[vc_row][vc_column width="1/1"][vc_column_text]If you are paid on a commission basis in Illinois, or are a company in Illinois which pays its vendors or employees on a commission basis, you need to know about the Illinois Sales Representative Act. The Illinois Sales Representative Act, 820 ILCS 120, is a little known law which states that a principal (see definition below) who fails to pay commission to a sales Read More
Fraud and Related Issues
[vc_row][vc_column width="1/1"][vc_column_text] State and federal laws protect consumers against abuse in the purchase of products and services. However, many consumers may not know their rights or may feel powerless in seeking reimbursement or remedy from large corporations. My firm and I stand ready to defend the rights of all consumers. I represent people and businesses in Illinois with individual claims, business Read More
Breach of Oral and Written Contracts
[vc_row][vc_column width="1/1"][vc_column_text] Breach of contracts--written or oral (and, often, both) is a common, every day commercial / business issue that nearly any type of business--and individuals--face. Simply put, several elements are necessary to establish / form a contract whether it is oral or written: 1 An offer; An acceptance of the offer; and "Consideration" (that is, usually money or something Read More
Chicago Trial Attorney: Personal Injury & Business Litigation: Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect Law — An Essential Nursing Home Checklist
We talk quite often about the importance of keeping yourself informed and making a thorough decision when considering a nursing home facility for your loved one. It's certainly true that there's no hard and fast "rules" to abide by, and unfortunately, there's no "owner's manual" for what questions to ask and what criteria to use, but on occasion, one comes across a helpful tool. Anyone looking for such a tool is Read More
Nursing Home Abuse & Neglect – Growing Elderly Population
Our elderly population is clearly growing which directly correlates to more of our loved ones in nursing homes or similar facilities. Often an elderly person - our loved ones - are like children who need care and help with the most basic daily living activities: bathing, dressing, and using a restroom. Being older brings something different though vs. a child in such care: medications have to be monitored, skin Read More
Piercing Corporate Veils / Alter Ego – Business Litigation
"Piercing a corporate veil" means an individual can be personally liable in certain situations. Courts apply this equitable remedy to avoid improper use of corporate laws meant to shield innocent shareholders and to promote justice. The doctrine of piercing the corporate veil permits liability to be imposed on individuals for acts of a corporation when two conditions are satisfied: “(1) there is such a unity of Read More
Bankruptcy Fraud – Adversary Proceedings
Bankruptcy fraud is serious. To combat it, an "adversary complaint" is filed to civilly prosecute a debtor who is essentially trying to hide assets, or is not being forthright about a loss of assets. You may have won a judgment against a person who then files bankruptcy or the person owes you money. You "smell a rat" and investigate and discovery that, more likely than not, that person is not telling the truth to Read More
Workers Compensation War!
Shockingly, States are trying to "dismantle" the workers compensation system. Little do you pay attention to such laws until you get hurt at work and start the downward financial (and health) spiral because some insurance company won't pay your medical bills or lost wages (timely or at all!). This picture represents no joke. While you may think working in an office is "safe" think again. Even as an office worker, Read More
Chicago Trial Attorney: Personal Injury Matters – Car Accidents and Insurance
Effective this year, the minimum coverage is now $25,000 per person / per accident for liability auto insurance. This provides both "sides" a bit more security but it still may not be enough in many situations. Copyright According to the Illinois Secretary of State, this protection is one of the most significant consumer protection measures "on the books." Some of this mandatory law can be found summarized Read More
Chicago Trial Attorney: Personal Injury Matters – Car Accidents and Insurance
The other driver had no insurance? Not "enough" insurance? Happens ALL the time! I get these questions daily. My clients are shocked to learn that (a) people actually drive cars with no insurance - as in 0 insurance; (b) they were hit and injured by someone with a basic policy of only $25,000.00 of coverage (the minimum in Illinois at this time); and/or (c) the other person's insurance was just "rescinded" for fraud Read More
