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Chicago IP Litigation Blog

Chicago IP Litigation Blog

Covers Northern District of Illinois intellectual property cases. Published by attorney R. David Donoghue.

http://www.chicagoiplitigation.com/
  • May 1

    Preliminary Injunction Partially Entered in Trademark Suit

    Preliminary Injunction Partially Entered in Trademark Suit
    DR Distributors, LLC v. 21 Century Smoking, Inc., No. 12 C 50324, Slip Op. (N.D. Ill. Mar. 14) (Kapala, J.). Judge Kapala granted the agreed portions of plaintiff’s motion for preliminary injunction in this trademark case involving…
  • Apr 29

    Courtesy Copies of Complaints Required by Local Rule 5.2(f)

    Courtesy Copies of Complaints Required by Local Rule 5.2(f)
    Eiserman & Assocs., LLC v. Rosen, No. 13 C 1315, Slip Op. (N.D. Ill. Mar. 12, 2013) (Shadur, Sen. J.). Zambezia Film Pty. Ltd. v. Does 1-33, No. 13 C 1323, Slip Op. (N.D. Ill. Mar. 12, 2013) (Shadur, Sen. J.). Zambezia Film Pty. Ltd. v.…
  • Apr 26

    Arguments Disclosed in Summary Judgment are Preserved

    Arguments Disclosed in Summary Judgment are Preserved
    CBOE v. ISE, No. 07 C 623, Slip Op. (N.D. Ill. Mar. 6, 2013) (Lefkow, J.). Judge Lefkow granted in part plaintiff CBOE’s motion to strike defendant ISE’s expert witness in this patent case, as follows: This case was not governed…
Rank this Week: 107

Illinois Nursing Home Abuse Blog

Illinois Nursing Home Abuse Blog

Covers Illinois nursing homes and information for nursing home residents, family members, ombudsmen, resident advocates, elder law attorneys and nursing home staff. By Levin & Perconti.

http://blog.levinperconti.com/
  • May 22

    $5.2 Million Nursing Home Negligence Jury Verdict For Delayed Care

    $5.2 Million Nursing Home Negligence Jury Verdict For Delayed Care
    Traditional nursing homes--known as “skilled nursing facilities”--are able to provide a degree of actual medical care at the facility itself. Of course, caregivers provide support--like making meals, washing clothes, help with…
  • May 20

    State Supreme Court Mandates Arbitration in Nursing Home Death Case

    State Supreme Court Mandates Arbitration in Nursing Home Death Case
    The Florida Supreme Court recently made it more difficult for the families of wrongful death victims to have their cases heard in court. In February, the Supreme Court unanimously ruled that a mandatory arbitration agreement signed by an…
  • May 16

    Accountability for Failed Response to Nursing Home Abuse

    Accountability for Failed Response to Nursing Home Abuse
    Nursing home neglect and abuse lawsuits are guided by state and federal statutes, administrative/regulatory rules, and common law principles. Attorneys working on these cases may draw on any of these in order to ensure proper accountability…
Rank this Week: 138

Chicago Injury Law Blog

Chicago Injury Law Blog

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

http://www.chicagoinjurylawblog.com/
  • May 22

    Family of Derek Boogaard Files Wrongful Death Lawsuit against NHL

    Family of Derek Boogaard Files Wrongful Death Lawsuit against NHL
    Traumatic brain injury lawyers at Pintas & Mullins report that the family of the late professional hockey player Derek Boogaard recently filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the NHL. Boogaard suffered a number of brain injuries during…
  • May 20

    $2.7 Million Awarded to First Livermore Wrongful Termination Plaintiff

    $2.7 Million Awarded to First Livermore Wrongful Termination Plaintiff
    Employment lawyers at Pintas & Mullins report that the first five plaintiffs in the Lawrence Livermore wrongful termination lawsuit were recently awarded $2.7 million by a California jury. All 130 of the other plaintiffs also have claims…
  • May 20

    Deaths from Dog Attacks Rise in Summer Month

    Deaths from Dog Attacks Rise in Summer Month
    A jogger from California and a double-amputee from South Carolina are two of the most recent victims of fatal dog attacks in the U.S. Dog bite attorneys at Pintas & Mullins highlight these stories to encourage the public to be more aware…
Rank this Week: 174

Nursing Homes Abuse Blog

Nursing Homes Abuse Blog

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

http://www.nursinghomesabuseblog.com/
  • May 16

    Dangers Related To Byetta And Januvia Not New

    Dangers Related To Byetta And Januvia Not New
    Although the latest warning from the FDA regarding drugs like Byetta and Januvia only came in March 2013, the dangers have been known for many years. The recent information released by the FDA that researchers have found pre-cancerous cells…
  • May 13

    State Attempts to Make Nursing Home Lawsuits More Difficult to Initiate

    State Attempts to Make Nursing Home Lawsuits More Difficult to Initiate
    Family members of nursing home residents offered powerful testimony about neglect and abuse in some facilities, but legislation to limit the impact of a nursing home lawsuit still passed the Florida Senate Rules Committee on April 15. The…
  • May 10

