Category: Law

Arrest and Criminal Charges Announced Against British and Russian Businessmen for Facilitating Sanctions Evasion of Russian Oligarch’s $90 Million Yacht

January 23, 2023January 23, 2023 Ray Hanania No Comments

Arrest and Criminal Charges Announced Against British and Russian Businessmen for Facilitating Sanctions Evasion of Russian Oligarch’s $90 Million Yacht Yacht Previously Seized and One Subject Arrested Today by Spain at Request of United States Two businessmen, Vladislav Osipov, 51, a Russian national, and Richard Masters, 52, a United Kingdom national, are charged in separate…

Crime, Federal, Law, News, Ukraine

Father dispossessed of his children, and apparently alienated, gains their return to Illinois

January 21, 2023January 21, 2023 Ray Hanania No Comments

Father dispossessed of his children, and apparently alienated, gains their return to Illinois A father had two little boys, ages 9 and 6. Unfortunately, he recently broke up with their mother. Last summer, the mother took the children to her family’s home in Mississippi. The dad thought they were on vacation, but when school started…

Chicago, Cook County, Jeffery Leving, Law, News, Suburban Chicagoland

Leving firm CLE to address strategies for litigating vs pro se parties

January 7, 2023January 7, 2023 Ray Hanania No Comments

Leving firm CLE to address strategies for litigating vs pro se parties The Law Offices of Jeffery M. Leving Ltd. will host the next presentation of the Arthur S. Kallow Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Seminar Series on Thursday, Jan. 19 at 6:30 p.m. CST at 19 S. LaSalle St. in Chicago. Attorney Andrey B. Filipowicz of the…

Civil Rights, Jeffery Leving, Law, News

Lyons police arrest alleged drunk driving offender after he crashes into Brookfield Zoo

December 22, 2022December 22, 2022 Ray Hanania 2 Comments

Lyons police arrest alleged drunk driving offender after he crashes into Brookfield Zoo Driver had 47 previous charges but no convictions but will face four Felony charges in latest DUI, drug possession and fleeing crash scene, Lyons Police officials said Lyons, Illinois — A 24-year-old Oak Forest man who has been charged 47 times in…

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Order of protection keeps mother’s reported abusive boyfriend away from dad’s children

December 7, 2022December 7, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Order of protection keeps mother’s reported abusive boyfriend away from dad’s children A divorced dad had two children with his ex-wife – an 8-year-old boy and a 6-year-old girl. He wanted to protect his children from physical abuse he feared might come at the hands of his ex-wife’s new boyfriend. Attorney Jeffery M. Leving, founder…

Chicago, Cook County, Jeffery Leving, Law, News, Suburban Chicagoland

This year, let Thanksgiving dinner be the start of having family dinners more often

November 24, 2022November 24, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

This year, let Thanksgiving dinner be the start of having family dinners more often By Jeffery M. Leving Thanksgiving is not only a time to give thanks, but a time to enjoy being with family. For most American families, it’s a time to come together and reflect around the table — something that can and…

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CLE at Leving firm to focus on analyzing financial records to discover adverse party’s assets in Domestic Relations cases

November 21, 2022November 21, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

CLE at Leving firm to focus on analyzing financial records to discover adverse party’s assets in Domestic Relations cases The Law Offices of Jeffery M. Leving Ltd. will host the next presentation of the Arthur S. Kallow Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Seminar Series on Monday, Nov. 21 at 6:30 p.m. CST at 19 S. LaSalle…

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Illinois Supreme Court appoints Melissa Presser as Resident Judge in Pope County

November 14, 2022November 14, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Illinois Supreme Court appoints Melissa Presser as Resident Judge in Pope County Justice David K. Overstreet and the Illinois Supreme Court have announced the appointment of Melissa Presser as a Resident Circuit Judge for Pope County in the First Judicial Circuit. Ms. Presser is being appointed to fill the vacancy created by the retirement of…

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Order of protection keeps dad from his daughters until he fights in court and wins

November 9, 2022November 9, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Order of protection keeps dad from his daughters until he fights in court and wins A father is going through a divorce, which is always difficult, says Fathers’ Rights attorney Jeffery M. Leving, who has been through a divorce himself. He has to worry about maintaining his relationship with his children and he has to…

