Changes are being made in the way our police departments and prosecutors are handling drug cases in America. Many states and cities across the nation are turning away from harsh penalties for low-level drug offenses and are instead focusing on … Continue reading
As you all know, we here at the Law Offices love to stay up to date on law passages and interesting laws that are already in place. This week was no exception. We stumbled upon an interesting law here in … Continue reading
You don’t need Cubs gear to celebrate the Cubs at LauraLaw! In honor of the playoff game the Cubs won, Laura and Maddy celebrated with their own version of Cubs gear: a new outfit in which to watch the game! (Don’t … Continue reading
Last week was a crazy week here at LauraLaw! Our fearless leader unfortunately broke her foot – in the most fabulous way possible, falling out of her UGG sandals – on Sunday and the whole team had to band together … Continue reading
We here at LauraLaw like to keep you apprised of laws that you might not know were on the books (check out our recent blog posts regarding laws you should know). Did you know that if you are a convicted … Continue reading
Our attorney Tim Black had quite the surprise for us this week when he showed up driving a cherry red moped! He was all smiles as he showed up on the bright scooter, excited to show it off to the … Continue reading
It was not long ago when we brought the attention of our readers to DUI issues. But with Octoberfest being celebrated this weekend in Chicago, we think that it is time to talk about DUI again; specifically about the problems of enforcing … Continue reading
For the first time in 10 years Illinois has added a new course to the requirements for high school graduation. Effective July 2016, at least one semester of civics will be required for students to receive a diploma. Many wonder what the … Continue reading
While we wrap up a shortened but hectic week here at LauraLaw, we are all taking some time to reflect, as the rest of the Nation does, on the terror attacks of September 11, 2015. While it is hard for … Continue reading
Over the past year or so marijuana has become increasingly decriminalized throughout Illinois. Last year, Cook County State’s Attorney Anita Alvarez announced that her office would not prosecute small marijuana possession cases, and at the beginning of this year, a … Continue reading
