New laws that went into effect this week include: • SPEED LIMIT: Senate Bill 2015 increases the speed limit on interstate and toll ways to 70 mph, unless some other speed restriction is imposed under the Illinois Vehicle Code. • … Continue reading
I am sitting here on Christmas Eve day about to leave the office for the next few days to enjoy time with my family and I wanted to thank all of our Law Office clients, past and present who have … Continue reading
Beginning January 1, 2015, media representatives may request to record and photograph hearings and trials in felony courtrooms at the 26th and California Leighton Criminal Building. Bond hearings, however, will not be subject to the initial pilot program. Cook County … Continue reading
As Christmas approaches, police are likely to be on the lookout for drivers who are under the influence. We want to stress to our readers that a DUI has dire consequences, and should be avoided at all costs. First some … Continue reading
If you have gotten used to parking on the same street overnight in Chicago, now might be a good time to make sure you are still allowed to park on that street. The Chicago Red Eye reports that on Monday, the … Continue reading
As I said last year, at this very hectic time we rarely slow down enough to express thanks for everything we are grateful for, whether it is that you are thrilled your college son made it home on a flight … Continue reading
A few weeks back you saw my staff, Tim Black, Jessica Fangman and Kevin McMahon, interview me with a set of candid questions; but you only saw part 1! Well, now it’s time for part 2 of Live From LauraLaw!!! … Continue reading
I am sure many of you have seen this before but it still is laugh out loud hilarious! http://www.leakysquid.com/2013/06/court-recorders-have-best-job-comedyhour.html
While it may not be news that everything you put on the Internet stays on the Internet, every day people continue to post inappropriate pictures on Facebook, take inappropriate pictures with their cell phones, and write inappropriate messages directed at … Continue reading
We have all seen people on T.V. or in person who are trying to perform low grade gymnastics by walking in a perfectly straight line, or standing on one leg. These procedures are called the walk and turn, and the … Continue reading
