Last November, citizens in California voted to legalize recreational marijuana, making the golden state the 5th state to officially legalize the drug. California was the first state to legalize medical cannabis in 1996, and many think the legalization of recreational … Continue reading
DNA has becomes an essential part of many court cases since the introduction of DNA evidence during the 1980’s. DNA evidence is used to exonerate those wrongfully imprisoned and to convict those who’s DNA was present at a crime scene; … Continue reading
By: Timothy Black Not all heroes wear capes. Some wear a shirt and tie, and an Illinois law license. Local hero-attorney Todd Kooperman is one of my favorite Chicagoans. In a mission after my own heart, Mr. Kooperman is … Continue reading
A recent article published by CBS Chicago involved an Illinois man who was refused employment because he tested positive for marijuana, even though he had a valid medical marijuana license and a prescription from his doctor. This article highlights an … Continue reading
By: Timothy Black Gather ’round, children; I’d like to tell you about a little thing called the fax machine. You see, back when I was a kid, we didn’t have your fancy Gmails and Outlooks – nope – if you … Continue reading
With Illinois currently facing a budget crisis in the amount of $12.8 billion dollars, two lawmakers from Chicago think that marijuana could be the answer to the problem. Senator Heather Steans and Representative Kelly Cassidy have proposed dual bills in … Continue reading
By: Timothy Black The best trial lawyers excel in trial preparation – every last detail. We work very hard to ensure that we know every single fact of the case – every date, every person, and every place – so … Continue reading
By: Timothy Black The resilience of the “American Spirit” is awesome. It’s awesome in the colloquial sense – in that it’s really cool that we, as a giant diverse group of people, never seem to quit on each other; and … Continue reading
The Chicago Tribune’s John Byrne detailed a case yesterday morning in which the city of Chicago is being sued by the same law firm that recently won a huge settlement in a suit over the cities mishandling of red light and … Continue reading
The Chicago Tribune detailed a pretty weird story last week, of a Harwood Heights attempted bank robbery. The suspect being held in custody, Andrew Johnston, reportedly demanded $2,500-3,500 dollars from the bank tellers stating that he was robbing the place wearing a … Continue reading