    Nursing Home Negligence Verdict To Stand

    Nursing Home Negligence Verdict To Stand
    A nursing home facility in Kanawha County West Virginia recently lost its appeal to reconsider a sizable verdict awarded in a case that went to trial two years earlier. The lawsuit investigates whether the limits established for medical…
Rank this Week: 254

Illinois Sexual Harassment…

Illinois Sexual Harassment Attorney Blog

Covers employment discrimination, constructive discharge, gender discrimination, and sexual harassment. By Peter M. LaSorsa.

http://www.illinoissexualharassmentattorneyblog.com/
  • May 23

    Consequences Supervisors Engaging In Sexual Harassment In Illinoi

    Consequences Supervisors Engaging In Sexual Harassment In Illinoi
    So there is a supervisor who is engaging in sexual harassment in Illinois and you are the one that he is harassing. What are the consequences regarding your legal rights and what are the consequences on the company. Under the Illinois Human…
  • May 20

    National Food Corp. Pays $650,000 To Settle Sexual Harassment Lawsuit

    National Food Corp. Pays $650,000 To Settle Sexual Harassment Lawsuit
    National Food Corporation ("NFC") pays $650,000 to five workers to settle a sexual harassment lawsuit. The sexual harassment lawsuit was first filed by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission ("EEOC") after initial settlement talks…
  • May 18

    Sexual Harassment Settlement Talk

    Sexual Harassment Settlement Talk
    So what happens if you are the victim of sexual harassment in Illinois as far as first steps? Well, sometimes it makes sense to first send out a demand letter and try to settle the case as quick as possible. There are a few good reasons for…
Rank this Week: 304

Central Illinois Paralegal

Central Illinois Paralegal

News, opinions, job postings and continuing legal education information for the Central Illinois paralegal.

http://icclaw.blogspot.com/
  • May 21

    Full Time Legal Assistant Position!

    Full Time Legal Assistant Position!
    Firm: Parker & Parker (formerly Parker & Halliday)http://www.parkerandparkerattorneys.com/Position: Legal Assistant [full-time] Practice Areas: Personal Injury (Plaintiff) and emphasis in Nursing Home NeglectDivorceSome federal…
  • May 21

    Paralegal Position!

    Paralegal Position!
    Paralegal with experience wanted to fill in for a leave of absence of a paralegal who will be returning. Pay commensurate with level of experience. Start date flexible and this temporary position will last for approximately 3-5 months. Could…
  • May 13

    Thank you! from Professor Higgin

    Thank you! from Professor Higgin
    No I am not finished grading! But I am hard at work grading and stopping here and there to I reflect on this semester.  As is typically the case I am often distracted from the task at hand by thoughts of my students and now former…
Rank this Week: 377

Illinois Medical Malpractice Blog

Illinois Medical Malpractice Blog

Covers medical malpractice cases, news and issues with a focus on Illinois. From the Chicago law firm of Levin and Perconti.

http://medicalmalpractice.levinperconti.com/
  • May 22

    Medical Device Company Hospira Warned by FDA Over IV Pump Concern

    Medical Device Company Hospira Warned by FDA Over IV Pump Concern
    The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) plays a critical role in keeping consumers safe. There is a reasonable expectation that a product that is bought at a store will be safe for use. That expectation is even more secure when it comes…
  • May 20

    Refocusing the Debate: Litigation Improves Patient Safety

    Refocusing the Debate: Litigation Improves Patient Safety
    Many aspects of the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) are set to take effect this year. Expectedly, this is causing certain groups to make dubious claims about the effect the law will have on businesses and the “tyranny” of…
  • May 16

    Settlement in Stent Malpractice Case

    Settlement in Stent Malpractice Case
    The Clinical Advisor reported recently on the end of a high-profile medical malpractice case that made headlines across the country. The situation involved a cardiologist who was accused of performing a mountain of unnecessary surgical…
Rank this Week: 395

The Illinois Trial Practice Weblog

The Illinois Trial Practice Weblog

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

http://www.illinoistrialpractice.com/
  • May 20

    Some Post from the "Legal Writing" Category

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

    An Unplanned Break for Television

    An Unplanned Break for Television
    At Abnormal Use, Jim Dedman asks, "Why is discovery rarely, if ever, depicted on lawyer television shows?"-- When is the last time you saw a witness being deposed on a lawyer television show? When is the last time you saw...
  • May 9

    How to Find Out If a Doctor is Board Certified

    How to Find Out If a Doctor is Board Certified
    Certification Matters, a website operated by the not-for-profit American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS), will tell you if a specific doctor is board certified. The site also contains other information that might be helpful in researching…
Rank this Week: 459

Illinois Injury Lawyer Blog

Illinois Injury Lawyer Blog

Illinois Injury Lawyer Blog covers various issues such as Federal Tort Claims Act, Injuries to Minors and Children, Land Owner Liability, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Products Liability, and Toxic Torts. By Chicago, IL attorneys, Levin & Perconti.

http://www.illinoisinjurylawyerblog.com/
  • May 18

    All Metal Hip Implants Lead to Many Personal Injury Lawsuit

    All Metal Hip Implants Lead to Many Personal Injury Lawsuit
    An association of attorneys that represent victims of personal injuries have grouped together to ask the Food and Drug Administration to be cautious and possibly amend a proposed change regarding the safety approval process of all-metal hip…
  • May 14

