Chicago's Legal Latte

Avoid common mistakes which make fighting unemployment claims difficult or impossible.

This podcast will discuss evidence issues regarding preservation and destruction of electronic data.

Over the past year, the City of Chicago has enacted and subsequently amended an Abandoned Property Ordinance.  In addition to imposing certain registration and other maintenance obligations on owners of vacant buildings, it seeks to impose similar duties on banks and other mortgagees even before the foreclosure process is complete.  Violations can lead to fines of up to $1,000 per day.  We will discuss the ordinance and its requirements, as well as provide an update on litigation challenging it.

This podcast will discuss the similarities and differences between consumer bankruptcies under Chapter 7 & 13.

If you’re like most people today, chances are that you have multiple active email accounts and numerous other online presences (Facebook, Twitter, online accounts for bill paying, account management, etc.)  If so, these digital profiles have become an integral part of how you live, but have you given any thought to what will happen to them when you die?  This podcast will explore what happens to your online accounts if you die or become incapacitated, and how to plan for your inevitable “digital afterlife.”

A forcible blood draw is a rare occurrence in DUI investigations in the state of Illinois. It may happen in only one percent of all DUI arrests. In all other cases, police officers follow the procedures for voluntary chemical testing, such as administering a breathalyzer. The statute says that a police officer may forcibly draw blood from a suspect if he or she has probable cause to believe that the suspect was involved in a motor vehicle accident involving personal injury or death while DUI.

This podcast will explain the IRS collection process and the tactics used to collect tax liabilities

The Office of the Inspector General along with the Federal Bureau of Investigation have been ramping up their focus on Medicare fraud over the past couple years.  As a result, Medicare certified home health care companies are now subject to investigation, including subpoenas and or search warrants.  All owners of home health care companies must be aware of the increased focus and be ready with a plan in the event they are the subject of an investigation.

This podcast will discuss the legal effect of a Declaration of the Invalidity of a Marriage, or better known as an annulment. This will provide insight into the requirements for obtaining an annulment in Illinois and the various legal issues that may arise for such a court order.

When a single woman becomes unexpectedly pregnant, there are lots of conflicting pieces of advice people can pass along. Some say to seek child support from the baby’s father, and some say to avoid litigation-related efforts to get support for the child. This podcast will help sort through the benefits and potential costs of seeking child support from a non-custodial parent and the debate about whether or not it is worth “going to court” to get child support.

This podcast will discuss mechanics liens. It will help you understand the different kinds of mechanics liens and the requirements for each one.

When people get arrested, the crime is classified as a misdemeanor or a felony. The two are very different and it is very important to have a lawyer that is familiar with the sentencing guidelines for each.

This podcast will discuss new Illinois laws that people should know about as 2012 begins.

This podcast will discuss the role life insurance plays in estate planning.

This podcast will cover shareholder agreements and how they benefit you and your company.