui.us/
  • Apr 24

    Supreme Court says police must obtain search warrant for blood testing if suspect refuse

    Supreme Court says police must obtain search warrant for blood testing if suspect refuse
    An important decision was just handed down by the United State Supreme Court concerning driving under the influence. In Missouri v. McNeely, the court was asked to decide whether it was unconstitutional to take blood by force without a search…
  • Feb 25

    Aggravated driving under the influence: sentencing and mandatory minimum penaltie

    Aggravated driving under the influence: sentencing and mandatory minimum penaltie
    An arrest for driving under the influence is typically a misdemeanor. However, there are some circumstances under which even a first offense can be a felony. For review, a misdemeanor is different from a felony in that the maximum sentence…
  • Feb 4

    Penalties for first DUI offense in Illinoi

    Penalties for first DUI offense in Illinoi
    In the year 2013, driving under the influence remains one of the most highly politicized offenses in Illinois courts. There is no offense that will get a prosecutor fired quicker for giving a good deal than DUI. In these cases, Assistant…
Rank this Week: 5090

Chicago Accident Law Blog

Chicago Accident Law Blog

Covers car accidents, medical malpractice, personal injury, product liability and truck accidents. By Ed Scanlan.

http://www.chicagoaccidentlawblog.com/
  • Apr 18

    Physicians and Administrators Conspire at Sacred Heart Hospital

    Physicians and Administrators Conspire at Sacred Heart Hospital
    As an Illinois medical malpractice lawyer it is difficult to fathom a scenario where hospital administrators and physicians conspire to unnecessarily intubate patients and while intubated to overmedicate them so as to require a tracheotomy. …
  • Mar 9

    Table Saw Injury - Product Liability Lawsuit

    Table Saw Injury - Product Liability Lawsuit
    Lawyers representing victims who have been injured using table saws must be aware of the flesh-detection technology available that could prevent most of these injuries. The Consumer Product Safety Commission estimates at least 60,000…
  • Mar 9

    Table Saw Injury Lawsuit

    Table Saw Injury Lawsuit
    Lawyers representing victims who have been injured using table saws must be aware of the flesh-detection technology available that could prevent most of these injuries. The Consumer Product Safety Commission estimates at least 60,000…
Rank this Week: 4002

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…
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Chicago Personal Injury Lawyer…

Chicago Personal Injury Lawyer Blawg

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

http://www.chicagopersonalinjurylawyerblawg.com/
  • Apr 16

    Failure To Warn Results in Tragedy

    Failure To Warn Results in Tragedy
    When a company manufactures and distributes a product, that company takes on a certain amount of responsibility for the safety of its customers. This duty stems from a network of laws and organizations established to protect the rights of…
  • Apr 2

    Never Events Occur More Often Than Never

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

    Distracted Driving Awareness Month

    Distracted Driving Awareness Month
    April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month according to the National Safety Council. With one quick look at the organization's website, it's obvious that the main issue at hand is cell phone use- and with good reason. Every year over 30…
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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 ……
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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: 4226

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: 4275

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: 5025

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/
  • 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: 4150

Chicago Immigration Lawyer Blog

Chicago Immigration Lawyer Blog

Covers immigration law and visas. By Kalita Law Group, P.C.

http://www.chicagoimmigrationlawyer-blog.com/
  • Mar 27

    DO I QUALIFY FOR THE I-601A PROVISIONAL WAIVER FOR UNLAWFUL PRESENCE?

    DO I QUALIFY FOR THE I-601A PROVISIONAL WAIVER FOR UNLAWFUL PRESENCE?
    Now that the new Provisional Waivers for Unlawful Presence are in place, I am getting many phone calls from people who are inquiring as to whether they qualify for the waiver. There are many misconceptions about this from person-to-person…
  • Mar 11

    Immigration Reform Moves a Step Closer

    Immigration Reform Moves a Step Closer
    The LA Times reported today that the Senate version of the Immigration Bill is gathering steam, as eight senators working together to write a bipartisan bill to overhaul immigration laws announced today that they have agreed on a pathway for…
  • Jan 30

    Obama's Immigration Speech

    Obama's Immigration Speech
    Speaking in Las Vegas, President Obama revealed his intention to pursue comprehensive immigration reform during his second term. He outlined a rough sketch of a plan that would involve an increase in border security and enforcement of…
Rank this Week: 4242

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: 4295

Illinois Business Law Blog

Illinois Business Law Blog

By Steinberg, Goodman & Kalish.

http://www.yourillinoisbusinesslawyer.com/
  • Mar 4

    The Importance of Non-Disclosure Agreement

    The Importance of Non-Disclosure Agreement
    One company used the trade secrets of another company, yet despite this fact the court didn’t stop them. This can happen to your company as well if you fail to properly protect your company secrets. Failing to implement non-disclosure…
  • Jan 14

    How do you count to 50 Employees for FMLA Purposes?

