Subject Index Judges and Judiciary

Judicious Politics

By Amelia Buragas
December
2023
LawPulse
, Page 10
Candidates running for the bench are strongly advised to read the Illinois Judicial Ethics Committee’s revised list of frequently asked questions.

Coming Back to Court

By Pete Sherman
July
2023
LawPulse
, Page 12
Cook County Circuit Court’s Probate Division sparks strong feelings after returning to in-person hearings, but circuits throughout Illinois continue to search for a balance.

A Big Shift

By Amelia Buragas
March
2023
LawPulse
, Page 16
The Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts announces plans for collecting and disseminating real-time court data.

Variation Among Judges in Criminal Sentencing Decisions

By Albert J. Klumpp
December
2022
Article
, Page 22
Differences in sentencing patterns among judges in criminal cases, and implications for both the criminal justice system and the process of electing and retaining judges.

Listen Carefully; Understand Fully

By Pete Sherman
November
2022
LawPulse
, Page 12
Illinois Supreme Court appointee Joy V. Cunningham on lessons learned on her journey to the state’s top court.

To Do Justice

By Pete Sherman
November
2022
LawPulse
, Page 12
Illinois Supreme Court appointee Joy V. Cunningham on lessons learned on her journey to the state’s top court.

Drafts and Leaks

By Amelia Buragas
October
2022
LawPulse
, Page 12
The Illinois Supreme Court’s Reporter of Decisions weighs in on the U.S. Supreme Court’s Dobbs draft opinion leak and the chances of such a leak occurring in Illinois.

Judges in the News

By Charles J. Northrup
October
2022
Column
, Page 46
The new Illinois Judicial Code of Conduct has plenty to say to attorneys, too.

Upgrades Galore

By Pete Sherman
October
2022
LawPulse
, Page 12
County courthouses spend millions on technology upgrades thanks to Illinois Supreme Court technology grants.

Judge for Yourself

By Amelia Buragas
June
2022
LawPulse
, Page 10
The Illinois Judges Association launches efforts to combat misinformation about the judiciary.

In With the New

By Amelia Buragas
May
2022
LawPulse
, Page 10
Illinois Judicial Conference task force to recommend which pandemic-related technology should stay.

Strict Compliance Means Strict Compliance

By Amelia Buragas
April
2022
LawPulse
, Page 10
Illinois Supreme Court settles how to follow one of its rules to the letter.

Behaviors for the Bench

By Amelia Buragas
March
2022
LawPulse
, Page 16
New Code of Judicial Conduct discussed at February public hearing.

More Order in the Courts

By Pete Sherman
November
2021
LawPulse
, Page 10
Amended and new Illinois Supreme Court Rules on recordkeeping introduced to create consistency and save time.

Court Cases Plummet in 2020

By Pete Sherman
October
2021
LawPulse
, Page 10
New Illinois Supreme Court districts map is rushed through the legislature, signed by the governor, then delayed by the Court.

Judicial immunity protects judges from suits against them for denying requested relief in prior cases

September
2021
Illinois Law Update
, Page 18
On June 3, 2021, the First District of the Illinois Appellate Court held that a trial court judge is protected by judicial immunity in a suit against him for failing to grant a plaintiff’s fee waiver.

“Test the waters” doctrine is not a valid basis for denial of a party’s motion for substitution of judge

August
2021
Illinois Law Update
, Page 18
On May 20, 2021, the Illinois Supreme Court reversed and remanded an Illinois Appellate Court’s decision holding that the “test the waters” doctrine was a valid basis for denying a party’s motion for substitution of judge as of right under section 2-1001(a)(2) of the Illinois Code of Civil Procedure.

The ISBA Judicial Advisory Poll: Myths and Misconceptions

By ISBA’s Standing Committee on Judicial Advisory Polls
February
2021
Article
, Page 34
Answers to frequently asked questions about the ISBA’s Judicial Advisory Poll.

Recused judges may not reconsider their recusal

December
2018
Illinois Law Update
, Page 14
On Sept. 14, 2018, the Second District Appellate Court of Illinois held that a recused or otherwise disqualified judge has no power to enter further substantive orders in the case, absent, where applicable, a Rule 63(D) remittal. Employing reasoning from the reading of a prior case addressing the issue of judicial recusal, Brzowski v. Brzowski, 2014 IL App (3d) 130404, the court concluded that a recused judge cannot reconsider his or her recusal, as that would be a substantive decision.

Justice never sleeps - but what if the judge does?

By Matthew Hector
January
2018
LawPulse
, Page 12
What should a lawyer do when a judge falls asleep during trial?
1 comment (Most recent January 6, 2018)

Courthouses must post notices with information for filing a complaint against a judge

October
2017
Illinois Law Update
, Page 18
The court clerk is required to post a notice containing information for filing a complaint against a judge.

Yes, you must report judicial misconduct

By Matthew Hector
August
2017
LawPulse
, Page 12
An attorney's duty to report attorney misconduct under Rule of Professional Conduct 8.3 extends to judges, too.

Reining in Implicit Bias

By Justice Michael B. Hyman
July
2017
Article
, Page 26
Implicit bias poses a constant challenge to lawyers and judges. Nothing will eliminate it, but we can reduce its influence.
1 comment (Most recent July 9, 2017)

Accusations against judges: Balancing lawyer ethics and the First Amendment

By Matthew Hector
May
2017
LawPulse
, Page 10
If you accuse a judge of misconduct, make sure your accusation is based on facts, not your subjective belief. Otherwise, you can run afoul of ethics rules.

Well Grounded

By Ed Finkel
December
2016
Cover Story
, Page 20
Lloyd A. Karmeier grew up on a southern Illinois dairy farm and was the first in his family to practice law. A few weeks ago, he completed the journey from one-room schoolhouse to Illinois Supreme Court chief justice.
1 comment (Most recent December 1, 2016)

Will Rhonda Crawford take the bench?

By Matthew Hector
December
2016
LawPulse
, Page 10
She won her race for Cook County judge. But with her law license suspended and criminal charges pending after she heard cases while still a staff attorney, will Rhonda Crawford be allowed to take office?

Judging judges

By Matthew Hector
November
2016
LawPulse
, Page 12
There's a growing amount of sophisticated information about judges for voters and practitioners. But you still can't beat insights from fellow lawyers.

McCuskey comes full circle

By Matthew Hector
April
2015
LawPulse
, Page 10
Judge Michael McCuskey made the rare journey from the state to the federal bench and back again - and he's happy to leave federal court behind.
2 comments (Most recent March 21, 2015)

The incredible, unciteable Rule 23 order

By Matthew Hector
October
2014
LawPulse
, Page 466
Lawyers can cite magazine articles like the one you're reading in their pleadings and briefs - why can't they cite Rule 23 orders?
1 comment (Most recent September 25, 2014)

Judicial Independence: Two Westerns and a Promise

By Hon. Ron Spears
February
2014
Column
, Page 98
Sometimes judges have to make a lonely stand against the majority.

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