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Suing your Illinois stockbroker for fraud and misrepresentation

There are several ways in which an investor might become the victim of illegal broker activity. It can be easy to invest your money with a professional and then pay little attention to the details as the months and years go by, but unfortunately there are brokers who take advantage of their clients and put […]

Getting your boss to pay you what you’re owed

If you have done the work, then you have earned your pay. It’s yours and you have a right to go after it. Many people aren’t sure how to do that, however. There are a couple of options, and our recommendations vary depending on your situation. We’re talking about unpaid regular wages, when your paycheck […]

Civil lawsuits after a rape in Illinois

A girl’s father is suing the Chicago Board of Education claiming that his daughter’s teacher didn’t do enough to prevent her rape that occurred last spring. The lawsuit says that her teacher noticed her leaving school property with a stranger at the start of the school day, and was suspicious enough to take several pictures […]

What’s a high-low agreement?

A high-low agreement is a form of settlement, made before or during trial, in which both sides agree to high and low limits as to what the case will be worth. The parties are agreeing to put limits on the jury verdict. In a high-low agreement, each side has the chance to minimize their risk. […]

Are you owed commissions in Illinois? That may be up to your employer.

A reader asks: I am looking for a Chicago lawyer to help me get a commission of more than $10,000 that my employer owes me from some sales I have made.  They say I won’t get it because I took a new job and their company policy is that you have to be employed at […]

So you have to testify in an Illinois trial . . .

I don’t know of very many people that enjoy having to go to court and testify.  In fact, the only people who really like it are expert witnesses who get paid for their time being there.  Otherwise almost every witness, plaintiff or defendant I’ve ever met would rather be somewhere else.  That said, if you […]

I’m Not The Suing Type Either

One of the biggest reasons people are hesitant to hire a lawyer in Illinois is that they “aren’t the suing type.”  It’s almost as if people feel that they need to apologize for calling a law firm to seek help. I’m not sure what the suing type is.  I suppose my callers are thinking of […]

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