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Oct. 19, 2018

For many companies in Illinois, acquisitions and mergers can be an important way to increase their value and profit-making potential. To maximize the benefits that can accrue from an acquisition, it is important to deal with a number of challenges that can arise. Bringing together two different businesses can require significant organizational changes to optimize efficiency and create a single working framework. However, by understanding the process more clearly, companies can make better decisions when deciding to come together.

Oct. 1, 2018

Pharmacists routinely help patients in Illinois receive the medications they need while also giving them general advice on various health matters. While these trained professionals often take precautions to avoid oversights, one study estimates that 21 percent of medication errors that affect patients might be related to issues with dispensing. However, a proactive approach with how prescriptions are managed on the part of both pharmacists and patients could minimize medication errors.

Sept. 20, 2018

When getting medical treatment at a hospital, you might receive care from many different doctors and nurses. It is not uncommon to be seen by dozens of medical professionals during a hospital stay. With such large care teams, good communication among the different members of the team is very important.

Aug. 29, 2018

Everyone deserves safety, respect and a comfortable living environment. You want nothing less for your aging family members. Healthcare professionals and caregivers typically have a drive to provide those necessities and more. However, sometimes there are people out there who pose a risk to the elderly. While this is disheartening, families should be observant.

June 12, 2017

Any time someone is injured and undergoes medical treatment, there is that immediate fear of, "Oh no! Now I'm going to be hit with more medical bills." If you do have health insurance, you still have copays to cover, and you still may receive bills not covered by your provider. If you don't have health insurance, you're about to be responsible for potentially thousands of dollars of bills. You also may have saved up a lot of money and now fear that your savings will go to paying medical bills, especially if you have a severe injury.

April 25, 2017

You've been served.

Feb. 10, 2017

"Who will make decisions for me if I cannot do so?"

Feb. 10, 2017

Effective on July 1, 2017, Child Support calculations will be modified in Illinois. Specifically, the new law will modify two sections of the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act ("The IMDMA"), specifically 750 ILCS 5/505 and 750 ILCS 5/510. Currently, the courts typically award minimum percentages of the non-custodial parent's net income, regardless of the income of the custodial parent. For instance, if there is one child, the court will usually order 20% from one parents net income as child support; for two children it is 28% of the net income; three children is 32% of the net income; and four children is 40% of the net income. The new law changes these guidelines with an "income shares" model, which takes into account, the other parents income.

Jan. 5, 2017

This is often what clients say when they are contemplating how to best take care of their families and their possessions after they pass away.

Nov. 19, 2016

If you get arrested for any reason, here are some tips to preserve your rights and still be respectful…