COMPLETE INDEX TO COMPANY NEWSLETTERS
JOSEPH M. LUCAS & ASSOCIATES, L.L.C.
ATTORNEYS AT LAW
ARTICLES BY DATE
2013 |
| WHAT HAPPENS IF YOU SLIP AND FALL ON SOMEONE ELSE’S PROPERTY? | Winter, 2013 | | LOTTERY WINNINGS AND GIFT TAXES | Winter, 2013 | | GOVERNMENT IMMUNE FROM SNOW LAWSUIT | Winter, 2013 | | HOW LONG HAS THIS BEEN GOING ON? | Winter, 2013 | | UMBRELLA INSURANCE POLICIES | Winter, 2013 |
2012 |
| INNOCENT SPOUSE TAX RELIEF | Spring, 2012 | | “FREEZE” YOUR CREDIT TO HELP PREVENT IDENTITY THEFT | Spring, 2012 | | TOMATO: FRUIT OR VEGGIE? | Spring, 2012 | | CASE BY CASE | Spring, 2012 | | THE MYSTERY OF THE OLD BANK ACCOUNT | Spring, 2012 | | LIABILITY OF FLOOD RISK ASSESSOR | Spring, 2012 |
| POWER OF ATTORNEY FOR HEALTH CARE AND LIVING WILL | Summer, 2012 | | FINANCIALLY SPEAKING, KEEP IT SIMPLE | Summer, 2012 | | ASBESTOS EXPOSURE RESULTS IN BIG AWARD | Summer, 2012 | | ADA AFFECTS SMALL BUSINESSES | Summer, 2012 | | FELINE FRIEND 1, IRS 0 | Summer, 2012 |
| BUYING OR SELLING YOUR HOME? GET AN ATTORNEY | Fall, 2012 | | ESTATE PLANNING: PRIVATE REVERSE MORTGAGES | Fall, 2012 | | EXPLODING SILO LEADS TO LARGE VERDICT | Fall, 2012 | | NAMING A GUARDIAN FOR YOUR CHILDREN | Fall, 2012 | | COLLISIONS WITH PEDESTRIANS | Fall, 2012 |
| What To Do After An Auto Accident | Winter, 2012 | | ORGANIZE YOUR ESTATE PLANNING DOCUMENTS | Winter, 2012 | | TIME WAS ON HER SIDE | Winter, 2012 | | A WEBSITE DOES NOT CONTACTS MAKE | Winter, 2012 | | THE IRS IS HERE TO HELP | Winter, 2012 | | “TRANSFER ON DEATH” FOR REAL ESTATE | Winter, 2012 |
2011 |
| Worker's Compensation in Illinois | Spring, 2011 | | New Federal Tax Laws | Spring, 2011 | | You Can't Take It With You: The Importance of Estate Planning | Spring, 2011 | | State Law Claim for Defective Artificial Hip | Spring, 2011 | | A Picture is Worth . . . | Spring, 2011 |
| CHILD LABOR LAWS IN ILLINOIS | Summer, 2011 | | DIFFERENT WAYS TO HOLD INVESTMENT PROPERTY | Summer, 2011 | | PARENTS NOT LIABLE FOR TEEN DRINKING | Summer, 2011 | | FRANCHISING YOUR BUSINESS | Summer, 2011 | | BIKE RIDERS MUST KNOW THE RULES OF THE ROAD | Summer, 2011 |
| SBA LOANS CAN HELP SMALL BUSINESSES | Fall, 2011 | | DON'T LOSE YOUR CHARITABLE DEDUCTION | Fall, 2011 | | CHALK ONE UP FOR THE LITTLE GUY | Fall, 2011 |
| Are You Legally Liable for Serving Alcohol to Guests? | Winter, 2011 | | Cybersquatters, Beware | Winter, 2011 | | Bank Accounts are A-Changing | Winter, 2011 | | What is an S Corporation? | Winter, 2011 | | Defective Insulin Pumps | Winter, 2011 |
2010 |
| Title Insurance Basics | Spring, 2010 | | Nursing Home Assaults | Spring, 2010 | | Prevent Burlary | Spring, 2010 | | "Obvious" May be in the Eye of the Beholder | Spring, 2010 | | Insurance Coverage Can be Limited | Spring, 2010 | | Credit Card Act | Spring, 2010 |
| Choosing Executor of Your Will | Summer, 2010 | | Tax Credits for Historic Preservation | Summer, 2010 | | Worker's Comp Update | Summer, 2010 | | Purchasing a Car in Illinois | Summer, 2010 | | Preparing for Disaster | Summer, 2010 | | Suspended Driver's License | Summer, 2010 |
