What Are Severance Agreements?
Simply, a severance agreement is a contract between an employee and an employer which terminates the employment relationship in exchange…
Illinois Animal Control Act
The Illinois Animal Control Act was passed in 1949. It eliminated the requirement that a dog’s owner had to have…
Product Liability Law in Illinois
A person injured by a product can bring an action against a manufacturer, distributor or retailer. For example, if you…
Underinsured Motorist’s Coverage & Compensation
Just as uninsured motorist’s coverage protects drivers in situations where an at fault driver may not have any insurance to…
Age Discrimination in the Workplace
What is age discrimination in the workplace? Age discrimination is the unfavorable treatment of an employee due to their age.…
What is a Class Action Lawsuit?
What is a class action? Briefly, a class action is where a few plaintiffs represent a broader class of persons…
Civil Justice for Criminal Attacks
Generally, Illinois law does not impose a duty to protect another from the criminal conduct of a third party unless…
Law to Know: Elements of a Defamation Case in Illinois
Defamation occurs when a statement harms a person's reputation to the extent they are lowered in the eyes of the…
Covid-19 & Small Business: Business Interruption Insurance
What is Business Interruption Insurance? Business interruption insurance is commercial property insurance that covers income losses and other expenses, like…
Know Your Rights: The Illinois Whistleblower Act
A whistleblower in Illinois is someone who informs the authorities about an employer’s illegal or unauthorized activity. Illinois is an…