As we bring in 2016, it’s important that we stay up to date on current law passages. As of January 1st, 2016 more than 230 new laws will take effect in Illinois. New laws range from police body cameras and … Continue reading
Happy New Year! As we say sayonara to 2015, and bring on 2016, we here at LauraLaw want to thank all of our faithful readers for following our blog and downloading our app (Apple & Andrioid) this year, helping us continue to … Continue reading
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
Tuesday marked the first day of the winter parking ban in Chicago and now might be a good time to make sure that you can still park in your usual spot. Starting Tuesday at 3 A.M., the annual winter parking … 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
