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The Amendment of Illinois Supreme Court Rule 794(d) to Include Sexual Harassment Prevention Within the Definition of Professional Responsibility CLE Credits By Dina Ninfo Women and the Law, May 2024 On January 31, 2024, the Illinois Supreme Court issued an order amending Illinois Supreme Court Rule 794(d) to include sexual harassment prevention within the definition of professional responsibility effective February 1, 2024.
Sliding Into the DMs: The New Rules of Service By Judd Fineberg Family Law, September 2023 In April 2023, the Illinois Supreme Court amended Supreme Court Rule 102, allowing for service of process via social media, email, and text message.
Sliding Into the Respondent’s DMs By Deanna Hoyt Women and the Law, September 2023 Newly amended Illinois Supreme Court Rule 102 allows plaintiffs to serve a summons or complaint through text message, email, or even social media.
Asking the Wrong Court May Bar Relief: Fourth District Identifies ‘the Court’ Intended to Grant Relief Under Illinois Supreme Court Rule 9(d)(2) By Hannah R. Lamore & Adam Umek Young Lawyers Division, August 2023 As a stark reminder to read the Illinois Supreme Court Rules, the Fourth District Appellate Court recently affirmed the order of the Sangamon County Circuit Court dismissing defendants finding plaintiff requested relief under Rule 9(d)(2) for an untimely filing from the wrong court.
Asking the Wrong Court May Bar Relief: Fourth District Identifies ‘the Court’ Intended to Grant Relief Under Illinois Supreme Court Rule 9(d)(2) By Hannah R. Lamore & Adam Umek Civil Practice and Procedure, August 2023 As a stark reminder to read the Illinois Supreme Court Rules, the Fourth District Appellate Court recently affirmed the order of the Sangamon County Circuit Court dismissing defendants finding plaintiff requested relief under Rule 9(d)(2) for an untimely filing from the wrong court.
Reminder: Stay Up-to-Date on Illinois Supreme Court Rules By Hannah R. Lamore Civil Practice and Procedure, May 2021 Summaries of newly adopted and recently updated Illinois Supreme Court Rules.
Reminder: Stay Up-to-Date on Illinois Supreme Court Rules By Hannah R. Lamore Young Lawyers Division, May 2021 Summaries of newly adopted and recently updated Illinois Supreme Court Rules.
Illinois Supreme Court Rule 415(c) By Robert McIntire Criminal Justice, April 2020 An analysis of Illinois Supreme Court Rule 415(c).
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New Illinois Supreme Court rule promotes diversity of thought and experience By William J. Anaya Diversity Leadership Council, June 2019 The new Illinois Supreme Court Rule 794 requires licensed Illinois attorneys to attend one hour of diversity and inclusion instruction.
New Illinois Supreme Court Rule clarifies attorneys’ role when divorce collaborative processes fail By Hannah Friedle Alternative Dispute Resolution, November 2018 When couples seek a divorce, they must weigh the available options of litigation, mediation, and a collaborative process. Illinois Supreme Court Rule 294 went into effect on July 1 and may help them do so more effectively.
Top 10 points on Illinois Supreme Court Rule 191 By Hon. Diane Joan Larsen Civil Practice and Procedure, August 2018 Ten things to know about Illinois Supreme Court Rule 191.
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Illinois among minority of states requiring CLE on mental health and diversity issues: Q & A on recent amendments to Ill. S. Ct. R. 794(d) By Khara Coleman & Sonni C. Williams Racial and Ethnic Minorities and the Law, February 2018 One of our own REM Committee members has been involved in the effort to make Illinois a leader in diversity and inclusion issues – and has volunteered to answer a few questions for Illinois lawyers.
Lawyers in small firms and solo practice must understand technology that impacts the practice of law By Jonathan Nessler Law Office Management and Economics, Standing Committee on, September 2017 The Illinois Supreme Court recently updated the Illinois Rules of Professional Responsibility to make it clear that, in order to provide competent representation, attorneys must keep up-to-date with relevant technology and relevant advancements in technology.
Strict Compliance with Supreme Court Rule 191(a) is mandatory By Albert E. Durkin Bench and Bar, September 2017 On August 17, the Second District Appellate Court ruled that strict compliance with Supreme Court Rule 191(a) is mandatory and that failure to attach documents relied upon in support of a 191(a) affidavit is fatal.
Chair’s column: Keep it simple Family Law, April 2017 A look at the procedural tools available within the Code of Civil Procedure and Supreme Court Rules that allow us to simplify trial.