| Basic of Automobile Insurance | Fall, 2010 | | Social Security Disability Benefits | Fall, 2010 | | Unnecessary Surgery Leads to Large Verdict | Fall, 2010 | | Owning Property as Joint Tenants | Fall, 2010 | | Debit vs. Credit Cards | Fall, 2010 |
| Auto Accidents & Auto Insurance | Winter, 2010 | | Tax Breaks for College Costs | Winter, 2010 | | Wallyball in the Work Place | Winter, 2010 | | Snow & Ice Removal in Illinois | Winter, 2010 | | Statute of Limitations & Statute of Repose | Winter, 2010 |
2009 |
| FAQs About Mortgage Foreclosures | Spring, 2009 | | Two Deaths Are Two Occurrences | Spring, 2009 | | The Value of Pets | Spring, 2009 | | Work Related Injuries in Illinois | Spring, 2009 | | Now That You Are Married | Spring, 2009 | | Generation-Skipping Trusts | Spring, 2009 |
| Traffic Court in Illinois | Summer, 2009 | | Duty of Guardians | Summer, 2009 | | Estate Planning for Vacation Homes | Summer, 2009 | | Federal Laws Stump State Laws | Summer, 2009 |
| What Happens in Bankruptcy? | Fall, 2009 | | Caregiver Bias in Employment | Fall, 2009 | | Illinois Law Governing Motorcycles | Fall, 2009 | | Charitable Remainder Trusts | Fall, 2009 | | FDIC Insurance Update | Fall, 2009 | | Tougher Traffic Laws in Illinois | Fall, 2009 |
| Business Start-Up Checklist | Winter, 2009 | | Governmental Immunity | Winter, 2009 | | Travel Safely on Airplanes | Winter, 2009 | | New Nonprofit Tax Forms | Winter, 2009 |
2008 |
| Failure to Warn of Threats | Spring, 2008 | | Joy Riding Teen Covered by Parents' Insurance | Spring, 2008 | | IntraFamily Loan Subject to Tax Laws | Spring, 2008 | | Scaffold Accidents and Injuries | Spring, 2008 | | The Murky Waters of Wetlands Protection | Spring, 2008 | | Illinois is Now a Smoke-Free State | Spring, 2008 |
| Servicemembers Civil Relief Act | Summer, 2008 | | Like-Kind Exchanges | Summer, 2008 | | Life Itself Has Value | Summer, 2008 | | Drunk Driver's Widow Cannot Recover Life Insurance | Summer, 2008 | | Lawsuits Brought By Children | Summer, 2008 |
| An Overview of Medical Malpractice | Fall, 2008 | | Bank Accounts for Children | Fall, 2008 | | Trust Powers Limited | Fall, 2008 | | Outlaw vs. Rule of Law | Fall, 2008 | | Victims Can Recover All of Their Medical Bills | Fall, 2008 |
| Power of Attorney for Health Care & Living Will | Winter, 2008 | | Vacation Home Tax Treatment | Winter, 2008 | | A Sign Does Not Make An Employee Make | Winter, 2008 | | Illinois Courts Increase Warranty Protections | Winter, 2008 | | Good Guys Can Finish First | Winter, 2008 | | Small Business - Maintain A Safe Workplace | Winter, 2008 |
2007 |
| Clinics Can Enforce Noncompetition Agreements | Spring, 2007 | | What Is a Trust? | Spring, 2007 | | Whistleblower Collects $3.7 Million | Spring, 2007 | | Wrongful Death and Survival: If the Worst Happens | Spring, 2007 | | Know Your Rights As a Patient | Spring, 2007 | | Student Can Sue Youth Center for Crippling Injuries | Spring, 2007 |
| Limited Liability Companies in Illinois | Summer, 2007 | | Real Property Disclosure Act | Summer, 2007 | | Beware of Fake Checks | Summer, 2007 | | The Internet is a One-Way Street | Summer, 2007 | | Liability for Dog Bites | Summer, 2007 |
