The American trucking industry plays a vital role in our economy, but it also faces serious safety challenges that affect everyone on the road. In 2023 alone, 5,472 people lost their lives in crashes involving large trucks—a sobering reminder of what’s at stake. One of the core issues is that the system often prioritizes speed and low costs over safety and long-term sustainability. For years, a powerful narrative—promoted by certain industry groups—has suggested there’s a con

In People v. Hagestedt, 2025 IL 130286 (Ill. Feb. 6, 2025) the Illinois Supreme Court decision clarifIed the limits of the plain view doctrine, particularly in the context of emergency entry into a home. Facts Police and firefighters responded to a reported gas leak at a townhome. Officers lawfully entered the residence under an emergency aid rationale. While inside the kitchen, an officer noticed a cabinet secured with a chain and padlock. The cabinet door was slightly ajar

A Cook County jury in Chicago returned a $70 million verdict against Abbott Laboratories on April 10, 2026, in a consolidated case involving four families whose premature infants developed necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC), a serious and potentially fatal intestinal disease. The jury found that Abbott’s cow’s-milk-based infant formula contributed to the infants’ injuries and that the company failed to adequately warn of the associated risks. All four premature infants developed

I am frequently asked whether a citizen can resist an unlawful arrest by the police. The answer is no. Unfortunately, this legal fact is...