The Power to Protect: Understanding Power of Attorney in IllinoisAugust 19, 2025Whether you are facing a sudden illness, a serious injury, or the challenges of cognitive decline, having the proper legal...
Summer Surge: Chicago Minimum Wage Increases Effective July 1, 2025July 24, 2025As of July 1, 2025, Chicago’s minimum wage rates have officially increased, marking another important step in the city’s ongoing...
Post Residential Real Estate Closing: What if You Were Sold a Lemon?June 25, 2025Post-closing residential real estate disputes are all too common after the sale of a home. These disputes often arise after...
Illinois Landlords Face a Deluge of Disclosure RequirementsMay 21, 2025Landlords need to stay up to date concerning the many obligations and disclosure requirements that govern their leases and tenant...
Documentation: The Difference Between Winning or LosingMay 13, 2025Prior to opening statements at trial, the Court will give the jury Illinois Pattern Jury Instruction 1.01(A)[5] instructing the jury...
Can AI Creations be Protected by Copyright?April 18, 2025Can an AI create something copyrightable? Under current law the answer is no, not without humans being involved in the...
Telephone Consumer Protection Act: New Rules for Withdrawing ConsentApril 18, 2025The Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) prohibits the use of automated text messages (robotexts) and autodialed phone calls (robocalls) for...
Illinois Condominium Property Act: New Accessible Parking Requirements are now in effect for CondominiumsMarch 27, 2025The State of Illinois recently adopted new accessible parking requirements governing existing and newly constructed or converted condominium properties. Section...
Understanding the Amended Chicago Residential Landlord and Tenant Ordinance (RLTO)March 18, 2025Most landlords in Chicago are required to comply with the Chicago Residential Landlord and Tenant Ordinance (RLTO). Violations of certain strict...
Are Your Electronic Passwords Tangible Property That Can Be Converted?January 29, 2025Illinois law defines conversion as the intentional exercise of dominion or control over property which so seriously interferes with the...