    Safe Motorcycle Riding Tips for Illinoi

    Safe Motorcycle Riding Tips for Illinoi
    As the sun begins to shine in Chicago and the summer approaches, more and more motorcyclists are getting out on the road and enjoying the nice weather. According to Cyber Drive Illinois, there are about 344,000 thousand motorcycles on the…
  • May 9

    Levin & Perconti Representing Family of Nursing Home Neglect Victim

    Levin & Perconti Representing Family of Nursing Home Neglect Victim
    An elderly woman passed away shortly after she was a patient at Applewood Nursing Home in Matteson, Illinois and her family has recently filed a nursing home negligence lawsuit against the facility. Levin & Perconti is representing the…
Rank this Week: 479

Arnstein & Lehr LLP Legal News

Arnstein & Lehr LLP Legal News

Features news, publications, events and cases.

http://legalnews.arnstein.com
  • May 14

    Will Internet Purchases Be Subject to Sales Taxes?

    Will Internet Purchases Be Subject to Sales Taxes?
    By Attorney Ashley Forte Will Internet Purchases Be Subject to Sales Taxes?
  • May 14

    John L. Ropiequet presents at Consumer Financial Services Conference

    John L. Ropiequet presents at Consumer Financial Services Conference
    On May 6 – 7, 2013, Arnstein & Lehr Chicago Partner John L. Ropiequet presented two programs at the Consumer Financial Services Conference in Annapolis, Maryland. The first program, entitled “Fair Lending,” discussed…
  • May 14

    Barry R. Katz authors article for Law360

    Barry R. Katz authors article for Law360
    Arnstein & Lehr Chicago Partner Barry R. Katz recently authored an article for Law360 entitled “Commercial Leasing Recovery Remains Uneven,” which was published on May 8, 2013. The article discusses current trends in the…
Rank this Week: 493

The White Law Group's Securities…

The White Law Group's Securities Fraud Blog

Covers securities fraud cases, investment fraud practices and securities industry regulations.

http://www.whitesecuritieslaw.com/securities-fraud/blog/
  • May 21

    vFinance Investments Sanctioned by FINRA

    vFinance Investments Sanctioned by FINRA
    According to The Southern Florida Business Journal, a Boca Raton brokerage firm, vFinance Investments Inc., was fined $65,000 by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) for “conducting a $5.95 million private…
  • May 20

    VSR Financial Services Inc. Fined by FINRA for Alternative Investment Recommendation

    VSR Financial Services Inc. Fined by FINRA for Alternative Investment Recommendation
    According to Investment News, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) has fined VSR Financial Services Inc. $550,000, in addition to a 45-day suspension of their chairman, Don Berry, for over concentrating client portfolios in…
  • May 16

    FINRA recently announced that Adrienne…

    FINRA recently announced that Adrienne Marie Llamas, a former financial advisor with Wells Fargo in Long Beach, California, has been barred from the association with any FINRA member in any capacity. Without admitting or denying the findings,…
Rank this Week: 528

Chicago Personal Injury Lawyer…

Chicago Personal Injury Lawyer Blog

Covers personal injury topics such as auto accidents, premises liability, worker's compensation, wrongful death, medical malpractice, nursing home abuse, and dog bites. By Chicago, IL Personal Injury Lawyer, David Abels.

http://www.chicagopersonalinjurylawyerblog.com/
  • May 22

    Demand for Bike Sharing Programs Increases Across the Nation

    Demand for Bike Sharing Programs Increases Across the Nation
    As Chicago's Divvy bike sharing program prepares for a launch this summer, cities across the nation are doing the same. At the start of 2013, there were 22 major cities nationwide that had a bike sharing program similar to the one Chicago…
  • May 21

    Fractured Rail May Have Contributed to Train Collision

    Fractured Rail May Have Contributed to Train Collision
    Two passenger trains collided in Connecticut on Friday, injuring more than 70 people and sending many to the hospital. Since the crash, authorities have been investigating the scene and the trains themselves in an effort to uncover the cause…
  • May 18

    Cop Kills Pit Bull That Attacked Two in Chicago

    Cop Kills Pit Bull That Attacked Two in Chicago
    A loose pit bull in the Englewood neighborhood of Chicago attacked a 63-year-old man in the area of 59th Street and Eggleston Avenue Wednesday morning. The man reportedly sustained several puncture wounds and needed medical treatment at…
Rank this Week: 621

Chicago Business Litigation Lawyer…

Chicago Business Litigation Lawyer Blog

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

http://www.chicagobusinesslitigationlawyerblog.com/
  • May 22

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

    Viacom Sued in TCPA Class Action For Allegedly Sending Out Unsolicited Text Message
    With all the spam that companies tend to send out, it's no wonder that most people carefully guard their telephone numbers. Many people, however, don't think of the fact that they are giving their number to every person and company that they…
  • May 21

    Chicago Tribune Settles Class Action Alleging Subscribers Overcharged

    Chicago Tribune Settles Class Action Alleging Subscribers Overcharged
    Once a subscriber gives a company their credit/debit card or bank information to charge subscription fees, some companies will take advantage of that to raise their fees without notifying their subscribers. Such is allegedly the case with the…
  • May 20

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

    Sketchers Settles Class Actions Alleging That its Shape-Ups Don't Really Help Consumers Get in Shape
    Many people are on the look-out for a quick fix to lose weight and get in shape. It is therefore no surprise that hundreds of thousands of people took advantage of Skechers's offer when they introduced shoes that claimed to help people lose…
Rank this Week: 624

Animal Law Blog

Animal Law Blog

By Amy A. Breyer.

http://animallawonline.blogspot.com/
  • Apr 24

    Adam Karp does it again!

