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Articles From Allison M. Huntley

A lie or a slip of the tongue? The basics of judicial estoppel after Seymour v. Collins By Allison M. Huntley Civil Practice and Procedure, November 2017 As a practical matter, the case of Seymour v. Collins highlights the factual analysis that goes into the decision to apply judicial estoppel, and there are lessons here for both defendants bringing dispositive motions and plaintiffs responding to them.
Enforcing a federal judgment in Illinois By Allison M. Huntley Civil Practice and Procedure, February 2017 The process of initiating formal collection efforts may be unfamiliar to some attorneys. This article provides guidance on how to begin the process.
Attorneys speak, documents do not: Pleading standards of Section 2-610 By Allison M. Huntley Civil Practice and Procedure, May 2016 At the pleading stage of litigation, use Section 2-610 as your guide. Avoid using “creative” responses that miss the mark. When your opponent uses phrases like “the document speaks for itself,” consider bringing this to the Court’s attention. It very well may help you win your case.
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Fiduciary-duty exception to the attorney-client privilege: A potential tool for beneficiaries in difficult situations By Allison M. Huntley Civil Practice and Procedure, September 2015 Illinois appellate courts have yet to fully embrace one powerful exception to the attorney-client privilege: the fiduciary-duty exception.

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