January 29, 2024
Blog, Family Law Blog
By:
Carla Schiff Donnelly
Pietragallo partner Carla Schiff Donnelly was trained in mediation years ago and has participated in more than 100 mediations. Mediation is one of the best tools to resolve a family law matter. She recently took a refresher course for mediators to further hone her skills and learn more techniques to... Read More
January 12, 2024
Blog, Family Law Blog
By:
Carla Schiff Donnelly
Divorce attorneys see an uptick in new client calls come January each year. Some bide their time in order to get through the holidays for the sake of the children. For others, the stress of the holidays can cause the straw that breaks the camel’s back. Many, however, see a... Read More
January 12, 2024
Blog, Family Law Blog
By:
Carla Schiff Donnelly
Your initial consultation with an attorney is your time, especially if you are paying for it. The goal of an initial consultation is to have the client leave with all of their questions answered and a game plan for moving forward in the short term. Getting Started We start by... Read More
December 20, 2023
Blog, Family Law Blog
By:
Kerri Lee Cappella
Year-end and the beginning of the New Year are good times to check in on your family law matters. Myriad events might be triggered as the calendar switches over. A little pre-planning can avoid unpleasant surprises or unnecessary emergencies later. We like to remind our clients of a few things,... Read More
December 6, 2023
Blog, Family Law Blog
By:
Carla Schiff Donnelly
Divorce and custody issues can make Christmas and other holidays stressful for parents. Children are very perceptive and will feel your stress. Here are some ways to lower your stress and survive the holidays: Focus on new traditions. Christmas will never be the same as it was when you were... Read More
October 9, 2023
Blog, Family Law Blog
By:
Carla Schiff Donnelly
Halloween has always been a special holiday for children, and parents enjoy reliving it through their eyes. However, divorce can put a damper on things if the parents do not plan ahead and work together. Here are some tips to help things go more smoothly: Decide who is doing what... Read More
July 24, 2023
Blog, Insights & Impact Business Blog, The Privacy Hacks
By:
Christopher A. Iacono
On July 18, 2023, the Illinois Supreme Court denied a rehearing on the issue of Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA) accrual. The request for rehearing derived from an opinion by the 7th Circuit, Cothron v. White Castle System, Inc., 20 F.4th 1156 (7th Cir. 2021), holding that “separate claims accrue... Read More
June 27, 2023
Blog, Insights & Impact Business Blog, The Privacy Hacks
By:
Key takeaway: Despite the Supreme Court’s recent pronouncement of patent-eligible subject matter, cybersecurity innovation will remain an active area for intellectual property protection through the patent application and prosecution process. Because cybersecurity protection is of critical importance to businesses, it has become commonplace, resulting in a fundamental impact on other... Read More
June 16, 2023
Blog, Family Law Blog
By:
Charles Avalli
Taxes. Nobody likes dealing with them. However, they become especially relevant and important when planning your estate. Being aware of the applicable federal and states taxes that will be due can have an immense impact on what will remain to be distributed to your family and other beneficiaries. With taxes... Read More
June 15, 2023
Blog, Insights & Impact Business Blog
The legal and regulatory scheme is set up in favor of life insurance companies to the detriment of the agents and customers. The imbalance of duties imposed upon a life insurance agent in the sale of life insurance policies and annuities to a client presents a potential conflict of interest.... Read More
