The Law Blog - Joseph P McCaffery & Associates 2009-07-04T19:11:42Z http://lawblog.jpmlaw.net/atom.aspx Quick Blogcast "No Refusal" Back in Kane for Another Holiday tag:lawblog.jpmlaw.net,2009-07-02:e59fa554-247d-4d7a-9fbd-e4f2a229bda1 Joseph P McCaffery 2009-07-02T15:10:00Z Thu, 02 Jul 2009 15:10:00 GMT The Daily Herald reports SA John Barsanti and crew are giving "No Refusal" one more shot, despite the questions of legality of the sting operation... The Daily Herald reports SA John Barsanti and crew are giving "No Refusal" one more shot, despite the questions of legality of the sting operation... Appeal Filed Today in "You Tube" Divorce: Smith v. Walsh-Smith tag:lawblog.jpmlaw.net,2009-06-05:ccb37d27-f058-4994-ae4d-6874df036bf3 Joseph P McCaffery 2009-06-05T23:56:00Z Fri, 05 Jun 2009 23:56:00 GMT An appeal was filed today in the New York State Supreme Court in the matter of Smith v. Walsh-Smith, one of the most publicly covered divorce cases of 2008. Attorneys for Tricia Walsh Smith... An appeal was filed today in the New York State Supreme Court in the matter of Smith v. Walsh-Smith, one of the most publicly covered divorce cases of 2008. Attorneys for Tricia Walsh Smith... Do "Routine" Immigration Checks Cross the Line? tag:lawblog.jpmlaw.net,2009-05-20:72fbd69b-82af-4a69-a16e-c7f0b588a36d Joseph P McCaffery 2009-05-20T18:34:00Z Wed, 20 May 2009 18:34:00 GMT The Obama administration is expanding a program to make the checking of immigration status a routine measure during local jail bookings. The result, it’s suggested, could be a tenfold increase in illegal immigrants identified for deportation...it is designed to identify what authorities call “criminal aliens.” The Obama administration is expanding a program to make the checking of immigration status a routine measure during local jail bookings. The result, it’s suggested, could be a tenfold increase in illegal immigrants identified for deportation...it is designed to identify what authorities call “criminal aliens.” AG Madigan Trying to Close Public Info Loopholes tag:lawblog.jpmlaw.net,2009-05-20:2dffd619-0caa-4a3f-9097-053930a0406b Joseph P McCaffery 2009-05-20T13:55:00Z Wed, 20 May 2009 13:55:00 GMT Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan is proposing changes to Illinois law that will make government more transparent... Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan is proposing changes to Illinois law that will make government more transparent... Loopholes in Illinois Law Allow Officials to Deny Access to Public Records tag:lawblog.jpmlaw.net,2009-05-03:cfc42c48-29ec-42a4-903c-fde64a5f650f Joseph P McCaffery 2009-05-03T05:03:00Z Sun, 03 May 2009 05:03:00 GMT In Illinois, getting a public record is a frustrating labyrinth of excuses, delays and denials...the state's Freedom of Information Act has more pages devoted to what records you can't get than what you can... In Illinois, getting a public record is a frustrating labyrinth of excuses, delays and denials...the state's Freedom of Information Act has more pages devoted to what records you can't get than what you can... Just Say No When it Comes to Unreasonable Vehicle Search tag:lawblog.jpmlaw.net,2009-04-29:436bb048-c6ff-403c-b305-a2a3bc3c760f Joseph P McCaffery 2009-04-30T01:02:00Z Thu, 30 Apr 2009 01:02:00 GMT The Supreme Court issued a victory for supporters of Fourth Amendment rights and a blow to law enforcement last week when it placed new limits on vehicle searches by police... The Supreme Court issued a victory for supporters of Fourth Amendment rights and a blow to law enforcement last week when it placed new limits on vehicle searches by police... JPMA expands staff, deepens tax and family law resources tag:lawblog.jpmlaw.net,2009-04-23:18cfb46e-91eb-46fc-bf46-ea6e24b7d88e Administrator 2009-04-23T17:28:00Z Thu, 23 Apr 2009 17:28:00 GMT JPMA expands its staff and deepens its resources in tax litigation, financial planning, family law and mediation. JPMA expands its staff and deepens its resources in tax litigation, financial planning, family law and mediation. State's $1.75 million death penalty defense fund exhausted tag:lawblog.jpmlaw.net,2009-04-13:68a3ee43-2aba-4cdc-b255-c975d00ba90b Joseph P McCaffery 2009-04-13T16:37:00Z Mon, 13 Apr 2009 16:37:00 GMT Today's Chicago Tribune reports that the $1.75 million the state pledged to the Illinois Public Defender's office for the defense of death penalty cases this year has been spent, with more than half of the money covering costs that exceeded last year's budget. Today's Chicago Tribune reports that the $1.75 million the state pledged to the Illinois Public Defender's office for the defense of death penalty cases this year