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Lawyers Guide Series: Getting Back to the Basics – Why Lawyers Should Reinvest in Old-Fashioned Networking and Word-of-Mouth Referrals

Lawyers Guide Series: Getting Back to the Basics – Why Lawyers Should Reinvest in Old-Fashioned Networking and Word-of-Mouth Referrals Date: October 8, 2025 Author: Prime Law Group & Lawyers Guide In a world dominated by digital marketing, SEO strategies, and social media ads, it’s easy to forget one of the oldest — and still most effective — sources of new business: genuine,

Do You Need a Health Care Power of Attorney in Illinois at Age 30?

Do You Need a Health Care Power of Attorney in Illinois at Age 30? Date: 09/25/2025 Author: Prime Law Group Most people think of a Power of Attorney for Health Care as something for later in life—when retirement is around the corner, or when health issues become more common. But in reality, this document can be just as important for someone in

Revisiting Connelly v. United States: What Business Owners Need to Know About Buy-Sell Agreements and Life Insurance

Revisiting Connelly v. United States: What Business Owners Need to Know About Buy-Sell Agreements and Life Insurance Date: 09/17/2025 Author: Prime Law Group When the U.S. Supreme Court issued its opinion in Connelly v. United States, 602 U.S. ___ (2024), it quietly reshaped how estate planners, business owners, and tax professionals must think about buy-sell agreements and corporate-owned life insurance. The

Business Continuity Planning: Protecting the Future of Your Business

Business Continuity Planning: Protecting the Future of Your Business Date: 09/07/2025 Author: Prime Law Group Running a business means juggling day-to-day operations, but have you thought about what happens if something unexpected occurs? Illness, disability, retirement, or even the sudden loss of an owner can put your entire company at risk. That’s where a business continuity plan comes in. In this article,

Illinois OMA §7 in 2025: What the law allows today—and what HB 2886 & HB 3165 would change

Illinois OMA §7 in 2025: What the law allows today—and what HB 2886 & HB 3165 would change Date: 08/29/2025 Author: Prime Law Group Illinois public bodies have two different pathways for remote participation under the Open Meetings Act (OMA): (1) individual members may attend remotely for limited reasons when a physical quorum is present; and (2) in narrow circumstances

New Illinois Law on Lift-Assist Fees for Assisted Living and Nursing Facilities

New Illinois Law on Lift-Assist Fees for Assisted Living and Nursing Facilities Date: 08/22/2025 Author: Prime Law Group Effective January 1, 2026, a new provision of the Illinois Fire Protection District Act—70 ILCS 705/11n—allows fire protection districts to charge fees to assisted living and nursing home facilities for certain types of non-emergency calls known as “lift assists.” What Is a

Article 24 of the Illinois Township Code ruled Unconstitutional

Article 24 of the Illinois Township Code ruled Unconstitutional Dated: April 14, 2023 By: Prime Law Group On Monday, April 10, 2023, the Honorable Judge Joel D. Berg issued his 16 page single spaced memorandum opinion and order regarding Nunda Township Road District v. J.B. Prtizker, in official capacity as Governor of the State of Illinois, case 19 MR 861.

Using ChatGPT to Search for a Lawyer

Using ChatGPT to Search for a Lawyer With the recent release of ChatGPT and now Google introducing “Bard” AI is transforming the way consumers look for law firms and approach searching for answers. We thought it would be interesting to test ChatGPT and see what results would produce if asked a question, so we asked it a question more in

Finding the Right Auto Accident Lawyer Near Me

Date: January 25, 2023 Author: Prime Law Group Finding The Right Auto Accident Lawyer Near Me Auto accidents can be a traumatic and overwhelming experience, and finding the right lawyer to help you navigate the legal system can be a daunting task. However, it is important to find a qualified attorney who can help you get the compensation you deserve

McHenry County Real Estate Tax Bill

McHenry County Real Estate Tax Bill Date: 05/13/2022 Author: Prime Law Group The McHenry County real estate tax bills for the 2021 are out. Your property tax bill is based on assessed value of your property, any exemptions for which you qualify, and a property tax rate. Factors such as your property’s size, construction type, age, and location can affect