News
Recent writing.
Selected media mentions, publications, and notable matters.
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Can I be fired after getting hurt at work in Illinois?
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Can my employer fire me for attendance points I got while out with a work injury?
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A coworker attacked me at work and I was fired after I reported it. What can I do in Illinois?
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Can I sue my employer if I was sexually assaulted at work in Illinois?
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My child was sexually abused by a teacher or school employee in Illinois. What can we do?
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I'm a Chicago police officer injured on duty. Who can I sue?
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The railroad disciplined me after I reported an injury. What are my rights?
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How do I get off the Cook County Brady/Giglio list?
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Can the ILETSB decertify me, and how do I contest it?
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What are my rights in a Garrity interview in Illinois?
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What happens at a Fire and Police Commission hearing in Illinois?
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Can a firefighter be fired without a hearing in Illinois?
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Title IX and K-12 students: what rights your child has in Illinois
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Can you sue a school district in Illinois? What families should know
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Troubled-teen program abuse: options for Illinois families
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What to do when a school won't follow your child's IEP (Illinois)
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Group home abuse in Illinois: warning signs and your family's options
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How long do you have to file a childhood sexual abuse claim in Illinois?
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Restraint and seclusion in Illinois schools: the current rules and what parents can do
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How long do I have to file an employment claim in Illinois? (2026 deadline guide)
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Is a severance agreement final once I sign it?
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Fired after FMLA leave? How to tell retaliation from a lawful layoff
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The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act: what Illinois workers can now demand