When Should I Use a Lawyer?
Nov 09, 2010
Persons often should receive a scheduled legal checkup that, like an annual doctor visit, is designed to prevent problems from arising. 1 Tax People regularly seek their attorney's advice on legal aspe...
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An Attorney Can Really Help In Settlement Negotiations
Nov 07, 2010
Settlement negotiations to resolve a dispute can be difficult and can be time consuming. What to do and how to proceed are questions. And a frequent question is asked, Do I need a lawyer? This legal gu...
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Recording Conversations in Illinois Requires Consent
Nov 07, 2010
Twelve states, including Illinois, require the consent of every party to a phone call or conversation in order to make the recording lawful. Because Illinois has a minority view on this topic (38 state...
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Illinois Law: Can I Sue the School Where My Daughter Was Injured?
Nov 04, 2010
The Illinois School Code requires a plaintiff to prove willful and wanton misconduct before tort liability will attach against educators for injuries suffered by students in school-related activities. ...
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Steps to Complete an Eviction in Illinois
Nov 03, 2010
The landlord will serve notice to evict. If the tenant has not moved from the premises within the notice period, the landlord will file a complaint with the Court Clerk's office and give the summons an...
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Ethics: Yes I Need a Counselor!
Nov 02, 2010
You need a lawyer, but how do you go about finding one? Here are five of the ways you might try. And, if you have any doubt about whether your situation requires an attorney's help, you can ask a lawye...
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Constitutional Law: Can The Police Search My Car?
Nov 02, 2010
Our Supreme Court has ruled on a number of cases involving Fourth Amendment rights and warrantless searches dealing with cars. In the most general of summary, an officer can conduct a search if he or s...
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Questions To Consider Before Bringing An Appeal
Nov 02, 2010
Whether to appeal a judgment or final ruling or not depends on a number of factors.
First, it is important for you to know that most decisions are "affirmed". The burden to change a final ruling b...
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Family Law "Illinois Leveling the Playing Field"
Nov 02, 2010
Illinois law simply does not require that one spouse be automatically responsible for the other spouse's attorney's fees. But, if one spouse has the biggest portion of the money resources, the court ca...
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Illinois Lawsuits: How can I find out who I should sue?
Oct 29, 2010
The Illinois respondent in discovery statute, codified as 735 ILCS 5/2-402, provides that as long as a person or entity is named as a respondent in discovery within the statute of limitations period, a...
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