On Tuesday September 3rd the Missouri Supreme Court ruled that the lawsuit against the Rams owner, Stan Kroenke, and the NFL must be heard in an open court room and not behind the closed doors of arbitration.[1] The City’s lawsuit alleges that the Rams violated the NFL’s 1984 league guidelines. The league and Mr. Kroenke …
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Back in 2004, Illinois passed what is known as the Gender Violence Act in an effort to deter violence directed toward women. Since its inception, the Gender Violence Act has undergone little change. It classified gender-related violence as a form of sex discrimination and allowed a person who had been subjected to gender-related violence to …
Crime Free Housing, a relatively recent phenomena, has begun to spread through Illinois as well as many other states. However, what does that mean for local residents? Why has it proven so divisive? Sherer Law Offices is here to walk you through why some people are praising the Crime Free Housing initiative while others condemn …
On February 7, 2019, the Illinois senate voted and passed Senate Bill 1, which proposes to raise the current minimum wage from $8.25 to $15.00/hour.[1] If signed into law, the plan would be to gradually increase the minimum wage each year until it reaches $15.00/hour in 2025. The current proposal would increase the minimum wage to $9.25/hour …
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On February 20, 2018, the Supreme Court issued a unanimous ruling in Timbs v. Indiana, ruling that the State of Indiana’s seizure of Timbs’ $42,000 Land Rover violated the Eighth Amendment of the Constitution as an excessive fine.[1] This new decision is sure to have a major impact on property seizures by law enforcement agencies …
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On November 29, 2018, the Illinois Supreme Court unanimously declared two recent changes in Public Act 97-651, impacting the calculations for some pension plans, to be unconstitutional.[1]In Carmichael v Laborers’ & Retirement Board Employees’ Annuity & Benefit Fund of Chicago, the Court was forced to decide whether these recent amendments, which modified the calculation of …
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There are a variety of ways people can be bad neighbors, so let?s look at some of the most common types of bad neighbors before we start talking about what to do about them. Noisy neighbors: these are the ones who make a lot of noise that might disturb you when you?re at home, especially …
If you have income or property, a Financial Power of Attorney can be an essential tool for you. It is especially important if you are ill and are worried that your illness may hinder you from handling your own financial affairs. Why Should I Sign a Financial Power of Attorney? Signing a Financial Power of …
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