Reaffirmation of Unreasonable Seizure Standards Post-Terry: PEOPLE v. GHERNA Introduction In The People of the State of Illinois v. Lynette S. Gherna, 203 Ill. 2d 165 (2003), the Supreme Court of...
Golden Rule Insurance Co. v. Mark Schwartz: Establishing the "Knowledge and Belief" Standard in Insurance Misrepresentation Cases Introduction The case of Golden Rule Insurance Company v. Mark...
Establishing Evidentiary Hearings for Brady Claims in Post-Conviction Proceedings: People v. James Harris Introduction People of the State of Illinois appealed against James Harris, challenging the...
Affirmation of Death Sentence in PEOPLE v. JOHNSON: A Comprehensive Legal Commentary Introduction People v. Lenard Johnson, 206 Ill. 2d 348 (2002), involves the Supreme Court of Illinois upholding...
Strict Compliance with Supreme Court Rule 315(b) Affirmed in Roth v. Illinois Farmers Insurance Co. Introduction In the seminal case of Brenda Roth, Ind. Adm'r of the Estate of Angela Roth, Deceased,...
Preservation of Criminal Convictions Post-Repeal: Analysis of PEOPLE v. GLISSON Introduction People of the State of Illinois v. Monica Glisson is a seminal case decided by the Supreme Court of...
Supreme Court of Illinois Establishes Non-Requirement for Selective Authorization in Involuntary Psychotropic Medication Administration Introduction The In re MARY ANN P. decision by the Supreme...
Homestead Exemption Limited in Forcible Entry and Detainer Actions by Condominium Associations Introduction In the landmark case of Knolls Condominium Association v. Mary E. Harms, the Supreme Court...
Illinois Supreme Court Reinforces Apprendi: Establishing a 20-60 Year Sentencing Range for First Degree Murder Introduction In the landmark case of The People of the State of Illinois v. Aaron D....
Proportionate Sentencing for Juvenile Offenders: Analysis of People v. Leon Miller Introduction People v. Leon Miller (202 Ill. 2d 328, 2002) is a landmark case adjudicated by the Supreme Court of...
Illinois Supreme Court Affirms Board of Education's Authority to Delegate Layoff Responsibilities Introduction In the landmark case of Maurice Land et al. v. The Board of Education of the City of...
Pollock v. People of Illinois: Clarifying Accountability and Mens Rea in Felony Murder Introduction In Pollock v. People of Illinois (202 Ill. 2d 189, 2002), the Supreme Court of Illinois addressed...
Tenner v. Illinois: Collateral Estoppel and the Procedural Bar on Repeated Competency Challenges in Post-Conviction Petitions Introduction Tenner v. Illinois is a landmark decision by the Supreme...
Post-Conviction Challenges and Brady Violations: A Comprehensive Analysis of PEOPLE v. COLEMAN Introduction People of the State of Illinois v. Dedrick Coleman (206 Ill. 2d 261, 2002) is a seminal...
Roosevelt University v. Eychaner et al.: Establishing Agency Over Express Charitable Trusts Introduction In the landmark case of Fred Eychaner et al. v. Theodore Gross et al., adjudicated by the...
Substantial Neglect in Parental Rights Termination: Insights from In re D.F. et al. Introduction In re D.F. et al., Minors (The People of the State of Illinois, Appellant, v. Nancy F., Appellee) is a...
Supreme Court of Illinois Establishes Limitation on Summary Dismissal of Post-Conviction Petitions as Untimely Introduction In the consolidated cases of The People of the State of Illinois v. Stanley...
Delegation of Authority for Service of Process on Public Entities: Insights from Sarkissian v. The Chicago Board of Education Introduction Sarkissian v. The Chicago Board of Education, 201 Ill. 2d 95...
Inclusion of Historical Rape Convictions under Illinois Sexually Violent Persons Commitment Act Introduction The case of In re Detention of Brad Lieberman (201 Ill. 2d 300) adjudicated by the Supreme...
Munson v. People: Upholding Death Sentence and Clarifying Post-Conviction Standards in Illinois Introduction Munson v. People, 206 Ill. 2d 104 (2002), adjudicated by the Supreme Court of Illinois,...