| Doing Business on the Web - Clickwrap Agreements | Fall, 2007 | | Tax Consequences of Selling Collectibles | Fall, 2007 | | Arbitration? Better Tell Them First | Fall, 2007 | | Nursing Home Regulation | Fall, 2007 |
| Buying or Selling a Home - Get an Attorney | Winter, 2007 | | Roth IRA Conversions | Winter, 2007 | | Understaffed Nursing Home Leads to Patient's Death | Winter, 2007 | | Employee or Independent Contractor? | Winter, 2007 | | Insurance Company Not Liable for Diminished Value | Winter, 2007 | | Clothes Dryer Fires | Winter, 2007 |
2006 |
| Social Security Number Verification For Employers | Spring, 2006 | | What Happens If You Slip And Fall On Someone Else's Property? | Spring, 2006 | | Practice Candle Safety | Spring, 2006 | | New 401(k) Investment Option | Spring, 2006 | | Where To Sue? Websites Can Affect Jurisdiction | Spring, 2006 |
| David Beats Goliath | Summer, 2006 | | Bank Cannot Sue For Title Insurer's Negligence | Summer, 2006 | | "Just Say No" To... Unsolicited Credit Card Offers | Summer, 2006 | | ADA Protects Employees With Cancer | Summer, 2006 |
| Landlord Can Be Liable For Rape | Fall, 2006 | | Do You Have Residences In More Than One State? | Fall, 2006 | | Financial Planning For A Disaster | Fall, 2006 | | Warranty Limitations Do Not Always Apply | Fall, 2006 | | Preventable Mistakes In Nursing Homes | Fall, 2006 | | The Benefits Of Having A Will | Fall, 2006 |
| Clothes Dryer Fires | Winter, 2006 | | Insurance Company Not Liable For Diminished Value | Winter, 2006 | | Employee Or Independent Contractor? | Winter, 2006 | | Understaffed Nursing Home Leads To Patient's Death | Winter, 2006 | | Roth IRA Conversions | Winter, 2006 | | Buying Or Selling Your Home? Get An Attorney | Winter, 2006 |
2005 |
| When Dogs Attack | Spring, 2005 | | Minimize Your Risk Of Identity Theft | Spring, 2005 | | The Power Of Attorney | Spring, 2005 | | Child Labor Laws In Illinois | Spring, 2005 |
| FDIC Insurance For Revocable Trusts | Summer, 2005 | | Home Repair And Remodeling | Summer, 2005 | | Oscar Wilde And Copyright Law | Summer, 2005 | | Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect | Summer, 2005 | | Organ Donation in Illinois | Summer, 2005 |
| Self Storage Facilities In Illinois | Fall, 2005 | | Ties That Bind | Fall, 2005 | | Safeguards For Electronic Banking | Fall, 2005 | | Automobile Insurance Basics | Fall, 2005 | | Retirement Guide For Small Businesses | Fall, 2005 |
| Construction Zone! | Winter, 2005 | | Junk Fax Protection Act | Winter, 2005 | | Faqs About Leases | Winter, 2005 | | Informed Consent For Medical Procedures | Winter, 2005 | | Careful! New Rule Affects The Disposal Of Consumer Credit Information | Winter, 2005 | | Are You Legally Liable For Serving Alcohol To Guests? | Winter, 2005 | | Steer Clear Of Big Rigs | Winter, 2005 | | New Banking Rules Affect Checking Accounts | Winter, 2005 | | Withdrawal Rules For Inherited IRAs | Winter, 2005 | | Destruction Of Evidence | Winter, 2005 | | Naming a Guardian for your Children | Winter, 2005 |
2004 |
| They Said It | Spring, 2004 | | Case By Case | Spring, 2004 | | Review Your Credit Report | Spring, 2004 | | Solo 401(K) Retirement Plans | Spring, 2004 | | Insurance Company Bad Faith | Spring, 2004 | | Be Careful With Joint Bank Accounts | Spring, 2004 |
