by Jonathan Cole | Jun 25, 2026 | Uncategorized
What the Jacqueline Stevens v. ICE Decision Means. A Plain-English Guide for Illinoisans? Have you ever wondered what happens when a federal agency doesn’t respond properly to a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request? A recent federal appellate decision out of the...
by Jonathan Cole | Jun 24, 2026 | Uncategorized
What the In re Alice D. Decision Means for Illinois Families and Guardianship Proceedings? When a court terminates a parent’s rights here in Illinois, it’s one of the most serious actions the law allows, permanently changing a child’s legal relationship with a parent....
by Jonathan Cole | Jun 23, 2026 | Uncategorized
Temporary vs. Plenary Guardianship in Illinois: What’s the Difference? When a loved one suddenly becomes unable to make decisions for themselves, families are often forced to act quickly, sometimes without understanding all of their legal options. In Illinois, probate...
by Jonathan Cole | Jun 22, 2026 | Uncategorized
What the Supreme Court’s Ruling on Drug Users and Gun Possession Means The U.S. Supreme Court recently issued a major decision involving the Second Amendment and a long-standing federal gun law that had barred people who use illegal drugs, including marijuana, from...
by Jonathan Cole | Jun 19, 2026 | Uncategorized
Oak Park Votes to Cancel Flock Cameras to Protect Residents’ Privacy In the summer of 2025, the Village of Oak Park took a high-profile step in balancing safety with civil liberties when its Board of Trustees voted to terminate the village’s contract with Flock...
by Jonathan Cole | Jun 18, 2026 | Uncategorized
Case Summary: In re Estate of Edward Hegner, 2026 IL App (1st) 240738 What happened Edward Hegner died in 2016 without a will. His estate passed into probate, and his sister served as administrator. A man named Colin Lateano, who had been raised by Ed in many ways but...
by Jonathan Cole | Jun 17, 2026 | Uncategorized
Understanding the New Illinois Lawsuit Challenging the Medical Aid-in-Dying Law Medical aid in dying is a deeply personal and often emotional topic for families facing the realities of terminal illness. Recently, that conversation in Illinois took a legal turn....
by Jonathan Cole | Jun 16, 2026 | Uncategorized
Understanding Illinois’ Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA) and Risks With AI Notetaking Tools Artificial intelligence (AI) tools, especially notetaking and transcription apps, are becoming increasingly popular in workplaces and organizations. They help capture...
by Jonathan Cole | Jun 12, 2026 | Uncategorized
Federal Judge: Illinois Supreme Court Likely Violated Cook County Judge’s Rights. Here’s What Illinois Families Should Know A federal judge in Illinois recently issued a significant ruling in a case involving a retired Cook County judge who was removed from a...
by Jonathan Cole | Jun 11, 2026 | Uncategorized
In re Estate of Smith (2025 IL App (1st) 250009-U): What Illinois Families Need to Know A recent Illinois appellate decision, In re Estate of Smith, clarifies how the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS) can pursue claims against the estate of a...
