A commercial lease agreement is one of the most consequential documents you will sign as a property owner. Unlike a standard home rental, a commercial lease is a long-term, high-stakes contract that can lock you into terms for years and leave you exposed to financial and legal risk if the language is not carefully drafted. These contracts are not heavily regulated in Wisconsin the way residential leases are. A poorly written agreement can cost you far more than an attorney ever would. If you own commercial property in 2026, talking to our Northwoods Wisconsin real estate lawyer before finalizing any
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Matt Friedman Has Plenty of Chicago Pride in His Practice
There is one attorney at Ankin Law that doesn’t like it when people have bad things to say about the city and state that means a lot to him. When others take shots at Chicago or Illinois, Attorney Matthew Friedman is the first one to set them straight. “I actually get quite defensive when outsiders trash talk Illinois,” said Friedman. “I love the city. I love representing people from the City of Chicago, the collar counties and even downstate as well.” That’s because Matt grew up here, went to law school at DePaul University, and has spent decades fighting for
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Orb Funkee Squeeze Toys Recalled Due to Possible Asbestos Contamination
More than 121,000 Orb Funkee squeeze toys were recalled due to possible asbestos contamination. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), the sand inside two toy models may contain fibrous tremolite asbestos, a dangerous carcinogen linked to mesothelioma, lung cancer, and other serious respiratory illnesses. The recalled toys were sold at Walmart and Ollie’s Bargain Outlet stores nationwide between February 2025 and April 2026. Consumers are urged to stop using the products immediately, especially if the toys have broken open or leaked sand. Key Takeaways
- More than 121,000 Orb Funkee squeeze toys were recalled over possible asbestos contamination.
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Child Airlifted After Traumatic Playground Fall at Chicago School
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A child suffered a serious playground injury at an elementary school in suburban Chicago on Wednesday afternoon, prompting emergency responders to airlift the student to a nearby trauma center for advanced medical treatment. The incident occurred at Woods Creek Elementary School in Crystal Lake, located roughly 50 miles northwest of downtown Chicago, shortly after the school day had ended.
According to local reports, emergency crews from the Crystal Lake Fire Rescue District responded to the school around 3:55 p.m. after receiving reports of a child who had been injured following a fall on the playground.
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Chicago Man Detained after I-290 Pileup Kills Uber Passenger
Accident News | ChicagoA fatal chain-reaction crash on Interstate 290 in Chicago has led to the detention of a 21-year-old man accused of driving under the influence and causing the death of an Uber passenger while injuring several others. According to prosecutors, the crash happened in the westbound lanes of I-290 near Ashland Avenue, where traffic had reportedly been stopped for about a minute due to congestion.
Authorities said the accused driver, identified as Jose Perez Marin, was behind the wheel of a GMC Yukon when he struck the rear of an Uber vehicle carrying three passengers returning to Wheaton
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Can a Pedestrian Be at Fault in Illinois
Most people assume that when a car hits a pedestrian, the driver is automatically at fault. That’s not always how it works. Illinois law recognizes that pedestrians can share responsibility for an accident, and when they do, it changes how compensation is calculated.
That said, shared fault doesn’t mean you’re out of options. At Disparti Law Group Accident & Injury Lawyers, we’ve represented pedestrians who were told by insurance adjusters that they were partly to blame and therefore didn’t have a case. In many of those situations, our clients still recovered significant compensation. The law allows for that, and
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Shoulder Surgery and TTD for Injured Library Truck Driver
Ankin Law attorney, Scott Goldstein once again came to the assistance of an injured worker as he secured shoulder surgery and temporary total disability benefits for an injured truck driver. The injured man was working at his job as a City of Chicago Public Library truck driver when he slipped and fell while unloading books at a Chicago library. The fall injured his right shoulder. After many doctor appointments, treatments and much pain his doctor prescribed a total shoulder replacement surgery. The city of Chicago declined to pay for the surgery. After going to arbitration with Scott Goldstein by his
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Go ‘Behind the Scenes’ Colson Montgomery’s Ankin Law Commercial Shoot
For the first time in two years, Ankin Law is teaming up with a member of the Chicago White Sox to produce commercials to air during games. Shortstop Colson Montgomery, who is off to a strong start this Major League Baseball season, will be a spokesperson for the Chicago law firm in 2026. In April, he joined Attorney Howard Ankin for the taping of a few spots that will air on the Chicago Sports Network during White Sox games this season. A native of Holland, Indiana, Montgomery was a 2021 first round draft pick of the team and made his
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Chicago Car Accident Stats You Should Know
Chicago sees tens of thousands of car accidents every year. According to Chicago’s traffic crash data, there were 94,122 total crash incidents recorded in 2024, including 130 fatalities and nearly 2,000 people who sustained serious injuries. These aren’t just numbers. Behind each one is a real person dealing with mounting medical bills, missed work, and a recovery that can take far longer than expected.
