Juveniles can be required to register as sex offendersBy Helen W. GunnarssonJuly 2009Lawpulse, Page 330The supreme court held that registration is not punishment and that juveniles can be required to register even though they aren’t entitled to a jury trial on the charges.
New open government legislationBy Helen W. GunnarssonJuly 2009Lawpulse, Page 330A bill awaiting the governor’s signature would make the promise of open records real for more people, supporters say.
Faster resolution urged for custody, SLAPP suitsBy Helen W. GunnarssonJune 2009Lawpulse, Page 278At a recent hearing, the supreme court rules committee was asked to speed disposition of child custody proceedings and SLAPP suits.
Making evidence meaningfulBy Helen W. GunnarssonJune 2009Lawpulse, Page 278A veteran lawyer and trial judge tells litigators how to present evidence in a way that engages and wins over jurors.
Sexual harassment and the chain of commandBy Helen W. GunnarssonJune 2009Lawpulse, Page 278Under state law, employers are liable for sexual harassment by supervisors whether or not the employer knew about it and even though the employee-victim doesn't work under the supervisor.
Social networking 1.0By Helen W. GunnarssonJune 2009Lawpulse, Page 278Despite the newfangled options, blogs and e-mail discussion groups are still excellent ways to connect with other lawyers.
Twitter and Linkedin and Facebook. Oh My!By Helen W. GunnarssonJune 2009Article, Page 288Are you Linkedin? Facebooking? Tweeting? Or still figuring out what it's all about and why you should care? Here's a lawyer's guide to social networking.
Victory for defendants in asbestos caseBy Helen W. GunnarssonJune 2009Lawpulse, Page 278The Illinois Supreme Court allows defendants in asbestos cases to introduce evidence that someone else's negligence was the sole proximate cause of a plaintiff's injuries.
Making a Graceful ExitBy Helen W. GunnarssonMay 2009Lawpulse, Page 220Remember, the Former Employer From Hell still holds the power of a reference.
No right to expungement for pardon recipientsBy Helen W. GunnarssonMay 2009Lawpulse, Page 220Just because the the governor pardons you doesn't mean you're entitled to have your conviction expunged, the illinois Supreme Court held.
Promissory Estoppel: Alive and Well in IllinoisBy Helen W. GunnarssonMay 2009Lawpulse, Page 220The Illinois Supreme court holds that promises "reasonably inducing action or forbearance" are binding in Illinois.
"Rape Shield" for Civil LawsuitsBy Helen W. GunnarssonMay 2009Lawpulse, Page 220An Illinois House bill would extend the prohibition against admitting evidence of an alleged victim's sexual history to sexual harassment charges.
Shakin' the Pink-Slip BluesBy Helen W. GunnarssonMay 2009Article, Page 230You've been laid off or fear you might be - now what? Career experts help you take your future into your own hands - and see ISBA's career resources on page 234.
Human Rights Act doesn't bar state, federal claims in circuit courtBy Helen W. GunnarssonApril 2009Lawpulse, Page 168Someone who can bring a claim under the Illinois Human Rights Act can nonetheless sue based on federal or common law in state circuit court, the supreme court rules.
Rules committee hears criminal law, family law, civil practice proposalsBy Helen W. GunnarssonApril 2009Lawpulse, Page 168The supreme court rules committee heard proposals to require consular notification for foreign nationals, to change child custody rules, and to require additional notice to opposing counsel.
Should You Use Fastcase and How?By Helen W. GunnarssonApril 2009Article, Page 178Whether you make it your primary online research tool or use it to supplement Westlaw or Lexis, Fastcase can save you money. Lots of it. Here’s how.
When it comes to corporate governance, formalities matterBy Helen W. GunnarssonApril 2009Lawpulse, Page 168Help your corporate clients understand the importance of - and comply with - formalities such as preserving minutes, buying enough insurance, and the like.
Court's failure to grant continuance plain errorBy Helen W. GunnarssonMarch 2009Lawpulse, Page 116The high court rules that a judge’s failure to grant defense counsel’s request for a continuance in a murder trial was plain error requiring a new trial.
Creative ways to fend off foreclosureBy Helen W. GunnarssonMarch 2009Lawpulse, Page 116Two lawyers think outside the box to help clients hang on to their homes, one by negotiating with lenders, the other by leveraging the power of Chapter 13.
Did Pat Fitzgerald say too much?By Helen W. GunnarssonMarch 2009Lawpulse, Page 116Lawyers disagree about whether prosecutor Fitzgerald crossed the line when he said Rod Blagojevich’s conduct “would make Lincoln roll over in his grave.”
The importance of timely serviceBy Helen W. GunnarssonMarch 2009Lawpulse, Page 116Thanks to an amendment to supreme court rule 103(b), plaintiffs who haven’t been otherwise diligent in moving a case along must be especially diligent in obtaining service.
Judges must rule before trial on motions in limineBy Helen W. GunnarssonMarch 2009Lawpulse, Page 116A new ruling lets criminal defense attorneys know before deciding to let their clients testify whether their priors will be admitted at trial.
Understanding Uninsured and Underinsured Motorist ProvisionsBy Helen W. GunnarssonMarch 2009Article, Page 126UM/UIM provisions can salvage what would otherwise be a no-recovery case, but you need to understand your clients’ liability policies, not just the tortfeasors’.
Committee studies codification of evidence rulesBy Helen W. GunnarssonFebruary 2009Lawpulse, Page 64A new supreme court special committee is charged with devising a more convenient organizational scheme for the Illinois rules of evidence.
Defending politicians, getting paidBy Helen W. GunnarssonFebruary 2009Lawpulse, Page 64How do lawyers in the Land of Lincoln (and Ryan and Blagojevich) make sure they get paid when defending politicians charged with corruption?
The Illinois Mortgage Foreclosure Law 20 years laterBy Helen W. GunnarssonFebruary 2009Lawpulse, Page 64One of the drafters of the statute describes how it improved the procedure process and what loose ends remain.
Plaintiffs win big in ReadyBy Helen W. GunnarssonFebruary 2009Lawpulse, Page 64 The supreme court holds that good-faith settling tortfeasors can't be included in apportioning fault after verdicts to determine joint and several liability.
