Open burning is necessary for the practice of farming, but Illinois also has to balance that interest of farmers with the public interest in preserving clean air. For this reason, Illinois allows open burning for agricultural waste and landscape waste. …
Everyone involved in a family law proceeding involving children has heard of the the “best interest of the child” test. So what factors do Illinois courts consider for custody (errrr, I mean the “allocation of parental responsibilities”)? (1) the wishes …
If you have been found to have a “dangerous animal” in Urbana, Illinois, then Section 4-28 of the Urbana code sets forth a few requirements: Post a sign in a conspicuous place noting that there is a dangerous dog on …
For those of you who are entrepreneurs or work in sales, you may have heard about “BNI.” It’s a networking group that stands for “business networking international.” You can find more about the organization here. I am currently in a …
In states without a pet shop lemon law, consumers must result to relief under the Uniform Commercial Code (“UCC”), which regulates the sale of “goods”. Since pets are more than “goods”, the UCC does not provide as much protection to …
Burning of garbage and leaves are illegal in New York, but there are specific laws which govern burning that since the regular operations of a farm typically involve the removal of trees and brush during field clearing and maintenance; the …
Did you receive notice of a dangerous dog or vicious dog hearing under the Urbana Code? Pursuant to Section 4-27, if you allegedly have a dangerous or vicious dog in Urbana, then you should be given your due process and …
Read Illinois Animal Law: Were You Served Notice of a Dangerous or Vicious Animal Hearing in Urbana?
Under Section 4-24 of the Urbana Code, an animal can be impounded if: Is found to run at large, is lost, is apparently abandoned, or is otherwise deemed a stray; Has bitten any person or animal, or is believed to …
Read Illinois Animal Law: Has Your Dog Been Impounded in Urbana?
The mediator should begin the mediation session with laying a few ground rules. Here are some examples: 1. Explaining his/her role in the process 2. Reminding everyone about confidentiality and how the information used in the mediation is for “settlement …
Initial Contact. Typically, one person calls the mediator at first and requests a telephonic or in-person consultation. If the initial consultation is given to only one party, then in efforts to stay neutral, private time with the mediator is …