If you or someone you care about has been in a car accident in Libertyville, you may have questions about what to do next. At Phillips Law Offices, we are here to help you understand your rights and options. Our team offers a free consultation so you can talk to an experienced auto accident lawyer without any cost or obligation. We want to make sure you get the support you need from the very beginning.
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Toxic narcissists often use gaslighting in divorce cases to manipulate their spouses and maintain control. Gaslighting—a form of psychological abuse where the narcissist distorts reality to make their spouse doubt their perceptions, memory, or sanity—serves several purposes in this context:

  • Power and Control: Narcissists thrive on dominance. By gaslighting, they undermine their spouse’s confidence, making them question their decisions, such as pursuing the divorce or asserting their rights. This can weaken the spouse’s resolve and give the narcissist leverage in negotiations or court proceedings.
  • Deflecting Blame: Narcissists rarely accept fault. Gaslighting allows them to rewrite events, portraying themselves as the

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    Our Professionalism Spotlight series highlights Illinois legal professionals who demonstrate the ideals of professionalism in their careers.
    In this Professionalism Spotlight, we spoke to Letitia B. Wiggins of Wiggins Law, LLC in McLeansboro, Illinois. Her practice serves Southern Illinois, focusing on family law and general practice law. She is also a Guardian Ad Litem.
    Previously, Letitia served as an Assistant State’s Attorney in Saline and St. Clair counties.
    How do you remain civil in tense situations?
    I remind myself that we usually see people at the worst times in their lives. We are tasked with helping [clients] navigate a system they…
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    June 11th, 2025 (Chicago, IL) – August Egg Company of Hilmar, CA, has issued an egg recall impacting 1,700,000 dozen brown cage free and brown certified organic eggs. These eggs have been recalled due to the possibility of Salmonella contamination. According to the FDA, salmonella can cause serious, or even deadly, infections in vulnerable people. 

    What Eggs Are Affected By The Recall?

    Eggs sold from February 3, 2025, through May 6, 2025, to Walmart locations in California, Washington, Nevada, Arizona, Wyoming, New Mexico, Nebraska, Indiana and Illinois are affected by this recall. The recalled eggs have “sell by” dates from…
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    Learn how revocable trusts work, how trustees can be changed, and the duties of a trustee under Illinois law. Flexible estate planning explained. | O’Flaherty Law – Learn About Law Legal Articles, Videos & Podcasts with O’Flaherty Law
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    In an interesting twist (pun intended), a federal court of appeals determined that yoga is a protected free speech activity under the First Amendment in a challenge to a municipality’s ordinance that prohibited teaching yoga to four or more persons at City parks and beaches. Hubbard v. City of San Diego, (9th Cir. June 4, 2025)The City had enacted an ordinance restricting the teaching of yoga on City parks and beaches. After two yoga instructors were informed by park rangers that they could no longer each yoga at City parks, they filed a lawsuit, challenging the ordinance as unconstitutional.
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    Wednesday, June 11, 2025

    2025 Edition of Hirsch & McGovern, California Probate Code Annotated Released

    The 2025 Edition of Hirsch & McGovern, California Probate Code Annotated, has just been published by Thomson Reuters. Here is the publisher’s description of this book:

    Hirsch & McGovern California Probate Code Annotated, 2025 Edition. (California Desktop Codes) is your comprehensive resource for probate law and estate planning in California. It provides you with the complete text of the California Probate Code, related state and federal statutes, and rules of court regarding estate planning and probate.
    This volume contains:
    Authoritative commentary, annotations, and analysis…
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    If you’ve been in a car accident in Glen Ellyn, you deserve help from a team that truly cares about your recovery. At Phillips Law Offices, we offer a free consultation to help you understand your options and protect your rights. Our lawyers have years of experience helping people just like you get the compensation they need to move forward. We know how stressful this time can be, and we’re here to make things easier for you.
    Our office has served Illinois communities for over 75 years. We have recovered millions for our clients and have built a reputation for…
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    Baker Sterchi Cowden & Rice is proud to be a sponsor the 14th Annual Leadership Council on Legal Diversity (LCLD) Alumni Leadership Symposium, taking place June 26–27, 2025, in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
    Hosted annually, the LCLD Alumni Leadership Symposium brings together attorneys who have completed either the LCLD Fellows or Pathfinder programs. The event offers a range of professional development opportunities, including educational sessions, career advancement resources and peer networking designed to strengthen leadership in the legal field.
    Baker Sterchi Member Gregorio Silva will represent the firm at this year’s event. Silva serves on the Alumni Leadership Symposium Committee, acts as…
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    A common defense in criminal cases, particularly in cases involving drug crimes, is the violation of the defendant’s right to protection from illegal search and seizure. Law enforcement must adhere to strict protocols when searching a person or their property. Failure to uphold the legal standards can be highly detrimental to the prosecution’s case. If you have been charged with a crime, an experienced Kane County, IL criminal defense attorney can help you understand your constitutional rights and how they impact your case.
    What Are the Laws Regarding Illegal Search and Seizure?
    The Fourth Amendment of the Constitution…
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    School is out, summer is here and pools are open. This is a fun time of year for all and it’s a great time to remind ourselves how to keep our kids safe at the pool. If you haven’t already, it’s a great time to get your kids into swim lessons. If time or money is an issue, the Red Cross has free online lessons that can be accessed here. Also, the Chicago Park District offers affordable aquatic lessons ($20-$50 for 8 week sessions) at multiple city pools.

    The American Red Cross releases swimming safety tips every year, which…
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    The Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Professionalism is pleased to announce that Chief Counsel Mark C. Palmer will present a session on “AI, Legal Advocacy, and the Power of Words” at Legal Geek North America, a leading legal innovation conference.
    The presentation, which will be held on June 17, 2025, in Chicago, will explore how lawyers can pair emerging technology with the human touch to enhance advocacy and shape powerful arguments in the age of AI.
    “Lawyers have a professional responsibility to stay up to date on how technology is being used in client advocacy,” Palmer said. “This session…
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    Last week, Amanda Martin joined Michelle Relerford, Morning New Anchor of NBC 5 Chicago news, on Chicago Today to talk about the Princess Plan.

    Relerford was born and raised in Chicago. She is a graduate of Whitney Young High School and the University of Connecticut where she studied Journalism and English. Her career started with NBC as an intern during college. In 2011, she returned to Chicago and NBC 5 Chicago. In 2016, she was promoted to Weekend Evening Anchor and to Morning Anchor in 2020.
    The Princess Plan is the creation of Relerford in 2025. As the mother of…
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    On Thursday, May 29, 2025, the Illinois Department of Revenue announced a final 2024 Cook County Equalization Factor of 3.0355.  This final 2024 Cook County Equalization Factor is 0.64% higher than the 2023 Cook County Equalization Factor of 3.0163.  The final 2024 Cook County Equalization Factor is 6.56% higher than the tentative 2024 Cook County […]
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