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What happens when two parties dispute an amount due and the debtor tenders a check to the creditor which states that the check constitutes full satisfaction of the debt and the payee cashes the check with the limiting language? Attorney Jennifer Burt Tee answers this question and others regarding “Accord and Satisfaction.”

In this podcast, family law attorney Michael Roth explains how child support is calculated in Illinois and how a new law may impact monthly payments.

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Form I-130 is one of the most common USCIS forms. Various types of petitioners use this form to help their alien relative get a Green Card. In this podcast, immigration attorney Vishal Chhabria explains who is eligible to file this form, the steps and costs involved in filing, and other aspects that encompass legally obtaining a Green Card for a family member.

In this podcast, attorney Joe Vito discusses how to evaluate a personal injury case.

Occasionally, events occur that prevent a person from meeting their tax obligations with the IRS. Attorney Tim Hughes, who has over 25 years of experience and a proven track record in dealing with IRS tax debt issues, discusses various options for individuals who can’t pay their taxes.

One of the first steps the IRS will take in collecting a past-due tax debt is filing a Notice of Federal Tax Lien. In this podcast, attorney Joshua Nesser discusses the impact of the filing of a tax lien and the options for resolving tax liens.

Advancements in medical technology continue to solve issues previously thought unsolvable. Two such notable advancements are sperm and egg freezing and in vitro fertilization, which allow couples previously unable to conceive a child to experience the joy of having a child. Nevertheless, these procedures present unique estate planning issues (such as, what happens to the unused genetic material?) In this podcast, Attorneys Brian Warens and Christopher Mackey explain what to do if you plan to freeze your reproductive material.

Attorney Vishal Chhabria, who heads up Lavelle Law’s Immigration Law practice group, discusses common issues regarding immigration law including: the Green card process for family and employment-based immigration; non-immigrant work visa overview; general considerations for application for naturalization (citizenship).

Privacy issues have become more complex in the digital world in which we live. In this podcast, attorney Matt Sheahin provides an overview of the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act and the current status of major cases filed under the Act.

Contracts are used extensively throughout business. And if business owners are not careful, they may end up signing a contract that contains several unfavorable terms. This podcast, with attorney Ted McGinn, is designed to present basic concepts that any business owner can use when reviewing a contract.