    How do you count to 50 Employees for FMLA Purposes?
    As you probably know, the Family Medical and Leave Act only applies to companies who employ 50 or more employees (within a 75 mile radius) each working day during at least 20 calendar weeks in the current or preceding calendar year.  But…
  • Dec 18

    Is it Time to Modify Your Policy on Confidentiality during Investigations?

    Is it Time to Modify Your Policy on Confidentiality during Investigations?
      It has been widely reported that the EEOC is following the NLRB’s lead when it comes to analyzing company policies. It seems that company policies regarding confidentiality during harassment investigations are under fire.…
Rank this Week: 4328

IRS Tax Lawyer Blog

IRS Tax Lawyer Blog

Covers IRS and Tax law. By Jones & Collins L.L.C.

http://www.stopirsproblem.com/
  • Feb 27

    How Do You Calculate OIC Reasonable Collection Potential?

    How Do You Calculate OIC Reasonable Collection Potential?
    In an earlier blog entry, we wrote about the IRS Offer in Compromise ("OIC"). One of the most misrepresented items in an OIC is the minimum offer. This amount is determined by the reasonable collection potential. Your reasonable collection…
  • Feb 20

    How Do You Calculate the Offer in Compromise?

    How Do You Calculate the Offer in Compromise?
    Yesterday a caller asked me about an Offer in Compromise with IRS. He wanted to know if the radio and mail ads were true, that he could pay "pennies on the dollar" to settle with IRS. So let's discuss what you really have to pay. Many of my…
  • Feb 11

    Correcting the Unfair Advantage of Dishonest Return Preparer

    Correcting the Unfair Advantage of Dishonest Return Preparer
    CPA's and Tax Professionals: Has anyone noticed that there are more and more tax return preparers that will cheat the tax return system? They will file returns with fraudulent deductions and credits, and allow magically large refunds for…
Rank this Week: 3891

Chicago Abogado de Lesión Blog

Chicago Abogado de Lesión Blog

Spanish language blog for Chicago accident victims. By Zneimer & Zneimer, P.C.

http://www.abogadodelesionchicago.com/
  • Feb 18

    La Ciudad de Chicago es Responsable Frente a la Herencia de una Víctima de Violencia Doméstica

    La Ciudad de Chicago es Responsable Frente a la Herencia de una Víctima de Violencia Doméstica
    Nuestros abogados de lesiones personales en Chicago informan que la ciudad de Chicago es responsable por la muerte culposa de una víctima de violencia doméstica por no detener al agresor a pesar de varias llamadas al 911, de…
  • Feb 11

    Agencia de Illinois que Investiga Médicos Recorta Personal

    Agencia de Illinois que Investiga Médicos Recorta Personal
    Los abogados de lesiones personales de Chicago Zneimer y Zneimer PC vieron en el Chicago Tribune que el Departamento de Regulación Financiera y Profesional, la agencia que investiga las quejas sobre los médicos anunciaron que…
  • Feb 8

    Condición Médica Factor que Contribuye en Accidente de Autobús en Chicago

    Condición Médica Factor que Contribuye en Accidente de Autobús en Chicago
    Abogados de accidente de autobús en Chicago leyeron en el Chicago Tribune que un conductor de autobús escolar perdió el control del autobús que conducía en Niles, Illinois y se estrelló. El conductor…
Rank this Week: 4609

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: 4742

Illinois DUI Law Blog

Illinois DUI Law Blog

Covers the ever changing landscape of Illinois DUI Law. By Steven H. Fagan.

http://www.illinoisduiblog.com/
  • Jan 29

    Give us your tired, your poor, your undocumented and we will license them!

    Give us your tired, your poor, your undocumented and we will license them!
    Illegal aliens, or undocumented immigrants if you prefer, have long had a problem. Forget the debate for the moment about whether their very existence within a particular space on the map is a violation of the law - that's not what this blog…
  • Jan 1

    Is drinking and driving the same thing as DUI in Illinois?

    Is drinking and driving the same thing as DUI in Illinois?
    Maybe you had a drink at dinner. Or you toasted the bride at a wedding. Perhaps you just enjoyed a beer with a friend. Under Illinois DUI law, is it illegal to drive home after you've had that drink? Many people automatically assume drinking…
  • Dec 14

    Santa and DUI

    Santa and DUI
    I have to admit that upon reading the headline, I thought this was going in a very different direction. The excellent article linked to below discusses the use of alcohol detection devices in your automobile. These are issues you need to know…
Rank this Week: 4406