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Exposing Chatbots: How Does AI Impact Mental Health? 

AI chatbots are often marketed as helpful, convenient, and harmless tools. However, recent cases involving users who experienced psychological distress after prolonged chatbot interactions have raised an important question: “How does AI impact mental health?” The answer is not straightforward. Mental health is a complex system that is often influenced by family circumstances, substance use, mental illness, and isolation. Even

Chicagoans You Should Know: Gus Porter & WGN Flag Company

If you’ve looked up anywhere in Chicago, you’ve probably seen a product this company has been producing for over a century. That’s something that makes Carl “Gus” Porter proud as he carries on a family tradition that started in 1916. WGN Flag Company, named after founder William George Newbould, produces and raises banners and flags all

Country Thunder Sexual Assault: Who Is Responsible for Safety at a Music Festival? 

The Country Thunder music festival near the Illinois-Wisconsin border has faced repeated reports of sexual assault involving young women and minors. A recent Chicago Sun-Times investigation identified multiple incident reports from 2024 and 2025, along with other allegations dating back more than a decade. The reports raise serious questions about who is responsible for safety at a music festival and

Why This Ankin Law Client Was so Happy She Danced

A client of Ankin Law was so pleased with her results on her case that she decided to dance with joy at its conclusion.  There’s a reason why Evyonne E. felt that way. She’d been working with Attorney Maria Merman and legal assistant Adrianna Carrillo for over a year after being hurt in an auto accident in

What Happens After a Personal Injury Lawsuit Is Filed in Illinois?

After a personal injury lawsuit is filed in Illinois, the case enters a structured legal process that typically includes serving the defendant, exchanging evidence through discovery, filing motions, participating in settlement negotiations, and, if necessary, going to trial. Although every lawsuit follows its own timeline, most cases resolve before reaching a courtroom.

Can Dash Camera Footage Help Your Illinois Car Accident Claim?

If a collision occurs, a dash camera recording may capture exactly what happened in the moments leading up to the crash. For drivers involved in a dispute over liability, this footage can provide valuable evidence that is often more reliable than conflicting witness accounts or imperfect memories. While dash camera footage does not automatically determine who is responsible for an

Why a Lawyer Has Concern Over a New Trend in Medical Care

July is Medical Malpractice Awareness Month, and there is one thing on the mind of Ankin Law’s medical malpractice attorney. That’s the trend of several clinics, emergency rooms and hospital chains in Chicagoland that are being bought up by private equity firms and for-profit companies. Attorney Jeff Schulkin has noticed this, and it’s something he’s concerned about.