| Legal Adulthood: The Benefits And Consequences Of Turning 18 | Summer, 2004 | | Umbrella Insurance Policies | Summer, 2004 | | Innocent Spouse Relief | Summer, 2004 | | Basics Of Workers' Compensation In Illinois | Summer, 2004 |
| What is Title Insurance? | Fall, 2004 | | To Err is Human: Prescription Drug Errors | Fall, 2004 | | Statutes Of Limitations And Statutes Of Repose | Fall, 2004 | | Court Approves Zero Tolerance | Fall, 2004 | | Buy-Sell Agreements for Small Businesses | Fall, 2004 |
| Motorcycle Crashes Can Be Deadly | Winter, 2004 | | Governmental Immunity | Winter, 2004 | | Snow And Ice Removal | Winter, 2004 | | Highlights Of The New Federal Tax Act | Winter, 2004 | | Mortgage Companies And Good-Faith Dealing | Winter, 2004 |
2003 |
| Courts Begin Putting the Brakes on Takings | Spring, 2003 | | Restaurant Owes Patrons a Duty of Care | Spring, 2003 | | Online Banking | Spring, 2003 | | Do you need a Will? | Spring, 2003 | | ADA and Small Businesses | Spring, 2003 |
| Rocket Jumping is Obviously Dangerous | Summer, 2003 | | Medical Malpractice | Summer, 2003 | | Home (Sweet?) Home | Summer, 2003 | | Hang Up and Drive | Summer, 2003 | | Federal Advertising Guidelines for Businesses | Summer, 2003 |
| Make Sure to Save a Defective Product | Winter, 2003 | | "NATURAL" Does Not Always Mean Healthy | Winter, 2003 | | The Economic Loss Rule | Winter, 2003 | | Bankruptcy FAQS | Winter, 2003 | | Tax Credits for Historic Preservation | Winter, 2003 | | Is it time for an Estate Planning Checkup? | Winter, 2003 |
2002 |
| Prevent Burglary | Summer, 2002 | | Wrongful Death and Survival: If the Worst Happens | Summer, 2002 | | Real Estate and Restrictive Covenants | Summer, 2002 | | Beware of Dog! | Summer, 2002 | | Fair Labor Standards Act | Summer, 2002 |
| After an Automobile Accident | Fall, 2002 | | Workers' Compensation - Heart Attacks May be Covered | Fall, 2002 | | Freelancers' Articles are not Free | Fall, 2002 | | Life Insurance: Do you Know the Details of Your Policy? | Fall, 2002 |
| Automobile Insurance in Illinois | Winter, 2002 | | Injured by a Train | Winter, 2002 | | Household Chemicals | Winter, 2002 |
2001 |
| Have you Been Injured by a Defective Product? | Spring, 2001 | | HMO's and the Law | Spring, 2001 | | Legal Liability of Paramedics | Spring, 2001 | | Home Repair and Remodeling | Spring, 2001 | | Personal Bankruptcy | Spring, 2001 |
| Pharmacists' Liability for Drug Allergies | Summer, 2001 | | A Picture is Worth | Summer, 2001 | | FAQ's About Leases | Summer, 2001 | | Organ Donation in Illinois | Summer, 2001 | | Home is Where the Business Is | Summer, 2001 |
| Federal Tax Relief | Fall, 2001 | | Slumlords Beware | Fall, 2001 | | Basics of Workers' Compensation in Illinois | Fall, 2001 | | Guard Against Identity Theft | Fall, 2001 | | Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect | Fall, 2001 |
| Are you Legally Liable for Serving Alcohol to Guests? | Winter, 2001 | | The Power of Attorney | Winter, 2001 | | Employee or Independent Contractor? | Winter, 2001 | | Informed Consent for Medical Procedures | Winter, 2001 | | Bank Accounts for Children | Winter, 2001 | | What is Intellectual Property? | Winter, 2001 | | Condominium Disclosures | Winter, 2001 |
