NEWS

On January 14, 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court decided that political candidates can bring lawsuits over election rules. In Bost v. Illinois State Board of Elections, the Court held that a candidate for office has the right to challenge state rules about how votes are counted.

As seen in North Shore City Lifestyle. Lavelle Law attorney, Sarah Reusché, is featured in the February 2026 issue of North Shore City Lifestyle magazine. Sarah isn't just an exceptional attorney; she's a true community advocate.

A small business owner sought to acquire the assets of a mall-based fast food franchise. The client needed experienced legal guidance to navigate a complex, multi-party transaction involving the seller, the franchisor, the mall’s leasing agency, and a lending institution providing bank financing.

The January broadcast of Elgin’s "Chamber Chat" with EAC President Carol Gieske, features Lavelle Law Shareholder Steve Migala and KCT Credit Union’s Yvonne Irving.

New Year, New Employment Laws: Key Illinois Changes Effective 2026 - a Lavelle Law Breakfast Briefs seminar. Stay ahead of Illinois’ evolving employment law landscape and help safeguard your organization in 2026. Register now for this targeted, must-attend session.

In the News: Elgin Area Chamber announces attorney Steven A. Migala as 2026 board chair.

Success Story: Lavelle Law secures emergency guardianship and protects a vulnerable mother from exploitation in unique and challenging case.

If you are an auto dealer concerned about the risk of facing class action litigation from the use of consumer tracking technology, it is important that you fully understand the data-collection and consumer tracking tools in use on your website and take the proper steps to minimize your risk.

Over 280 New Illinois Laws are going into effect in 2026. We have listed and summarized some that may have a significant impact on you or your business.