Mandamus Relief and Mandatory Sex Offender Registration for Juveniles: Illinois Supreme Court's Ruling in Birkett v. Konetski Introduction Birkett v. Konetski, 233 Ill. 2d 185 (2009), is a pivotal...
Statutory Penalties in Municipal Ordinances: Insights from KEN LANDIS v. MARC REALTY Introduction The case KEN LANDIS et al. v. MARC REALTY, L.L.C., et al., decided by the Supreme Court of Illinois...
Mootness Doctrine and Mental Health Commitments: Comprehensive Analysis of IN RE ALFRED H.H. Introduction The case of IN RE ALFRED H.H. revolves around the dismissal of an appeal by Alfred H.H., a...
Runge v. Illinois (2009): Upholding Capital Punishment Amid Juror Misconduct Allegations Introduction Parties Involved: The People of the State of Illinois (Appellee) vs. Paul Runge (Appellant)...
Admissibility of Hypnotically Enhanced Testimony and Testimonial Statements under Crawford: PEOPLE v. SUTTON Introduction The case of The People of the State of Illinois v. Darryl Sutton (233 Ill. 2d...
Illinois Supreme Court Recognizes Promissory Estoppel as an Affirmative Cause of Action in Newton Tractor Sales, Inc. v. Kubota Tractor Corporation Introduction In the landmark case of Newton Tractor...
Defining "Poisonous Gas" Under Illinois Criminal Law: Insights from Davison v. Illinois Supreme Court Introduction In the landmark case The People of the State of Illinois v. Troy Davison, 233 Ill....
Illinois Supreme Court Establishes Requirement for Separate Verdict Forms in Multi-Theory Murder Charges Introduction In the landmark decision of The People of the State of Illinois v. Leratio Smith...
Respondeat Superior and Firearm Liability: The Hector Adames, Jr. Case Introduction The case of Hector Adames, Jr., et al. v. Michael F. Sheahan, in His Official Capacity as Cook County Sheriff, et...
Illinois Supreme Court Upholds Small Venue Exemptions to Amusement Tax Ordinances under First Amendment as Permissible Subsidies Introduction In the landmark case of Pooh-Bah Enterprises, Inc., d/b/a...
Prospective Precedent on 'Tangible Personal Property' and Tax Credits: Insights from Exelon v. Department of Revenue Introduction Exelon Corporation v. The Department of Revenue (234 Ill. 2d 266,...
Ensuring Fair Trial: The Importance of Proper Continuance and Effective Counsel – Analysis of People v. Walker (232 Ill. 2d 113) Introduction The landmark case of People v. Terrance Walker (232 Ill....
Affirming Circuit Court Jurisdiction Over Retaliation Claims Under Section 1981 Despite Illinois Human Rights Act Introduction In the landmark case of Jerri Blount v. Joseph Stroud et al. (232 Ill....
Illinois Supreme Court Clarifies Occurrence Definition in Insurance Policies: Addison v. Fay Introduction In Addison Insurance Company v. Donna Fay et al., the Supreme Court of Illinois addressed a...
Illinois Supreme Court Establishes Pre-Trial Ruling on Prior Convictions in Motions in Limine Introduction The Supreme Court of Illinois, in the consolidated appeals of People v. Robert Patrick and...
Illinois Supreme Court Reinforces One-Act, One-Crime Doctrine and Limits Prosecutorial Discretion in Artis Case Introduction The landmark case of The People of the State of Illinois v. Maurice A....
Revisiting Subject Matter Jurisdiction in Juvenile Delinquency Proceedings: The People of Illinois v. M.W., a Minor Introduction In the landmark case In re M.W., a Minor (The People of the State of...
Admissibility and Impact of DNA Database Evidence: Insights from Jackson v. The People of Illinois Introduction In the landmark case of The People of the State of Illinois v. Lewis Jackson, 232 Ill....
Mandatory Compliance with Notice of Appeal Filing Requirements Ensures Appellate Jurisdiction Introduction Secura Insurance Company v. Illinois Farmers Insurance Company, 232 Ill. 2d 209 (2009), is a...
Supreme Court of Illinois Establishes Protections Against Forced Dispensation of Emergency Contraceptives Introduction In the landmark case of Morr-Fitz, Inc., et al. v. Rod R. Blagojevich, Governor,...