Legal Notices & Disclaimers - McGivern v. Hadley Case Documents

First Amendment & Legal Protections

This website is maintained by Brandon McGivern, a party to the referenced litigation, solely for the purpose of organizing, preserving, and providing access to public court documents. The maintenance of this website and publication of these public records is protected under:

The First Amendment to the United States Constitution
Article I, Section 4 of the Illinois Constitution (Freedom of Speech)
The Illinois Citizen Participation Act (735 ILCS 110/) providing anti-SLAPP protections
The Illinois Freedom of Information Act (5 ILCS 140/)
The common law right of access to judicial proceedings and court records
The litigation privilege for statements made in connection with judicial proceedings
Federal law under 47 U.S.C. § 230 (Communications Decency Act) for online platforms

The content on this website involves matters of public interest currently pending before Illinois courts. Any discussion, analysis, or commentary regarding these proceedings is protected speech under state and federal law.

Privacy Policy

This website does not contain any confidential information, sealed documents, materials subject to protective orders, or information obtained through confidential settlement discussions. Any personal information that appears in court documents has been filed publicly by the parties themselves and made part of the public record through the court filing process.

While court documents may contain personal information, this information became public when filed with the court. This website does not add any private information not already in the public domain. Sensitive information such as full Social Security numbers or complete financial account numbers are redacted if not already redacted in the public filing.

This website does not collect personal information from visitors beyond standard web server logs necessary for security and functionality. No cookies are used for tracking purposes. No user registration is required or available.

Questions about privacy in court proceedings should be directed to the Circuit Court of Cook County.

No Legal Advice Disclaimer

Nothing on this website constitutes legal advice. No attorney-client relationship is created by viewing this website or its contents. The documents speak for themselves and any characterizations, summaries, or descriptions are provided solely for organizational and reference purposes.

The website owner is representing himself pro se in the referenced matters and is not qualified to provide legal advice to others. Any legal analysis or interpretation presented on this website is solely his personal understanding as a party to the litigation and should not be relied upon by others for legal guidance.

This website is not a substitute for professional legal counsel. Viewers should consult with qualified legal counsel for interpretation of legal documents or advice regarding legal matters.

Accuracy & Authenticity Statement

All court documents presented are exact copies of public filings as they appear in the Circuit Court of Cook County records, presented without alteration except for web formatting and any redactions required by law. While every effort has been made to ensure accuracy in presenting public court documents, errors may occur in transcription, scanning, or formatting.

Original documents can and should be verified through the Cook County Circuit Court Clerk’s office, the electronic filing system, or through direct inspection of court files. The content of the court documents themselves represents the statements and positions of the filing parties and cannot be altered.

Litigation Notice

The cases referenced on this website are currently pending litigation. Nothing on this website should be construed as:

An attempt to influence any judicial proceedings, jury members, or court personnel
An attempt to communicate with the court outside of proper legal channels
A violation of any court orders, local rules, or judicial directives
An attempt to conduct discovery outside of formal legal processes
A waiver of any legal rights, privileges, or positions

All documents were lawfully filed and are part of the public record. This website merely organizes already-public information.

Opinion & Commentary Disclaimer

Where any analysis, commentary, or opinion appears on this website, such content:

Represents the opinions and perspectives of Brandon McGivern based on public records
Is protected speech under the First Amendment and state law protections
Should be understood as argument and advocacy by a party to litigation
Is based on interpretations of publicly filed documents
Should not be considered as established fact until determined by a court of law

Statements of fact are supported by referenced court documents. Readers are encouraged to review source documents and form their own conclusions.

Copyright & Fair Use

Court documents are public records not subject to copyright protection under 17 U.S.C. § 105 and relevant state law. This website’s organization, commentary, original content, and compilation are © 2025 Brandon McGivern, with all rights reserved.

Fair use of materials is permitted with attribution under 17 U.S.C. § 107. Reproduction of entire court documents from this site is permitted as they remain public records. Media organizations may use materials with proper attribution. Educational use is encouraged.

Corrections Policy

This website is committed to accuracy. Corrections are handled as follows:

Factual errors in document presentation: Will be corrected immediately upon verification
Technical errors (broken links, formatting): Will be corrected as soon as practical
Court document content: Cannot be altered as these are official records
Updates to case status: Will be made as new documents are filed

To request a correction, email [email protected] with the specific error and reference to the original court document.

If you believe any document has been inaccurately presented, please contact [email protected] with specific information and reference to the original court filing number and date. Verified errors will be corrected promptly. However, the content of the court documents themselves represents the statements and positions of the filing parties and cannot be altered.

Anti-SLAPP Notice

Any attempt to bring legal action against this website or its owner for the publication of public court records or protected commentary may be subject to:

Motion to dismiss under the Illinois Citizen Participation Act (735 ILCS 110/)
Recovery of attorney’s fees and costs under 735 ILCS 110/25
Counterclaims for malicious prosecution or abuse of process
Sanctions under Illinois Supreme Court Rule 137
Federal Rule 11 sanctions if applicable
Potential criminal charges for witness intimidation
Other remedies available under state and federal law

The publication of public court records and commentary on matters of public interest is protected activity under Illinois law and the First Amendment.

