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By: Conor Grealish These are truly unprecedented times and tenants in Chicago need to know their rights under law as well as how their rights are affected by the resulting executive orders and disaster proclamations issued by Governor J.B. Pritzker. Here are five crucial things that Chicago tenan...

By: Maryam Hassani The coronavirus pandemic has prompted many people to think about estate planning and establishing a plan to take care of their loved ones. A benefit of the additional time people have with their family is that it allows for everyone to discuss a long-term care plan. Many people...

With the unprecedented impact the novel Coronavirus has made, many citizens in Illinois are left with questions and concerns about the stay at home order currently in place. Attorney Bradley Fuller, Esq. of CTM Legal Group is here to break down some of those questions and discuss your rights as a...

By: Bradley A. Fuller, Esq. “The safety of the people shall be the highest law.”  -Marcus Tullius Cicero All Illinoisans have been thrust into a very different and uncertain reality as the pandemic from “COVID-19,” or the coronavirus disease of 2019, continues to disrupt our society. Perhaps the ...

When most people receive calls and letters from debt collectors, they assume: “well I owe the money they'll just keep calling me until I pay the debt.” That's where most people are wrong. If debt collectors are calling you or sending you letters you may have a lawsuit for violations of the Fair D...

Recently, the National Immigrant Justice Center commended Attorney Mark Arnecilla for winning asylum for a woman from the Ukraine. "Pro bono attorney Mark Arnecilla from Illinois Advocates won asylum for a woman from Ukraine, and she was also released from detention." - National Immigrant Justice...

By Attorney Cara Anthaney What happens if a person fails to appear in court when ordered to do so? Or if a person fails to comply with a mandate set forth in a court order? This conduct is considered contempt of court. A person who commits contempt is called a contemnor. When a person blatantly v...

Attorney Michael Orescanin recently published an article on criminal law. Check out the excerpt below and view the article here or at https://cbaatthebar.chicagobar.org/2019/08/22/how-to-apply-miranda-violations-in-order-to-suppress-non-testimonial-physical-evidence/.

Attorney Lauren Goyette has become the newest Senior Associate at CTM Legal Group in March of 2019. Her hard work and committed advocacy has greatly assisted her clients and she continues to go above and beyond to provide her clients with excellent service. Lauren has worked at CTM Legal Group si...

By Associate Attorney Bianca Saviano Numerous questions surround the subject of payment of wages and deductions, especially in the event of a separation from employment. The Illinois Wage Payment and Collection Act (“IWPCA”) establishes laws for payment of wages, final compensation and the deduct...

CTM Legal Group is proud to announce that Attorney Matt Carpenter has become the newest Senior Associate at the firm. Matt joined CTM Legal Group in 2016 and since that time he has displayed a fierce dedication to representing unions and working families. Matt does outstanding work in labor and e...

By Associate Attorney Bradley Fuller Venturing to see a friend or family member who is in incarcerated can be a difficult and emotionally taxing experience.  The process can feel both strange and fraught with stressful regulations. However, visiting cherished ones who are unfortunately jailed pro...

An article by Associate Attorney Bradley Fuller has recently been published in Freedom from Fear Magazine with an piece entitled, "Equality of arms: the continued development of due process rights at courts of international character." In his article, Fuller focuses on due process in court cases ...

By Associate Attorney Marek Dymon In a divorce, arguments over who keeps the family pet can become very contentious and often lead to resentment between parties. Historically, the courts have treated pets as property, but under new Illinois law, this mindset has changed. More couples see their pe...

By Asssociate Attorney Cassandra Voissem What should be included with a lease? If you are a tenant in Chicago, you have likely come across a lengthy lease with one or more of your landlords. If you are a landlord, you probably want to know what you have to include and what is ancillary. There are...

By Associate Attorney Jennifer Filipiak In the past, Chapter 13 debtors whose cars were in an impound lot due to parking tickets were able to retrieve their vehicles with no money paid up front to the City of Chicago. However, as of this year, the City has filed numerous cases in the bankruptcy c...

By Associate Attorney John Solan Today is it hard to avoid the breaking news on people in the public sphere being involved with sexual harassment related allegations.  The increase of victims speaking out publically and support from social media campaigns has shined a light on issues that can ari...

By Associate Attorney Lauren Goyette The holidays are supposed to be a time to celebrate with family and friends. However, if you are separated or divorced from your children's other parent, this time of year can be extremely stressful. Trying to figure out a schedule so both parents can celebrat...

By Associate Attorney Matt Carpenter On Thursday, the United States Supreme Court agreed to hear Janus vs. AFSCME, Council 31. Plaintiffs, including Illinois public employee Mark Janus, allege "fair share" fees violate their First Amendment rights. Contrary to prevalent beliefs, workers in bargai...

By Associate Attorney Meg MacNair On October 26, 2016, the Cook County Board of Commissioners passed an ordinance increasing minimum wage in suburban Cook County. It is a tiered increase. The minimum wage will increase according to the following schedule: 1. An initial increase to $10 an hour eff...

By Associate Attorney Marek Dymon As many recent high school graduates are eagerly waiting to begin college, many parents are nervous about all the accompanying expenses. For divorced parents, such a concern may even be a bigger issue with the uncertainty about who has to pay for the college expe...

By Associate Attorney Bianca Saviano Federal and State Meal, Rest and Break Laws Federal and state law mandates employers to adhere to certain provisions regarding meals, rests and breaks for their employees. Currently, federal regulation does not require employers to provide meal or break period...

By Associate Attorney Bradley Fuller The Police Do NOT Have to Read You Your Rights When Arresting You A very common misconception about criminal law is that the police officers or sheriff's deputies are required to, “read you your rights,” when making an arrest.  This myth is perpetuated by popu...

By Associate Attorney Stephanie Lieberman Upon opening a child custody case, it is important to have focused and clear idea of what type of relief that you, the client, are seeking.  In order to best serve our clients, your vision of the most desirable outcome for your specific situation needs to...

By Associate Attorney Rishi Jain Initially, it is extremely jarring to be notified by your internet service provider (“ISP”) that a subpoena has been issued in a case that is against an IP address that you own. Your immediate inclination may be to either ignore the notice, or to immediately settl...