Exclusion of Prior Conviction Details When Proving Felon Status: Illinois Adopts Old Chief Precedent Introduction In the landmark case of The People of the State of Illinois v. Avell A. Walker, the...
Proximate Cause in Negligence: Illinois Supreme Court Establishes Landmark Ruling in PATRICIA ABRAMS v. CITY OF CHICAGO Introduction The case of PATRICIA ABRAMS v. CITY OF CHICAGO represents a...
Vicarious Liability of Clients for Attorneys' Intentional Torts: Tem HORWITZ v. HOLABIRD ROOT Introduction The landmark case of Tem Horwitz et al. v. Holabird Root et al., reported in 212 Ill. 2d 1...
Termination of Parental Rights Under Illinois Adoption Act: In re Jaron Z. et al. v. Lynette H.F. Introduction The case of In re Jaron Z. et al., Minors, Respondents-Appellees versus The People of...
Affirmation of Equal Protection and Due Process in Illinois Zero Tolerance Law Introduction The case of Patrick C. Arvia v. Lisa Madigan, Attorney General, et al. (209 Ill. 2d 520) adjudicated by the...
Waiver of Apprendi Claims Through Guilty Pleas: An Analysis of The PEOPLE v. TOWNSELL Introduction The People of the State of Illinois v. Dennis Townsell, 209 Ill. 2d 543 (2004), addressed a pivotal...
Enforcement of Arbitration Clauses in Consumer Warranties under the Magnuson-Moss Act: Illinois Supreme Court Sets Precedent Introduction The Supreme Court of Illinois rendered a landmark decision on...
Consumer Standing in Tax Challenge: Insights from Wexler v. The Wirtz Corporation Introduction The Supreme Court of Illinois' decision in Wexler v. The Wirtz Corporation, 211 Ill. 2d 18 (2004), marks...
Affirmation of Trial Court's Disqualification of Defense Counsel Due to Conflict of Interest in Ortega Case Introduction In the landmark case The People of the State of Illinois v. Alvaro Ortega et...
Imposition of Common Law Duty to Warn by Gas Companies Despite Tariff Limitations: Northern Illinois Gas Company v. Adams Introduction In the landmark case of Northern Illinois Gas Company (NI-Gas)...
Sovereign Immunity and Civil Conspiracy: Comprehensive Analysis of Fritz v. Johnston et al. Introduction Harold A. Fritz v. John W. Johnston et al. (209 Ill. 2d 302) is a pivotal case decided by the...
Illinois Supreme Court Rules Against Double Enhancement in Felony-Murder Sentencing Based on Predicate Offense Elements Introduction In the landmark case The People of the State of Illinois v. Edward...
Due Process in Child Abuse Reporting: Balancing Standards of Proof and Procedural Timeliness Introduction In the landmark case Mark Lyon v. Department of Children and Family Services et al., 209 Ill....
Affirming Waiver of Undeclared Claims in First-Stage Post-Conviction Proceedings: People v. Jones Introduction In People v. Jones, 211 Ill. 2d 140 (2004), the Supreme Court of Illinois addressed a...
Raintree Homes v. Village of Long Grove: Clarifying Restitution Under the Tort Immunity Act Introduction In Raintree Homes, Inc., et al. v. The Village of Long Grove, the Supreme Court of Illinois...
PEOPLE v. WILLIAMS: Illinois Supreme Court Limits on Juror Misconduct and Appellate Counsel Effectiveness in Post-Conviction Relief Introduction PEOPLE v. WILLIAMS, 209 Ill. 2d 227 (2004),...
Affirmation of First-Degree Murder Conviction in PEOPLE v. EVANS: A Comprehensive Legal Commentary Introduction The case The People of the State of Illinois v. Robert Lee Evans, Jr. (209 Ill. 2d 194)...
Void Extended-Term Sentences on Lesser Offenses and Their Non-Waivability: PEOPLE v. THOMPSON Introduction PEOPLE v. THOMPSON, 209 Ill. 2d 19 (2004), is a landmark decision by the Supreme Court of...
Clarifying Intent in Conspiracy to Commit First Degree Murder: Insights from PEOPLE v. HOPP Introduction The case of The People of the State of Illinois v. Tiffany Hopp, 209 Ill. 2d 1 (2004),...
Illinois Supreme Court Upholds Municipal Demolition Authority with Due Process Safeguards Introduction The case of The Village of Lake Villa v. Dorothy Stokovich et al. (211 Ill. 2d 106) adjudicated...