This past weekend, Governor Pat Quinn signed the Job Opportunities for Qualified Applicants Act, also known as Ban the Box legislation, which prohibits employers from performing background checks until after an employer finds an applicant is qualified for the job … Continue reading
Earlier this month, the Chicago Tribune published an article examining the 193+ applicants who filed lawsuits against the Illinois State Police to increase the transparency of the concealed carry application denial process. The Concealed Carry Licensing Review Board is the … Continue reading
Good morning from the Law Offices of Laura J. Morask! We hope you had a wonderful Fourth of July and are enjoying the beautiful weather! It has been a busy week so far at the Law Offices. Laura is preparing for … Continue reading
Here Are The Top 5 Tips To Keep In Mind This Fourth of July 1. Remember DUI Checkpoints are everywhere! The Chicago Police and the Illinois State Police plan to assign additional patrol units to the streets. Beware of additional … Continue reading
Summer has officially arrived and the flowers are gorgeous! This past weekend was the 20th Annual Park Ridge Garden Walk and Laura’s home garden was one of the six private gardens selected by the Park Ridge Garden Club to showcase … Continue reading
Now that we have discussed the basics of expunging and sealing your criminal record, it’s time to answer some Frequently Asked Questions! 1. Q: Do you need to hire a lawyer to assist in filing a petition to expunge or … Continue reading
If you have a criminal conviction on your record, your record may not be eligible for expungement, but you may be eligible to seal your criminal record. The difference between expunging and sealing your criminal record was discussed in Part … Continue reading
If you have been arrested, charged, or convicted of a crime you have a criminal record! Expunging or sealing your criminal record is a legal remedy; your petition to expunge or seal must be filed in court. There is no … Continue reading
Summertime has finally arrived! After a long, hard, and cold winter, children are outside riding bikes and playing games. Families and friends are enjoying sunshine in the park. With warmer weather comes more fun, and holidays like Memorial Day and … Continue reading
Last July, Illinois joined the other 49 states and enacted a concealed carry law. Unsurprisingly, the passage of the law has not been without its glitches and kinks as implementation of the law evolves. The legislature enacted the law to … Continue reading
