Incapacity planning for business owners is not just about preparing for the future—it’s about protecting your company, your employees, and your family from uncertainty.
Whether due to illness, injury, or an extended absence, having a plan ensures your business continues to thrive, no matter what life brings.

Why Incapacity Planning Matters
As a business owner, you are the driving force behind daily operations and long-term growth. If you become incapacitated or need to step away unexpectedly, your absence can create chaos—unless you have a clear incapacity plan. Without proper legal documents, your loved ones or business partners may be forced…
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At a Glance: Fighting Ambiguous Insurance Denials Have you ever read an insurance policy? A normal person would read their insurance policy only when they need to make a claim or have their insurance company deny it. If you did read your policy, did you understand all of it? Was any part of the policy […]
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When a loved one passes away, their most meaningful belongings often aren’t the expensive assets—they’re the personal items that hold emotional weight. Photos, letters, jewelry, quilts, recipe books, collectibles, family Bibles, and other everyday items can carry memories that generations cherish. But without clear planning, these sentimental belongings can become sources of conflict among grieving family members.

At Rincker Law, we frequently see that it’s the small items—not the major assets—that create the biggest disagreements. That’s why it’s essential to think ahead about how these items should be handled.

Why Small Personal Items Create Big Conflicts
Even the most…
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I had a moment while my daughter, who is in for spring break, is out doing something with my wife. Writing blog entries is the most favorite part of my practice. So, I figure I would write a blog entry. This blog is pretty short. I will say that there will not be a blog entry, outside of this one, for the week of March 16. The next blog entry after this one will be the week of March 23. Turning to the blog entry for the week, the Georgia House passed HB 1470 and it is now in a Georgia…
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How Smart Employment Policies Protect Your Business
March 11, 2026
By Jane Furigay Shapiro
Businesses spend an enormous amount of time dealing with employment problems after they occur. Yet many of those issues can be avoided, or at least minimized, through thoughtful policies, procedures, and proactive management.
Clear employment policies help employers set expectations, maintain compliance with evolving employment laws, and create a more predictable workplace.
As Charles Krugel of the Law Offices of Charles Krugel points out, strong policies and procedures are fundamentally about risk management; they help organizations avoid disputes before they escalate into costly legal problems.
But…
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Illinois weapons charges don’t always go to the person who owns the gun. In some cases, people are charged simply because they were in the wrong place at the wrong time. Illinois weapons laws are strict, and prosecutors don’t always need to prove ownership to secure a conviction. If you are facing a gun charge in 2026, a Chicago, IL weapons crime defense lawyer can help you understand what you’re facing and fight for the best possible outcome.
What Does Illinois Law Say About Weapon Possession?
Under 720 ILCS 5/24-1, Illinois law prohibits a person from knowingly possessing certain…
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Collaborative divorce is often described as a cooperative and respectful way for spouses to resolve divorce and family law issues outside of court. Because the process emphasizes transparency, communication, and problem-solving, some people assume that collaborative divorce only works when spouses already trust each other. In reality, many couples who choose collaborative divorce have experienced significant conflict and may not trust one another at the start of the process.
The question many individuals ask is whether collaborative divorce can still work when trust between the parties has broken down. In many cases, the answer is yes.
Understanding The Role Of …
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Home > Blog > State Farm Accident Claims in Illinois: What You Need to Know Filing a Claim With State Farm After an Illinois Car Accident If you were hit by a State Farm–insured driver in Illinois — or if you carry State Farm yourself — you are going to …
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Home > Blog > What to Do After a Slip and Fall Accident in Illinois You Fell. Now What? You are walking through a grocery store, a parking lot, a restaurant, or a friend’s apartment complex — and suddenly you are on the ground. Maybe it was a wet floor …
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Home > Blog > Concussion After a Car Accident in Illinois: What You Need to Know The Headache That Will Not Go Away You were in a car accident. Maybe it was a rear-end collision on I-74. Maybe someone ran a red light at an intersection. The airbags deployed, your …
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Motorcycle collisions are among the most dangerous traffic accidents you can get in. Protective gear can only do so much to cushion the extreme forces that these accidents often involve. Some motorcycle accident victims end up sustaining serious catastrophic injuries that reduce their lifelong earning potential. In a few cases, the victim is unable to return to work at all.
When another person causes a motorcycle accident, he or she can be held accountable for damages. Compensation for these legal claims can factor in a permanent loss of earning potential. At Schwartz Injury Law, our Joliet, IL motorcycle accident attorneys…
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Field sobriety tests can be challenged, and in some cases, thrown out completely. If you’ve been charged with a DUI after failing one or more of these tests, you may be wondering whether those test results are really as damaging as the officer made them seem. The answer depends on how the tests were administered and whether the officer followed the rules.
Field sobriety tests have some known reliability issues, so results are far from a definitive measure of impairment. If you are facing a DUI charge in 2026, our Kane County, IL DUI defense lawyer can look at the…
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Facing a criminal defense matter is stressful enough without having to navigate the legal system alone. One of the first and most urgent questions after an arrest is whether you’ll be able to go home while your case is pending. As of 2026, Illinois has eliminated cash bail through the Pretrial Fairness Act, meaning whether you are released pretrial is based on safety and risk, not how much money you have.
The Law Office of Brian J. Mirandola can help you understand the pretrial process as it pertains to your case. Our Kane County, IL criminal defense lawyer will…
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A drug crime investigation can upend your life before a single charge is ever filed. You may not even know the full extent of what law enforcement is looking at, but you know something is wrong. The steps you take right now can make a significant difference in how things unfold.
If you are facing a drug-related charge in 2026, our Chicago, IL drug crimes defense lawyer can help you protect your rights from the moment you learn you’re being investigated.
What Does It Mean To Be Under Investigation for a Drug Crime?
Being under investigation means law enforcement is…
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Siblings can sponsor each other for U.S. immigration, but only under specific conditions. The process takes far longer than most families expect. According to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, siblings of U.S. citizens may apply for a green card under the fourth family preference category, known as F4, which is limited to 65,000 visas per year.
Because demand far exceeds that cap, wait times for most applicants stretch well over a decade. If your family is trying to navigate this process in 2026, Mevorah & Giglio Law Offices can help. Our Bloomingdale, IL immigration lawyer can help you understand…
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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 Amrith Kaur Aakre, Chief Civil Rights Enforcer for the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission in the Midwest region. Amrith oversees all federal employment discrimination investigations and prosecutions across Illinois, Wisconsin, Iowa, Minnesota, North Dakota, and South Dakota.
Prior to her current role, Amrith served as the National Legal Director for The Sikh Coalition, a civil rights organization where she represented victims of racial and religious discrimination across the country.
Amrith has also…
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