    Adam Karp does it again!
    A judge has almost doubled what the city of Des Moines must pay to the owners of Rosie, a dog shot and killed by police in 2010. He added $50,000 in attorney’s costs and fees to the $51,000 the city had agreed to pay the…
  • Mar 30

    Okla horse slaughter bill set to become law in Nov.

    Okla horse slaughter bill set to become law in Nov.
    Disappointing.  Read more at KOCO.com....
  • Mar 18

    Art Night & Auction!

    Art Night & Auction!
    The Animal History Museum is holding its big spring event on May 17th - "Art Night & Auction!"  Sip champagne and nibble on appetizers, wander the indoor/outdoor space of a private gallery in North Hollywood, plus bid on some…
Rank this Week: 639

Chicago Injury Attorney Blog

Chicago Injury Attorney Blog

Covers personal injury law issues and topics, including medical malpractice, product liability, and worker's compensation. Published by Chicago, Illinois personal injury lawyer Steven J. Malman & Associates, P.C.

http://www.chicagoinjuryattorneyblog.com/
Rank this Week: 718

Chicago Injury Law Blog

Chicago Injury Law Blog

Covers accident & injury, asbestos, medical device litigation, medical malpractice, nursing home abuse, pharmaceutical litigation, and workers compensation. By William G. Pintas.

http://www.chicagoinjurylawblog.com/
  • May 22

    Family of Derek Boogaard Files Wrongful Death Lawsuit against NHL

    Family of Derek Boogaard Files Wrongful Death Lawsuit against NHL
    Traumatic brain injury lawyers at Pintas & Mullins report that the family of the late professional hockey player Derek Boogaard recently filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the NHL. Boogaard suffered a number of brain injuries during…
  • May 20

    $2.7 Million Awarded to First Livermore Wrongful Termination Plaintiff

    $2.7 Million Awarded to First Livermore Wrongful Termination Plaintiff
    Employment lawyers at Pintas & Mullins report that the first five plaintiffs in the Lawrence Livermore wrongful termination lawsuit were recently awarded $2.7 million by a California jury. All 130 of the other plaintiffs also have claims…
  • May 20

    Deaths from Dog Attacks Rise in Summer Month

    Deaths from Dog Attacks Rise in Summer Month
    A jogger from California and a double-amputee from South Carolina are two of the most recent victims of fatal dog attacks in the U.S. Dog bite attorneys at Pintas & Mullins highlight these stories to encourage the public to be more aware…
Rank this Week: 766

Product Liability Attorney Blog

Product Liability Attorney Blog

Covers various product liability topics such as hormone replacement therapy, Ketek, Trasylol, and Vioxx settlements. By St. Louis, Missouri and Godfrey, Illinois personal injury law firm, Carey & Danis.

http://www.productliabilityattorneyblog.com/
  • May 21

    New Yaz Lawsuit Filed in Illinoi

    New Yaz Lawsuit Filed in Illinoi
    On March 26, 2013, a woman named Karen Mitchell, a Florida resident, filed a Yaz lawsuit in the U.S. District Court, Southern District of Illinois (East Saint Louis). In her complaint, Mitchell accuses drug giant Bayer — the makers of…
  • May 20

    Yaz Lawsuits Filed by Eight Women

    Yaz Lawsuits Filed by Eight Women
    Bayer is being sued by eight new plaintiffs after the women filed complaints in California Superior Court. All of the women are claiming that the controversial oral contraceptives caused them to suffer from various side effects, including…
  • May 16

    SSRIs Like Paxil May Increase Surgery Risk

    SSRIs Like Paxil May Increase Surgery Risk
    A new study that was recently published in JAMA Internal Medicine is suggesting that patients taking SSRI antidepressants like Paxil may be at an increased risk of complications during surgery. The risks include bleeding and death. During…
Rank this Week: 803

Legal Developments In…

Legal Developments In Non-Competition Agreements

Reviews recent cases involving non-competition agreements and related claims. By Kenneth J. Vanko.

http://www.non-competes.com/
  • May 17

    Episode 8 of Fairly Competing: Has the Time Come to Add a Federal Civil Trade Secrets Claim?

