Can we stop a client from damaging company reputation by writing false/bad reviews?

An agreement can be entered, though enforcing it may be a challenge and economically taxing. Moreover, defamation claims are difficult and...

What's my defense if I am accused of breaching my fiduciary duty as a board member of a condo association?

Tender the claim to the insurance carrier. The condominium association should have insurance that covers claims of breach of fiduciary duty. The...

Statute of limitation on Police brutality

One or two years depending on the theory you sue under. Schedule a consultation with a police misconduct attorney, there are several in the Chicago...

Is it common for an attorney (on contingency) to ask a client to front costs in a personal injury case?

I agree with attorney Kasher. This depends on the firm and depends on the case. Some firms will advance costs in very good cases where they are...

Most apartments in Chicago are subject to the Residential Landlord Tenant Ordinance. The RLTO specifies that a landlord must give two days...

What sections of what federal laws govern access to state and county court hearings by disabled people?

I would start by looking at the ADA 42 USC § 12101. Generally courts are very accommodating of people with disabilities, though Chicago courthouses...

Can an 18 year old take temporary guardianship of a 17 year old

For temporary guardianship of less than a year, what is primarily needed is the consent of both parents. An 18 year old is an adult, so they can be...

Can I sue landlord for security deposit if he sent partial amount owed and I cashed that partial amount?

Your rights largely depend on where the unit was located. Your post lists your location as Oak Park, Oak park has an unusual law that gives tenants...

In Cook County IL if I am served a 5 day notice for non payment of rent and I vacate the property can they still evict in court?

It wouldn't really be an eviction if you vacate voluntarily, they could still sue you in small claims for the unpaid rent though. See if your...

Can my sister sue for part of her rent back.

Eviction through court proceedings is the only way for a landlord to remove a tenant in Illinois. You can, of course, voluntarily terminate the...