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How Long Does a Judgment Last in Illinois?

Illinois, like every other state, has its own statute of limitations on how long a judgment can last. If a judgment was entered against you in Illinois, it lasts for seven years from the date of entry. Once the seven-year date hits, the creditor must file a motion to "revive" the judgment.

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How Do You Get Back Personal Property in Illinois?

The procedure for filing a replevin begins with the plaintiff filing a complaint and subsequently making a motion requesting that the court enter an order for replevin by identifying the goods or chattels at issue.

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Unpaid Invoices, Collection and Client Retention - Illinois Business Law

If you run a small business, it is inevitable that you will eventually run into a client or customer who owes you money. Often, this is one of the most dreaded duties of any business owner.

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Five Beneficial Reasons to Hire a Debt Collection Attorney

If you have someone that owes you money and that person has fallen behind on payment, it is time to consider hiring a debt collection attorney. Here is why:

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How to Form an Illinois LLC 2

Pick a name. The name needs to be recognizably different from the names of other business already on file with the Secretary of State.

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What to Do if Your Illinois Business Gets Sued

When you answer the door and there is a sheriff with a badge and a gun handing you court papers, it can be pretty intimidating particularly if this is the first time you or your company has been sued.

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Is It Worth Chasing that Unpaid Invoice?

Credit sales, unlike cash sales, are accompanied with the burden of not only the risk of incurring bad debt expenses, but also the collection of debt and maintaining debtors' records.

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Illinois Small Claims - When Should you Sue?

We have a lot of people who ask us for help with a case that is for a relatively small dollar amount. Do not get us wrong, if someone owes you $2,000 that is real money.

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Confession of Judgment Clauses, Do You Have One in Your Contract? Our Contract?

A Confession of Judgment (f/k/a cognovit) is a legal term that refers to a clause in a contract that a party agrees that in the event of a default, the defaulting party agrees to the entry of judgment, without notice or a trial.

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The Illinois Divorce – Who Keeps What?

Divorce is never fun and often the couple who is separating feels like they are losing a lot, but… who gets to keep the flat screen? The cars? The home?

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