    Episode 8 of Fairly Competing: Has the Time Come to Add a Federal Civil Trade Secrets Claim?
    Now available is Episode 8 of the Fairly Competing podcast: Has the Time Come to Add a Federal Civil Trade Secrets Claim?In this episode, John Marsh, Russell Beck, and I discuss the proposals to add a federal cause of action for…
  • May 16

    Proposed Non-Compete Legislation in Connecticut Follows Legislative Trend

    Proposed Non-Compete Legislation in Connecticut Follows Legislative Trend
    So far, 2013 has been active for proposed non-compete legislation.At the beginning of any calendar year, it's not surprising to see a number of bills introduced in state assemblies or legislatures - many of which have no chance of becoming…
  • May 13

    You Can't Reverse Blue-Pencil a Non-Compete

    You Can't Reverse Blue-Pencil a Non-Compete
    By now, I hope readers of this blog would be aware that the title of this post simply reinforces the obvious.For background, the "blue-pencil" rule is intended to allow a court to enforce the reasonable parts of non-competition…
Rank this Week: 820

Chicago Personal Injury Lawyer…

Chicago Personal Injury Lawyer Blog

Covers Illinois civil procedure, the Illinois Wrongful Death Act, medical malpractice and medical device liability. By Robert Kreisman.

http://www.chicago-personal-injury-lawyer-blawg.com
Rank this Week: 854

Chicago Accident and Injury Lawyer…

Chicago Accident and Injury Lawyer Blog

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

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

    OUR HEARTS ARE BROKEN AFTER THE NEWTOWN, CT TRAGEDY

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

    BEWARE OF BLACK ICE: IT'S YOUR RESPONSIBILITY

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

    COMPENSATION FOR HIT-AND-RUN ACCIDENTS

    COMPENSATION FOR HIT-AND-RUN ACCIDENTS
    Sun-Times, Tsering Dorjee was pronounced dead late Monday night. Our attorneys express our most heartfelt sympathies to Mr. Dorjee's family members. Authorities have advised any witnesses to contact Chicago's Major Accident Investigation…
Rank this Week: 950

Illinois Appellate Lawyer Blog

Illinois Appellate Lawyer Blog

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

http://www.illinoisappellatelawyerblog.com/
  • Apr 11

    Posner On Effective Appellate Brief

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

    Appellate Court Refuses Jurisdiction Over Order Quashing Lis Penden

    Appellate Court Refuses Jurisdiction Over Order Quashing Lis Penden
    The Westin North Shore is a hotel in the northern suburbs of Chicago. The hotel was used as collateral for a multimillion dollar loan to the hotel owner. Five Mile Capital Westin had a subordinate interest in the loan. After the owner…
  • Mar 22

    Can't Reverse Hormones -- Flirting Appellate Lawyer

    Can't Reverse Hormones -- Flirting Appellate Lawyer
    Love at first cite. Thanks to FutureLawyer.com and cartoonist Charles Fincher at Lawcomix.blogspot.com.
Rank this Week: 977

Chicago Executive Lawyer Blog

Chicago Executive Lawyer Blog

Covers Illinois employment law issues, including discrimination, retaliation, wage claims and employment contract disputes. By The Prinz Law Firm, P.C.

http://www.chicagoexecutivelawyer.com/
  • Nov 15

    Is being a bad boss illegal?

    Is being a bad boss illegal?
    There are blog posts nearly every day about the importance of good leadership in the workplace and the negative affects of a bad boss. In our office, we have heard about nearly every type of bad boss: the micro-manager, the screamer, the…
  • Nov 7

    Big Surprise: Ending Workplace Harassment Saves Business' Money

    Big Surprise: Ending Workplace Harassment Saves Business' Money
    Last month, Bill Toland authored an article in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette that highlights the high costs businesses face by allowing harassment to go unchecked. It is pretty obvious that no one wants to work in an environment where…
  • Oct 26

    It's never too late to pursue a dream

    It's never too late to pursue a dream
    A client of ours recently published a children's book titled Red Rose and Blue Butterfly. Publishing a book under any circumstances is an amazing feat, but one of the reasons this book in particular is so amazing is that the author, Sara…
Rank this Week: 989

Chicago Workers Compensation…

Chicago Workers Compensation Lawyer Blog

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

http://www.chicagoworkerscompensationlawyerblog.com/
Rank this Week: 1053

Chicago Car Accident Lawyer Blog

Chicago Car Accident Lawyer Blog

Covers car accidents, truck accidents, and personal injury law in Illinois. By Levin & Perconti.

http://www.chicagocaraccidentlawyerblog.com/
  • May 22

    Lake Zurich Students Take Part in Simulated Drunk Driving Accident

    Lake Zurich Students Take Part in Simulated Drunk Driving Accident
    The scene was gruesome. As a group of high school students looked on, a lifeless teenage girl lay across the hood of a demolished car, somberly clothed in a blood spattered prom dress. A few yards away, her visibly intoxicated date attempted…
  • May 21

    Distracted Driving Statistics Highlight Importance of Responsibility When Using Technology

    Distracted Driving Statistics Highlight Importance of Responsibility When Using Technology
    In the last decade, the number of distracted driving car accidentstarget="_blank"> in the United States has gone through the roof. With 387,000 injuries last year alone, distracted driving makes up a sizable chunk of all annual car…
  • May 20

