People v. Graham: Upholding Conflict-Free Defense and Admissibility Standards in Illinois Murder Convictions Introduction People v. Graham, 206 Ill. 2d 465 (2003), adjudicated by the Supreme Court of...
Establishing Causal Connection in Workers' Compensation: SISBRO, INC. v. Industrial Commission Introduction SISBRO, INC., Appellee, v. THE INDUSTRIAL COMMISSION et al. (George Rodriguez, Appellant)...
Remedial Procedures for Pro Se Claims of Ineffective Assistance of Counsel: Insights from People v. Moore Introduction People of the State of Illinois v. Corey Moore, 207 Ill. 2d 68 (2003) is a...
Illinois Supreme Court Rules Against Retroactive Application of Research and Development Tax Credit to S Corporation Shareholders Introduction In the landmark case of JACK CAVENEY et al. v. GLEN L....
Apprendi Retroactivity Not Applied in Postconviction Context: People v. De La Paz Introduction People of the State of Illinois v. Paul A. De La Paz, decided by the Supreme Court of Illinois on May 8,...
Illinois Supreme Court Establishes Due Process Protections in Vehicle Code Interpretation Introduction In the landmark case of The People of the State of Illinois v. Peter M. Greco, the Supreme Court...
Illinois Supreme Court Sets Precedent on Applicability of Credit Services Organizations Act to Retail Transactions Introduction In the case of Midstate Siding and Window Company, Inc. v. Kenneth...
Commutation of Death Sentence and Mootness of Sentencing Issues: Comprehensive Analysis of People v. Raúl Ceja Introduction People v. Raúl Ceja is a landmark decision by the Supreme Court of...
Legality of Police Requests for Passenger Identification During Traffic Stops: Analysis of PEOPLE v. GONZALEZ Introduction The case of People of the State of Illinois v. John A. Gonzalez (204 Ill. 2d...
Exhaustion of Administrative Remedies in Declaratory Judgment Actions: Beahringer v. Page Introduction John Beahringer v. James H. Page et al., 204 Ill. 2d 363 (2003), is a landmark case decided by...
Williams v. Illinois: Reinforcing Speedy Trial Protections in Compulsory Joinder Cases Introduction In The People of the State of Illinois v. Byron Williams, 204 Ill. 2d 191 (2003), the Supreme Court...
Establishing Propensity through Other-Crimes Evidence in Illinois Sexual Assault Cases: PEOPLE v. DONOHO Introduction People of the State of Illinois appealed the convictions and sentencing of...
Affirmation of Jury Award and Emphasis on Expert Testimony in Medical Negligence: Snelson v. Donald Kamm, M.D., et al. Introduction The case of Robert Snelson, Appellee and Cross-Appellant versus...
Interpreting "Catastrophic Injury": Illinois Supreme Court Establishes Key Precedent in Public Safety Employee Benefits Act Introduction The case of Bill Krohe v. The City of Bloomington [204 Ill. 2d...
Lifetime Sex Offender Registration for Juveniles Upheld: Insights from In re J.W., a Minor Introduction The case of In re J.W., a Minor addresses critical issues surrounding juvenile justice,...
Supreme Court of Illinois Affirms Regulation of Traditional Midwives Under Nursing Act Introduction In the landmark case PEOPLE EX REL. SHERMAN v. CRYNS, the Supreme Court of Illinois addressed the...
Illinois Supreme Court Establishes County Liability for Official-Capacity Sheriff's Judgments Introduction In the landmark case of Margaret M. Carver et al. v. The Sheriff of La Salle County, the...
Illinois Supreme Court Upholds Stare Decisis Against Social Host Liability While Affirming Voluntary Undertaking in Wrongful Death Case Introduction The case of Mary Louise Wakulich, Indiv. and as...
Establishing Harmless Error for Sentencing Enhancements under Apprendi: PEOPLE v. THUROW Introduction People of the State of Illinois v. Erin N. Thurow, 203 Ill. 2d 352 (2003), marks a significant...
Illinois Supreme Court Revises Burden of Proof for Good Faith Settlements under the Contribution Act Introduction The case of Luann Johnson, Sur v. United Airlines et al., adjudicated by the Supreme...