When someone can’t manage his or her own finances or needs help addressing basic needs due to a disability, another party can petition for guardianship over them. When the court names somebody as a guardian, he or she can make important decisions on behalf of the disabled adult. However, these cases get much more complicated when the petition for adult guardianship is challenged.
At A. Traub & Associates, our Schaumburg, IL estate planning lawyers can help you navigate the challenges of a contested guardianship case. We have earned over 150 positive reviews from grateful clients, so when you work with
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Burglary vs. Robbery vs. Theft in Illinois
If you or someone you love has been charged with a property crime in 2026, you may be hearing words like burglary, robbery, and theft used almost interchangeably. They are not the same thing.
In Illinois, these are three separate crimes with very different definitions and very different consequences. A Chicago criminal defense lawyer can review your case for free and help you understand what you are actually facing.
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Incapacity Planning: The Estate Planning Risk Most Families Don't See Coming
Most people think estate planning is something you do to protect your family after you die. But one of the biggest threats to your family’s financial security has nothing to do with death; it is what happens if you are still alive but suddenly cannot make decisions for yourself.
A stroke, a serious accident, a degenerative illness, or even a temporary medical crisis can leave you unable to manage. If you have not planned for that moment before it arrives, the consequences for your family can be devastating and permanent.
If you are considering your family’s future in 2026, a
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When Should You Call a Lawyer After an Injury?
If you were hurt because of someone else’s actions, it is often best to call a lawyer as soon as possible. Getting legal help early can protect your rights, preserve important evidence, and help you avoid mistakes that could hurt your claim.
Personal injury law can be complex, but early guidance can make a big difference. Our Schaumburg, IL personal injury lawyers help injured individuals understand their options and take steps to protect their future.
As of 2026, Illinois law still allows injury victims to seek compensation when someone else’s negligence causes harm. Acting early can help you protect your
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Can Burglary Charges Be Dropped in Illinois?
Burglary charges can be dropped in Illinois in certain situations. Remember, a charge is not the same as a conviction, and there may be ways to challenge the case. At The Law Office of Brian J. Mirandola, we can help you understand if that is a possibility in your case.
If you are facing charges in 2026, it is important to understand that you still have legal rights and options. Our Kane County, IL burglary defense lawyer can review the details of your case and take steps to protect your future.
What Is Considered Burglary Under Illinois Law?
Under Illinois
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Professionalism Spotlight: Michelle Sanders, Macon County Public Defender’s Office
Michelle Sanders, Macon County Public Defender’s Office (Source: Michelle Sanders).
Our Professionalism Spotlight series highlights Illinois legal professionals who demonstrate the ideals of professionalism in their careers.
In this Professionalism Spotlight, we spoke to Michelle Sanders, Chief Public Defender for the Macon County Public Defender’s Office.
When Michelle began practicing law in 2007, she served as an Assistant Public Defender in Macon County, handling criminal felonies.
She then served as a law clerk to Illinois Supreme Court Justice Lisa Holder White, who served on the Fourth District Appellate Court at the time.
In 2018, Michelle returned to the Macon County Public
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In Iowa, can you evict a family member without a written lease? | O'Flaherty Law
Can you evict a family member in Iowa without a written lease? Learn how Iowa law distinguishes guests from tenants, what notice is required, and when you must file a forcible entry and detainer action. | O’Flaherty Law – Learn About Law Legal Articles, Videos & Podcasts with O’Flaherty Law
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Can Employers Block NLRB Proceedings? What the Circuit Split Means for Your Organization
There is a growing circuit split between the Third and Fifth circuits over whether employers can block National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) proceedings while raising constitutional challenges. The disagreement centers on the Norris-LaGuardia Act (NLGA), a nearly century-old law designed to keep federal courts out of labor disputes, which is driving one of the biggest fights in labor and employment law at the moment. With two circuits now at odds, Supreme Court review is increasingly likely and the question is deceptively simple: Can a federal court order the NLRB to stop its proceedings while a lawsuit challenging the Board’s constitutionality
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Jeremy S. Baker Appointed to AAA and ICDR Construction Arbitration Panels
We are proud to announce that our founding attorney, Jeremy S. Baker, was recently appointed to the Construction Arbitration Panels of the American Arbitration Association (AAA) and the International Centre for Dispute Resolution (ICDR), marking a significant milestone in the field of construction dispute resolution. If you are an architect, engineer, design builder, or developer facing arbitration, you understand how much is at stake when a neutral decision-maker evaluates your claims. An experienced lawyer could guide you through that process, helping you prepare your case with clarity and precision.
