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Sherwood Law Group and its attorneys are constantly updating its clients during these uncertain times as the nation responds to COVID-19. In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, we have a new reality within real estate acquisitions and sales from contracts to closings. Below is an up to date breakdown where we explain how virtual tours, social media showings, and drive-up closings are the new tre...

Sherwood Law Group and its attorneys are constantly updating its clients about their rights during these uncertain times and in response to the COVID-19 Pandemic. So, what are your rights as an employee under workers compensation in regard to the wide array of changes that have taken place due to COVID-19? Below is a breakdown where we try to answer some of those questions. As always, for quest...

Sherwood Law Group and its attorneys are constantly updating its clients about their rights during these uncertain times and in response to the COVID-19 Pandemic. So, what are your rights as an employee regarding COVID-19 and its wide array of changes? Below is a breakdown where we try to answer some of those questions. As always, for questions or inquiries do not hesitate to contact Sherwood L...

Sherwood Law Group and its attorneys are constantly updating its clients about their rights during these uncertain times and in response to the COVID-19 Pandemic. So, what are your rights as a landlord or tenant in regard to the “coronavirus” and a pandemic? Below is a breakdown and summary where we try to answer those questions. As always, for questions or inquiries do not hesitate to contact ...

Sherwood Law Group and its attorneys are constantly updating its clients about their rights as employer and employee during these uncertain times and in response to COVID-19. A summary of The Families First Coronavirus Response Act or FFCRA is outlined below. The Act in greater detail is also noted at the end of the article for reference. For questions or inquiries do not hesitate to contact Sh...

Technology has come to play a crucial part in our everyday lives.  From answering emails, to catching up with friends, to mindlessly scrolling through social media, we are constantly using our smartphones and smartwatches.  Advances in technology make it easier to use smart-devices for a wide range of tasks now than ever before.  Even though technology is valued for its usefulness and convenien...

Now it becomes even more important to have a qualified real estate transactional attorney for your closings and experience litigation expert if issues arise post-closing.

The Illinois Supreme Court recently eliminated the consumer protection for homeowners seeking financial remedy against subcontractors for defective construction. On December 28, 2018, the Supreme Court found in Sienna Court C...

Look out Chicago! It’s a Bird! It’s a Plane! It’s a skateboard.. No…. It’s just your new, dockless, electric scooters! As Chicago strives for a smaller carbon footprint, the time has finally come for 2,500 scooters to be rolled out along the streets of Chicago. Efficient, edgy, fast and reliable. All words that have been used to describe the new scooters embarking our streets. This pilot progra...

Whether you own a dog or know someone who owns a dog, it is not unusual to encounter the incident of a dog bite. Illinois, and more specifically Chicago, law provides protection for citizens from dog attacks. Furthermore, the law establishes that liability is placed on the owners of the dogs in most situations.

Under the Animal Control Act (the Act), the dog’s owner is generally responsible for ...

As technology advances, it becomes more and more crucial in our everyday lives. Ranging from smartphones to smartwatches, people are constantly connected through technology. Although useful, these technology devices can pose a huge danger if used while driving. In Illinois, the distracted driving law is quite clear regarding the use of smartphones while driving; but the law regarding the use of...