by admin | Jan 22, 2015 | Uncategorized
When you are considering an injury lawsuit, what questions should you ask a personal injury lawyer? Any time you suffer an injury, the priority is to get medical treatment, if needed. After that, you may want to meet with a personal injury attorney to discuss your...
by admin | Aug 4, 2014 | Uncategorized
Roughly a year ago, an off-duty Chicago police officer shot and killed a pit bull puppy while it was running in its yard. The officer shot the four-month old pit bull eight times. The owner’s five-year-old daughter was also playing the in front yard when the shooting...
by admin | Jul 7, 2014 | Uncategorized
In June last year, an Illinois court considered whether a man’s sperm could be used without his consent to procreate. McCarthy, Callas and Feeney previously blogged about the case in the fall. In that case, Karla and Jacob dated briefly, shortly before Karla was...
by admin | Jul 1, 2014 | Uncategorized
On Wednesday, June 25, 2014, the United States Supreme Court issued a ruling regarding the search of cell phone data. Before this ruling, police had the ability to search through data in your cell phone, particularly after you were arrested. Police did not need a...
by admin | Jun 23, 2014 | Uncategorized
Illinois recently passed legislation that will protect pregnant women while they are on the job. It will provide accommodations for pregnant workers that will help support them during their pregnancy. Rosaura Villanueva, a warehouse worker, may provide the best...
by admin | Jun 16, 2014 | Uncategorized
1. Sign-and-Drive: House Approves Keeping Your License After Minor Traffic Offenses In Illinois, there are many jurisdictions where drivers who commit minor traffic offenses have to turn over their license after the police officer issues a citation. The driver can...
by admin | Jun 5, 2014 | Uncategorized
State’s Attorneys Are Subject to the Freedom of Information Act Like the federal Freedom of Information Act, the Illinois Freedom of Information Act (“FOIA”) was put in place so that the average citizen has more access to the inner workings of their government....
by admin | Apr 18, 2014 | Uncategorized
Owning a pet not only means properly caring for it. It also means that, as an owner, you are generally responsible for its actions. For dog owners, that means you may have to pay for any damage that your dog causes. Most states have statutes relating to liability for...
by admin | Apr 11, 2014 | Uncategorized
Illinois Supreme Court Declares Eavesdropping Law Unconstitutional The Illinois eavesdropping statute was declared unconstitutional in two cases that were released on March 20, 2014. The eavesdropping statute prohibited the use of any “eavesdropping device” for the...
by admin | Apr 4, 2014 | Uncategorized
In August 2013, Governor Pat Quinn of Illinois signed the Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Pilot Program Act into law. The Act then took effect in January 2014. The Act essentially legalizes the use and sale of medical marijuana in the state of Illinois. However,...
