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Partners named as “10 Best” Criminal Defense and Family Law Attorneys in the State of Illinois

Hipskind & McAninch, LLC, is pleased to announce that both named partners, John Hipskind & Brady McAninch, have been chosen as family law and crimi ...
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February 3, 2016

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Are Personal Injury Awards or Settlements Taxable?

A question we receive from our clients all the time is whether a settlement is taxable income.  This is an important question to have answered so that you ...
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February 2, 2016

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Can a Prior Injury Affect Your Personal Injury Claim?

Moving forward with a personal injury claim while having a preexisting injury can be challenging. Insurance companies are looking for any excuse to deny or ...
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February 1, 2016

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If Your Child Is Injured At School: Can You Sue?

Generally, suing a school district is an uphill battle for plaintiffs and involves a complex legal process.  Illinois school districts generally find ...
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January 29, 2016

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Illinois Supreme Court ABOLISHES “public duty” rule paving way for citizens to hold local government accountbale for willfull acts

On January 22, 2016, the Illinois Supreme Court abolished the public duty rule in Coleman v. East Joliet Fire Protection, 2016 IL 117952.  This decision c ...
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January 26, 2016