Illinois § 45
Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 45, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 45.
Attorney prohibitions. An attorney or law firm retained by the consumer in the legal claim shall not have a financial interest in the consumer legal funding company offering consumer legal funding to that consumer. Additionally, any attorney who has referred the consumer to the consumer's retained attorney shall not have a financial interest in the consumer legal funding company offering consumer legal funding to that consumer. A consumer legal funding that violates this Section is null and void and no person or entity shall have any right to collect, attempt to collect, receive, or retain any funded amount or charges related to the consumer legal funding. (Source: P.A. 102-987, eff. 5-27-22.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 45
What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 45 cover?
Section 45 is part of the Illinois Compiled Statutes, the codified statutory law of Illinois. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Illinois § 45?
A common citation format is "Illinois Compiled Statutes § 45" (Illinois). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Illinois law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Illinois official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Illinois attorney.
How does Illinois § 45 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Illinois can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
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