has been spent, with more than half of the money covering costs that exceeded last year's budget. Does new Illinois foreclosure law help homeowners or con artists? tag:lawblog.jpmlaw.net,2009-04-09:536de369-9a61-4445-a9ce-98fbbb47778f Joseph P McCaffery 2009-04-09T23:05:00Z Thu, 09 Apr 2009 23:05:00 GMT The new Illinois law, which Gov. Quinn describes as “an important step in addressing the crisis that has swept Chicago, the state and the country” changes little. In fact, we expect it actually will create an even riper environment for the predators the Illinois AG and the long list of federal departments are coordinating efforts to stop.... The new Illinois law, which Gov. Quinn describes as “an important step in addressing the crisis that has swept Chicago, the state and the country” changes little. In fact, we expect it actually will create an even riper environment for the predators the Illinois AG and the long list of federal departments are coordinating efforts to stop.... JPMA launches Facebook page tag:lawblog.jpmlaw.net,2009-04-04:3b47982b-a6d1-4b04-8f0c-8fea354ad4d3 Administrator 2009-04-04T17:21:00Z Sat, 04 Apr 2009 17:21:00 GMT Joseph P. McCaffery & Associates invites you to join its new Facebook page and participate in discussions on a variety of current legal topics. We'll use some of the discussions to write articles you'll find here on The Law Blog... Joseph P. McCaffery & Associates invites you to join its new Facebook page and participate in discussions on a variety of current legal topics. We'll use some of the discussions to write articles you'll find here on The Law Blog... Had enough of red-light cameras? Speed cameras may be next tag:lawblog.jpmlaw.net,2009-03-28:51acaf85-55fc-4d66-8df1-378e30c4bbbc Administrator 2009-03-28T13:16:00Z Sat, 28 Mar 2009 13:16:00 GMT A piece of Illinois legislation left behind by the recently ousted former governor may allow speed-tracking cameras to be installed in nine Illinois counties, including Kane, DuPage and Will A piece of Illinois legislation left behind by the recently ousted former governor may allow speed-tracking cameras to be installed in nine Illinois counties, including Kane, DuPage and Will Mathematical formula may predict likelihood of divorce tag:lawblog.jpmlaw.net,2009-03-26:06624578-4388-48f7-822d-ae703c52f9b9 Administrator 2009-03-26T22:29:00Z Thu, 26 Mar 2009 22:29:00 GMT The London bureau of AFP (Agence France-Presse) today reports a British mathematician has devised a formula to predict the likelyhood of divorce. The London bureau of AFP (Agence France-Presse) today reports a British mathematician has devised a formula to predict the likelyhood of divorce. Will New Thumbprint Law Really Prevent Mortgage Fraud? tag:lawblog.jpmlaw.net,2009-03-23:aaa59c87-8b89-4ae6-a312-ff36df214e4f Mickelle Olawoye 2009-03-24T01:44:00Z Tue, 24 Mar 2009 01:44:00 GMT The Chicago Sun-Times reported last week that a new law will require Cook County home sellers to submit a thumbprint, along with standard identity documentation, to a notary public beginning June 1. The law is designed to deter fraudulent transactions which frequently involve a forged signature. As a law firm that has handled numerous mortgage fraud cases, representing individuals whose signatures were forged on various real estate transactions... The Chicago Sun-Times reported last week that a new law will require Cook County home sellers to submit a thumbprint, along with standard identity documentation, to a notary public beginning June 1. The law is designed to deter fraudulent transactions which frequently involve a forged signature. As a law firm that has handled numerous mortgage fraud cases, representing individuals whose signatures were forged on various real estate transactions... Kane Refuses to Cancel "No Refusal" tag:lawblog.jpmlaw.net,2009-03-13:99151e60-c21a-4d6a-85d8-e3ab981a999f Daniel O Stamm 2009-03-13T15:54:00Z Fri, 13 Mar 2009 15:54:00 GMT Despite losing a contempt case in court, it appears that Kane County State’s Attorney John Barsanti still isn’t ready to give up his No Refusal Policy. Despite losing a contempt case in court, it appears that Kane County State’s Attorney John Barsanti still isn’t ready to give up his No Refusal Policy. Ruling puts Kane DUI plan in doubt: Barsanti to review planned St. Patrick's weekend operation tag:lawblog.jpmlaw.net,2009-03-07:ab138590-1b27-4592-a6fd-f5c2982dc9ed Daniel O Stamm 2009-03-07T18:28:00Z Sat, 07 Mar 2009 18:28:00 GMT Just two days after writing about Kane County State’s Attorney John Barsanti’s plan for more “No Refusal” DUI stops surrounding the St. Patrick’s Day holiday, a ruling in Kane County puts the practice in question. Barsanti