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Newsletter Articles From 2013
Chair’s column
By Hon. Ann B. Jorgensen
June 2013
A message from Section Chair Ann Jorgensen.
Chair’s column
By Hon. Ann B. Jorgensen
May 2013
Judge Ann Jorgensen writes in honor of the 55th Anniversary of Law Day.
Determining whether “shall” means shall
By John C. Robison, Jr.
August 2013
In the recent case of People v. Ousley and in a prior case, People v. Robinson, the Illinois Supreme Court has repeatedly clarified the analytical framework within which to determine the meaning of “shall” in a particular statute and whether there is a consequence for a failure of a governmental official to fulfill an obligatory duty.
Disposition of frozen embryos is governed by contract
By Michele M. Jochner
November 2013
The case of Szafranski v. Dunston has drawn nationwide attention as it not only addresses emerging, cutting-edge legal issues with respect to the use of reproductive technology, but it also has engendered emotionally-charged debate regarding fundamental questions concerning the creation of families and whether a person can change his or her mind about being a potential parent.
Does an affidavit really prove a privilege?
By David J. Balzer
November 2013
Unlike summary judgment motions and proving service on an individual, there is no Supreme Court Rule, Code of Civil Procedure section or Rule of Evidence carving out an exception that permits the use of an affidavit to prove a privilege. In other words, your opposing counsel has a decent argument that your affidavit is inadmissible hearsay. Ignoring this risks falling short of meeting your burden.
Editor’s note
By Hon. Alfred M. Swanson, Jr.
April 2013
A message from Editor Al Swanson.
The emotionally intelligent judge
By Terry A. Maroney
June 2013
How can psychology help judges learn to cope with their work-related emotions in a healthy, productive, professionally acceptable way?
Follow-up on the article
By Eugene G. Doherty and David J. Balzer
November 2013
A reader's comments on the article, "Does an Affidavit Really Prove a Privilege,” and reaction to those comments from the article's author.
Illinois courts and the drug epidemic
By Hon. Jane Mitton
January 2013
This year, in recognition that drug-overdose deaths are the second leading cause of accidental death in the nation and deaths have increased significantly in recent years in both the Chicago Metropolitan Area and across Illinois, the Illinois General Assembly enacted legislation which provides for limited immunity from prosecution for any person who, in good faith, seeks or obtains emergency medical assistance for someone experiencing an overdose.
An interview with the Chief Justice
By Hon. Alfred M. Swanson, Jr.
November 2013
Learn more about Rita Garman, who became the 119th Chief Justice of the Illinois Supreme Court on October 26, 2013.
Judicial presumptions
By Anthony Longo
November 2013
Judicial presumptions are absolutely justified and essential to the administration of justice.
New Illinois Evidence Rule 502
By Jeffrey A. Parness
March 2013
Effective January 1, 2013, new Illinois Evidence Rule 502 establishes standards on losses of attorney-client privilege and work-product protection via disclosure.
A note from the Chair
By Hon. Ann B. Jorgensen
February 2013
A message from the Section Chair, Justice Ann B. Jorgensen.
Our flag was still there
By Daniel A. Cotter
August 2013
The October 2012 Term of the United States Supreme Court has just wrapped up—A brief summary of the major decisions of the nation's highest Court.
Professionalism on tap on April 18
By Hon. Michael J. Chmiel
March 2013
On April 18, 2013, the Bench and Bar Section of the Illinois State Bar Association will provide members of the Illinois bar with a unique opportunity to obtain the six hours of professionalism credit they need through Civility and Professionalism in 2013.
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