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On July 12, 2010 the Illinois General Assembly amended the Home Repair and Remodeling Act (815 ILCS 513/1 et seq.) (the “Act”) to add clarification to a section of the Act which many Illinois courts had previously found

In an effort to crack down on companies that misclassify employees as independent contractors, the U.S department of Labor is contemplating a proposed regulation that would require an employer to complete a written analysis

In a recent case the appellate court of Kane county upheld section 17(b) of the Illinois Mechanics Lien Act, which prohibits attorneys’ fees awards against subsequent purchasers. The plaintiff Action Plumbing Company

Chicago Operating Engineer strike shuts down projects…read more — This Blog is made available by Laurie & Brennan, LLP for general educational purposes only.  The purpose of the Blog is not to provide specific

WASHINGTON – The government is handing out nearly $2 billion for new solar plants that President Barack Obama says will create thousands of jobs and increase the use of renewable energy sources. Obama announced the