In Webb et al. v. Midland Credit Management, Inc. et al., the federal District Court for the Northern District of Illinois held that a plaintiff cannot state a claim under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act […]
The Illinois Mechanic’s Lien Act allows someone who provides labor or material to the improvement of private property to attach a lien to the property if he or she is not paid for the labor […]
If your business has a trade secret and does not want anyone else to use it, then you must take steps to ensure it remains a secret, such as using written confidentiality agreements.
Tinnitus is a constant ringing or buzzing in the ears. It can be a life-altering condition as it distracts victims from their work and makes everyday tasks difficult, such as concentrating, engaging in conversation, listening […]
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition triggered by a terrifying event. According to the Mayo Clinic, symptoms include flashbacks, nightmares, severe anxiety and uncontrollable thoughts about the event. http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/post-traumatic-stress-disorder/DS00246. Many people who go […]
Be careful what you write in emails – your opponent might read them someday.
This morning, a school bus carrying 35 children was knocked on its side in a collision in Lake County near the Wisconsin border. According to Chicago Breaking News, The accident happened around 8:15 a.m. in […]
Drunk drivers in Illinois often face not only criminal prosecution (brought by the government) but also civil litigation (brought by the victim or the victim’s family). Typically, anyone harmed by a drunk driver, such as a pedestrian, motorist or passenger, […]
In Standard Fire Insurance v. Knowles, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that a plaintiff in a proposed class action cannot avoid federal jurisdiction by promising to seek less than $5 million in damages.
Clients often ask the following question: “What costs and expenses am I going to incur to pursue this case (either as a plaintiff or a defendant) in addition to the attorneys’ fees and paralegal fees […]
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