Last July, Illinois joined the other 49 states and enacted a concealed carry law. Unsurprisingly, the passage of the law has not been without its glitches and kinks as implementation of the law evolves. The legislature enacted the law to … Continue reading
Lately our law firm has been posting a lot of pictures of our staff and in particular of recent graduates, whether high school, college, graduate school etc. You may wonder why in a criminal defense page I am writing about … Continue reading
All too often, when a client walks into my office, he or she is unaware of the collateral consequences that may result from DUI or controlled substance conviction. Most clients are unaware of what a collateral consequence is, let alone … Continue reading
As an almost three year old firm whose phone now rings with actual potential clients I was thinking back to the early weeks of going out on my own and lurching for the phone anytime it rang, only to be … Continue reading
We at the Law Offices of Laura J Morask promote community involvement in our local area. This past Saturday, April 12, Laura chaired the annual Maine township Republican Women’s Fashion Show and luncheon. Held at the Chateau Ritz in Niles, … Continue reading
If you’re known as a lead foot, you better beware and slow down. On July 1, 2013, Illinois Governor Pat Quinn signed Julie’s Law which places pretty heavy penalties on exceptionally speedy drivers. These penalties include license suspension, heavy fines, … Continue reading
On January 1, 2014, a new law went into effect that prohibits drivers from using their cell phones or similar devices to talk and/or text while behind the wheel. So if you decide to fight the odds and drive around … Continue reading
Every year the Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce recognizes outstanding members of the community with the Community Star Awards. Laura Morask gathered with other Maine Township trustees and Community Star Award winners to honor Dick Barton, one of this year’s … Continue reading
We all know those people…the ones who insist on coming to work with the flu, hacking their brains out because god forbid, THEY take a sick day! Or the co-worker who declares that they have 100 vacation days built up … Continue reading
Don’t drive drunk! I know it seems needless to say, but DUI laws increase in severity every year. Get a designated driver or better yet a limo or a hotel room. Also Chicago provides free train rides on the CTA … Continue reading
