Punitive Damages and the Illinois Nursing Home Care Act
Aug 14, 2011
In Vincent v. Alden Park Strathmore Inc., the estate of a deceased nursing home resident attempted to bring a claim for punitive damages under the Illinois Nursing Home Care Act (NHCA).
Punitive dam...
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Military Law: Courts-Martial are Public Trials
May 15, 2011
In my experience, those unfamiliar with Court-Martial practice typically view military criminal trials with certain preconceived notions. Often, those preconceptions are based upon lack of familiarity...
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Illinois Nursing Home Related Internet Links
May 13, 2011
These internet links are provided as a service to the public. Neither Michael J. Perillo, Jr. nor the law firm of Noonan, Perillo, Polenzani & Marks Ltd. are associated with any of these organizations....
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Military Law: Article 15 vs. Court-Martial Proceedings
May 05, 2011
Not all military criminal charges are ultimately adjudicated at Court-Martial. Minor offenses are most often disposed of under Article 15 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice. An Article 15 punishme...
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Illinois Election Law: Residency Requirements for Judicial Candidates
May 04, 2011
In some Illinois jurisdictions, judges are elected in subcircuits. Must a candidate in a judicial subcircuit election reside within the subcircuit?
The Illinois Supreme Court recently held that can...
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Military Law: The UCMJ Article 32 Hearing
May 04, 2011
The Article 32 Hearing
There are three types of Co...
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Ensuring Quality Nursing Home Care in Illinois
May 02, 2011
How to Ensure that Quality Nursing Home Care is Being Received
Quality care begins with the proper selection of a nursing facility for your loved one. Investigate potential facilities ca...
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Frequently Asked Questions About Nursing Home Abuse in Illinois
May 02, 2011
Q: I have no money and I can't afford a lawyer. How can I bring a claim? A: Many attorneys will take your case on a contingency basis. Our contingency fee representation agreements are in writing. You ...
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Illinois Nursing Home Negligence
Apr 29, 2011
Many of us, my family included, are faced with decisions involving the placement of a parent or loved one in long-term residential care. Some of these providers and nursing facilities are better ...
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The Illinois Nursing Home Care Act
Mar 29, 2011
As parents and loved ones grow older, many are faced with decisions regarding long term, residential care. As with anything in life, some nursing facilities and providers are better than others. When c...
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