Here’s a secret about working with an attorney in Illinois. You almost never see them face to face. You might when you first hire them and maybe if you have to give a deposition or the case goes to trial some day, but the reality is that whether your lawyer is down the block or […]
School administrators are responsible for the safety of their students, and it’s generally accepted that they can use reasonable means to keep the school safe and discipline those who break the rules. As with most things, however, there is a line between what’s reasonable and what’s not. A recent news article reports that the parent […]
If you are married and want to break up you file for a divorce. But if you want to break up with a business partner, the process is actually similar. If you are going to start a business or join one, it may sound counter-intuitive, but the first thing you should be thinking about is […]
We talk a lot about experience being one of the most important factors in choosing the right lawyer for your case. We stand by this advice but suggest that you don’t take it to the extreme. More experience is usually a good thing, but there is a tipping point – a point at which an […]
Generally, yes. When a store manager or security guard suspects someone of trying to steal something or conceal it with the intent to steal, they can detain the person. They can look through the person’s bags and even hold them until police show up (if they decide to call the police). The law is vague […]