    Keep Yourself Safe When Riding Your Motorcycle; Always Wear a Helmet

    Keep Yourself Safe When Riding Your Motorcycle; Always Wear a Helmet
    Each year, there are roughly 90,000 motorcycle injuries on our nation’s highways alone. An estimated 5,000 people are killed each year while riding their motorcycle, and the majority of these fatalities occur because of head injuries.…
Rank this Week: 1103

DebtStoppers USA Bankruptcy Blog

DebtStoppers USA Bankruptcy Blog

Covers bankruptcy and foreclosures. By DebtStoppers USA

http://www.debtstoppersblog.com/
  • May 20

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

    Great Recession May Have Long-Term Effects on Finances of Gen-Xer
    By most media reports, the Great Recession is officially over. But that doesn't mean it's done affecting consumers - especially those in a particular age group. According to a recent report, Generation X could be haunted by debts…
  • May 14

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

    Can Filing for Bankruptcy Stop Creditor Judgments for Credit Card Debt?
    Credit card judgments are like ticking time bombs: You never know when they're going to go off. For many consumers, bankruptcy is the best way to diffuse this potentially disastrous situation. As consumer debts grow, more lenders are…
  • May 8

    Loan Modification vs. Bankruptcy: Which Is the Best Way to Stop Foreclosure?

    Loan Modification vs. Bankruptcy: Which Is the Best Way to Stop Foreclosure?
    When you're falling behind on your mortgage payments, the chance to change the terms on your loan via a mortgage modification can sound almost too good to be true. Unfortunately, it often is. Loan modifications have gained notoriety in…
Rank this Week: 1155

Gillette-Torvik Blog

Gillette-Torvik Blog

Two lawyers in two states blog about law and the issues of the day, and then comment on each other's posts.

http://gillette-torvik.blogspot.com/
  • May 22

    Apple's taxe

    Apple's taxe
    Tim Cook, Apple's CEO, testified in front of Congress the other day about Apple's tax-avoidance strategies. One of the main topics was the so called "Double Irish" scheme, which Joe Nocera describes:This strategy, which was the primary focus…
  • May 22

    Is king of latex a desirable nickname?

    Is king of latex a desirable nickname?
    Continuing our coverage the misadventures of Michigan circuit court judge Wayne McCree (see here, here, here, and here) we report, thanks to Mlive.com, that Judge McCree's judicial misconduct trial has started.  According…
  • May 18

    Umbrella Umbrage

    Umbrella Umbrage
    A few days ago, Mr. Gillette posted about a sort of strange photograph taken of a Marine holding an umbrella for President Obama during an outdoor press conference. Mr. Gillette mused:[T]he first thing I thought when I saw the picture was,…
Rank this Week: 1162

Chicago Car Accident Lawyers Blog

Chicago Car Accident Lawyers Blog

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

http://www.chicagocaraccidentlawyersblog.com/
  • May 22

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

    Alcohol Believed to Be a Factor in Chicago Crash that Injured 4
    A Friday morning crash in Avondale that left four people seriously injured may have been caused by alcohol and possibly narcotics, according to Chicago police officers. The crash happened just before 3:00 a.m. near the intersection of Kedzie…
  • May 21

    Semi Truck Crash Leaves 1 Dead in Chicago

    Semi Truck Crash Leaves 1 Dead in Chicago
    A collision on the Kennedy Expressway left one dead and backed up traffic for hours last week in Chicago. The crash occurred Monday morning near Cumberland Avenue as traffic began to slow. A 65-year-old man in a Ford Explorer began to…
  • May 17

    Repeated Building Crashes in Downtown Area Raise Safety Concern

    Repeated Building Crashes in Downtown Area Raise Safety Concern
    There has been several incidents this year where a driver jumped the curb and crashed into a building in downtown Hinsdale. They all occurred on the same block of the village's downtown district, one in March and two other similar accidents…
Rank this Week: 1167

Construction Law Today

Construction Law Today

Covers construction industry news and updates. By Joshua Glazov.

http://www.constructionlawattorneyblog.com/
Rank this Week: 1236

Illinois Nursing Home Abuse…

Illinois Nursing Home Abuse Lawyers Blog

Covers Illinois Nursing Home Abuse, news, updates and commentary. Published by Pintas & Mullins Law Firm.

http://www.illinoisnursinghomeabuselawyersblog.com/
  • May 22

    Illinois Man Seduces Seniors out of Saving

    Illinois Man Seduces Seniors out of Saving
    Elder abuse lawyers at Pintas & Mullins warn the Illinois public about a Park Ridge man who is known for scamming seniors out of money and valuables. Most recently he established a phony company in the northwest suburb, targeting as many…
  • May 17

    Northern Minnesota Nursing Homes Charged with Abuse and Neglect

    Northern Minnesota Nursing Homes Charged with Abuse and Neglect
    Elder abuse attorneys at Pintas & Mullins report that special investigators recently substantiated three cases of abuse and neglect in northern Minnesota nursing homes. Only one of the facilities is disputing the findings. The first…
  • May 9

    Financial Exploitation of Seniors Totals Nearly $3 Billion per Year

    Financial Exploitation of Seniors Totals Nearly $3 Billion per Year
    In a study funded by the National Institute of Justice, about one in ten seniors reported being neglected or abused in the past year. Elder abuse lawyers at Pintas & Mullins highlight another significant finding: that the financial…
Rank this Week: 1257

