1. How did I get into this mess? People considering bankruptcy are dealing with an unmanageable amount of debt. Although a bankruptcy may eliminate the debt, it’s important to understand the reason or reasons for the […]
If you’ve been charged in Illinois with DUI (Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol/Drugs/Intoxicating Compounds), you are in serious trouble. If convicted, you are facing the loss of your driver’s license or driving privileges, possible incarceration […]
National numbers down but expected to rise Through mid-December, 2020, there were 23,392 personal bankruptcy filings in Chicago, down from 37,785 in 2019. Nationally, at mid-year, there were 659,881 non-business bankruptcy filings compared with 750,878 in […]
Have you considered filing for workers’ compensation benefits? The Illinois Workers’ Compensation Act provides a system of benefits to employees who suffer injuries resulting from on-the-job accidents. This Act provides limited benefits, regardless of fault, but […]
Trump’s Executive Order Spurs Legal Response Since the early 1900’s, U.S. Presidents have issued over 13,000 Executive Orders (EO). These are legally binding orders used to direct action by federal agencies under the President’s control. EO’s […]