Bits N Briefs

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 […]

Swerving on the Highway to Hell An encounter with the police may begin with a short trip to the store for a pack of cigarettes or maybe a taco. Not too far from home, not planning […]

Today, we remember, reflect upon, and honor those whose lives were lost in the surprise attack on the U.S. naval base at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, 75 years ago on December 7, 1941.  Shortly before 8:00 a.m. […]

A lot of the lawyers that John Grisham writes about he describes as “ham and eggers.” These are generally the small firm and solo lawyers, advertising for clients and serving the legal needs of ordinary people.  […]

Perhaps today or tomorrow, the Chicago Cubs will clinch the Central Division championship and begin preparing for another playoff run.  Considering that the Cubs have not appeared in a World Series since 1945 and not won […]

Drink Responsibly and Stay Out of Trouble  June is the month for graduation parties, outdoor barbecues, music festivals, warm weather and the start of Summer fun!  Many of these events include alcoholic beverages.  While drinking alcohol is legal, common, […]

May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month Nearly 5000 people die each year in motorcycle crashes and over 90,000 are injured. The Insurance Information Institute reports that the chance of dying in a motor vehicle crash are […]

Chapter 7 & Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Options to Stay in the Game When life throws you a financial curveball, how can you stay in the game?  How can you get back to your feet, shake off […]

Collect Your Debt With a Collection Lawyer From the time money was invented, people with money have made agreements to lend it and borrowers have made promises to pay it back, often with interest. Since then, […]

Greg Martucci will be performing with members of the DuPage County Bar Association, comprising the cast, crew, and band for the DCBA’s 41st Annual Judges’ Nite on Friday, March 4, 2016 at the MAC Theater at […]

Roselle is Standing Up to a Giant Electric Utility You’ve heard the saying “You Can’t Fight City Hall.”  Well, this time City Hall is on the side of the people – residents, businesses, politicians, homeowners associations, […]