The Amended Illinois Supreme Court Rule 138 The effects it has on practicing Attorneys and their Clients The amended Illinois Supreme Court Rule 138 makes significant changes to the disclosure of sensitive information through electronic filings for minors as well as adults. Starting July 1, 2013, social security numbers, taxpayer identification numbers, driver’s license numbers,
Read MoreWith the New Year comes the potential for big changes to gun laws in Illinois. The Land of Lincoln is currently the only state in the country that does not have a concealed carry law on the books, but that is expected to change quickly following the 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruling declaring
Read MoreDUI’s can come in multiple varies. Whether it is your first or maybe your second or even your third. Whether you are contesting that the stop was illegal, or contesting that you were never given a written or verbal reading of your rights. When there are no issues to contest, you have to think about
Read MoreForeclosure law and how to keep your home What Is a Foreclosure? In recent years, “foreclosure” has become an “F-word” for homeowners. But what is it, exactly? Generally, for residential properties, foreclosure is the legal process by which lenders sell or repossess the home after the owners fail to keep up with monthly mortgage payments
Read MoreWhat is a Civil Union in Illinois? On June 1, 2011, the Illinois Religious Freedom Protection and Civil Union Act (“the Act”) came into effect, granting same-sex couples the option to enter into civil unions in Illinois. Under the Act, the definition of civil union is a “legal relationship between 2 persons, of either the
Read MoreGetting a DUI, or into what some refer to as a drunk driving crash, in the state of Illinois is serious business. FIRST OFFENSE—ILLINOIS DUI–FINES a Class A misdemeanor fines amounting up to $2,500.00 court supervision for up to two years DUI Tech Fee of $750.00 (P.A. Act 96-1342 eff. 1-1-11) A
Read MoreMany other states will not allow people arrested for a DUI to refuse a breathalyzer or blood sample. Over labor day weekend, DuPage County experimented with the no-refusal initiative. It was meant with mixed reviews. Read more here .
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