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State indicated dad neglected child, but he wins appeal, clearing his name

November 3, 2022November 3, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

State indicated dad neglected child, but he wins appeal, clearing his name Fathers’ Rights attorney Jeffery M. Leving will tell listeners to his weekly radio show about a decision his legal team won from the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services in favor of a father his firm represented. “I believe there is little…

Chicago, Cook County, Jeffery Leving, Law, News, Radio

Justice Department Announces Charges and Arrests in Two Cases Involving Export Violation Schemes to Aid Russian Military

October 21, 2022October 21, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Justice Department Announces Charges and Arrests in Two Cases Involving Export Violation Schemes to Aid Russian Military In Two Separate Cases, Charges Filed Against Two Companies and Half a Dozen Individuals Arrested for Alleged Illegal Sale and Export of Powerful Dual-Use Technologies In separate charges unsealed today in the U.S. Attorneys’ Offices for the Eastern…

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Illinois needs to repeal the Safe-T Act

October 16, 2022October 16, 2022 Ray Hanania 6 Comments

Illinois needs to repeal the Safe-T Act Accused felons released without bail awaiting trial are committing more violence in Cook County. It’s the ugly secret that Gov. J.B. Pritzker, Cook County States Attorney Kim Foxx and Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot don’t want to talk about. In the past year ore than 60 suspects awaiting trial…

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Orland Fire officials offer condolences on passing of Attorney James Roche

October 13, 2022October 13, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Orland Fire officials offer condolences on passing of Attorney James Roche Officials of the Orland Fire Protection District offered their condolences to the family of James Roche, who passed away this week. Roche had served as the attorney for the OFPD for nearly two decades, officials said. “Jim was a strong advocate for the fire…

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Gaining clients relief from child support arrearages to be topic of Leving firm CLE seminar

October 13, 2022October 13, 2022 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

Gaining clients relief from child support arrearages to be topic of Leving firm CLE seminar The Law Offices of Jeffery M. Leving Ltd. will host the next presentation of the Arthur S. Kallow Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Seminar Series on Wednesday, Oct. 19 at 6:30 p.m. CDT at 19 S. LaSalle St. in Chicago. Attorney…

Chicago, Cook County, Events, Jeffery Leving, Law, News, Suburban Chicagoland

Judge speaks on role of fathers

October 5, 2022October 5, 2022 Ray Hanania 2 Comments

Judge speaks on role of fathers A Will County judge delivered a powerful message on the importance of fathers in the upbringing of children at a statewide conference on Saturday. “I know, based on my own personal experience, how important it was to have my father in my life,” said Judge Jessica Colon-Sayre, speaking at…

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Pritzker proves you don’t need toilets in a glass house

September 28, 2022October 7, 2022 Ray Hanania 2 Comments

Pritzker proves you don’t need toilets in a glass house Illinois Governor JB Pritzker attacked his critics recently and called for people to resign from office, especially those that challenge his lobbyist cronies. But he doesn’t hesitate to manipulate real estate to reduce the amount of state property taxes he owes on his multi-million properties….

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Cicero condemns arbitrator’s decision to reinstate firefighter who injured colleague

September 28, 2022September 30, 2022 News Editor No Comments

Cicero condemns arbitrator’s decision to reinstate firefighter who injured colleague Cicero, IL — Officials of the Town of Cicero on Tuesday denounced arbitrator Cary Morgen who ordered the reinstatement of an employee involved in a felonious assault against a paramedic and who engaged in a verbal altercation with a supervisor. Firefighter Christopher J. Quelette was…

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Fatherhood symposium set for Oct. 1 in Joliet

September 24, 2022September 24, 2022 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

Fatherhood symposium set for Oct. 1 in Joliet The Illinois Council on Responsible Fatherhood, a state board established in 2004 to promote paternal involvement in the upbringing of their children, will present its 2022 annual symposium on Saturday, Oct. 1, at 1:30 p.m. at the Joliet Public Library, 150 N. Ottawa St., Joliet. The event…

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