Kane County Forest Preserve District Police Chief Charles Budde drove home from an event at the Moose Lodge after consuming four or five glasses of wine. After rear-ending another car and sending its occupants to […]
Attorney General Lisa Madigan recently filed lawsuits against two mortgage brokers for using unfair and deceptive marketing practices to solicit seniors for reverse mortgages. According to AG Madigan, the “companies used extremely misleading language in […]
The Illinois Supreme Court on Thursday struck down limits on jury awards in medical malpractice cases passed by the Legislature four years ago. In essence, the Court ruled that caps on non-economic damages such as pain […]
Employers in competitive markets often require their employees to sign employment contracts with non-compete covenants. In general, these covenants prohibit the employee from accepting a similar job with a competitor for a period of time after they […]
Effective January 1, 2010, a stronger cyber-stalking goes on the books in Illinois and should serve as a wake up call to everyone, especially teenagers and young adults who engage in cyber bullying by sending threatening messages via e-mail, […]
A recent decision by the Seventh Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals emphasizes the importance of carefully drafting contract modifications to avoid ambiguity. In Curia v. Nelson, (Nov. 20, 2009), the parties disputed the terms of a […]
Remodeling a home can increase its value. It can also be expensive and stressful if you pay for work that is not performed or performed poorly. Under the Home Repair and Remodeling Act, a contractor […]
In a recent ruling with wide ranging implications for condominium associations, the Seventh Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals recently ruled that condominium owners can sue their condominium association under the federal Fair Housing Act (FHA), […]
The Illinois Legislature has passed a new law that prohibits driving while writing, sending or reading electronic messages. This includes texting, emailing, instant messaging and accessing the internet. The law makes exceptions for drivers who […]
In today’s volatile and uncertain economy, individuals and executives are searching for any measure of certainty in their personal and business affairs. This desire for certainty also applies when the need arises to hire legal counsel. Although lawyers cannot […]
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