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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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A caller to my office went off on a rant the other day. He is paying child support and is doing so happily. He loves his kids and wants to take care of them. What set him off though is the fact that there are all sorts of laws out there that regulate how much […]
When you get laid off, it’s not uncommon for an employer to ask you to sign a severance agreement. They do it for many reasons. The first is that it creates some good will so hopefully you don’t do anything bad toward the company on your way out. The second is that for the remaining […]