The Illinois Dram Shop Act
In Illinois, an establishment such as a bar, restaurant or club can be held responsible for injuries suffered as a…
Retaliatory Discharge in Illinois
Illinois is an at will employment state, meaning an employee can be fired for any reason or no reason at…
The Wrongful Death Act
A wrongful death action serves to compensate the pecuniary losses a family suffers after the loss of a loved one. Next of…
Employee Obligations Under the FMLA
An employee must provide sufficient facts to put the employer on notice that the absence may be covered by FMLA.…
What is Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress?
There are three elements necessary to state a cause of action for intentional infliction of emotional distress: First, the conduct…
Contributory Negligence in Illinois
Illinois law allows an injured party to recover for damages if someone else was at fault. For example, if you…
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) was created in 1964 to enforce laws that make it illegal to discriminate against someone…
Personal Injury Lawsuit – What to Expect
When you are injured by someone else or due to someone else’s negligence, whether it be in a car accident,…
Illinois Whistleblower Act
A whistleblower in Illinois is someone who informs the authorities about an employer’s illegal or unauthorized activity. Illinois is an “at…