Jennifer Johnson Presents on the Fundamentals of Landlord-Tenant Law

Attorney Jennifer Johnson presented a seminar on the Fundamentals of Landlord-Tenant Law on April 11, 2014 in Rockford, Illinois. The seminar was presented by Sterling Education Services, Inc. and covered a wide range of landlord-tenant topics, including Collecting what’s due, the process of eviction, obligations of the landlord and tenant, lease provisions, how to properly … Continued

Illinois Legislature Considering the Uniform Collaborative Law Act

The Uniform Collaborative Law Act (“UCLA”) is draft legislation promulgated by the National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws in response to a perceived need for a comprehensive Statute addressing the practice of Collaborative Law. The UCLA is a limited-scope representation/non-litigation model of family law conflict resolution. An Illinois version of the UCLA has … Continued

The Job Opportunities For Qualified Applicants Act

Effective January 01, 2015 is a rather strict new law that could have far-reaching consequences for all industries and businesses employing 15 or more employees.  The Job Opportunities for Qualified Applicants Act (“Act”), in general, states that no employer may inquire about or into, consider, or require disclosure of the criminal record or criminal history … Continued