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So you’re probably expecting the “end of the year in review” post or the “holiday thanks” card/blog post. But while our hopes for best holiday wishes are always extended, and while we could type endlessly about what you need to know about the law and how it affects you…

A recent story highlighted how spurious some of the arguments used to “reform” workers’ comp were. In fact, the very powers that be got exactly what they wanted and now are complaining they need more! A temporary staffing company is laying off nearly 500 workers. Interestingly, the…

I had to share this article I saw in Medill Reports concerning the uneasy mix of bikes and cars on the roads. As a driver and bicyclist, I can certainly empathize with both groups. I’ve certainly been doored, knocked into potholes, run off the road, and overall treated as if I was invisible by…

Sometimes, the simplest things make all the difference. At a time of year when we traditionally celebrate family by gathering together, often coming from far and wide, we have another things for which to be thankful; SB 1694, which was signed by Governor Quinn today. Previously, if a loved one wante…

One of the common refrains is that medical malpractice lawsuits are expensive and don’t solve the problem of why mistakes were made in the first place. Another common complaint is that doctors tend to believe they are beyond reproach and incapable of making mistakes. And the correct answer is…

A great lesson and reminder of how we must take control of our own destiny and not depend upon product manufacturers or government agencies to do it for us is highlighted in the Chicago Tribune article concerning televisions that tip over and injure or kill children. This has occurred frequently of…

A recent article in the Chicago Tribune Sunday highlighted why it is sometimes necessary to have an attorney to protect your rights. The story highlighted how the State of Illinois failed to investigate 85% of hospital complaints. Most of us presume that if something goes wrong in a hospital, there…

A Federal District Court dismissed a challenge by doctors to a statute that prohibits a practice known as “balance billing,” as noted in a story in Crain’s Chicago Business. This decision should set legislators to work in closing some loopholes and generally helping to protect the…