I am the treasurer of an Illinois non-profit looking to hire an Executive Director who lives in Ohio. What steps do I need to take to comply with Ohio law as an employer, and do we have any requirements under the Affordable Care Act if we hire her as our only staff member?

March 20th, 2023

I have just moved into a new apartment, but the air conditioning above my bedroom makes large vibrations causing low-frequency noise, making it hard to sleep. The office says it's just the standard sound. What should I do to solve this issue, and if they don't let me break the lease or solve the problem, what steps should I take, including what to prepare for court?

November 3rd, 2024

I was fired from my part-time job at Cardinal Health, a large public company, for losing three phones in a 12-month period while out on deliveries. My employer did not contest my unemployment claim, but the EDD contested it on the grounds of misconduct, leading to a disqualification from unemployment benefits until I earned the equivalent of 5 weeks' benefits. I lost the appeal despite my belief that the case law was in my favor. I signed a separate agreement, which was signed by all other drivers, agreeing that losing three phones in a year would result in termination. When I went to the appeal hearing, I expected it to be just myself and the EDD, but Cardinal Health was there with an attorney, and I feel I was out-lawyered. Do I have a good case, and what could be the potential outcome?

May 25th, 2023

Can a private company collect license plate activity on public roads, or use a (Harris) Stingray to obtain cell phone metadata?

July 21st, 2023

I got into an accident with a DWP truck, and the driver admitted fault. Should I get a personal injury lawyer?

November 4th, 2024