When a person dies as a result of an accident due to another’s negligence, misconduct or an intentional act, it is considered a wrongful death. Wrongful death claims allow the estate of a deceased person to file a lawsuit against…
You have your business idea and goals in mind. You know what service or product you want to sell. What is next in understanding which entity is the right choice for you and your business needs? Understanding Liabilities Before registering…
About 200,000 employees within the state of Illinois were injured on the job in 2015. Less than 25% of those injuries were claimed as compensable worker’s compensation claims. Lost time at a job means a loss of income for many…
Recovery from Personal Injury You have a right to compensation for the pain and suffering, medical bills, lost wages, and other harms that can result when you are harmed by the negligent, reckless, or intentional actions of others or by…
In January 2016 amendments were made to the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of the Marriage Act. (“IMDMA”). These changes instituted new terminology, words like “custody” and “visitation” have been replaced with terms like “parental responsibility” and “parenting time” to emphasize…
Does an employee’s travel to a work meeting with his boss “after hours” entail conduct that results in the employer being liable for injury to another during the travel process? In Hoy v. Great Lakes Retail Services, Inc., 2016 IL…
Martina Beverly sued Abbott Laboratories (Abbott), her former employer based on a claim of employment discrimination related to her German nationality and retaliation. After an early furtive attempt by Abbott to dismiss the case, the parties agreed to mediate the…
So you’re a Business Owner and active on social media. A rogue employee wishes to leave employment and take the ownership rights of the social media account with them. How can you prevent loss of the social media account, including…
What is a Trust? In estate planning, a trust is a written legal document whereby a relationship is established between the maker of the trust and another individual (trustee) for the ownership, control, and distribution of property for the benefit…
As we enter into 2016, a number of new driving laws will take effect. Speeding Regulations (HB1453) An individual driving in a construction zone, school zone or urban area going 26 miles per hour over the posted speed limit…