Law Blog

With warmer temperatures around the corner, pedestrians will be more inclined to walk rather than be stuck in a vehicle or public transportation. However, with increased numbers or pedestrians comes the increased risk of pedestrian accidents. When a motor vehicle collides with a pedestrian, the c...

During the winter months, outdoor enthusiasts take on the slopes to practice their skiing and snowboarding skills. However, even though these outdoor activities can be fun and thrilling, they can also be extremely hazardous. When participants take proper safety precautions, they can typically pre...

Imagine you’re walking on the city sidewalk, admiring the fresh fallen snow, when all of sudden you slip and fall, severely injuring yourself. What happens next? In the state of Illinois, cities and municipalities are typically protected from lawsuits. In order for a victim to bring a case agains...

Dog Bites and Strict Liability – What Does it Mean for You and Your Loved Ones? 

When it comes to the law regarding dog bites, all states are typically very similar. However, where the legal rules for dog bites start to become a bit muddled is in the liability. Here in Illinois, the state follows ...

With less than three percent (3%) of civil cases ever going to trial, often times most civil cases settle before the parties even get to trial. The addition of section 735 ILCS 5/2-2301 into the Illinois Code of Civil Procedure provides a simplified way of making it easier and more efficient way ...

The real estate market continues to thrive during COVID-19 with the lowest interest rates on mortgages and home equity lines of credit that we've seen in years if not ever during our lifetime(s). As rates continue to fluctuate there is a flurry of activity in the residential market. 
 
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As the State of Illinois continues to reopen after nearly a three-month shutdown in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, many questions are being asked regarding potential protections available to renters who have faced financial hardship as a result of the pandemic. Both Illinois and the City of C...

After nearly three (3) months, the state of Illinois has begun to reopen following the statewide closure of all nonessential businesses due to the COVID-19 pandemic, thus beginning the process known as “Restore Illinois”. On May 29, 2020 Governor Pritzker moved the state of Illinois to Phase 3 of...

As of January 1, 2020, Illinois became the eleventh state to legalize the possession and consumption of recreational cannabis. In passing the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act, anyone twenty-one (21) and older can legally purchase recreational cannabis from a dispensary in Illinois including those ...