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The American Recovery Plan Act of 2021
The following article was authored by firm attorney Brian M. Bentrup and was first published on the Chicago Bar Association’s Young Lawyers Section website on April 5, 2021. The United States Congress passed three pieces of legislation designed to counteract the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Former President Donald J. Trump signed the Families… Read More »
The Heightened Importance of Pro Bono Work During a Pandemic
The following article was authored by firm attorney Brian M. Bentrup and was first published on the Chicago Bar Association’s Young Lawyers Section website on January 18, 2021. I was sworn in to the Illinois bar in 2015 and never did I anticipate devoting much time, if any, to pro bono work. The end… Read More »
Al Lee Discusses Incapacity Planning on Popular Retirement Lifestyle Podcast
Firm partner Alfred S. Lee returned to The Retirement Lifestyle Show with Roshan, Adrian & Erik last month to discuss incapacity planning. Al was previously featured on the show earlier this year, when he talked about the basic elements of an estate plan and why having an estate plan is essential. In this latest… Read More »
Eviction Moratoriums and COVID-19
There is virtually no aspect of ordinary life that COVID-19 has not affected in some way. In order to provide much needed relief, Congress enacted the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) and the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act in March 2020. Both were signed into law by President Donald J…. Read More »
Firm Partner Alfred S. Lee Discusses Estate Planning on Popular Retirement Lifestyle Podcast
Our own Alfred S. Lee was recently featured on the popular podcast, The Retirement Lifestyle Show with Roshan, Adrian & Erik. This show discusses various changes in retirement, estate planning, long-term care planning, insurance planning, tax planning and more. Attorney Alfred Lee was interviewed as a guest for a recent episode entitled Retirement Lifestyle:… Read More »
Can Religious Organizations Discriminate?
Religious organizations often define themselves on what they believe as much as on what the organization does. The law gives religious nonprofits leeway in their operations to promote the good that such organizations serve. There are, however, limits. All types of organizations are subject to federal and state laws regarding discrimination in the workplace…. Read More »
Firm Partner Joseph P. Selbka Scores a Win in the Illinois Appellate Court, as Reported in the Chicago Law Bulletin
Firm partner and attorney Joseph P. Selbka has a case that was recently published in the Chicago Law Bulletin. The case is Bosch v. Northshore University Health System, and it was decided on December 11th in the Appellate Court of Illinois, First District, Third Division. The case involved a student in the University’s nurse… Read More »
Firm Attorney Runs to Raise Funds for Local Church
Our own Brian Bentrup was busy last Sunday raising funds and running a 5K race with his daughter in the 11th annual Saint Andrew Parish Running of the Bulldogs. Brian joined the firm last year and serves clients in estate planning, probate administration, business law, and residential and commercial real estate, as well as… Read More »
Firm Attorney Helps Host Special Needs Halloween Event
Our own Patricia Tauchert helped out at a Halloween Party last Sunday for families and kids with special needs. As a member of the Dundee Township Rotary Club, Ms. Tauchert volunteered at the annual event. Activities included games, face painting, refreshments, and, of course, candy. A comfort dog (in costume!) and therapy horses were… Read More »