Is it true that Chicago judges almost always side with the tenant?

While it is not true that as a rule Chicago judges rule in favor of a tenant, there is a comprehensive Chicago Residential Landlord Tenant...

Additionally, under Illinois law, you are automatically allowed to exempt any property from collection or attachment up to a value of $4,000.00...

What can I do if home owner that is a police officer hold my tools?

If you drafted a contract and he did not sign it but allowed you to perform according to its terms, there is a chance he could be prevented from...

Reuse of business name but international use is occurring. Can I use it?

I agree with both attorney answers thus far. Additionally, depending on the name of the website you speak of, you would also want to have an...

The Illinois Secretary of State also provides a form for reinstating a domestic or foreign corporation on its website. You can discuss with the...

Is it legal to repurpose a patented object for another use?

Going along with the assumptions made by the previous two experienced attorneys, it appears that the "first sale doctrine" (the "exhaustion"...

What do I need to do to prove my father incompetent? He has moderate to severe Alzheimer's . I have durable POA.

It is important to get the medical opinion of your father's regularly attending physician, as this particular person will have the best opinion as...

Can I get deposit for a new car back ?

If it is stated in writing that you will receive your deposit back if the deal does not go through, you would certainly be able to have your...

I submitted poetry to a website and after reading the terms I found out they can use my work for free in any capacity. Legal?

Yes. Terms and conditions are generally deemed to be binding contracts with the user who accepts them by posting or otherwise contributing to or...

When a photographer says he will post your pictures online when you were assured privacy, is the law being broken?

Although I am not familiar with the specifics of California laws on these matters, based on the information you have disclosed here, most states...