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  • 2025
    • April
      • Time Limits on Personal Injury Cases in Illinois
    • January
      • The Importance of Estate & Probate for Digital Assets
  • 2024
    • December
      • 2025 Employee Law Changes
    • October
      • Preparing for a Personal Injury Claim During the Winter Holidays
    • September
      • What is H.B. 3773 and What Should Employers Know?
      • Recent Amendments to the Illinois Personnel Records Review Act and the Obligations of Employees and Employers
    • July
      • The Dangers of Distracted Driving During Summer Road Trips
    • June
      • What is the FTC and its Ruling?
      • What is Title VII?
    • April
      • 4 Types of Business Law
    • January
      • Do I Need a Power of Attorney?
  • 2023
    • December
      • New Year's Estate Planning Resolutions: Essential Steps for a Secure Future
    • November
      • New Illinois Law Establishes Pay and Contract Requirements When Retaining Freelance Workers
    • October
      • Preventing Breach of Contract: Drafting Tips for Airtight Agreements
    • August
      • What Are the Key Elements of a Successful Business Contract, and How Can a Business Lawyer Assist?
    • July
      • Preparing For Illinois' New Paid Leave
    • June
      • How Can a Personal Injury Attorney Help You Get the Compensation You Deserve?
    • May
      • What Are Your Legal Rights After Experiencing Assault and Battery?
      • 5 Common Causes of Personal Injury and How to Avoid Them
    • April
      • Life Insurance and Estate Planning
      • 6 Ways Your Business Can Avoid Being Sued in 2023
    • March
      • How Social Media Can Affect Your Personal Injury Claim
    • February
      • Checklist for Selling Your Business
    • January
      • Is It Time to Talk about Estate Planning with Your Family?
  • 2022
    • December
      • This Holiday Season, Avoid Being a Traffic Statistic
    • November
      • How To Stay Safe On The Road During The Holidays
      • What If I Need Surgery After a Car Accident?
    • October
      • What Should I Do If I Am In a Motorcycle Accident?
    • September
      • What Happens When The Government Claims Eminent Domain Over My Property?
    • August
      • Most Common Intellectual Property Disputes
      • What Types of Damages Can I Recover From a Car Accident Case?
    • July
      • So You've Had an Accident, What's Next?
    • June
      • The Ultimate Checklist to Buy Property
    • May
      • What Is the Difference Between an Informal & Formal Business Structure?
      • Probate 101: Do I Need to Probate If I Have a Will?
    • April
      • Why Motorcycle Accidents Can Cause the Deadliest Injuries
    • March
      • Do I Need a Lawyer to Buy Property?
    • February
      • When Should I Start Estate Planning
      • 5 Tips to Protect Your New Business from Liability
      • When Should I Start Estate Planning
      • 5 Tips to Protect Your New Business from Liability
    • January
      • Starting Estate Planning Conversations With Family
  • 2021
    • December
      • 4 Common Causes of Winter Accidents in Illinois
    • November
      • Attorney Jared Clay Writes an Article for Anchor Wealth Management
      • Attorney Jared Clay Published in The Voice
      • Summary of OSHA ETS Requirements
      • FAQ: Recovering Damages After Suffering a Personal Injury
      • Employment Lawsuits: 4 Ways to Protect Your Business
    • October
      • 4 Simple Ways to Protect Intellectual Property
    • September
      • 9 Common Types of Zoning
    • August
      • Do I Need a Living Trust in My Estate Plan?
      • FAQ: Wrongful Death Lawsuits in Illinois
    • July
      • What Is the Probate Process?
    • June
      • NEW ILLINOIS LAW REGARDING COVENANTS NOT TO COMPETE AND NOT TO SOLICIT TO GO INTO EFFECT JANUARY 1, 2022
      • How to Prepare for a Real Estate Transaction?
    • May
      • What Is Negligence in a Personal Injury Claim?
      • 5 Legal Mistakes Businesses Should Avoid
    • April
      • New State Law Requires Equal Pay Registration Certificate for Illinois Businesses
      • New Illinois Law Prohibits Employer’s From Using Criminal Conviction History in Employment Decisions
    • March
      • How to Choose the Best Legal Structure for Your Business
    • February
      • Announcing Attorney Clay as Our New Partner
      • Estate Planning: 3 Topics to Discuss with Your Spouse
      • Personal Injury Case Timeline
    • January
      • How Do I Know If I Have a Personal Injury Case?
  • 2020
    • December
      • The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Shortens Coronavirus-related Quarantine Periods
      • Can I Sue for Breach of Contract?
    • November
      • How Can I Avoid the Probate Process?
      • What You Need to Know After Getting in a Car Accident
    • October
      • What Happens If I Die Without a Will or an Estate Plan?
    • September
      • U.S. Department of Labor Revises Regulations To Clarify Paid Leave Requirements Under the Families First Coronavirus Response Ac
      • Common Legal Issues That Arise During Real Estate Development
    • August
      • 10 Most Common Personal Injury Cases in Illinois
      • Top 6 Dangerous Driving Habits [Infographic]
    • July
      • What Is the Difference Between Will & Trust
    • June
      • Grants Available for Illinois Businesses
      • Phase 4 Guidelines for Reopening Business Released
      • UPDATED GUIDANCE FOR EMPLOYERS FROM THE U.S. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION
      • SUPREME COURT RULED FEDERAL LAW PROTECTS LGBTQ WORKERS FROM DISCRIMINATION
      • PRESIDENT SIGNS HOUSE BILL THAT MODIFIES LOAN FORGIVENESS UNDER THE PAYCHECK PROTECTION PROGRAM
      • What to Consider When Opening a Small Business
      • LEGISLATORS PASS BILL THAT EXPANDS WORKERS’ COMPENSATION FOR ESSENTIAL EMPLOYEES WHO HAVE CONTRACTED COVID-19
      • Reopening Rockford: Winnebago Co. Health Dept. Issues Guidance
    • May
      • House Bill 5574: The Proposed “COVID-19 Emergency and Economic Recovery Renter and Homeowner Protection Act”
      • GOVERNOR PRITZKER’S EXTENDED STAY-AT-HOME ORDER FACES LEGAL ATTACKS
      • Statewide Update on Business Reopening Guidelines
      • Reopening Rockford Update: Outdoor Seating Guidelines for Rockford Bars and Restaurants
      • Reopening Rockford – Microenterprise Loans and Permit Waivers
      • Guidance and Restrictions on Reopening Businesses in Rockford
      • Updated Guidance on the Families First Coronavirus Response Act - May 2020
      • Guidance for Employers from the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
      • GOVERNOR PRITZKER EXTENDS STAY-AT-HOME ORDER, ADDS MORE “ESSENTIAL” BUSINESSES
      • Complying with Amendments to the Illinois Human Rights Act
    • April
      • Do I Have a Personal Injury Lawsuit?
      • What Are the Steps of a Personal Injury Lawsuit in Illinois?
      • The U.S. Department of Labor Issues a Temporary Rule on the FFCRA
    • March
      • Application of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act
      • What The Stimulus Package Means For Small Businesses
      • Changes Amidst COVID-19
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