suggests, “[his office] may be a step ahead of the legislation on [the matter].” We wonder if, perhaps, a more fitting description might be that his office has suffered a setback in its attempt to rewrite the laws and Constitution of both Illinois and the United States.... Just two days after writing about Kane County State’s Attorney John Barsanti’s plan for more “No Refusal” DUI stops surrounding the St. Patrick’s Day holiday, a ruling in Kane County puts the practice in question. Barsanti suggests, “[his office] may be a step ahead of the legislation on [the matter].” We wonder if, perhaps, a more fitting description might be that his office has suffered a setback in its attempt to rewrite the laws and Constitution of both Illinois and the United States.... Kane County No Refusal Stops Planned for St. Pat's Day tag:lawblog.jpmlaw.net,2009-03-05:d929a952-46d6-433c-b30f-c0e84d3431de Daniel O Stamm 2009-03-06T03:40:00Z Fri, 06 Mar 2009 03:40:00 GMT Kane County State’s Attorney John Barsanti has decided to bring back “No Refusal” traffic stops for St Patrick’s Day – Saturday night into Sunday, March 14 and 15, and Tuesday night into Wednesday, March 17 and 18, reports Matt Hanley of the Aurora Beacon News. The “No Refusal” policy refers to the right of motorists to refuse breath or blood testing after a DUI stop – sort of.... Kane County State’s Attorney John Barsanti has decided to bring back “No Refusal” traffic stops for St Patrick’s Day – Saturday night into Sunday, March 14 and 15, and Tuesday night into Wednesday, March 17 and 18, reports Matt Hanley of the Aurora Beacon News. The “No Refusal” policy refers to the right of motorists to refuse breath or blood testing after a DUI stop – sort of.... Lawsuit Filed in Aurora Hit-and-Run tag:lawblog.jpmlaw.net,2009-02-27:a65dca7b-67c4-49a6-925a-4968b97367ec Administrator 2009-02-28T02:35:00Z Sat, 28 Feb 2009 02:35:00 GMT A civil suit was filed Thursday in Kane County against Uriel Soto, aka Uriel Soto-Castro, the Aurora man facing criminal charges in the Jan. 31 hit-and-run which injured three teen-age pedestrians and closely missed a fourth teen, near the intersection of Galena Blvd. and Hill St. in Aurora. A civil suit was filed Thursday in Kane County against Uriel Soto, aka Uriel Soto-Castro, the Aurora man facing criminal charges in the Jan. 31 hit-and-run which injured three teen-age pedestrians and closely missed a fourth teen, near the intersection of Galena Blvd. and Hill St. in Aurora. Use Proper IRS Form to Ensure Your Divorce Agreement is Followed tag:lawblog.jpmlaw.net,2009-02-14:9cb3a782-1085-4891-84ad-a7ab4e757e71 Daniel O Stamm 2009-02-14T18:18:00Z Sat, 14 Feb 2009 18:18:00 GMT With April 15 quickly approaching, if you are a parent involved in a divorce or contemplating one, you need to consider the tax implications of your custody agreement. With April 15 quickly approaching, if you are a parent involved in a divorce or contemplating one, you need to consider the tax implications of your custody agreement. Fund Established to Assist Hit-and-Run Victims tag:lawblog.jpmlaw.net,2009-02-10:9420fbbf-0a59-4609-b8f9-f12da77c43cc Joseph P McCaffery 2009-02-11T02:58:00Z Wed, 11 Feb 2009 02:58:00 GMT On Jan. 31, four Aurora teenagers were heading home from a local Dollar Store when a speeding vehicle jumped the curb at Galena Blvd. and Hill Ave., striking three of the teens... The driver of the vehicle that injured the teens, Uriel Soto-Castro, was later arrested... A fund has been established to help these struggling families who are facing mounting medical costs. Contributions can be made via PayPal to TeenVictimsFund@jpmlaw.net or mailed to “Client Trust Fund” c/o Joseph P. McCaffery & Associates... On Jan. 31, four Aurora teenagers were heading home from a local Dollar Store when a speeding vehicle jumped the curb at Galena Blvd. and Hill Ave., striking three of the teens... The driver of the vehicle that injured the teens, Uriel Soto-Castro, was later arrested... A fund has been established to help these struggling families who are facing mounting medical costs. Contributions can be made via PayPal to TeenVictimsFund@jpmlaw.net or mailed to “Client Trust Fund” c/o Joseph P. McCaffery & Associates... Most Ticketed Vehicles: Is Your Car On the List? tag:lawblog.jpmlaw.net,2009-02-07:14932760-4cf2-4821-a0a4-a5150de09ad9 Administrator 2009-02-07T19:31:00Z Sat, 07 Feb 2009 19:31:00 GMT ISO Quality Planning, a company that helps insurers rate risk, has released a list of the 10 most ticketed and 10 least ticketed vehicles. ISO Quality Planning, a company that helps insurers rate risk, has released a list of the 10 most ticketed and 10 least ticketed vehicles.