2000 |
| Snow and Ice Removal | Spring, 2000 | | HMO Liability | Spring, 2000 | | What is Title Insurance? | Spring, 2000 | | Employment Law - Whistleblowers | Spring, 2000 |
| Sexual Harassment in Schools | Summer, 2000 | | Buy-Sell Agreements for Family-Owned Businesses | Summer, 2000 | | Injuries in the Course of Employment | Summer, 2000 | | Alternative Dispute Resolution | Summer, 2000 | | Protecting the Elderly | Summer, 2000 |
| Uninsured Motorist Coverage | Fall, 2000 | | Statute of Limitation and Statute of Repose | Fall, 2000 | | Real Estate Security Instruments | Fall, 2000 | | Naming a Guardian for your Children | Fall, 2000 | | Noncompetition Clauses | Fall, 2000 |
| Real Estate - Water Front Property | Winter, 2000 | | Liability of Property Owners | Winter, 2000 | | What Happens if You Die Without a Will? | Winter, 2000 | | Illinois Takes Action Against Guns in Schools | Winter, 2000 | | E-Mail Communications at Work | Winter, 2000 |
1999 |
| Life Insurance - Do you know the Details of your Policy? | Spring, 1999 | | Personal Injury - Immunity of Municipalities | Spring, 1999 | | Credit Card Debt - No Privacy at Home | Spring, 1999 | | Elder Law - Nursing Home Resident Rights | Spring, 1999 | | Garnishment of Wages in Illinois | Spring, 1999 |
| What is Medical Malpractice? | Fall, 1999 | | Automobile Insurance | Fall, 1999 | | What Happens When the Government Condemns Land? | Fall, 1999 | | Child Labor Laws in Illinois | Fall, 1999 |
| Self-Storage Facilities | Winter, 1999 | | Real Estate - Restrictive Covenants | Winter, 1999 | | Lawsuits by Children | Winter, 1999 | | Employment Law - Sexual Harassment by Supervisors | Winter, 1999 |
1998 |
| Limited Liability Companies | Spring, 1998 | | Employment Law - Credit Checks on Job Applicants | Spring, 1998 | | Real Estate - New and Improved Disclosure Act | Spring, 1998 | | Estate Planning - Real Property Ownership Interest | Spring, 1998 | | New Rules for the Road | Spring, 1998 |
| Make Sure to Save a Defective Product | Summer, 1998 | | Beware of Dog | Summer, 1998 | | Living Will and Health Care Power of Attorney | Summer, 1998 | | Business Brokers Denied Fees | Summer, 1998 |
| Consumer Protection in Illinois | Fall, 1998 | | Automobile Leasing | Fall, 1998 | | Real Estate - Mortgage Escrow Accounts | Fall, 1998 | | What is Worker's Compensation? | Fall, 1998 |
| Organ Donation in Illinois | Winter, 1998 | | Automobile Insurance - Coverage | Winter, 1998 | | Tort Reform Overruled | Winter, 1998 | | Use Taxes on Out-Of-State Purchases | Winter, 1998 | | Joint Bank Accounts | Winter, 1998 |
1997 |
| Employment - Employees May Sue for Retaliatory Firing | Fall, 1997 | | Child Tax Credit | Fall, 1997 | | Real Estate - Home Additions & Warranty of Habitability | Fall, 1997 | | Consumer Update - Liability for Installment Loans | Fall, 1997 | | Do you need a Will? | Fall, 1997 | | Drunk Driving - Sleeping It Off - Is Still DUI | Fall, 1997 |
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