Recently, the U.S. Supreme Court issued an opinion relating to a challenge to a City ordinance that required individuals participating in protests to stay within a “designated protest area” in Olivier v. City of Brandon.Olivier was a street preacher in Mississippi who often shared his religious views on City sidewalks. In 2019, the City adopted an ordinance requiring anyone participating in protests or demonstrations to stay within a designated protest area. Olivier was arrested for violating the ordinance and pled no contest and was fined, given one year of probation, and a suspended 10 day prison sentence that would…
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Preparing strong evidence is one of the most important things a landlord can do before an eviction hearing in Illinois. Judges move quickly in eviction court, and a landlord who shows up without the right documents can lose a case they should have won. Knowing what to bring, how to organize it, and what the court needs to see can make a real difference in how your case goes. If you are a landlord facing an eviction hearing in 2026, our DuPage County, IL landlord evictions lawyer can help protect your rights.
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I’m quoted in Construction Dive’s 3/31/26 article How to Navigate the NRLB’s Joint Employer Rule Reversion. The article was also picked up for Construction Owners’ 4/2/26 article NLRB Joint Employer Rule Reset Explained.

How to Navigate the NRLB’s Joint Employer Rule Reversion
The Trump administration has issued a rule to redefine joint employers. Here’s what that means for contractors’ relationships with subs.

Published March 31, 2026


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Gathering Your Financial Ducks in a Row: What Documents You’ll Need in the Early Days of an Illinois Divorce

If you’re just starting the divorce process in Illinois, the paperwork can feel like a mountain—especially when it comes to finances. But here’s the good news: pulling together the right documents early on isn’t as scary as it sounds, and it actually makes the whole journey smoother. Think of it as creating a clear snapshot of your household’s money picture so everything (from child support and spousal maintenance to dividing assets fairly) can be handled transparently and equitably.

In Illinois, both…
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Graduates and fans of the University of Illinois have had a lot to celebrate this April. Thanks to a great run in the NCAA Tournament, the Illini men’s basketball team advanced to the Final Four in Indianapolis, ending a 21-year drought for the program.  Even with a late season slump and early loss in the Big Ten Tournament, the Illini found their stride at the right time in the South Region. Two wins in Greenville, South Carolina and a pair in Houston punched their ticket to the National Semifinals in Indianapolis.  Attorney Howard Ankin, a graduate of the University…
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Child Custody for Illinois Farmers: Parenting Time and Parental Responsibilities Explained is an important topic for families across Central Illinois, where agriculture is not just a job but a way of life. For farmers in communities such as Champaign, Springfield, Bloomington, Decatur, Shelbyville, Effingham, and surrounding rural areas, creating a parenting plan requires careful thought and strategic planning. Unlike traditional work schedules, farming involves long hours, seasonal demands, and unpredictable conditions. These factors can make parenting time and decision-making arrangements more complex, but with the right approach, families can create plans that support both the children’s best interests and the…
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Found a Buyer Without a Realtor? What Happens Next in a Chicago Home Sale
Finding a buyer without a realtor can feel like the hard part of the home sale is already done.
After all, if you already know who the buyer is, there is no need for listing photos, open houses, or multiple showings. For many sellers, especially in private or off-market deals, that sounds like a major simplification.
And in one sense, it is.
But what many sellers do not realize is that finding the buyer and closing the deal are two very different parts of the transaction…
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What to Expect Emotionally and Legally When Filing for Divorce in Illinois is an important question for individuals across Central Illinois who are considering or beginning the divorce process. For spouses in Champaign, Springfield, Bloomington, Decatur, Shelbyville, Effingham, and surrounding communities, understanding both the emotional and legal aspects of divorce can help reduce uncertainty and allow for more informed decision-making.
Divorce is not just a legal proceeding. It is also a significant life transition that can impact nearly every aspect of your daily life, including your finances, family relationships, and future plans.
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How Certain Words And Actions Can Affect Your Divorce Case In Illinois
Divorce is often an emotionally challenging time. Anger, frustration, and fear can affect communication and behavior, but statements or actions during this period may have significant legal consequences in Illinois. Words spoken in anger, social media activity, financial decisions, and text messages can all become evidence in court.
Illinois courts consider many aspects of each spouse’s conduct when deciding property division, parenting time, child support, and spousal maintenance. Under the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act (750 ILCS 5/101 et seq.), judges have broad authority…
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In Quorum Forum Podcast Episode 104: Not in My Park! Regulating Controversial Park Activities, Ancel Glink’s Tyler Smith, Eugene Bolotnikov, and Katie Nagy take the stage at
the 2026 IAPD/IPRA Soaring to New
Heights Conference. The Ancel Glink “Not In My Park” team discusses the legal
complexities of managing potentially controversial activities in public spaces,
ranging from the rapid rise of e-bikes and e-scooters to the evolving landscape
of public camping regulations and the “noise” issues surrounding
pickleball courts. This episode features live audio from their conference
session, providing practical strategies for park districts and municipalities…
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HFT Solutions, LLC v. Citadel Securities LLC, (N.D. Ill. Dec. 1, 2025) (Coleman, J.)Judge Coleman denied defendant Citadel’s Fed. R. Civ. P. 12(b)(6) motion to dismiss HFT’s patent case holding that the asserted field programmable gate array (FPGA)-based claims plausibly recite a specific technological improvement and are not directed to an abstract idea under Section 101. FPGAs are microchips that allow for rapid data processing by spreading computations across a chip with “massive fine-grained parallelism.”The asserted method and system claims, centered on FPGA architectures that use a phase-locked loop to synchronize clock signals and reduce latency. As an initial…
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Older disability policies often provide stronger benefits than modern policies. That makes them expensive for insurers to honor. As a result, some companies are taking a harder line on claims, leading to delays, denials, and early terminations. Key Takeaways

  • Older disability insurance policies often include stronger benefits, which makes them more likely to be challenged by insurers today.
  • Insurance companies may use stricter interpretations, excessive documentation requests, or surveillance to deny or limit claims.
  • “Own occupation” coverage is a key protection in many older policies, and insurers must follow that definition.
  • Common red flags include vague denial reasons, repeated requests

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One of the most common reasons people talk themselves out of calling an attorney after an accident is that they don’t think their injuries are serious enough. They assume personal injury cases are only for big things, like compound fractures or traumatic brain injuries. That assumption costs a lot of people money they are legally entitled to recover.
If you’ve experienced a personal injury you believe someone else is liable for, even a minor one, a Schaumburg personal injury attorney can tell you whether you have a case. The answer might surprise you.
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You own a business with a partner. Your partner, however, has another partner: their husband or wife. If that husband-and-wife partnership results in divorce, you can expect to be sucked into the divorce process…but you have a very powerful defense mechanism that can keep you and your business safe. This article explains how to get out of an Illinois divorce if you are included as a third party. Can A Business Partner Be Made A Third Party In An Illinois Divorce? Family law courts in Illinois can include almost anyone. “The court may join additional parties necessary and proper for…
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Home > Blog > Spinal Cord Compression After a Car Accident: A Symptom Timeline You Need to Understand Spinal Cord Compression After a Car Accident: A Symptom Timeline You Need to Understand You walked away from the car accident. Your back hurts, but you can move. The ER took X-rays, …
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