60http://lawblog.jpmlaw.netSat, 04 Jul 2009 14:12:59 GMTSat, 04 Jul 2009 14:12:59 GMTen2008, Joseph P. McCaffery & AssociatesLawJPMALocal and global legal issues and their impact on clients with interests in Illinois. Joseph P. McCaffery & Associates is an Illinois law firm with offices in Aurora, Chicago and Quincy, serving clients worldwide.Local and global legal issues and their impact on clients with interests in Illinois. Joseph P. McCaffery & Associates is an Illinois law firm with offices in Aurora, Chicago and Quincy, serving clients worldwide.JPMAadministrator@jpmlaw.netnohttp://lawblog.jpmlaw.net/2009/07/02/no-refusal-back-in-kane-for-another-holiday.aspx?ref=rssJoseph P McCafferyThe Daily Herald reports SA John Barsanti and crew are giving "No Refusal" one more shot, despite the questions of legality of the sting operation...DUI and Other Driving LawsCriminal Lawhttp://lawblog.jpmlaw.net/2009/07/02/no-refusal-back-in-kane-for-another-holiday.aspx#Commentse59fa554-247d-4d7a-9fbd-e4f2a229bda1Thu, 02 Jul 2009 15:10:00 GMThttp://lawblog.jpmlaw.net/2009/06/05/appeal-filed-today-in-you-tube-divorce-smith-v-walshsmith.aspx?ref=rssJoseph P McCafferyAn 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...In the NewsFamily Law - Divorce - Custody +http://lawblog.jpmlaw.net/2009/06/05/appeal-filed-today-in-you-tube-divorce-smith-v-walshsmith.aspx#Commentsccb37d27-f058-4994-ae4d-6874df036bf3Fri, 05 Jun 2009 23:56:00 GMThttp://lawblog.jpmlaw.net/2009/05/20/do-routine-immigration-checks-cross-the-line.aspx?ref=rssJoseph P McCafferyThe 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.” In the NewsImmigration Lawhttp://lawblog.jpmlaw.net/2009/05/20/do-routine-immigration-checks-cross-the-line.aspx#Comments72fbd69b-82af-4a69-a16e-c7f0b588a36dWed, 20 May 2009 18:34:00 GMThttp://lawblog.jpmlaw.net/2009/05/20/ag-madigan-trying-to-close-public-info-loopholes.aspx?ref=rssJoseph P McCafferyIllinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan is proposing changes to Illinois law that will make government more transparent...Law and the MediaIn the NewsLegislation UpdatesConstitutional Lawhttp://lawblog.jpmlaw.net/2009/05/20/ag-madigan-trying-to-close-public-info-loopholes.aspx#Comments2dffd619-0caa-4a3f-9097-053930a0406bWed, 20 May 2009 13:55:00 GMThttp://lawblog.jpmlaw.net/2009/05/03/loopholes-in-illinois-law-allow-officials-to-deny-access-to-public-records.aspx?ref=rssJoseph P McCafferyIn 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 the NewsLegislation Updateshttp://lawblog.jpmlaw.net/2009/05/03/loopholes-in-illinois-law-allow-officials-to-deny-access-to-public-records.aspx#Commentscfc42c48-29ec-42a4-903c-fde64a5f650fSun, 03 May 2009 05:03:00 GMThttp://lawblog.jpmlaw.net/2009/04/29/just-say-no-when-it-comes-to-unreasonable-vehicle-search.aspx?ref=rssJoseph P McCafferyThe 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...Criminal LawConstitutional LawDUI and Other Driving Lawshttp://lawblog.jpmlaw.net/2009/04/29/just-say-no-when-it-comes-to-unreasonable-vehicle-search.aspx#Comments436bb048-c6ff-403c-b305-a2a3bc3c760fThu, 30 Apr 2009 01:02:00 GMThttp://lawblog.jpmlaw.net/2009/04/23/jpma-expands-staff-deepens-tax-and-family-law-resources.aspx?ref=rssAdministratorJPMA expands its staff and deepens its resources in tax litigation, financial planning, family law and mediation.Family Law - Divorce - Custody +Financial PlanningChoosing a Lawyerhttp://lawblog.jpmlaw.net/2009/04/23/jpma-expands-staff-deepens-tax-and-family-law-resources.aspx#Comments18cfb46e-91eb-46fc-bf46-ea6e24b7d88eThu, 23 Apr 2009 17:28:00 GMThttp://lawblog.jpmlaw.net/2009/04/13/states-175-million-death-penalty-defense-fund-exhausted.aspx?ref=rssJoseph P McCafferyToday'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.In the NewsCriminal Lawhttp://lawblog.jpmlaw.net/2009/04/13/states-175-million-death-penalty-defense-fund-exhausted.aspx#Comments68a3ee43-2aba-4cdc-b255-c975d00ba90bMon, 13 Apr 2009 16:37:00 GMThttp://lawblog.jpmlaw.net/2009/04/09/does-new-foreclosure-help-homeowners-or-con-artists.aspx?ref=rssJoseph P McCafferyThe 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....Mortgage Fraud - ForeclosureConsumer FraudChoosing a Lawyerhttp://lawblog.jpmlaw.net/2009/04/09/does-new-foreclosure-help-homeowners-or-con-artists.aspx#Comments536de369-9a61-4445-a9ce-98fbbb47778fThu, 09 Apr 2009 23:05:00 GMThttp://lawblog.jpmlaw.net/2009/04/04/jpma-launches-facebook-page.aspx?ref=rssAdministratorJoseph 