Can a defendant be compelled to submit to a Rule 215 physical or mental examination? By Albert E. Durkin Mental Health Law, February 2017 Are there circumstances where a plaintiff can request that the Court compel the defendant to submit to a physical or mental examination by a physician designated by the plaintiff? The case of Jane Doe v. Norman Weinzweig answers that question.
Appellate court warns practitioners to comply with Supreme Court Rule 341(h)(3) or have their brief stricken By Richard D. Hannigan Workers’ Compensation Law, January 2017 The Appellate Court's decision in Dayton Freight Lines v. IWCC et al. contained an admonition: "In the past we have noted the deficiencies in the briefs which we have received but nevertheless addressed the issues raised and the resolve those appeals without striking the offending brief or appendix. In the future, however, this court may not be so inclined. Practitioners would be well advised to heed our warning."
Can a defendant be compelled to submit to a Rule 215 physical or mental examination? By Albert E. Durkin Bench and Bar, January 2017 Are there circumstances where a plaintiff can request that the Court compel the defendant to submit to a physical or mental examination by a physician designated by the plaintiff?
Can a defendant be compelled to submit to a Rule 215 physical or mental examination? By Albert E. Durkin Tort Law, December 2016 Are there circumstances where a plaintiff can request that the Court compel the defendant to submit to a physical or mental examination by a physician designated by the plaintiff? The case of Jane Doe v. Norman Weinzweig answers that question.
E-mail service: Ready or not, it has arrived By Mark C. Palmer Legal Technology, Standing Committee on, November 2016 In accordance with Supreme Court Rule 131(d)(1), attorneys filing or serving documents in any cause must include an email address on the document.
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Who signs the certificate of service? Rule 12(b)(3) and the pitfalls of noncompliance By Michael M. Shemkus Civil Practice and Procedure, November 2016 Illinois Supreme Court Rule 12 sets forth the requirements for proving service of documents in state court. It distinguishes between the certificate of an attorney and an affidavit by a nonattorney. A party’s failure to appreciate the difference between the two can prove fatal, as the defendant in People v. Tlatenchi learned the hard way.
Failure to comply with Illinois Supreme Court Rule 552’s 48-hour requirement: What is the proper remedy? By Anisa L. Jordan Traffic Laws and Courts, October 2016 What is the proper remedy for a violation of Rule 552? To answer this question, the Illinois Supreme Court stated that it first must determine whether Rule 552 was directory or mandatory. The Court noted that making this distinction would guide the court in determining the proper remedy for failure to comply with Rule 552’s timing requirement.
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A brief primer on Rule 191(b) affidavits By Troy E. Haggestad Civil Practice and Procedure, July 2016 When in doubt, seek a continuance supported by an affidavit, signed by your client, that complies with Rule 191(b). Failure to do so will likely constitute a waiver of any subsequent argument that dismissal or summary judgment was premature.
Strict application of Supreme Court Rule 191(a) trips up litigants on appeal By Amelia S. Buragas & Laura Castagna Tort Law, April 2016 Two recent appellate court cases should place litigants on notice that the provisions of Supreme Court Rule 191(a) will be rigidly enforced.
Specifically naming defendant in caption of summons required Supreme Court Rule 101(d) By Bradford J. Peterson Construction Law, February 2016 Although Supreme Court Rule 101(d) provides that a Summons must “substantially comply” with the model form, such substantial compliance is insufficient where the caption of the Summons fails to name the defendant being served.
Supreme Court Rule changes: 2015 end-of-year report By Hon. Lloyd A. Karmeier Young Lawyers Division, February 2016 A brief summary of the recent significant changes to the Illinois Supreme Court Rules.
Recent amendments to Illinois Supreme Court Rules and Illinois Rules of Evidence By Richard L. Turner, Jr. Civil Practice and Procedure, December 2015 A synopsis the recent amendments and additions.
Supreme Court Rule changes: 2015 end-of-year report By Hon. Lloyd A. Karmeier Bench and Bar, December 2015 A brief summary of the recent significant changes to the Illinois Supreme Court Rules.
A cautionary tale in criminal cases By Hon. Celia G. Gamrath Bench and Bar, October 2015 The rulings in Seal and Ames demonstrate the Appellate Court is willing to reverse a conviction where the defendant is not given Rule 401(a) admonishments at the time he waives counsel.
A defamation action under Rule 224 is not afforded First Amendment protections so long as the ‘necessity’ requirement is met By George S. Bellas & Misty J. Cygan Civil Practice and Procedure, October 2015 Rule 224 should be utilized to obtain the identity of an online user for defamation claims. However, the action will only survive if the allegations pass muster under the standard for section 2-615.

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