The five-year trend tells a clear story:
- 2020: 74,756 total incidents, 153 fatalities, 2,193 serious injuries
- 2021: 88,347 total incidents, 186 fatalities, 2,299 serious injuries
- 2022: 88,292 total incidents, 160 fatalities, 2,215 serious injuries
- 2023:
How a Chicago Legal Assistant Honors Her Mother at Ankin Law
For one legal assistant at a major law firm in Chicago, the best motivation comes from the person closest to her. That’s because Ankin Law’s Lupita Sanchez always knows that she makes her mother proud when working to help our personal injury clients. A year before starting in the legal industry, she was helping her mom find lawyers after she was injured at work. It was a difficult process since the employer was giving Lupita’s mother problems, so she jumped at the chance to work at a law firm. “Companies tend to look out for themselves, not their employees as
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Do I Still Have a Personal Injury Case if I Get a Negative MRI?
A negative MRI doesn’t mean you weren’t injured, and it doesn’t end your legal case. While MRIs are powerful diagnostic tools, they can show incomplete information that may indicate no injury when, in fact, there is one. Knowing when to get an MRI, and possibly when to get a second one, can be key in demonstrating that you suffered an injury and deserve compensation for it in 2026.
A Rolling Meadows, IL personal injury lawyer can help you understand how to navigate these difficult cases.
Why Does an MRI Sometimes Miss an Injury?
Any MRI is only going to
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What Should You Expect in a Fully Contested Divorce?
A contested divorce can be a stressful and uncertain time. You may worry about what your life will look like during such a contentious split. At SAM LAW OFFICE LLC, we handle contested divorces. We know this process inside and out and have guided hundreds of high-profile individuals through some of the most difficult times […]
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Q&A with Roblox® Lawyer Brendan Smith: Understanding the Lawsuit Against Roblox
Millions of children and teens use Roblox® every day to play games, build virtual worlds, and connect with friends.
However, a growing number of Roblox lawsuits allege that the platform failed to adequately protect young users from sexual exploitation and abuse.
After uncovering disturbing interactions on the platform, more parents are coming forward to hold the platform accountable and seek justice.
Attorney Brendan Smith, a partner in the firm’s Complex Litigation Department, helps survivors and their families understand their rights and navigate the legal process with compassion and care.
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Recent Verdicts Are Shaping NEC Baby Formula Lawsuits
Recent multimillion-dollar jury verdicts in Illinois are fundamentally changing the landscape for families filing NEC baby formula lawsuits. In April 2026, a Cook County jury ordered a major manufacturer to pay $70 million to four mothers whose infants developed necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) after consuming cow’s milk-based formula. These legal victories establish a clear precedent: manufacturers knew about the heightened risk of NEC in premature infants but failed to warn parents and medical professionals. If your child suffered from NEC after consuming cow’s milk-based formula in a neonatal intensive care unit, you need a mass tort lawyer to fight for your
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How the Law Protects Transgender Employees
Transgender employees are protected by federal law. Those protections are not always well understood by employees or by the employers who are legally required to follow them. That gap in understanding is where a lot of harm happens.
Our colleagues at Bloom Fudali work with transgender employees who have experienced discrimination in many forms, from refusal to use correct pronouns to outright termination following a transition. What many clients say, early on, is that they were not sure their experience actually qualified as illegal. In most of these situations, it did.
What Federal Law Covers
The foundation of federal workplace
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Fired for Social Media Posts in Illinois
You posted something on Facebook or X after a bad day at work. Maybe you vented about your boss. Maybe you shared your opinion on something political. And then you got fired. Can your employer actually do that?
In most cases, yes. But not always. Illinois is an at-will employment state, which means your employer can terminate you for almost any reason. The key word there is “almost.” Certain social media activity is protected under state and federal law, and if your firing was connected to that protected activity, it may qualify as wrongful termination.
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