Chicago Sun Times writer Fran Spielman writes that the Ride Sharing Companies of Chicago and the City Council have come to a compromise that would be further evaluated in half a year. This comes on the tail of a very … Continue reading
This week we added a new member to the Lauralaw team; Jake Morask. Check out his bio on the site or on our mobile app! Jake will be doing our website, and other clerking duties, analyzing video tapes and going … Continue reading
Those of us who practice criminal defense are well familiar with the never ending twists and turns of exceptions to one of the most basic fundamental rights Americans have-the right to privacy. The public is probably more familiar with this … Continue reading
You are forewarned!!! Check out this article about how the Illinois State Police will be doing a specific crackdown across the state on seat belt violators. Then note the very last sentence- that a DUI arrest may be the end result … Continue reading
Our friend, Samuel Partida Jr., has posted the April case law update. If you’re not familiar with Mr. Partida’s blog, he posts the most important criminal cases in Illinois each month. By following the link to his blog, you’ll see … Continue reading
The Supreme Court has overturned an Appellate Court’s decision that blocked a police officer from suing for a First Amendment violation. A police officer in New Jersey was demoted by his superiors for, what they believed to be, engaging in … Continue reading
Last night, Jake Arrieta did the unthinkable – he threw his SECOND NO HITTER IN ELEVEN STARTS. I’m sorry for yelling, but I’m excited. In the kerfuffle that followed, as Jason Heyward put the squeeze on the 27th out, a … Continue reading
WQUAD published an article regarding the recent passage of a bill in the senate that would further decriminalize marijuana in Illinois. Read the full article below: Illinois Senate votes to decriminalize possession of up to 10 grams of marijuana POSTED 4:56 PM, … Continue reading
The March case law update is in! Our friend, Samuel Partida Jr., has uploaded the most important cases in Illiniois for March to his blog. If you’ve never been to Mr. Partida’s site or viewed his wonderful case law updates you … Continue reading
One of our areas of practice here at Lauralaw has been representing students who have faced disciplinary action from their school. Our office has represented teens with stellar academic and behavioral records who have received suspensions or expulsions for minor … Continue reading
