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Chicago Legal Community Coming Together to Help Families at Border

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While the United States-Mexico border might be thousands of miles from Chicago, the topic of immigration is one that hits close to home for Chicagoans.

Last week, news broke that families were being separated at the Southern border. Children as young as eight months old were taken from their parents and housed in separate detention camps. A majority of families spoken to in detention centers had fled Mexico to stay safe from the violence.

Family detention centers have long been a hidden fixture along the border and now people are ready for it to end. Conditions at family detention centers have been questioned for years and hundreds of allegations of abuse have been found from 2009 to 2014, according to a recent study by Chicago law students. 

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LimeBike Coming to Chicago

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Chicago is no stranger to test piloting new convenience based start-up companies. From being one of the first cities to use food delivery services like Grubhub and 24/7 laundry lockers like Pressbox, Chicagoans have shown huge interest in these new tech services. LimeBike is the newest start up to move into the Windy City.

LimeBike is comparable to Divvy, a rentable bike service already implemented around Chicago. There are two key differences, though: LimeBike offers a lower price and promise to be more easy to use. LimeBike is $1 to rent per 30 minutes which is cheaper than Divvy’s $3 price tag. 

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Supreme Court Declares Sports Betting Legal

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A recent decision by the Supreme Court means that sports fans will now have more opportunities to place legal bets on sports teams. On Monday, the Supreme Court voted 6-3 to end a 1992 law that deemed sports betting illegal across the United States. This comes on the tail of gambling sites like DraftKings being named illegal as users used it as a personal bookie to gamble on all types of different things.It is estimated that nearly $150 billion is spent each year in illegal gambling, and this recent decision will allow this to become a legal form of taxation.

With the recent Supreme Court decision ending that, some states are already capitalizing on the ruling. 

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A More Detailed Look at Our Case Against General Motors

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This an an excerpt from the document, “Memorandum Opinion Enforcing Provisions of Sale Order With Respect to the Moore, Et Al. Plaintiffs”.

This dispute involves allegedly contaminated groundwater that migrated from property previously owned until July 2009 by General Motors (“Old GM”) and now owned by General Motors LLC (“New GM”) into the water wells of nearby properties that were used by homeowners for drinking water and other normal household uses. The alleged contaminant is sodium chloride (“road salt”), allegedly used in excessive quantities by Old GM and then by New GM to treat the roads on the Milford Proving Grounds (“MPG”) in Michigan during winter months. 

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Uber Changes Legal Process for Sexual Assault Victims

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Uber has announced its plans to change the legal process for sexual assault victims involving employees, drivers, and other riders. Before Tuesday, anybody that alleged sexual assault involving somebody related to Uber, were subject to a lengthy legal process.

CNN found in a recent study that at least 103 Uber drivers have been accused of sexually assaulting or harassing their passengers in the past four years. Some of them were arrested and some are still currently wanted by police. The majority are involved in civil suits involving the incident.

Previously, upon signing up for Uber, users agreed to resolve any claims they may have individually through arbitration. 

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Jalopnik.com Details Our Case Against General Motors

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Check out our recent mention in an article about a case we’ve taken on against General Motors.

Click this link to read the full story.

 

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3 Tips on How to Avoid Letting Social Media Affect Your Case

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Today, virtually everybody has an online presence. From Facebook, to Twitter, to Snapchat, social media has become a core part of our lives. People can use these platforms to document every second of their life, from who they’re with, to where they are, to what they’re eating. While sometimes it can be refreshing to post exactly what we’re thinking online, it is important to keep in mind that some things should stay off the internet.

If you are currently involved in an ongoing legal battle of any kind, from personal injury to divorce, it is essential to monitor your social media habits to ensure they don’t affect your case. 

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Why Maximum Coverage Car Insurance Is Necessary

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Uninsured motorists are more common than you think. According to a 2016 study, 13.7% of Illinois drivers, or about 1 in 8, were uninsured, ranking the state 18th for most uninsured motorists. Not only are uninsured motorists a threat to you, they are also a threat to themselves. Being involved in an accident without insurance is a huge cost for both parties. Not to mention, it is illegal to drive uninsured.

Having uninsured motorist (UM) coverage on your insurance policy is necessary to ensure your physical and financial safety on the road. UM coverage will cover your costs if you are involved in an accident and the other party does not have insurance. 

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Surprising Number of Hazards in Your Own Office

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Office workers are exposed to more hazards than one might think. Workplace hazards come in many forms including slip-and-fall accidents, ergonomic hazards, poor indoor air quality, electrical fires, as well as many other dangers. It was reported in 2016 that on average, about 78 people lose their lives each year from occupational injuries or illnesses. It was also reported that thousands more become so severely injured on the job that they require ongoing medical treatment and lose the ability to work. It is important to become aware of workplace hazards in order to avoid them.

Poor Indoor Air Quality
According to the National Safety Council, respiratory infections, asthmas, and allergic reactions have become prevalent in office workers. 

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Distracted Driving: When the Workplace Demands It

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Intense work load in the office can lead to distraction in your personal life. Often, when the workplace demands attention outside of work hours, this can take shape in the form of distracted driving. Employees can frequently find themselves using their cell phones to communicate with the office during their commutes to and from work. If these distractions cause a car accident, the employer can be held responsible for any injuries or damage, even if it occurs outside of work hours.

Work-related distracted driving is a very prevalent problem in today’s workforce. According to a survey conducted by Traveler’s Insurance, 78 percent of drivers reported using their personal vehicles for work on a daily basis. 

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Jalopnik.com Details Our Case Against General Motors

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Check out our recent mention in an article about a case we’ve taken on against General Motors. Click this link to read the full story. 

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Office workers are exposed to more hazards than one might think. Workplace hazards come in many forms including slip-and-fall accidents, ergonomic hazards, poor indoor air quality, electrical fires, as well as many other dangers. It was reported in 2016 that...

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