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answered on Aug 27, 2012
Yes. See this link to the rules. http://www.ilnd.uscourts.gov/cmecf/userguides/PDFs/v311/qrguide31.pdf.
Yes, Local Rule 5.2(e) provides as follows: “Where a filing is made electronically of a
pleading, motion, or document other than an appearance form or return of service,... View More 
If convicted, would have been my second dui. Received dui in may of 2006, and this dui arrest was nov of 2009. I received supervision for 2006, the 2009 dui I was found not guilty.
Both dui's arrests were in Illinois, 2006 = dupage and 2009 = McHenry County
Is it possible to... View More
answered on Aug 25, 2012
There are too many unanswered questions to answer this post. The long and short is you don't have to be in your car necessarily when police arrive to be arrested for DUI. Contact an IL DUI attorney ASAP.
I know I have to request it in writing and they have 14 days to respond. I want to make sure just in case it needs to be used in a court case?
answered on Aug 25, 2012
I believe you have one year from termination to order but the Personnel Records Review Act is attached from online:
(820 ILCS 40/) Personnel Record Review Act.
(820 ILCS 40/0.01) (from Ch. 48, par. 2000)
Sec. 0.01. Short title. This Act may be cited as the Personnel Record... View More
Employee self selected to have foot surgery that would ultimately effect her performance on the job. The individual is pushing to be released for light duty. Does the employer by law have to grant a light duty role for employee?
answered on Aug 25, 2012
I believe you are an employer from your questions. You may have several issues here. One, FMLA (federal law) interplay, two, possible ADA or handicap accommodation considerations, and three, depending on why the person had surgery which you deemed as "self-selected" (don't know what... View More
answered on Aug 23, 2012
People unfortunately misunderstand what "discriminatory" means for legal cases. The analysis must first start with the question "Am I a member of a protected class under a state, federal or local statute?." (IE, physical or mental handicap, race. national origin, sex etc) If you... View More
answered on Aug 23, 2012
I don't know exactly what you mean. However, a "motion" is basically asking the judge to do something in your case. You must give "notice" of your motion, or tell the opposing party, what you are asking the judge to do, as well as give them enough time to arrange to be in... View More
answered on Aug 23, 2012
It depends on what your pension documents state. Order them and look at them.
answered on Aug 23, 2012
If your case is in Cook you can check online by name or case number at http://www.cookcountyclerkofcourt.org/?section=CASEINFOPage.
Other than that, call or visit the clerk of court where the case is being heard. You should be able to pull and copy documents in the file.
answered on Aug 22, 2012
Some companies are self-insured and may become bankrupt. Also, some companies are insured by a work comp insurance company. Normally speaking, there are some protections like the Illinois Guaranty Fund which can step in if insurance and employer are not solvent. You should contact an Illinois work... View More
answered on Aug 16, 2012
Normally speaking you can file a dismissal order in the courtroom where the case was heard. Make sure that you are paid in full before your dismiss the case.
answered on Aug 16, 2012
Different lawyers charge different rates and it also depends on how complicated the will is. Ask around where you live for a lawyer who does probate or estates and trusts. They will normally after asking some questions, quote you a price. Remember just going to the cheapest lawyer should not be the... View More
answered on Aug 16, 2012
Yes, but you may be able to "impeach" them, or show they had a different answer under oath at a different time. That is usually done by asking them if they answered the same question, the same exact way, at a hearing at a different place and time. Usually you will need a transcript of... View More
answered on Aug 16, 2012
This appears to designate a "Sec. 1983" suit, which is a deprivation of civil rights.It can be alot of things but sometimes can mean an officer of the law may have been alleged to have beaten someone.
I was radioman morse code operator in the Navy from 1958-62, and also involved with USAR communications, artillery,Tanks, and the pistol team.
USAR Rifle expert 4 Army pistol team member. Senior instructor marksmanship. total 12 years discharged in 1995.
I have not filed a claim... View More
answered on Aug 16, 2012
Contact The John Marshall Fair Housing Clinic Veteran's Clinic. http://www.jmls.edu/veterans/.
answered on Aug 16, 2012
It usually means that the case is ready for trial and is being assigned to the trial judge.
Will It appear on an immigration criminal check?
This involves Chicago Municipal Code 8-4-081 for urinating or defecating on the public way.
answered on Aug 16, 2012
I would suggest looking at the office of the state appellate defender website. The link is below. I do not know if this would appear on immigration check.
They can give you all the forms and a step by step instruction which is online. Cook County Clerk's Office also has a free seminar... View More
I was told for the five months I was there I was doing very well and was given many responsibilities. Next thing I know, at the end of my shift I am let go. I asked many times the reason and was not given a reply.
answered on Aug 13, 2012
More information is needed. Employees in Illinois are considered "at-will" employees, meaning they can be hired and fired anytime, with no reason, or leave for no reason. The only exception is if you have a contract, you have been discrimiated against based on a "protected... View More
answered on Aug 13, 2012
That is a great question. Each state has it's own laws interpreting what that means. In most states, you have to show someone had a "duty" to someone else, or responsibility, "breached" that duty, basically did not do what they were obligated to do under the law, and as a... View More
answered on Aug 9, 2012
If you are referring to a work comp case that was settled no it should not take this long. The only way case is settled if "pink" contracts were signed AND approved by the arbitrator hearing your case. You can call the IWCC or look online regarding your case at... View More
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