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Failure to File an Answer May Result in a Judgment Against You

The importance of hiring an Attorney quickly if you have been served with a lawsuit due to time limits to Answer and the potential for a default judgment being obtained against you.

Past Due Child Support Doesn't Last Forever

Past due child support doesn't last forever.

Will Compass Group Get Paid?

When your debtor sends a letter that the bank foreclosed on its property and sold the assets to an unrelated party for less than the secured debt, what is a poor creditor to do?

New Hampshire Restricts Use of GPS Devices to Track Individuals

New Hampshire Restricts Use of GPS Devices to Track Individuals

Where to Start with Your App Development, and How to Set Yourself Apart!

This article is the second in a series on software applications which are usually phone/tablet based and goes over recent court decisions and trends in the market.

DBA vs. LLC or .INC: What artist, producer, & a soon to be famous person need to know

This article is an overview of the differences between a sole proprietorship and other incorporated business forms, and addresses how to organize a business under a "Doing Business As" ("d/b/a").

A Thing Called Negligence

I thought it would make sense to explain the most common form of a law suit. It is typically called negligence. To most people, negligence means that you did something below the expected standard of care. But it is not that simple.

Decriminalization, Legalization, and Marijuana Use in Illinois

With many states jumping on the marijuana legalizationn bandwagon, whether it be for medical or recreational use, “legalization” and “decriminalization” are two words often used interchangeably, although they have different meanings under the eyes of the law.

Tips for Handling an Illinois Traffic Stop

We’ve all been there: felt the panic rise over us when we see flashing lights in our rearview mirror; felt the anxiety of getting pulled over even if we think we are doing nothing wrong.

New York State DMV Regulations Affecting DWI and Relicensing

Brief explanation of revised New York DMV regulations applicable to alcohol and/or drug related convictions.

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