35-Day Filing Period as a Jurisdictional Requirement in Administrative Review Actions Introduction The case of Fredman Brothers Furniture Company, Inc. v. The Department of Revenue (109 Ill. 2d 202)...
Illinois Supreme Court Upholds Confidentiality of Medical Accreditation Documents under Code of Civil Procedure Introduction In the landmark case of Todd Niven et al. v. Edir B. Siqueira et al. (109...
Effective Assistance of Counsel: Insights from People v. Hattery Introduction The case of The People of the State of Illinois v. Charles Hattery, decided by the Supreme Court of Illinois on November...
Retaliatory Discharge and Federal Preemption: Insights from WHEELER v. CATERPILLAR TRACTOR COmpany Introduction The case of WILLIAM E. WHEELER et al., Appellants, v. CATERPILLAR TRACTOR COMPANY (108...
Retaliatory Discharge and Public Policy: An Analysis of PRICE v. CARMACK DATSUN, INC. Introduction The case of David N. PRICE v. CARMACK DATSUN, INC. (109 Ill. 2d 65) revolves around the contentious...
Enhancing the Confrontation Clause: Right to Cross-Examine Juvenile Witnesses on Custodial Status and Potential Bias Introduction The landmark case of People of the State of Illinois v. Jessie...
Glazewski v. Coronet Insurance Co.: Limiting Standing in Insurance Fraud Claims Introduction The case of Gary M. Glazewski et al. v. Coronet Insurance Company et al. (108 Ill. 2d 243) adjudicated by...
Limitations on Prosecutorial Arguments in Death Penalty Sentencing: People v. Adams Introduction People v. Adams (109 Ill.2d 102, 1985) is a landmark case in the jurisprudence of Illinois, addressing...
Establishing Jurisdiction for Modifying Foreign Divorce Decrees: IN RE MARRIAGE OF BUSSEY Introduction IN RE MARRIAGE OF BUSSEY, 108 Ill.2d 286 (1985), is a pivotal case adjudicated by the Supreme...
Disciplinary Standards for Tax-Related Misconduct in Legal Practice: Analysis of In re THOMAS ARTHUR THEBUS Introduction In re THOMAS ARTHUR THEBUS, Attorney, Respondent, 108 Ill. 2d 255 (1985), is a...
Affirmation of Section 11-110: Liability for Wrongful Issuance of Preliminary Injunctions Introduction Buzz Barton Associates, Inc. v. Charles Cannon Giannone et al. is a pivotal case decided by the...
Section 13-214 Abrogates Governmental Limitations Immunity: Du Page County v. Graham et al. Introduction Du Page County v. Graham, Anderson, Probst White, Inc., et al. (109 Ill. 2d 143) is a landmark...
Involuntary Guilty Pleas and Post-Conviction Relief: Insights from PEOPLE v. CORREA Introduction Case: The People of the State of Illinois, Appellant, v. Cesar Correa, Appellee. Court: Supreme Court...
Illinois Supreme Court Upholds Constitutionality of Residential Burglary Statute Introduction In the landmark case of The People of the State of Illinois v. Jeffrey R. Bales, decided on September 20,...
Exclusive Redress Mechanism under the Illinois Human Rights Act: Analysis of MEIN v. MASONITE CORPoration Introduction The case of James H. MEIN v. MASONITE CORPoration, 109 Ill. 2d 1 (1985),...
Sexually Dangerous Persons Proceedings: Self-Incrimination Privilege and Evidentiary Standards Introduction In the landmark case The People of the State of Illinois v. Terry B. Allen, 107 Ill. 2d 91...
Retaliatory Discharge Under Illinois Law: Insights from Barr et al. v. Kelso-Burnett Company et al. Introduction The case of MARTON L. BARR et al. v. KELSO-BURNETT COMPANY et al., decided by the...
Impeachment of Witness Testimony in Child Indecency Cases: Insights from People v. Bradford Introduction People of the State of Illinois v. Curtis Michael Bradford, 106 Ill. 2d 492 (1985), is a...
Establishing the Standards for Valid Jury Trial Waivers in Illinois: PEOPLE v. SMITH and People v. Flowers Introduction The Supreme Court of Illinois, in the consolidated appeals of The People of the...
Illinois Supreme Court Establishes Consideration of Defendant’s Delay in Forum Non Conveniens Motions Introduction The Supreme Court of Illinois, in the landmark decision of Bell v. Louisville...