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Contrary to longstanding practice, collection cases must now be filed in the Cook County municipal district court where the debtor lives or the contract was signed.
On February 24, 2014, the First District Appellate Court of Illinois held that the absolute litigation privilege bars claims brought by a plaintiff on the basis of conduct that took place in a prior and separate judicial proceeding.
Make sure retainer-fee payments by credit card are going into your trust account and not your general office account, an ISBA ethics opinion admonishes.
The lawsuit alleges that the mayor and other officials conspired to violate the First and Fourth Amendment rights of accountholder and tweeter Jon Daniel.
The Department has amended its regulations governing the AIDS Drug Assistance Program ("ADAP") provided for by the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Treatment Extension Act of 2009.
Firms that serve corporate clients are no strangers to non-hourly billing strategies. But other attorneys are finding that consumer-friendly pricing can be lawyer-friendly as well.
The Meat and Poultry Inspection Act has been amended to add new reporting requirements for "Type 1" licensees, or facilities that sell meat, poultry, and other meat products.
The Department of Healthcare and Family Services recently adopted amendments that allow birthing centers to receive medical assistance reimbursement. 89 Ill. Adm. Code 146.
Effective October 11, 2013, applications to become a licensed clinical social worker or a licensed social worker no longer require the applicant's complete work history post receipt of a master's or doctorate degree in education. 68 Ill. Adm. Code 1470.
The Department of Revenue amended its income tax regulations to provide guidance on the Angel Investment Credit. 86 Ill. Adm. Code 100 (eff. July 9, 2014).
Live adult entertainment facilities, commonly known as striptease clubs, will now be assessed an annual surcharge. 86 Ill. Adm. Code 900 (eff. Mar. 10, 2014).
The Illinois Department of Human Services will consider new criteria for determining Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program eligibility. 89 Ill. Adm. Code 112 (eff. Jan. 29, 2014).
On June 19, 2014, the Illinois Supreme Court held that attorneys owe a duty to non-client beneficiaries of a wrongful death claim when damages are distributed.
On December 19, 2013, the Illinois Supreme Court held that an automobile insurance policy that excluded the only named insured violated and contradicted provisions in the Illinois Vehicle Code.
Fingerprint-based criminal history background checks are now required for anyone over the age of eighteen residing in a child care home exempt from licensing.
The Series LLC gives sweeping liability protection to those who use it. But will it shield an umbrella entity in bankruptcy and under UCC Article 9 from liability incurred by debtor subunits?
Settling workers' compensation and employment-related claims together can benefit both employers and workers, but it takes careful planning to make it work.
Will the court enforce your referral fee agreement? A recent case ups the ante by requiring strict, not merely "substantial," compliance with ethics rules.
The proposed permit would allow four-time offenders to drive under limited circumstances after their vehicles are equipped with breathalyzer ignition devices.
