Illinois Supreme Court Sinks the ‘Test the Waters’ DoctrineBy Edward CasmereBench and Bar, July 2021The Illinois Supreme Court recently decided whether the “test the waters” doctrine is a valid basis to deny a party’s motion for substitution of judge under section 2-1001 (a)(2) of the Code of Civil Procedure.
Ethical Practices in the Email Age: Courtesy Copy Emails to JudgesBy David W. Inlander & Ronald D. Menna, Jr.Bench and Bar, May 2021As the court system has evolved into the era of permitting emails to transmit courtesy copies of pleadings and motions, a troubling trend has ensued: Courtesy copy emails are being used to raise new arguments or make disparaging comments.
Ethical Practices in the Email Age: Courtesy Copy Emails to JudgesBy David W. Inlander & Ronald D. Menna, Jr.Civil Practice and Procedure, May 2021As the court system has evolved into the era of permitting emails to transmit courtesy copies of pleadings and motions, a troubling trend has ensued: Courtesy copy emails are being used to raise new arguments or make disparaging comments.
Split DecisionBy Michael G. CortinaBench and Bar, September 2020Before we answer the question of whether we can modify the rules and regulations to allow for the splitting of professional fees with non-professionals, we need to answer the more basic question of whether we should even try.
Time to Allow Possession of Cell Phones in Courthouses and CourtroomsBy Evan BrunoElder Law, August 2020 As part of its 2020-2023 Strategic Plan, the Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Access to Justice plans to draft a uniform policy, to be presented to the Illinois Supreme Court, allowing greater use of cell phones in courthouses and encouraging adoption of a uniform policy statewide.
Time to Allow Possession of Cell Phones in Courthouses and CourtroomsBy Evan BrunoBench and Bar, July 2020 As part of its 2020-2023 Strategic Plan, the Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Access to Justice plans to draft a uniform policy, to be presented to the Illinois Supreme Court, allowing greater use of cell phones in courthouses and encouraging adoption of a uniform policy statewide.
The Other PandemicBy Justice Michael B. HymanBench and Bar, June 2020Lawyers are perfectly suited to find ways to dismantle systemic barriers, to promote inclusivity and diversity, to combat overt or explicit bias, to advocate for a legal system accessible to all, and to illuminate the nature of unconscious bias and address its root causes.
The Right of Confrontation: A Concept for the AgesBy Hon. Jesse G. ReyesBench and Bar, June 2020With non-traditional avenues of providing justice on the rise, the question then becomes: Can trials be constitutionally conducted over remote video conferencing platforms where the participants will not be face-to-face?
Deal or No DealBy Albert E. DurkinTort Law, February 2020A summary of Tielke v. Auto Owners Insurance Co., which involves mistakes made by both a trial judge and a plaintiff’s attorney as well as a possible ethical violation by a defense counsel.
Deal or No DealBy Albert E. DurkinBench and Bar, November 2019A summary of Tielke v. Auto Owners Insurance Co., which involves mistakes made by both a trial judge and a plaintiff’s attorney as well as a possible ethical violation by a defense counsel.
An Interview With the Chief JusticeBy Hon. Alfred M. Swanson, Jr. (Ret.)Bench and Bar, November 2019Justice Anne Burke has set some very clear goals for her three-year term as Illinois’ 121st chief justice.
Justice Karmeier RetiresBy Hon. Alfred M. Swanson, Jr. (Ret.)Bench and Bar, November 2019A look at Justice Lloyd Karmeier's accomplishments.
Restoring Civility: It’s On UsBy Rachel GewurzBench and Bar, November 2019A law student's perspective of the Illinois Judges Foundation Reception.
Relief at LastBy Chief Justice Lloyd A. KarmeierBench and Bar, September 2019The Illinois Supreme Court has taken a major step forward in its ongoing effort to provide the residents of the state with a judicial process that is efficient, effective, and fair.
Stepping Up May Need to Step OutBy Michael G. CortinaBench and Bar, September 2019While it is very common for an attorney to "step up" for the attorney of record in a case, should this practice even exist?
In honor of Miss MinorBy Adrienne W. AlbrechtBench and Bar, July 2019The path for women in the practice of law is not easy.
