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We spend a lot of time crossing things off our exhaustive to-do lists: shuffling kids to practice, visiting the dentist, shopping for groceries, cooking healthy meals, sitting the family down for dinner (or attempting to!). We’re always on the go, … Continue reading →

The Limited Liability Company (“LLC”) is a great way to incorporate your business to protect your personal assets as well as have your business enjoy limited liability and tax breaks. The LLC is quickly becoming one of the preferred corporate … Continue reading →

If you filed a small claims case ($30,000 or less) or are defending against the same in Cook County, you will be assigned to mandatory arbitration. Regardless if you are the plaintiff or defendant, here is what you need to … Continue reading →

Do you rent an apartment in Chicago?  If so, did your landlord collect a security deposit from you?  Despite common misconceptions, a security deposit is not an advance of the last month’s rent, nor does the security deposit become the … Continue reading →

1. Take a Picture of the defective product, look for the identity of the manufacturer/model/serial number/lot number of the product that injured you; 2. DO NOT THROW AWAY OR DESTROY the Defective Product, save it or preserve it in its … Continue reading →

1. Alert someone nearby that you were caused to trip and fall if it occurs in a business; 2. Take a Picture of the defect or condition that caused you to slip/trip and fall; 3. Go to your Doctor or … Continue reading →

1. Never admit/apologize/suggest that accident was your fault; 2. Take Pictures of the damage to your car and car that hit you; 3. Go to your Doctor or the Emergency Room for an evaluation as soon as possible; 4. Take … Continue reading →