Disclaimer of Liability

The website owner disclaims all liability for:

Any damages arising from the use or inability to use this website
Any errors or omissions in the public records presented
Any actions taken based on the information contained herein
Any third-party use of the public information displayed
Technical issues, downtime, or loss of data
Any consequential, incidental, or indirect damages

Users access and use this website entirely at their own risk.

The website owner reserves all rights available under law, including but not limited to:

The right to modify, update, or expand content as litigation proceeds
The right to add additional documents as they become public record
The right to provide commentary and analysis protected under the First Amendment
The right to terminate access for any user violating these terms
The right to modify these terms at any time
The right to remove or restrict content if required by valid court order
All remedies available for defamation or false statements about this website

No Harassment Policy

This website does not endorse, encourage, or facilitate harassment of any party. While the information is public record, users are prohibited from using this information to:

Contact parties, witnesses, or their families
Interfere with employment relationships
Damage business relationships
Stalk or harass anyone
Make threats or intimidate anyone
Violate any protective orders or restraining orders

Any misuse of public information is solely the responsibility of the user, not this website or its owner.

Choice of Law Provision

This website and all terms governing its use shall be governed by the laws of the State of Illinois and applicable federal law, without regard to conflict of law principles, regardless of the user’s location. Any user accessing this website from outside Illinois consents to the application of Illinois law.

Screenshots, Archives, and Third-Party Preservation

This website may be archived, cached, or preserved by third parties including but not limited to:

Internet Archive/Wayback Machine
Search engine caches (Google, Bing, etc.)
Academic or journalistic archives
Legal research databases
Social media platforms

The website owner is not responsible for third-party archives, screenshots, or copies. Once published as public records, these documents exist independently of this website. Any attempts to suppress archived versions of public court documents may constitute abuse of process.

DMCA and False Claims

While court documents are public records not subject to copyright protection, any person who knowingly makes false claims of copyright infringement regarding public court documents may be liable under 17 U.S.C. § 512(f) for knowingly making material misrepresentations.

False DMCA takedown notices, fraudulent copyright claims, or bad faith attempts to remove public court records from this website may result in:

Liability for damages including costs and attorney’s fees
Sanctions for abuse of legal process
Criminal referral for perjury (DMCA notices are made under penalty of perjury)
Public documentation of censorship attempts

Recording and Consent

By contacting the website owner about these cases through any medium (email, phone, text, in-person, or otherwise), you expressly consent to:

Having your communications recorded or documented
Having your communications potentially used as evidence in the litigation
Having your communications published as part of the case record if relevant
Waiving any expectation of privacy or confidentiality in such communications

This consent is irrevocable once communication is initiated. If you do not agree to these terms, do not contact the website owner about these cases.

Monitoring and Security

This website employs standard security measures including:

Server access logs for security purposes
Geographic tracking of access attempts for security only
Monitoring for automated scraping or attacks
Documentation of any attempts to hack or compromise the website

Any unauthorized access attempts, hacking, DDoS attacks, or other malicious activities will be:

Reported to law enforcement
Documented as potential witness intimidation or obstruction of justice
Used as evidence in the ongoing litigation if relevant
Prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law

Communications

For corrections of document presentation errors only: [email protected]

Legal notices and service of process: Brandon McGivern, 5701 N Sheridan Rd #23, Chicago, IL 60660

This website does not accept:

Ex parte communications about pending litigation
Settlement offers or negotiations
Threats or demands for removal of public records
Comments or public posts

Media and Press

Members of the media may use materials from this website for journalistic purposes with proper attribution. Fair use principles apply under 17 U.S.C. § 107. Suggested attribution: “Source: Court documents from mcgivernhadleycases.com”

The website owner is available for comment regarding the public court proceedings at [email protected]. All media communications are on the record unless explicitly agreed otherwise in writing.

Preservation of Evidence

This website serves as a preservation mechanism for evidence in ongoing litigation. Any attempts to force removal of public court documents may be considered:

Spoliation of evidence
Obstruction of justice
Witness tampering
Violation of litigation hold obligations

All content on this website is backed up and preserved in multiple locations. Attempts to destroy or suppress this evidence will be documented and reported to appropriate authorities.

International Access

While this website is accessible globally, it is operated from the United States and intended primarily for U.S. audiences. International users access this site at their own risk and are responsible for compliance with their local laws. The website owner makes no representation that materials on this website are appropriate or legal in other jurisdictions.

Jurisdiction & Applicable Law

This website and these terms are governed by the laws of the State of Illinois and applicable federal law. Any disputes arising from this website shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the appropriate courts in Cook County, Illinois, or the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois.

By accessing this website, you expressly consent to:

Personal jurisdiction in Cook County, Illinois for any disputes
The exclusive venue of Cook County Circuit Court or the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
Service of process at the addresses provided in these terms
Application of Illinois law regardless of your location
Waiver of any claims to inconvenient forum

This consent is irrevocable and survives any termination of these terms.

Final Notice

This website contains only public court records lawfully filed and available to anyone through official channels. The organization and publication of these already-public documents is protected by fundamental constitutional rights. By accessing this site, you acknowledge you are viewing public information voluntarily.

Last Updated: September 20, 2025