AFM Messenger Service v. Department of Employment Security: Defining Independent Contractor Status under the Unemployment Insurance Act Introduction The case of AFM Messenger Service, Inc. v. The...
Edwards v. The People of Illinois: Extending Flores-Ortega's Presumption of Prejudice to Guilty Plea Cases Introduction In the landmark case of Edwards v. The People of Illinois, the Supreme Court of...
Clarifying Arbitrability: Illinois Supreme Court Rules on Scope of Arbitration Agreements in SALSITZ v. KREISS Introduction The case Neil Salsitz et al. v. Fritz Kreiss et al. (198 Ill. 2d 1)...
Defining 'Property Damage' in Excess Comprehensive General Liability Insurance: Insights from TRAVELER'S INSURANCE COMPANY et al. v. ELJER MANUFACTURING, INC. Introduction The case of Traveler's...
Effective Assistance of Counsel in Post-Conviction Proceedings: People v. Rogers Analysis Introduction People of the State of Illinois v. William A. Rogers is a pivotal case decided by the Supreme...
Affirmation of Mental Health Privilege: No Waiver Through Insanity Defense or Fitness Examination in NORSKOG v. PFIEL Introduction The case of Marsha Norskog, Indi v. Roger Pfiel et al., adjudicated...
Fraudulent Concealment and Statute of Limitations in Fiduciary Duty Claims: Insights from MORRIS v. MARGULIS Introduction MORRIS v. MARGULIS et al. is a pivotal case decided by the Supreme Court of...
Proper Computation of Average Weekly Wage Under Section 10 of the Illinois Workers' Compensation Act Introduction In the landmark case Ronald SYLVESTER v. INDUSTRIAL COMMISSION et al., the Supreme...
Illinois Supreme Court Upholds Consecutive Sentences: Carney v. The People Introduction The People of the State of Illinois v. Barnett Carney (196 Ill. 2d 518), adjudicated by the Supreme Court of...
Village of Bloomingdale v. CDG Enterprises: Supreme Court of Illinois Affirms Absolute Municipal Immunity under Tort Immunity Act Introduction The case of Village of Bloomingdale v. CDG Enterprises,...
Illinois Supreme Court Affirms Termination of Parental Rights under 750 ILCS 50/1(D)(s) for Repeated Incarceration Introduction The case of IN RE D.D., a Minor (The People of the State of Illinois v....
Clarifying the Scope of Terry Frisk: Legitimacy of Removing Unlaced Boots in Protective Searches Introduction The case of The People of the State of Illinois v. Brian K. Sorenson (196 Ill. 2d 425,...
Attorney-Client Privilege Waiver and Sentence Constitutionality in Wagener v. The People of Illinois Introduction The People of the State of Illinois v. Michael Wagener, 196 Ill. 2d 269 (2001), is a...
Invalid Sentencing Jury Waiver and Due Process Violations in Death Penalty Sentencing: Dameron v. Illinois Introduction People of the State of Illinois v. Tony J. Dameron is a pivotal case...
Kuntu v. The People: Clarifying Standards for Prosecutorial Conduct in Death Penalty Sentencing Introduction The People of the State of Illinois v. Julius S. Kuntu (196 Ill. 2d 105) is a landmark...
Affirmation of Parental Rights Termination Under Section 1(D)(m) of the Adoption Act Introduction The case of In re C.N., A Minor (The People of the State of Illinois, Appellant, v. Diane N. et al.,...
Expansion of Section 116-3: DNA Testing in Post-Conviction Relief – PEOPLE v. SAVORY Introduction People v. Johnny Lee Savory, 197 Ill. 2d 203, adjudicated on May 24, 2001, by the Supreme Court of...
Voyles v. Sandia Mortgage: Affirmation of Negligent Credit Reporting and Limitations on Tort Claims Introduction In the landmark case of Graceia M. VOYLES v. SANDIA MORTGAGE CORPoration, decided by...
Appellate Court Concurrence and Double Jeopardy: Ensuring Validity in Ortiz v. Illinois Introduction The case of The People of the State of Illinois v. Edwin Ortiz (196 Ill. 2d 236, 2001) presents a...
Ensuring Due Process: Mandatory Factual Basis for Parental Unfitness Admissions in Illinois Introduction The case of IN RE M.H. et al., Minors (2001) serves as a pivotal decision by the Supreme Court...