HUD Files Complaints
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development filed a fraud complaint Tuesday against the former Executive Director and Finance Director of the Alexander County Housing Authority. WSILTV
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development filed a fraud complaint Tuesday against the former Executive Director and Finance Director of the Alexander County Housing Authority. WSILTV
Read the attached article from the the Herald-News about the Village of Channahon with comments by its attorney and our firm’s James A. Murphy.
Mahoney, Silverman & Cross, LLC is pleased to announce the opening of a new office in Morris, Illinois. Our office is located at 116 E. Washington Street, across the street from the historic Grundy County Courthouse in beautiful downtown Morris. Each of us at Mahoney, Silverman & Cross takes pride in our firm’s long-standing […]
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Rick Papp referred questions to his attorney, Laura Malinowski. Malinowski provided a written statement that said, “The Papp family is pleased that the complaint filed by Mr. Wright was recently dismissed and the matter is now behind them. The allegation that a group of 12-year-olds rang someone’s doorbell should never result in a lawsuit.” Joliet Patch
By, Marji A. Swanson Keeping up with employment laws and best practices can be difficult, but costly if ignored. The Federal Government estimates that anywhere from 70-95% of employers are in violation of employment laws. Here are ten common mistakes employers make: 1) Misclassifying Employees as “Independent Contractors” A few years ago, the U.S. Department […]
Illinois Supreme Court Abolishes Public Duty Rule By: Bryan M. Wellner In a case that could well effect local governments, a divided Illinois Supreme Court abolished the long-standing Public Duty Rule which protected government employees from lawsuits arising out of their governmental duties. Having its origins in English common law, the Public Duty Rule essentially says […]
JOLIET – Most of the residents at Des Plaines Garden Homes in Joliet have moved out and redevelopment of the project is on track, according to housing officials. “There are only 16 families left,” Eric Hanson, the attorney for the Housing Authority of Joliet, told the city’s Plan Commission last week. The Herald News
Prior to joining Mahoney, Silverman and Cross in 2009, I served as a judge for 23 ½ years. During that time, I was fortunate to hear a wide range of matters from the civil cases resulting in verdicts in the millions and murder to small claims and traffic. Read More.
Partner James Murphy successfully defends property dedicated to the Village of Manhattan against Republic Bank of Chicago in the Third District Appellate Court. If a private party dedicates property to a public entity, acceptance of this offer acts as a donation to the public. Our law partner, Jim, James Murphy represented the Village of Manhattan […]
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