New Laws for 2018
As 2017 comes to a close, we usher in 2018 with a new set of laws that go into effect January 1st. This year there are more than 200 new laws that Illinois has put in place. We’ve compiled a … Continue reading
As 2017 comes to a close, we usher in 2018 with a new set of laws that go into effect January 1st. This year there are more than 200 new laws that Illinois has put in place. We’ve compiled a … Continue reading
By: Guest Author, Kevin Crowley Field Sobriety Tests To Expect When Cops Pull You Over When a police officer asks you to pull over and step out of your car on suspicion of drunk driving, he will likely ask … Continue reading
Last November, citizens in California voted to legalize recreational marijuana, making the golden state the 5th state to officially legalize the drug. California was the first state to legalize medical cannabis in 1996, and many think the legalization of recreational … Continue reading
DNA has becomes an essential part of many court cases since the introduction of DNA evidence during the 1980’s. DNA evidence is used to exonerate those wrongfully imprisoned and to convict those who’s DNA was present at a crime scene; … Continue reading
A recent article published by CBS Chicago involved an Illinois man who was refused employment because he tested positive for marijuana, even though he had a valid medical marijuana license and a prescription from his doctor. This article highlights an … Continue reading
By: Timothy Black Gather ’round, children; I’d like to tell you about a little thing called the fax machine. You see, back when I was a kid, we didn’t have your fancy Gmails and Outlooks – nope – if you … Continue reading
With Illinois currently facing a budget crisis in the amount of $12.8 billion dollars, two lawmakers from Chicago think that marijuana could be the answer to the problem. Senator Heather Steans and Representative Kelly Cassidy have proposed dual bills in … Continue reading
By: Timothy Black The best trial lawyers excel in trial preparation – every last detail. We work very hard to ensure that we know every single fact of the case – every date, every person, and every place – so … Continue reading
In an important report from the Associated Press, Michelle R. Smith, Reese Dunklin, and Emily Scmall detail the horrible struggles student victims of sexual assault from other students have gone through to get justice. One of the barriers to justice is … Continue reading
Bad news for any fans of rational thinking and empathy as there seems to be a stall in Florida’s vote to legalize medical marijuana according to attorney David Olsen. Olsen cites a couple pressing problems right now. One, the United … Continue reading