Commerical Litigation

Should I Challenge My Property Tax Assessment?

Published on: May 28, 2021 | By Hart David Carson LLP

If your property tax bill seems too high, you may wonder if there’s anything you can do to lower it. One option is to challenge your property tax assessment, but that’s only effective in certain situations, particularly given how these taxes are calculated in Illinois. In this article, we’ll discuss how to decide whether you should challenge your property’s tax assessment.

How Property Taxes Are Determined

Before diving into whether you should challenge the tax assessment on your home, it helps to first understand how your taxes are calculated. In Illinois, a property’s taxable value is determined by an assessor from your county or township.

Tips for Avoiding Employment Disputes

Published on: May 24, 2021 | By Hart David Carson LLP

Employee lawsuits can be expensive, even if you end up winning. If you have employees, avoiding employment disputes is vital to success. Here, we’ll go over six tips for avoiding employment disputes.

1. Set Clear Expectations

First, employees are less likely to sue if your expectations are clearly set forth. By taking the time to make sure your requirements are both fair and clear, there’s less of a chance that an employee will feel that they are being treated unfairly.

What’s the Difference Between a Merger and an Acquisition?

Published on: May 11, 2021 | By Hart David Carson LLP

Mergers and acquisitions are terms often used in the same breath, even to the point where we abbreviate them as M&A. However, while they both refer to the joining of two companies together, they are very different concepts.

Here, we’ll go over the differences between mergers and acquisitions and why you might opt for one or the other.

The Main Difference Between Mergers and Acquisitions

Getting the Most Out of Arbitration—Tips and Tactics

Published on: April 13, 2021 | By Hart David Carson LLP

When it comes to resolving disputes, arbitration has often been touted as more cost-effective than litigation, and it’s generally true—at least as long as it’s handled properly. To get the most out of arbitration, consider the following tips and tactics.

Have a Clear Arbitration Cause

First of all, a clear arbitration clause is a vital aspect of keeping arbitration as cost-effective as possible. By establishing the details of how arbitration will be carried out in advance, you can prevent a lot of the back-and-forth that may occur if those details were left up in the air.

How Much Does a Personal Injury Claim Cost?

Published on: April 1, 2021 | By Hart David Carson LLP

To be truly viable, your personal injury claim needs to be worth the cost of pursuing damages. Some of those costs—such as attorney fees—are contingent upon winning, but others may prevent you from recovering personal injury damages if they are higher than your case is actually worth.

The cost of a personal injury claim depends on a number of factors, but there are some common expenses to keep in mind.

Common Personal Injury Claim Costs

Pre-Litigation Tactics – What to Do Before Going to Court

Published on: March 29, 2021 | By Hart David Carson LLP

Business disputes can easily lead to expensive litigation. Using the right tactics before going to court can save you a great deal of time and money. Here, we’ll discuss some effective pre-litigation tactics to help you achieve a positive outcome in the event of a dispute.

Before Pressing Charges

Ideally, disputes should be resolved before they turn into full-blown courtroom trials. If it seems like litigation may be a possibility, consider these tips and tactics first.

Handling Disputes During COVID-19

Published on: May 4, 2020 | By Hart David Carson LLP

COVID-19 has changed the face of nearly every aspect of society, including the way we handle disputes. Businesses and individuals who would normally handle their disputes in one fashion have found the need to adapt.

Obstacles to Litigation

The pandemic has caused courts at all levels to delay most hearings. Some courts are shifting some of their meetings and operations to a virtual platform, whereas others are simply delaying all but the most pressing hearings until things clear up.

What Laws Should Doctors Be Aware Of?

Published on: December 17, 2019 | By Hart David Carson LLP

Running a hospital or medical practice involves more than just treating diseases or fixing broken bones. Numerous laws and regulations affect how doctors should handle patient information, bill insurers, refer patients, and so forth.

7 Laws to Keep in Mind

Among the most prominent laws doctors should keep in mind are the following:

What Does ADR Mean?

Published on: October 17, 2018 | By Hart David Carson LLP

ADR is short for “alternative dispute resolution,” which is a term used to describe various methods of resolving disputes without the use of litigation. ADR takes many forms, and these can each have different implications for you, your company, and your relationships with other parties.

As such, the exact meaning it has for you could vary with your situation. It could mean the preservation of a business relationship or the quick resolution of a complex dispute, for instance.

Definition and Types of ADR

What Happens if I’m Partially at Fault?

Published on: October 13, 2018 | By Hart David Carson LLP

Ideally, fault in an accident would be clear cut, and those responsible would pay for it. However, it’s often more complex than that. Sometimes, the injured party contributed in some way to their own injury, and even if they didn’t, those who are actually responsible may claim they did.

When someone is injured in an accident that was partially their own fault, Illinois law applies modified comparative negligence rules. These could reduce the amount received for the injury, and in some cases, it could even preclude someone from recovering damages at all.

Illinois Comparative Negligence Law