June 28, 2017
Five Common Challenges in Filing a Wrongful Death Suit
Most wrongful death cases are brought when a family member dies as a result of the carelessness and negligence of somebody else. No two wrongful death cases are alike. Each presents its own sets of facts, but most present some common challenges. Here are five typical issues….
June 22, 2017
Back Up Cameras
We have seen incredible safety technologies develop in the automobile industry over the last few years. One of the earliest, yet most widely adopted, features is the backup camera. These cameras are wide angle lenses which are placed on the rear of the car and feed to a video display on the dashboard. When the backup camera is active, drivers are able to see everything behind them in detail. ….
June 19, 2017
Illinois Trademark Attorney
If you are looking for an Illinois Trademark Attorney you are in the right place. We can help you file both Illinois and Federal Trademarks on a fixed fee basis. This page explains our Illinois Trademark Services; see our Federal Trademark Page for information on Federal Trademarks…..
June 9, 2017
3 Common Knee Injuries in Personal Injury Cases
If you’ve recently suffered a knee injury, you probably already know that the impact of such an injury can be very painful and frustrating. Knees are complex parts of the human body and each of these joints are responsible for bearing a great deal of weight. If you’ve been injured in an accident — whether it was a major car accident or a minor slip and fall accident — you could be facing a knee injury….
June 5, 2017
Check If Your Airbag Has Been Recalled
Takata, one of the world’s largest airbag manufacturers, is settling for $1 billion after pleading guilty to knowingly distributing faulty airbags. Millions of vehicles contain these dangerous airbags. Even the most minor fender bender can cause the airbag to misfire, ….
May 31, 2017
The Supreme Court Shuts Down the Eastern District of Texas
TC Heartland v. Kraft Foods Group
Large technology companies have long complained about patent suits in the Eastern District of Texas. With its decision in TC Heartland v. Kraft Foods, No. 16-341 (May 22, 2017), the Supreme Court has effectively shut down Eastern Texas as a major patent venue ……
May 22, 2017
Three Ways to Protect Your Personal Injury Settlement in a Divorce
Sadly, there are many reasons why couples decide to dissolve their marriage. Many cite adultery, cruelty, and growing apart from one another. The laws surrounding divorce vary by state. Some courts may grant a divorce on the grounds of incompatibility, irreconcilable differences, or an irretrievable breakdown of the marriage…..
May 8, 2017
What is Intellectual Property?
When an inventor, author, business or creative professional produce an original work, they create something known in legal parlance as “intellectual property.” These properties can be copyrights, patents, trademarks, trade dress or service marks. The purpose of intellectual property….
April 25, 2017
Nationwide Takata Airbag Recall Still Ongoing
Takata, the maker of the defective airbags found in millions of vehicles, has now pleaded guilty to accusations that it deceived automakers about the safety of the airbags it made. Currently, automakers are disputing allegations that they knowingly installed those defective airbags in their vehicles,…..
March 27, 2017
What Is a Tort and Where Does It Come From
If you have watched many primetime legal dramas, midafternoon episodes of “Judge of the Hour” or have spent much time perusing major cable news networks, you have probably heard the term tort. While your first inclination may have been to think of that delicious pastry that graces the window display of your favorite bakery, a tort is actually a technical legal term……