• posted: Dec. 04, 2023
• EU Visa rules,  expungement,  ETIAS Travel Authorization

Starting in 2024, Americans traveling to Europe will need to obtain a special travel document, known as an ETIAS Travel Authorization. The document, similar to a visa, will require background Read More

• posted: Nov. 01, 2023
• car accident,  damages,  negligence per se

In Illinois, as in many other states, a person who has been in a car accident can only seek minimal compensation from his or her insurance company. For serious injuries Read More

• posted: Oct. 01, 2023
• compliance,  contract law,  entertainment industry

Whether you are a performing artist, writer, producer or other member of the entertainment industry, it’s inevitable that you will at some point face legal issues. An agent or manager Read More

• posted: Sep. 01, 2023
• field test,  dui,  breathalyzer test

If you’ve been charged with driving under the influence (DUI) in Illinois, you face serious consequences that can affect your driving privileges as well as your finances. A DUI is Read More

• posted: Aug. 01, 2023
• marijuana,  drug crime,  cannabis

Ordinarily, police in Illinois cannot legally search a vehicle incident to a routine traffic stop, such as for speeding or failure to signal. However, a police officer may have probable Read More

• posted: Jul. 01, 2023
• license suspension,  informal hearing,  formal hearing

Certain vehicle-related offenses can result in the suspension of driving privileges by the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), in addition to fines and other penalties imposed by a court. Examples Read More

• posted: Jun. 01, 2023
• SAFE-T act,  state statutes,  intervention programs

Illinois legislation enacted in 2021 and currently under review by the state Supreme Court promises to significantly alter the landscape of the criminal justice system. The Illinois Safety, Accountability, Fairness Read More

• posted: Oct. 15, 2022
• wrongful death,  trucking accidents

From the moment you’ve been hit by a commercial vehicle, your life might never be the same. Large trucks far outweigh passenger vehicles and the force of the impact could Read More

• posted: Sep. 15, 2022
• Criminal defense,  confrontation

People accused of violent crimes frequently claim that their conduct was justified because they were acting in self-defense. This can be a complicated legal concept, with standards that vary widely Read More

• posted: Aug. 15, 2022
• wrongful death,  car accident

Drivers in the Chicago area have to be tough to deal with heavy traffic, poorly maintained roads and winter weather conditions. Still, even the most experienced motorists in the area Read More

• posted: Jul. 15, 2022
• CDL,  Commercial Drivers License,  Personal Injury

Changes in American life over the past couple of decades have blurred the lines between personal and commercial vehicles. Many families have opted to purchase larger vehicles because they want Read More