When is a circuit court order final and appealable?By Michelle D. PorroWorkers’ Compensation Law, June 2004Where the Arbitrator and Industrial Commission find that the Petitioner is entitled to TTD, medical and an award of PPD equal to 45 percent maw, and the circuit court reverses and remands for a finding consistent with its opinion that the Petitioner is permanently and totally disabled, the circuit court's order is interlocutory and an appeal can not be perfected to the appellate court until after the claim has been heard on remand by the Industrial Commission.
Who’s entitled to what from whom?By Matt MaloneyCriminal Justice, March 2004Recent decisions from the Illinois Supreme Court have recounted difficulties emanating from discovery problems. Most of the commentaries deal with complaints of non-compliance in death penalty cases.
Whose dime is it anyway? Or, Who cares?By Matt MaloneyGeneral Practice, Solo, and Small Firm, September 2004I was Bureau County Public Defender for almost 10 years.
Why do we need to revamp custody?By Laura Urbik-KernRacial and Ethnic Minorities and the Law, May 2004In the 25 years since the custody act has been written, there has been much discussion among family lawyers about why the custody act is in need of overhaul.
Wildman Harrold hosts “Dismantling the Glass Ceiling” luncheonBy E. Lynn GraysonWomen and the Law, June 2004On March 11, 2004, Wildman Harrold Allen & Dixon's Women in the Practice of Law group hosted a special luncheon entitled "Dismantling the Glass Ceiling and Other Strategies to Promote Women in the Workforce.
Willful and wanton conductBy Alfred M. Swanson, Jr.Local Government Law, July 2004Plaintiff filed suit against the District and several paramedics, emergency medical technicians and firefighters alleging the wrongful death of his daughter.
Wireless networking: Part IBy Nerino J. PetroLegal Technology, Standing Committee on, January 2004We're finally reaching a point where myth and technology are actually catching up with one another.
The Women Everywhere: Partners in Service Project marks five years of service to women and children in needBy Margot KleinWomen and the Law, June 2004On February 26, 2004, the Women Everywhere: Partners in Service Project, a collaborative effort of nine area women's bar groups, celebrated five years of bringing attorneys, judges and friends of the legal community together to provide volunteer services to women and children in need.
Words & phrases index of casesInsurance Law, November 2004Automatic insurance clause extends coverage to newly-acquired vehicle for accident occurring during grace period despite lack of notice to insurer that insured automobile has been replaced.
Words & phrases index of casesInsurance Law, January 2004Retail insurance broker lacked standing to assert a breach of contract claim against insurer.
A year later: Klaeren v. Lisle and the troubles it has wroughtBy Victor P. Filippini, Jr.Local Government Law, March 2004This article will re-examine the supreme court's analysis of the legislative zoning scheme to determine whether the court's revolutionary zoning decision inadvertently re-wrote the Illinois zoning enabling acts.
Yokel v. Hite: Did joint venture spring from unitization agreement?By James K. Weston, Sr.Mineral Law, June 2004Yokel v. Hite is a Fifth District case (No. 5-02-0674) originally decided April 7, 2004 as a Rule 23 order. On May 6, 2004, a Motion to Publish was granted.
Zero tolerance law upheldBy John T. Doddy, Jr.Traffic Laws and Courts, December 2004In Arvia v. Madigan, No. 95590, 2004 LEXIS 671, (Ill. Sup. Ct. April 15, 2004), the Illinois Supreme Court, on direct appeal by the State, reversed the finding of the Circuit Court of Cook County which found the Illinois Zero Tolerance Law (625 ILCS 5/11-501.8) unconstitutional on both equal protection and due process grounds.
