Strict Requirements for Statute of Limitations in Series of Acts Charges: An Analysis of PEOPLE v. THINGVOLD Introduction People of the State of Illinois v. Raymond Thingvold is a pivotal case...
Admissibility of Prior Bad Acts to Establish Intent and Motive in Murder Cases: Illinois Supreme Court Holds Evidence Admissible Introduction The case of THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS v. ERIC...
Supreme Court of Illinois Clarifies Tort Immunity Act in Public Housing Negligence Claims: VESEY v. CHICAGO HOUSING AUTHORITY Introduction The landmark case of VESEY v. CHICAGO HOUSING AUTHORITY,...
The People v. Arthur J. Schott: Abolishing the Sex-Offense Evidentiary Standard Introduction The People of the State of Illinois v. Arthur J. Schott, 145 Ill. 2d 188 (1991), is a pivotal decision by...
Withdrawal of Guilty Pleas: Standards and Implications in PEOPLE v. DAVIS Introduction People v. David L. Davis is a seminal case adjudicated by the Supreme Court of Illinois on October 31, 1991....
Illinois Supreme Court Upholds 'Gang-Transfer' Provision in Juvenile Court Act Introduction In the landmark case The People of the State of Illinois v. P.H., a Minor (145 Ill. 2d 209), the Supreme...
Habitual Child Sex Offender Registration Act Upheld as Constitutional Non-Punitive Measure Introduction The People of the State of Illinois v. Daniel Adams is a landmark decision by the Supreme Court...
Scope of Mutual Release in Foreclosure Agreements: Insights from Farm Credit Bank of St. Louis v. Whitlock Introduction The case of Farm Credit Bank of St. Louis v. Walter H. Whitlock et al....
Affirmation of Conviction in PEOPLE v. WILLIAMS: Upholding Judicial Standards in Capital Cases Introduction In the landmark case of The People of the State of Illinois v. Dennis Williams, 147 Ill. 2d...
Establishing Proximate Cause Through Building Code Compliance: Kalata v. Anheuser-Busch Introduction The case of Bernard Kalata v. Anheuser-Busch Companies, Inc. (144 Ill. 2d 425) represents a...
Expansion of Collection Agency Regulations to Include Municipal Fines: The People v. Datacom Systems Corporation Introduction The case People of the State of Illinois ex rel. Richard M. Daley,...
Defining the Duty of Care in Utility Pole Installations: Insights from Central Illinois Public Service Co. v. Gouge Introduction Central Illinois Public Service Company v. Gouge is a pivotal case...
In re L.L.S., a Minor: Establishing Objective Standards for Reasonable Progress in Termination of Parental Rights Introduction The case of In re L.L.S., a Minor (218 Ill. App. 3d 444) presents a...
Quantum Meruit Fee Accrual upon Attorney Discharge: Insights from In re Estate of Phillip Edward Callahan Introduction Case: In re Estate of Phillip Edward Callahan, a Disabled Person (Deborah...
Fee Simple Title Confirmed Over 'Right-of-Way' Easement in Railroad Conveyance: URBAITIS v. COMMONWEALTH EDISON Introduction Urbaitis et al. v. Commonwealth Edison et al. is a landmark decision by...
EDDMONDS v. ILLINOIS: Refinement of Ineffective Counsel Standards in Post-Conviction Proceedings Introduction The People of the State of Illinois v. Durlyn Eddmonds (143 Ill. 2d 501) is a pivotal...
Establishing Murder Conviction Through Corroborated Confession and Upholding Strickland Standards in People v. Pecoraro Introduction People v. Pecoraro, 144 Ill. 2d 1 (1991), is a significant case...
Direct Victims Can Recover for Emotional Distress and Private Nuisance Actions Implied Under the Psychologist Registration Act: CORGAN v. MUEHLING Introduction CORGAN v. MUEHLING, 143 Ill. 2d 296...
Broadening 'Property Damage' Coverage in Liability Insurance: Illinois Supreme Court Rules in United States Fidelity Guaranty Co. v. Wilkin Insulation Co. Introduction The case of United States...
Supreme Court of Illinois: Cooperation Clauses Supersede Attorney-Client Privilege and Work-Product Doctrine in Insurance Litigation Introduction The case of Waste Management, Inc., et al. v....