Manifest Weight Standard Established for Abuse Findings Under Illinois Domestic Violence Act Introduction The case of Angela K. Farlow Best v. Steven R. Devore Best, decided by the Supreme Court of...
Illinois Supreme Court Establishes Non-Recoverability of Lost Punitive Damages in Legal Malpractice Actions Introduction The landmark case TRI-G, Inc., et al. v. Burke, Bosselman Weaver et al., 222...
Fair Report Privilege and Actual Malice in Defamation: Insights from SOLAIA TECHNOLOGY v. SPECIALTY PUBLISHING COMPANY Introduction In SOLAIA TECHNOLOGY, LLC, et al. v. SPECIALTY PUBLISHING COMPANY...
Establishing Duty of Care for Business Owners Against Third-Party Negligence: Detroy Marshall Jr. v. Burger King Corporation Introduction Detroy Marshall Jr. as Personal Representative v. Burger King...
Expanding Vicarious Liability: Apparent Agency in Medical Malpractice Confirmed in Rush-Presbyterian-St. Luke's v. York Introduction The case of James M. York, M.D., et al., Appellees, v....
Use of Electronic Stun Belts as Restraining Devices in Trials: Due Process Implications Introduction The People of the State of Illinois vs. Peri Allen (222 Ill. 2d 340) presents a pivotal case...
Defendant's Right to Decide on Lesser-Included Offense Instructions: The Medina v. People Judgment Introduction In the landmark case of The People of the State of Illinois v. Poncho Medina, 851...
Affirmation of Limited Lockstep Doctrine: Canine Sniffs During Routine Traffic Stops Upheld under Illinois Constitution Introduction The case of The People of the State of Illinois v. Roy I. Caballes...
Establishing a Rebuttable Presumption of Depravity in Parental Fitness: IN RE DONALD A.G. v. Tony Gaylord Introduction IN RE DONALD A.G., a Minor (The People of the State of Illinois, Appellant, v....
Juvenile Adjudication and Felony Conviction: A Landmark Ruling in THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS v. MICHAEL TAYLOR Introduction In the pivotal case of THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS v....
Reaffirming the Consistency of Theft Statute Verdicts: Price v. The People of Illinois Introduction In the landmark case of The People of the State of Illinois v. Charles Price and Anthony Rose (221...
Duty to Defend and Notice Requirements: Insights from Country Mutual Insurance Co. v. Livorsi Marine, Inc. Introduction In the landmark case Country Mutual Insurance Company v. Livorsi Marine, Inc.,...
Clarification of Appellate Jurisdiction and Sentencing Credits in Juvenile Proceedings: The IN RE J.T. Decision Introduction The landmark case of IN RE J.T., a Minor (221 Ill. 2d 338) addressed...
Reaffirming Section 4-102's Comprehensive Immunity for Local Governments in Tort Claims Introduction In the landmark case of Mary L. DeSmet, as Personal Representative of the Estate of Doris F. Hays,...
Affirming Mandatory DNA Sampling for Felons Under the Special Needs Doctrine Introduction Case: The People of the State of Illinois v. Raymond E. Garvin, 219 Ill. 2d 104 (2006) Court: Supreme Court...
Enforceability of Mandatory Arbitration Agreements Under Standard Contract Principles: MELENA v. ANHEUSER-BUSCH Introduction MELENA v. ANHEUSER-BUSCH is a pivotal case decided by the Supreme Court of...
Affirmation of Lesser-Included Offense Doctrine in Kolton v. People Introduction The case of THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS v. MARIAN KOLTON, 219 Ill. 2d 353 (2006), represents a significant...
Illinois Supreme Court Establishes Rigorous Standards for Forum Non Conveniens in Intrastate Wrongful-Death Cases Introduction The case of Rita Langenhorst v. Norfolk Southern Railway Company et al....
Independent Approach to Consequential Damages in Limited Warranties Established in Shante RAZOR v. HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA Introduction The case of Shante RAZOR v. HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA (222 Ill. 2d...
Unconstitutional Mandatory Presumptions in Child Endangerment Law: Insights from People v. Christopher Jordan Introduction The case of People of the State of Illinois v. Christopher Jordan (218 Ill....