Chair’s ColumnBy Hon. Michael KileyDecember 2007An introduction to the issue from Chair Michael Kiley.
Chair’s ColumnBy Hon. Michael B. HymanNovember 2007A message from Section Chair Michael Hyman.
Crawford v. Washington—Confrontation clauseBy Thomas A. BrunoAugust 2007The Illinois Supreme Court has decided a case on the Confrontation Clause that takes us back to the days of Sir Walter Raleigh.
An example of amendments that create new problems in Administrative LawBy J.A. SebastianNovember 2007The following is a brief summary of attempts by the General Assembly to address a civil practice-pleading problem that, by piecemeal amendments, has actually generated more problems than the original legislation was enacted to address.
Judicial perspective on discovery disputesBy Hon. Barbara CrowderNovember 2007Discovery sounds at first blush like a fun, interesting detective activity entered into by counsel and parties to exchange facts and ideas in anticipation of settling or trying cases.
An MCLE program on “Colleagues in Crisis”By J.A. SebastianDecember 2007On Friday, December 7, 2007, at 9:30 a.m., at part of the ISBA Midyear Meeting at the Sheraton in Chicago, the ISBA Bench & Bar Section and Illinois Judges Association, together with the Commission on Professionalism of the Illinois Supreme Court, will present “Colleagues in Crisis.
My storyBy Michael J. MurphyDecember 2007One lawyer's story of his struggle with alcoholism and recovery.
A New Year’s resolution: Read new Rule 213By Hon. George S. MillerFebruary 2007An amended 213 (IL ST S.Ct. Rule 213), covering written interrogatories to parties, is effective January 1, 2007. Paragraph (f) provides that for each lay or independent witness, the party answering the interrogatory must identify the subjects and opinions from the witness to the extent of the party’s knowledge.
Nunc Pro TuncBy James J. AyresJune 2007A court is asked to enter an order deeming some act or event as nunc pro tunc.
Recent appointments and retirementsDecember 2007The Illinois Supreme Court, pursuant to its constitutional authority, has appointed the following to be Circuit Judge:
Reflections on 50 years of practiceBy Hon. Roger W. EichmeierJune 2007The commencement of the 50th year from graduation from law school, obtaining your first job, and being admitted to the bar bring reflection on your career and the changes over that time.
Residency rule for judges is unconstitutional: MadiganBy Alfred M. Swanson, Jr.February 2007Attorney General Lisa Madigan has opined that once circuit judges elected from a single county or subcircuit are retained in a circuit-wide election, they are no longer required to live within the boundaries of the county or subcircuit from which they were initially elected.
Restorative justice—Restoring the peaceBy Judge Sophia H. HallNovember 2007Restorative justice is a little-known alternative to litigation, arbitration, and mediation.
Substitution of Judge: Recent case lawBy Susan M. BrazasFebruary 2007The Illinois Code of Civil Procedure provides direction on the procedures to request a substitution of judge.