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Federal crimes and possible penalties

Federal convictions are quite serious. It is important to know that unlike a state prison where you can get time off for good behavior, if you are sentenced to a certain term in a federal prison, you will serve at least 85% of that term unless you are given a pardon or your conviction is […]

When surveillance is used in Illinois workers’ compensation cases

In Illinois workers’ compensation cases, the employer’s insurance company might decide to keep an eye on you, and they might use various forms of surveillance to do this. It’s not uncommon in claims that are expensive for the insurance company, such as those involving serious or permanent injuries. The insurance company, not your employer, is […]

Buying a Business in Illinois – The Most Important Thing

A caller to our office was really mad because he had just bought a business and felt that he didn’t get what he had bargained for.  Seems that the company he is now running makes deliveries to grocery stores and their biggest client as of August was Dominick’s. Perhaps the person that sold him the […]

Legal tips for starting a business in Illinois

  Sign a partner agreement. Even if you and your business partner have known each other for years and are on the same page, you’ll still want to put an agreement in place. The reason to do this is protect the business you’re working so hard to build. For example, if one of you needs […]

Felonies vs. misdemeanors in Illinois

Most people know that a felony is more serious than a misdemeanor, but what is the technical difference? And what about the different levels of felonies and misdemeanors? A felony is defined as a crime that is punishable by a year or more in jail, while a misdemeanor is one that is punishable by less […]

When landlords are responsible for crime on their property

Your landlord holds some responsibility for your safety. Most of the time, landlord liability stems from the condition of the building and the duty to make necessary repairs to protect tenants from dangerous conditions. But in addition, some landlords have been held liable for criminal acts by a third party. This would cover situations where […]

Dog bite lawsuits in Illinois

Millions of people are bitten by dogs each year, and those who are most at risk include children and seniors. Not every dog bite leads to a lawsuit, but some bites can be serious, causing permanent injury and scars. In these situations, legal action may be required in order for the victim to get compensated […]

The best way to collect a debt in Illinois

When a business or individual owes you money, it can be difficult to collect. It can be awkward and frustrating, and sometimes you’re too busy to constantly follow up on past-due payments. Here are a few tips on collecting a debt in Illinois.   If you haven’t already done so, make several attempts to collect […]

What is the Dead Man’s Act?

The Illinois Dead Man’s Act is a law about evidence. It essentially protects someone who isn’t able to testify, either because they are dead or because they are incapacitated and mentally incompetent to testify. The other side is not allowed to testify about conversations they had with the deceased. The idea is that they would […]

Tips for sealing or expunging your Illinois criminal record

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