Effective January 1, 2014, 735 ILCS 5/2-2301 “Settlement” takes effect. In essence, this portion of the code of civil procedure is aimed at making sure that once a settlement is reached in a personal injury case (say, a car accident, slip and fall, medical malpractice case, wrongful death, or similar)…
In the wake of the hysteria generated by Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker’s crusade against collective bargaining for public sector workers like teachers and firefighters, a new tea party inspired problem has surfaced in Wisconsin. This problem concerns the environment. Walker’s controversial appointment of Cathy Stepp as Department of Natural Resources…