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  • Enjoying Chicagoland’s Sunshine: A Break from Legal Updates

    Enjoying Chicagoland’s Sunshine: A Break from Legal Updates

    We were planning on giving you a huge update on a new DUI/Double Jeopardy Court decision but decided instead since we are in Chicagoland area-to just enjoy the 60 degree temperature and sunshine. Your Vitamin D levels will thank you … Continue reading →


  • Why Illinois Courts Close for Lincoln’s Birthday and More

    Today is the birthday of one of the greatest American Presidents-Abraham Lincoln! A few announcements and fun as to how Illinois Courts celebrate this day and other notable birthdays-


  • Recent Developments in Juvenile Abuse/Neglect Law

    Today’s post examines recent developments in Juvenile abuse, neglect, guardianship and termination of parental rights in Illinois, specifically Cook County.   We have tried to provide updates through legislative to Judicial. These are complicated areas of law. Please feel free to reach out to Morask Law, LLC … Continue reading →


Why Illinois Courts Close for Lincoln’s Birthday and More

Today is the birthday of one of the greatest American Presidents-Abraham Lincoln! A few announcements and fun as to how Illinois Courts celebrate this day and other notable birthdays-

New Laws Effective Jan. 1st 2026

Title: New Illinois Laws Effective January 1, 2026Prepared by: MoraskLaw, LLCDate: January 2026 ### 🏥 HealthcarePublic Act 104‑0217 (HB 3109) – Illinois Nursing Home Staffing Accountability Act  • Requires skilled‑nursing facilities to report nurse‑to‑resident ratios quarterly and directs IDPH to publish compliance results.  • Effective January 1, 2026. Public Act 104‑0154 (SB 2268) – Illinois Prescription Drug Affordability Act  • Creates a state board to review launch prices and cost trends for high‑cost prescription drugs.  • Effective January 1, 2026. ### ⚖️ Criminal LawPublic Act 104‑0089 (SB 1452) – Digital Evidence Authentication and Chain‑of‑Custody Act  • Establishes uniform procedures for handling body‑camera, dash‑camera, and digital forensic … Continue reading

Our New Offices, Christmas 2021 & Maybe Some Law?

Yesterday Lauralaw held their annual Staff Christmas party at their brand new gleaming offices! As a quick aside I wrote a post (which I lost somewhere in the Cloud) a few weeks back right before the big moving day saying … Continue reading