Subject Index Trial Practice and Procedure

Intrastate Forum Non Conveniens in Illinois: Post-Langenhorst Confusion

By Rob Shumaker
June
2007
Article
, Page 300
The Illinois Supreme Court's most recent intrastate forum non conveniens ruling only adds to the confusion, this author opines.
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eDiscovery: A New Approach to Discovery in Federal and State Court

By Scott A. Carlson & Ronald L. Lipinski
April
2007
Article
, Page 184
Changes in technology have altered the way lawyers deal with evidence. The electronic-discovery amendments to the federal rules reflect these changes.

Asked and Answered

March
2007
Column
, Page 154
When and how do you file a motion?

E-Discovery in Illinois Civil Actions

By Professor Jeffrey A. Parness
March
2007
Column
, Page 150
Wholesale adoption of federal discovery rules by Illinois State courts may be unwise.

When Does a Postjudgment Motion Toll the Deadline for Appeal?

By Leon I. Finkel & Bradley A. Silva
March
2007
Article
, Page 142
It's a huge mistake to think that every motion after final judgment tolls the deadline for filing an appeal. Here's a review of the statutory and case law.

Opening Statements: Soup for the Jury’s Soul

By Hon. Ron Spears
February
2007
Column
, Page 102
A good opening statement will shape jurors' perception of the case.

Asked and Answered

January
2007
Column
, Page 50
What are the rules for serving notice?

Correspondence from Our Readers

January
2007
Column
, Page 6
Don't be afraid to substitute judges.

Cross-examination and impeachment techniques for DUI defense attorneys

By Helen W. Gunnarsson
December
2006
LawPulse
, Page 642
You can gather plenty of evidence even without the benefit of discovery, a pair of leading DUI defense attorneys say.

Cross-Examination: Beyond the Perry Mason Moment

By Helen W. Gunnarsson
December
2006
Cover Story
, Page 654
Though you shouldn't count on a surprise case-winning confession, there's a lot you can do to improve your performance on cross.

How to Admit E-Mail and Web Pages into Evidence

By Theodore J. Koerth & Christopher E. Paetsch
December
2006
Article
, Page 674
The emerging legal standards.

Admissibility of Damage Photos Without an Expert in Illinois

By Hon. William J. Haddad
November
2006
Article
, Page 606
Admission of damage photos may no longer be automatic, this author opines.

Reforming the Civil Jury System in Illinois: The 2006 Allerton Conference

By Jeffrey A. Parness
November
2006
Article
, Page 608
Should jurors be given instructions at the start of civil trials? Should they be more free to ask questions? Find out what the Allerton conferees think.

Substitution of Judges: Proceed with Caution

By Helen W. Gunnarsson
November
2006
Cover Story
, Page 590
Lawyers and judges speculate about whether and when moving for substitution is really the right move.

Strict compliance versus “substantial justice”

By Helen W. Gunnarsson
October
2006
LawPulse
, Page 518
In deciding whether to give a party extra time to respond to a request to admit, can a court consider the other party's failure to comply with another rule? The first district says "yes." 

Correspondence from Our Readers

August
2006
Column
, Page 394
Nothing beats voir dire for learning about jurors; What is a rule of thumb?

Expanding the Use of Medical Treatises in Illinois Trials

By Terrence J. Lavin & Michelle L. Wolf
August
2006
Article
, Page 426
The authors argue that following the federal approach would produce a better-informed jury.

Suing Defendants Who Later Declare Bankruptcy: Vacating a Dismissal for Want of Prosecution

By Anna-Katrina S. Christakis & Jeffrey D. Pilgrim
August
2006
Article
, Page 432
When a plaintiff's action is dismissed for want of prosecution while the defendant's bankruptcy is pending and the automatic stay is in place, the plaintiff can seek to have the dismissal vacated.

Appointed Attorneys for Indigent Civil Litigants in Federal Court: the Illinois Experience

By John Rearden Jr.
July
2006
Article
, Page 369
A look at how Illinois-based federal district courts appoint counsel for indigent civil litigants, including standby counsel for pro se claimants.

Dismissal for Lack of Diligence in Serving Process: The Failure of Rule 103(b)

By Chester A. Lizak
July
2006
Article
, Page 372
The rule should not allow dismissal of the plaintiff's case if he or she serves the defendant before the statute of limitations has run, this author says.

Correspondence from Our Readers

June
2006
Column
, Page 274
Settlement conference judges; parents aren't "visitors."

Defendants have high bar to overcome plaintiff’s choice of venue

May
2006
Illinois Law Update
, Page 230
On March 2, 2006, the Illinois Supreme Court affirmed the decision of the fifth district appellate court, denying the defendants' motion to transfer venue from St. Clair County to Clinton County.

In Defense of Bulger v CTA

By Anthony Longo
May
2006
Article
, Page 254
A defense lawyer applauds the Bulger court's finding that evidence of subsequent remedial measures is inadmissible

Playing the Rule 68 card

By Helen W. Gunnarsson
May
2006
LawPulse
, Page 222
FRCP 68 can encourage settlement, but it also confronts counsel for plaintiffs and defendants with some high-stakes challenges. 

Making the Most of Settlement Conferences

By Helen W. Gunnarsson
April
2006
Cover Story
, Page 178
Judges and lawyers discuss how to avoid costly mistakes and best promote your clients' interests in judge-conducted settlement conferences.

Confronting Judge-Imposed Time Limits on Voir Dire

By Rodney R. Nordstrom
March
2006
Article
, Page 142
Here's how to make the most of the time you've granted for voir dire, no matter how limited.

Correspondence from Our Readers

March
2006
Column
, Page 106
Court reporting: alive and well

Making an Electronic Record: Good Reviews for Digital Recording

By Helen W. Gunnarsson
February
2006
Cover Story
, Page 72
Several courthouses, notably DuPage County's, have implemented digital recording of courtroom proceedings. Is stenography a thing of the past?

Must trial judges grant special favors to pro se litigants?

By Helen W. Gunnarsson
February
2006
LawPulse
, Page 62
Judges often cut pro se litigants a lot of slack. 

The New Illinois Standard for Admissibility of Expert Opinion Testimony

By Justin Lee Heather
February
2006
Article
, Page 88
The court in Simons created a dual standard: de novo review of the Frye "general acceptance" test, more deferential treatment of the trial court's decision about relevance and experts' qualifications.

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