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...
