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Articles From Brian Murphy

Illinois Supreme Court Rule 103(b): Diligence in Planning Equals Diligence in Service By Brian Murphy Tort Law, March 2026 Plaintiff’s counsel must be proactive as it relates to obtaining proper service. It will not happen on its own. Taking simple steps can prevent big headaches.
Personal Jurisdiction … Is the Long Arm Really That Long? By Brian Murphy Tort Law, October 2022 Although personal jurisdiction is often assumed based on a bare minimum of contacts between the defendant and Illinois, simply doing business in the state may not be sufficient for jurisdiction.
IPI 5.01: The Missing Witness Instruction By Brian Murphy Tort Law, July 2015 A discussion of this sometimes confusing instruction.
Local governmental immunity for recreational property By Brian Murphy Tort Law, June 2013 The recreational property immunity is a powerful affirmative defense and a game changer of which attorneys for both plaintiffs and defendants should be aware.

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