Chicago Injury Lawyer Blog

Chicago Injury Lawyer Blog

Covers accident and injury law, as well as medical malpractice and construction injury news. Published by Chicago, Illinois personal injury attorney, Joseph Klest.

http://www.josephklest.com/
  • Mar 11

    Medical License Suspension Continues for Frankfort IL Pediatrician

    Medical License Suspension Continues for Frankfort IL Pediatrician
    Frankfor, IL pediatrician, Kishor N. Jain, is facing civil and criminal charges stemming from allegations that he sexually abused patients during office visits. State officials decided to continue withholding Jain's license following his…
  • Feb 12

    Losing a family member in a car accident

    Losing a family member in a car accident
    The statistics in Illinois are frightening. As of only February 12, 2013, the date of this posting, there have been more car accident fatalities in Illinois than there were at the same time last year. Also, more people lost their lives in car…
  • Jan 30

    Chicago car accident lawyer gives advice about safe winter driving

    Chicago car accident lawyer gives advice about safe winter driving
    Although Chicago has seen record high temperatures this January, winter is not over yet. As the temperature fluctuates above and below freezing, motorists throughout Chicagoland are likely to encounter unsafe road conditions more than once…
Rank this Week: 1396

Chicago Car Accident Attorneys…

Chicago Car Accident Attorneys Blog

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

http://www.chicagocaraccidentattorneysblog.com/
Rank this Week: 1463

Illinois Truck Accident Lawyer…

Illinois Truck Accident Lawyer Blog

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

http://www.illinoistruckaccidentlawyerblog.com/
  • May 22

    Tanker Truck Rollover Accident on Interstate 80

    Tanker Truck Rollover Accident on Interstate 80
    Interstate 80 was shut down near Atkinson last Thursday when a semi-truck tanker crashed and rolled over onto the side of the road. Whbf.com released details about the accident, stating that it occurred around 6am on the westbound lanes of…
  • May 20

    Semi-Trailer Truck Collides With Freight Train Near Danville

    Semi-Trailer Truck Collides With Freight Train Near Danville
    An accident between a semi-trailer truck and a freight train took place in Eastern Illinois on Friday afternoon, according to Wandtv.com. Our train accident lawyers learned that the collision occurred in the small town of Caitlin, several…
  • May 17

    Semi Truck Driver Arrested For DUI and Driver Fatigue

    Semi Truck Driver Arrested For DUI and Driver Fatigue
    State Police have recently reported the arrest of a truck driver who has been charged with multiple drunk driving charges after a traffic accident Monday night, according to Wgem.com. A Chicago truck accident attorney at our law firm learned…
Rank this Week: 1487

Legal Malpractice Decisions

Legal Malpractice Decisions

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

http://legalmalpracticeillinois.blogspot.com/
  • May 14

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

    Divorce Malpractice - Lawyer Fails To Submit Evidence that House is Community Property
    Gaspard v. Wester, Tex: Court of Appeals, 13th Dist. 2013 - Google Scholar: This is a Texas appellate decision reversing the trial court's grant of summary judgment in favor of the lawyer. The underlying case was a divorce case.One of the…
  • May 9

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

    Plaintiff Alleges Law Firm's Negligent Drafting Of Corporate Documents Was Malpractice
    Nelson v. FREEBORN & PETERS, LLP, Dist. Court, ND Illinois 2013 - Google Scholar: The plaintiffs were represented by Freeborn and Peters, a Chicago law firm, in connection with a corporate transaction.Plaintiffs alleged that the Freeborn…
  • May 9

    Peter Angelos Prevails In Fee Fight With Former Colleague

    Peter Angelos Prevails In Fee Fight With Former Colleague
    BRAULT GRAHAM, LLC v. LAW OFFICES OF PETER G. ANGELOS, PC, Md: Court of Special Appeals 2013 - Google Scholar: How are fees to be divided when an attorney works on a case for several years while employed by a firm and later leaves the firm…
Rank this Week: 1548

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: 1549

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: 1559

GreisGuide to LTACHs

GreisGuide to LTACHs

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

http://greisguide.com
Rank this Week: 1569

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: 1572

General Counselor

General Counselor

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

http://general-counselor.com
Rank this Week: 1593

Briskman Briskman & Greenberg Blog

Briskman Briskman & Greenberg Blog

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

http://www.briskmanandbriskman.com/blog/
  • May 23

    Breast Cancer Misdiagnosis is Leading Cause of Malpractice for Radiologist

    Breast Cancer Misdiagnosis is Leading Cause of Malpractice for Radiologist
    According to a new study, the most common cause of medical malpractice lawsuits filed against radiologists is the misdiagnosis of breast cancer. That error accounted for the majority of cases in a study that was published in Radiology, a…
  • May 20

    Wrongful Death Lawsuit Settles for Half a Million Dollar

    Wrongful Death Lawsuit Settles for Half a Million Dollar
    A federal wrongful death lawsuit alleging that a community health center failed to properly treat a pregnant mother’s diabetes, resulting in the stillbirth of her son, has been settled for $575,000. The mother, Ammee Price, filed the…
  • May 17

