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One of the ever-changing and evolving areas of the law is how it interrelates with social media. Where some of us actually recall a time when lawyers could not even advertise legally, there are many people out there who think it completely normal, perhaps even essential, to broadcast everything publ…

I am proud as Co-Chair of the Chicago Bar Association Solo and Small Practitioner Committee to host the October 4th meeting, which features Allison Wood. Please join us at 12:15 p.m. at the Bar Association, 321 South Plymouth Court for what promises to be a useful and helpful analysis of what every…

A recent study presents interesting results and conclusions with regard to young versus old, female versus male, and even Red State versus Blue State driving tendencies. Below is an article that summarizes these results and conclusions. Interesting stuff! We all have ideas about who are the worst dr…

A previous blog entry discussed what to do in the event of a work-related accident or otherwise injured while working. This post will provide a more in-depth analysis of your basic rights under the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Act. Keep in mind that the law is changing rapidly, with many cha…

The last thing any of us want to think about is “what do I do if I get into an accident or am injured?” But, this is not something to be ignored or swept under a rug. Unfortunately, as shown in my last post about auto accidents, it is best to be ready and prepared in the event something…

Everyone should know his or her rights. One thing I am constantly struck by is how few people actually know what their rights are if they are hurt at work. Anyone who is injured “arising out of” or “in the course of” his or her employment is entitled to compensation under the…

Recently, an article of mine was published in the suburban Chicago newspaper, What’s Happening. Just in case you cannot access this link to the article, it is featured on page 19 of the online edition. While it involves a subject many feel does not pertain to them, I hope my exploration and an…

For those of you who do not know, this is my second year as the co-Chair of the Chicago Bar Association Solo and Small Practitioner Committee. We are very excited to have our first meeting of this calendar year kick off with such a great topic and great speaker! That meeting is September 6th at 12:1…