Civil Forfeiture
This month the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments in Luis v. United States . The case centers on civil forfeiture
Business Start-Up Loans
Business start-up loans are often the best option for funding a new business, but it is important to do your
Survival of Remedies After Corporate Dissolution in Illinois – How Long Do You Have?
You paid your vendor, a corporation, for 50,000 widgets and are awaiting the shipment, but you find out the vendor
Choosing the Best Corporate Law Firm for Your Business
Chicago is home to some of the best corporate law firms in the country. From boutique law firms with focused
“Every Move You Make”: Drone Surveillance as a Catalyst for Privacy Concerns
The commercialization of flight has diluted the shock and awe sensation that came with those first revolutionary flight-yielding days of
Good Faith and Fair Dealing: A Part of Every Contract
Every contract which is drafted in Illinois has a hidden provision that does not appear on a paper. Despite its
Illinois Appellate Court Bolsters a Mortgagee’s Right to Install a Receiver
An Illinois appellate court case, decided on February 10, 2010, gives mortgagees a definite advantage when they attempt to install
Relieving Realty Stress: Advantages of Working with a Chicago Real Estate Attorney
Purchasing or leasing real estate can be one of the most significant events in a person’s life. It also can
You’ve Been Sued, Now What? The Anatomy of a Civil Lawsuit
Often our clients, even the most seasoned of them, get frustrated with the civil court process. It’s as if the
Integrated Residential Mortgage Disclosure Rules
On October 3, 2015, new regulations promulgated by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), a governmental agency created under the