Legal Articles, General Practice

RECOVERING DAMAGES FOR WRONGFULLY ISSUED INJUNCTIONS IN ILLINOIS

This article address the recovery of damages for "wrongfully issued" injunctions in Illinois.

THE “BUYER'S OPTION” CONTRACT IN ILLINOIS

This article addresses the buyer's option contract in Illinois.

Litigating the suspension of physician clinical privileges: The intersection of The Illinois Medical Studies Act and the rule of “at issue” waiver

This article address the concept of "at issue waiver" in the context of the Illinois Medical Studies Act.

Ohio Workers' Compensation Law

Describes the Ohio Workers' Compensation system. Used by attorneys, BWC and Industrial Commission

What is a Trust, and, Do I need a Trust?

By Samuel McMechan, Esq. www.mcmechanlaw.com A Trust is an instrument of contract used to secure a sum of money, held by a third party, for the future use of your beneficiaries.

Preparing a simple Will is Basic Family Planning We All Need:

Contact the McMechan Law Firm for a free first consultation for an accurate quote for your Will requirements. While pondering a Will, the McMechan law firm can also prepare a Medical Power of Attorney and a Financial Power of Attorney, or an irrevocable or revocable trust, and there are many reasons for getting trust beyond just avoiding tax and probate.

Proposed new removal “fees” are really fines and is deportation now punishment?

The whole idea of charging someone for being removed from the country is rife with problems. For one, they have already been removed, and suffered a forced change in their – and possibly their family’s – lives as a result. Secondly, charging anything assumes that they cost Canada for actions that they are culpable for. Third, the whole point of increasing the fees to such a degree – likely unaffordable to anyone removed – can only be to prevent those deported from ever returning to Canada. Fourth, it separates family from each other, which is contrary to Canada’s objectives in its immigration and refugee laws. Fifth, charging money for being forced into immigration detention should be cruel and unusual punishment. Finally, how is it fair to call these charges “fees”? Fees are administrative costs, which only make sense if they can actually be paid. They are better described as fines because they are punitive rather than administrative. They are designed to ward off those deported from the country from ever returning, akin to banishment.

Motorcycle Accidents Present Special Issues

People injured in motorcycle accidents confront obstacles to reimbursement not encountered by the typical car accident.

Key Roles of an Entertainment Lawyer

If you are in the entertainment industry, many of the activities in which you engage will often require the services of a legal professional. Whether you are an artist, director, producer, author, publisher, agent, manager, musician, or actor, contracts and other legal documentation are likely the foundation of your business.

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