    Illinois Mother Files Lawsuit Alleging C-Section Error

    Illinois Mother Files Lawsuit Alleging C-Section Error
    An Illinois mother has filed a lawsuit against the University of Chicago Medical Center (UCMC) and attending physicians after her son suffered birth injuries allegedly as the result of a Caesarean section. The lawsuit claims that the…
Rank this Week: 1595

Illinois Construction Blog

Illinois Construction Blog

Features news & commentary on legal developments in the construciton industry. By Foran Glennon Palandech & Ponzi.

http://www.illinoisconstructionlawblog.com/
  • Apr 25

    Illinois Supreme Court Affirms Condo Owners' Right

    Illinois Supreme Court Affirms Condo Owners' Right
      In Palm v. 2800 Lake Shore Drive Condominium Association (2013 IL 110505), Gary Palm, attorney and Emeritus of Law, University of Chicago Law School professor, sought production of his condominium association’s financial…
  • Mar 21

    Claims Arising out of Construction Accidents in Illinoi

    Claims Arising out of Construction Accidents in Illinoi
    The Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education (IICLE) recently published the 2013 edition of its Construction Dispute Litigation manual.  This all-new title in IICLE’s Construction Law Library is devoted to the litigation…
  • Jan 18

    Designers' Risk: The Dark Side of Going Green

    Designers' Risk: The Dark Side of Going Green
    The language and presumptions of sustainable “green” design are changing a significant portion of the landscape for all stakeholders in the construction and building-related industries.  “Green” building impacts…
Rank this Week: 1613

Chicago Truck Accident Lawyer Blog

Chicago Truck Accident Lawyer Blog

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

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

    Mother and Daughter Killed in Illinois Semi-Truck Crash

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

    Mother and Daughter Killed in Illinois Semi-Truck Crash

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

    Illinois Semi-Trailer Crash on Highway 34 Kills One Trucker

    Illinois Semi-Trailer Crash on Highway 34 Kills One Trucker
    Trucker Bradley Conkle is dead following an Illinois truck accident involving three semi-trucks on Highway 34. The multi-vehicle collision occurred at around 3am on Monday and the road had to be shut down for several hours so clean up crews…
Rank this Week: 1625

Chicago Medical Malpractice…

Chicago Medical Malpractice Attorney Blog

Covers birth injuries, medical device liability, medical misdiagnosis and surgical errors. By Robert Kreisman.

http://www.chicagomedicalmalpracticeattorney-blog.com/
Rank this Week: 1716

The Namby Pamby, Attorney-at-Law

The Namby Pamby, Attorney-at-Law

I get paid to dress pretty, go to court and talk to crazy people.

http://thenambypamby.blogspot.com/
  • Nov 28

    Scene Three Way

    Scene Three Way
    I went to a doctor’s appointment with my fiancée last week. It was the first time that I had gone to this doctor with her and as can be expected, there was a little apprehension on my part when going into a physician’s appointment that…
  • Nov 20

    This is a dead parrot.

    This is a dead parrot.
    For this entire phone call I felt oddly like John Cleese when he was making a complaint. Thankfully I wasn’t holding a parrot’s cage the entire time:
  • Nov 14

    All problems can be cured by taking cellphone

    All problems can be cured by taking cellphone
    Each day the commuting masses leave their abodes to make their respective ways to work. In Chicago, as I am sure is similar to all other major metropolis’ across the land, this requires the seasoned commuter to refrain from committing a…
Rank this Week: 1761

Chicago Brain Injury Lawyer Blog

Chicago Brain Injury Lawyer Blog

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

http://www.chicagobraininjurylawyerblog.com/
  • May 21

    The Call For Swimming Safety: Illinois Childhood Drowning Prevention Month

    The Call For Swimming Safety: Illinois Childhood Drowning Prevention Month
    One community message is shared year after year around this time: the need to be careful while swimming. While most outdoor pools, lake, and rivers are still a bit too chilly in May for Illinois residents to use is mass, that will soon…
  • May 15

    Safety & Awareness to Prevent Illinois Motorcycle Accidents This Summer

    Safety & Awareness to Prevent Illinois Motorcycle Accidents This Summer
    Accidents on the roadways cause the most serious traumatic brain injuries. Even more specifically, head injuries are quite common for those travelers who are in exposed vehicles--motorcycles--without the layer of protection that cars…
  • May 9

    Class Action Lawsuits & Brain Injurie

    Class Action Lawsuits & Brain Injurie
    The Center for Justice & Democracy recently released a white paper on the sad state of class action lawsuits--as big companies have engaged in many attempts to undermine the critical legal tool. The increased difficulty in using class…
Rank this Week: 1807

Illinois Workers Compensation…

Illinois Workers Compensation Lawyer Blog

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

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

    Work related rotator cuff tear

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

    Illinois Labor Update

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

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

    Illinois courts awards a portion of MSA funding to ex-wife
    The Illinois Appellate Court ruled that the funds in a Medicare set-aside (MSA) are part of a workers' compensation settlement thereby allowing an ex-wife to a portion of the MSA. The claimant was injured in a work accident in 2008. He…
Rank this Week: 1836