Illinois Conversion Condominium Projects – Notice of Intent to Convert and Disclosure Requirements By Michael A. Keeton michael.keeton@mhtlaw.com The Illinois Condominium Property Act (the “Act”) (765 ILCS 605/1 et seq.) contains provisions allowing for the conversion of residential apartments or other income producing property from sole ownership to individually owned condominium units. However, in…
Year: 2016
New Overtime Regulations Affect Local Business
On December 1, 2016 new Overtime Regulations will nearly double the minimum employees must make to be exempt from Overtime Pay requirements. These changes will have a big impact on all businesses – both small and large. Joshua D. Herman was interviewed by WMBD/WYZZ regarding new changes to Overtime Regulations, and you can see the…
MHT Partners Herman and Oswald recognized as Illinois Emerging Lawyers
Miller, Hall & Triggs, LLC,m congratulates its Partners, Joshua D. Herman and Christopher D. Oswald on their recognition as 2015 and 2016 Illinois Emerging Lawyers. Emerging Lawyers Selection Process Emerging Lawyers have been identified by their peers to be among the TOP LAWYERS who are age 40 or younger unless they have practiced for no…
MHT Assists City Redevelop a Vibrant New Downtown
Led by Dennis R. Triggs, a team of attorneys that included Michael J. Tibbs, Scott A. Brunton, Mark D. Walton, Christopher D. Oswald, and Joshua D. Herman of Miller, Hall & Triggs, LLC, Peoria Illinois, represented the City of East Peoria and assisted the City with redeveloping an 86-acre brownfield and former manufacturing site into…
New Laws for Law Enforcement Agencies in 2016
Officer-Involved Deaths, Body Cameras, Terry Stops, Towing of Vehicles, and More By Kateah M. McMasters kateah.mcmasters@mhtlaw.com On January 1, 2016 several new laws regulating law enforcement agencies and their activities went into effect. A brief summary of each law is provided below. Public Act 99-352 Law Enforcement Officer-Worn Body Camera Act: The Act provides that…
Municipal Tow Fees
Recent Guidance from Illinois Courts May Limit the Amount that May be Collected By Katherine Swise katherine.swise@mhtlaw.com The Illinois Vehicle Code authorizes municipalities to impose an administrative fee for the processing and release of lawfully impounded vehicles. However, a recent Illinois appellate court decision has brought into question the amount of such fees that can…