illinois case law

Howell v. Dunaway reversed by Illinois Supreme Court

March 24, 2011 21:15

About a year ago I blogged about a 5th District case that would allow lawyers to reduce the amount of medical provider liens pursuant to the Illinois common fund doctrine. Never mind, because the Illinois Supreme Court reversed it. It … Continue reading →About a year ago I blogged about...

New Illinois Case Good for Minors who had Settlement Proceeds Stolen

February 17, 2011 16:23

It happens too often. Parent settles case on behalf of minor. The court orders the settlement proceeds to be invested and not to be touched without a court order until the minor turns 18 (or 21). Somehow, a parent dips … Continue reading →It happens too often. Parent settles case on...

Our Firm in the News

January 03, 2011 14:26

Here is an article about a dram shop case we filed last week. I won’t add much to what is in the article because the case is pending. It should be noted, though, that a bar only needs to be … Continue reading →Here is an article about a dram shop case we filed last week. I...

New Illinois Criminal Case Allows Judicial Notice of Google Maps at Trial

December 29, 2010 21:31

I guess the headline of this post says it all. Just remember that People v. Clark is a criminal case, and is a Second District case, not Illinois Supreme Court. Still, this is a good weapon to have in your … Continue reading →I guess the headline of this post says it all. Just remember...

New Posts on My Companion Blog – Rock Island Workers Compensation Lawyers

November 10, 2010 20:32

Hey folks, I just wanted to publicize a few of new posts on the Rock Island Workers Compensation Attorney Blog. That is my other blog, intended to give regular people an overview of Illinois workers comp law. So here are … Continue reading →Hey folks, I just wanted to publicize a few of...