When you are involved in
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Jonathan Berjikian Earns Appointment to AIA Contract Documents Committee Liaison Role
If you rely on standard form agreements to structure risk on your projects, changes to those documents matter. We are proud to announce that Baker Law attorney Jonathan Berjikian has earned an appointment to the AIA Contract Documents Committee liaison role, joining founding attorney Jeremy S. Baker in this important position, at a time when many architects, engineers, and design-build professionals are watching the next generation of AIA forms take shape. When core agreements evolve, your business operations and risk profile may evolve with them.
For design and construction counsel, you look to experienced attorneys who stay close
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Law Firm Leadership – Midsize & Smaller Firms
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I am a partner in a 30 lawyers insurance defense firm in Phoenix, Arizona. We have 7 equity partners, 10 non-equity partners, and 13 associates. We represent insureds through insurance companies that are our clients and pay our bills. We also represent self-insured companies as well. Our firm is in second generation. The original founding partners have all retired and they are the ones that brought in all of the clients and managed and ran the firm. The firm was primarily run by a strong managing partner. Since the founding partners retired we have been struggling in managing the
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Access to Justice Commission Releases New Statewide Complaint or Petition Standardized Court Form Set
The Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Access to Justice recently announced the publication of a new statewide standardized court form set: Complaint or Petition.
The form titles include:
- How to File a Complaint or Petition
- Complaint or Petition
- Additional Defendant Information
- Additional Reasons for Lawsuit
The forms can be found on the “Approved Standardized Statewide Forms” page of the Illinois Supreme Court’s website, under the “Forms” tab.
Please note that the Access to Justice Commission does not immediately announce minor updates made to forms. Therefore, it recommends that court users be directed to the forms on the
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Building an ‘Enduring Legacy’: Q&A with BWLA President Joan Akalaonu
Joan A. Akalaonu, President of the Black Women Lawyers’ Association of Greater Chicago (Source: Joan A. Akalaonu).
The Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Professionalism works to promote civility and inclusion in the legal profession, to ensure the equitable delivery of justice for the people of Illinois.
In honor of Black History Month, the Commission on Professionalism is highlighting inspiring leaders of some of the state’s predominantly Black bar associations. Through their work, these leaders are creating a more diverse profession in which all attorneys feel valued.
In this Q&A, our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Manager Julia Roundtree Livingston spoke to
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Appellate Court Rules in Favor of Government in Malicious Prosecution Case
In Hill v. Cook County, an Illinois Appellate Court upheld a circuit court’s ruling in favor of government defendants in a malicious prosecution
claim.
An arrestee sued the county, the county sheriff, and a municipality and various police
officers for claims arising from an arrest in connection with an alleged armed
robbery. The arrestee claimed that upon his arrest, he
entered into an agreement with police that he would not be rearrested or
charged in connection with the incident if he passed a polygraph test.
At his criminal trial, the court found
the agreement unenforceable because a prosecutor was
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Pinch Me! The ABA’s Summary of 2025 FMLA Court Decisions Is Now Available.
There are many holidays I cherish — Christmas, Fourth of July, even St. Paddy’s Day. But my favorite day of the year? There is no competition. The arrival of the American Bar Association’s summary of every FMLA case decided this past year.Yep, you read that correctly. Every little scrumptious FMLA decision. About mid-February or so, the ABA’s Wage and Hour Committee publishes a comprehensive report of all FMLA decisions handed down by the federal courts in the previous year. Although our little FMLA blog catches some of the big FMLA cases as they occur throughout the year, the ABA’s annual report
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Spinal Cord Injury Settlements in Illinois: What Families Should Expect
If someone in your family has suffered a spinal cord injury because of another person’s actions, the settlement value in Illinois often reaches hundreds of thousands to millions of dollars depending on the severity of injury, lifelong care needs, lost income, pain and suffering, and liability strength. Illinois law allows injured parties to recover money for medical costs, ongoing care, lost wages, disability, and emotional losses, but insurers and defense attorneys routinely challenge the full value, making proper legal guidance essential.
This article explains how spinal cord injury (SCI) settlements work in Illinois, outlines what families should prepare for, and
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