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Make sure you pay your past due 2014 taxes, Cook County just announced the tax sale date, June 3, 2016.

In Illinois, Lost Profits can be either Direct Damages or Consequential Damages. Contract's with Limitation of Liability clauses should be updated based on the ruling in Westlake Financial Group v. CDH-Delnor Health System, docketed as 2-14-0580 in the 2nd District Appellate Court of the State of Illinois.

Consider this set of facts. During the development of residential properties, several separate and distinct condominium associations were created by the developer. There were six condominium associations with 260 homes. A separate master association controlled and administered the common elements of the six condominium association

Although it took a lot longer than most experts expected, the U.S. housing market has experienced a slow and steady rebound in the wake of The Great Recession. As prices and purchases are finally on the rise nationwide, so are confidence levels, which are gradually returning to pre-recession levels.

When a loved one passes on, the last thing anyone wants to think about is money. Unfortunately, there really is no way around it. Arrangements must be made, bills paid, and assets divided up amongst those left behind.

When facing legal matters, a lawyer can be a valuable ally. If you’re like most people and don’t have much legal background knowledge yourself, seeking advice and assistance from an experienced lawyer is critical. Not all attorneys, however, are equally skilled or qualified to handle your case.

It’s pretty obvious that your business needs a name, a tax identification number, and a business bank account. These are no-brainers – you couldn’t get off the ground without them. What might not be so obvious to you is that your business also needs an attorney who specializes in business law.

Real estate is real estate, right? You bought a house, and that’s exactly like buying a commercial building, right? Wrong. Though there are certainly many similarities between the two processes, there are some things you should know if you’re taking your first dive into commercial real estate.

I certainly understand why people put off planning their estates. It’s natural to feel an aversion to thinking and talking about what will happen after you’re gone. For many, it can be overwhelming and emotional. None of these things, however, should stop you from doing it and making sure it’s done well.

A cautionary tale for home buyers who are seeking title insurance to protect themselves from potential third-party claims on the property.