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...AdministrationPolls and Surveyshttp://lawblog.jpmlaw.net/2009/04/04/jpma-launches-facebook-page.aspx#Comments3b47982b-a6d1-4b04-8f0c-8fea354ad4d3Sat, 04 Apr 2009 17:21:00 GMThttp://lawblog.jpmlaw.net/2009/03/28/had-enough-of-redlight-cameraa-speed-cameras-may-be-next.aspx?ref=rssAdministratorA 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 WillIn the NewsConstitutional LawDUI and Other Driving Lawshttp://lawblog.jpmlaw.net/2009/03/28/had-enough-of-redlight-cameraa-speed-cameras-may-be-next.aspx#Comments51acaf85-55fc-4d66-8df1-378e30c4bbbcSat, 28 Mar 2009 13:16:00 GMThttp://lawblog.jpmlaw.net/2009/03/26/mathematical-formula-may-predict-likelihood-of-divorce.aspx?ref=rssAdministratorThe London bureau of AFP (Agence France-Presse) today reports a British mathematician has devised a formula to predict the likelyhood of divorce. Prenuptial AgreementsFamily Law - Divorce - Custody +In the Newshttp://lawblog.jpmlaw.net/2009/03/26/mathematical-formula-may-predict-likelihood-of-divorce.aspx#Comments06624578-4388-48f7-822d-ae703c52f9b9Thu, 26 Mar 2009 22:29:00 GMThttp://lawblog.jpmlaw.net/2009/03/23/will-new-thumbprint-law-really-prevent-mortgage-fraud.aspx?ref=rssMickelle OlawoyeThe 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... Mortgage Fraud - ForeclosureIn the NewsLegislation UpdatesConsumer Fraudhttp://lawblog.jpmlaw.net/2009/03/23/will-new-thumbprint-law-really-prevent-mortgage-fraud.aspx#Commentsaaa59c87-8b89-4ae6-a312-ff36df214e4fTue, 24 Mar 2009 01:44:00 GMThttp://lawblog.jpmlaw.net/2009/03/13/kane-refuses-to-cancel-no-refusal.aspx?ref=rssDaniel O StammDespite 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. In the NewsConstitutional LawDUI and Other Driving Lawshttp://lawblog.jpmlaw.net/2009/03/13/kane-refuses-to-cancel-no-refusal.aspx#Comments99151e60-c21a-4d6a-85d8-e3ab981a999fFri, 13 Mar 2009 15:54:00 GMThttp://lawblog.jpmlaw.net/2009/03/07/ruling-puts-kane-dui-plan-in-doubt-barsanti-to-review-planned-st-patricks-weekend-operation.aspx?ref=rssDaniel O StammJust 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.... In the NewsLegislation UpdatesConstitutional LawDUI and Other Driving Lawshttp://lawblog.jpmlaw.net/2009/03/07/ruling-puts-kane-dui-plan-in-doubt-barsanti-to-review-planned-st-patricks-weekend-operation.aspx#Commentsab138590-1b27-4592-a6fd-f5c2982dc9edSat, 07 Mar 2009 18:28:00 GMThttp://lawblog.jpmlaw.net/2009/03/05/kane-county-no-refusal-stops-planned-for-st-pats-day.aspx?ref=rssDaniel O StammKane 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....In the NewsLegislation UpdatesDUI and Other Driving Lawshttp://lawblog.jpmlaw.net/2009/03/05/kane-county-no-refusal-stops-planned-for-st-pats-day.aspx#Commentsd929a952-46d6-433c-b30f-c0e84d3431deFri, 06 Mar 2009 03:40:00 GMThttp://lawblog.jpmlaw.net/2009/02/27/lawsuit-filed-in-aurora-hitandrun.aspx?ref=rssAdministratorA 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.In the NewsCivil LitigationDUI and Other Driving LawsChoosing a Lawyerhttp://lawblog.jpmlaw.net/2009/02/27/lawsuit-filed-in-aurora-hitandrun.aspx#Commentsa65dca7b-67c4-49a6-925a-4968b97367ecSat, 28 Feb 2009 02:35:00 GMThttp://lawblog.jpmlaw.net/2008/04/19/use-proper-forms-to-ensure-your-divorce-agreement-is-upheld-by-the-irs.aspx?ref=rssDaniel O StammWith 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.Family Law - Divorce - Custody +Financial Planninghttp://lawblog.jpmlaw.net/2008/04/19/use-proper-forms-to-ensure-your-divorce-agreement-is-upheld-by-the-irs.aspx#Comments9cb3a782-1085-4891-84ad-a7ab4e757e71Sat, 14 Feb 2009 18:18:00 GMThttp://lawblog.jpmlaw.net/2009/02/10/fund-established-to-assist-hitandrun-victims.aspx?ref=rssJoseph P McCafferyOn 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...In the NewsCivil LitigationDUI and Other Driving Lawshttp://lawblog.jpmlaw.net/2009/02/10/fund-established-to-assist-hitandrun-victims.aspx#Comments9420fbbf-0a59-4609-b8f9-f12da77c43ccWed, 11 Feb 2009 02:58:00 GMThttp://lawblog.jpmlaw.net/2009/02/07/most-ticketed-vehicles-is-your-car-on-the-list.aspx?ref=rssAdministratorISO Quality Planning, a company that helps insurers rate risk, has released a list of the 10 most ticketed and 10 least ticketed vehicles. DUI and Other Driving Lawshttp://lawblog.jpmlaw.net/2009/02/07/most-ticketed-vehicles-is-your-car-on-the-list.aspx#Comments14932760-4cf2-4821-a0a4-a5150de09ad9Sat, 07 Feb 2009 19:31:00 GMT