The holiday season is upon us and with that comes the joy of our children returning home from college to celebrate our favorite winter family traditions. Having our children away at school, we as parents are not naïve to the … Continue reading
As we close the door on 2015 and ring in 2016, scores of laws that were passed by the Illinois General Assembly during the year will take effect. While we will continue to keep you apprised of laws to look … Continue reading
Here at LauraLaw, we have noticed lately in national and local news a disturbing trend of mothers abandoning their infant children, whether on the side of the road, in a dumpster, or even on the doorstep of a hospital. This … Continue reading
The Chicago Tribune’s Editorial Board published an insightful editorial about the Glenn Evans trial: Editorial: Acquitting a Chicago police commander Glenn Evans, one of the Chicago Police Department’s 22 district commanders, was accused of chasing a suspect, Rickey Williams, into a building, … Continue reading
I’d like to give a very special thanks to my husband Dean and my associate Tim for being my partners on this case. I’d also like to thank my wonderful staff: Maddy, Jayne and Matthew for the excellent work they did … Continue reading
Starting January 1, 2016, the Clerk of Courts in Cook County can only keep a maximum of $100 of your posted bond for fees and costs. Prior to passage of the new Act, the Clerk was entitled to 10% of … Continue reading
Black Wednesday? Blackout Wednesday? Biggest Bar Night of the Year? Whatever you choose to call the Wednesday night before Thanksgiving, it has infamously become one of the biggest drinking nights of the year. This new age event isn’t just revered … Continue reading
Every year, we know this day will come; but we are never really prepared for it. So far this autumn, we’ve gotten our fair share of sun and comfortable temperatures, so we’re not complaining. But alas, the soothsayer Tom Skilling … Continue reading
Have you been putting off paying old parking tickets? Have you left your red light tickets, hoping they would just go away? Well, there’s good news and there’s bad news: the bad news is that your unpaid tickets won’t just … Continue reading
Our attorney Tim Black had quite the surprise for us this week when he showed up driving a cherry red moped! He was all smiles as he showed up on the bright scooter, excited to show it off to the … Continue reading
