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Construction Rights & Responsibilities

As homeowners and business owners in Chicago know firsthand, the harsh winter conditions can damage your property and require costly repairs and renovations.  When embarking on a construction project, it is important to understand your rights and responsibilities as the owner of the property, as well as the rights and responsibilities of the contracts and subcontractors who will be working on the project.
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SAFE-T Act in Illinois

The SAFE-T Act’s body camera requirement is aimed at improving accountability and transparency in law enforcement.  Body-worn cameras have become increasingly common in law enforcement agencies around the country in recent years.  These devices provide a record of interactions between police and the public, which can be used to hold officers accountable for their actions and protect against false allegations of misconduct.
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Wrongful Birth Cases

Were you aware that Illinois law recognizes a cause of action based on wrongful birth? Dolan Law can help if you believe you may have been harmed by a physician or hospital in a wrongful birth case.
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In the News: Gun pointed at woman, dog during armed robbery in Lincoln Park

"The city is in desperate need of change. Leadership has not acted quickly enough to address the crisis level rates of violent crime in Chicago. If you can’t feel safe walking your dog in the middle of the day, then where can you feel safe? Chicago needs common sense leadership, and the safety and security of Chicagoans has to be put first." Marty Dolan - Dolan Law, Chicago
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Damage Awards for Pre-Impact Terror in Evolving Tragedies

It is not difficult to imagine the mental anguish a person may suffer in the excruciating moments after learning that the present circumstance will inevitably lead to their death. Consequently, a growing number of jurisdictions outside of Illinois have recognized that pre-impact fear is a recoverable harm.
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Lawful Use of Campaign Contributions

Election season in America rolls around every couple of years. During this period, Americans reach for their wallets and donate tens of millions of dollars to political campaigns across the country. However, Americans are generally unaware of what their contributions to political campaigns can legally be used for, and what happens to campaign contributions that a candidate doesn’t spend over the course of their election cycle.
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Dog Bites in Illinois

Although many of us love animals and have dogs as members of our families, the unfortunate reality is that dog attacks do occur. The CDC estimates that approximately 4.5 million dog bites occur in the United States each year, and 800,000 of those bites result in medical care. Annually, Dog bites and dog-related injuries make up a significant portion of homeowners insurance claims. In Illinois, if you were injured by a dog, you may have legal recourse. 
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New Chicago Law Says Bike Riding on Sidewalks is Illegal

Bicycles are reemerging as a popular way to commute, exercise, and explore. However, bicyclists should beware. There are city ordinances that prohibit certain actions while on bikes, and state law that may limit a city’s liability if a person suffers an injury while bicycling.
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Title IX Sexual Assault Claims

Title IX provides that “no person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance.”
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