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2007 |
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08/2007
07/2007 |
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Who Owns the Street,
Right-of-Way: Dedication & Acceptance [NEW] |
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06/2007 |
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The Distinction Between the "Frequent Trespasser"
and the "Infrequent Trespasser" - What Duty Is Owed To Each |
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05/2007 |
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Immunity: Protecting the "Goose
That Lays the Golden Eggs" - Local Government |
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04/2007 |
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Definition of "wilful & wanton" same under
Tort Immunity Act and common law - Murray holds |
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03/2007 |
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$25 million verdict for loss of society
reveals need for better jury instructions |
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02/2007 |
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Pedestrian trips and falls over tree stump on
public entity property - what defenses |
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01/2007 |
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In Light of the Murray
Case, Is It Time To Amend the Definition of "Wilful & Wanton Conduct" in
the Tort Immunity Act? |
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2006 |
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12/2006 |
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To have an inspection system
or not to have an inspection system: that is the question |
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11/2006 |
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Will the real definition of 'wilful and
wanton conduct' please stand up? |
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10/2006 |
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Expert qualifications: Can civil
engineer testify without Illinois license? |
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09/2006 |
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The Tort Immunity Act is not the tort duty
act and "wilful & wanton conduct" under Tort Immunity Act |
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08/2006
07/2006 |
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Supreme Court: Resurface,
restripe, revisit Uniform Manual on center lines |
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06/2006 |
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Preparation for your deposition is as important as your deposition |
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05/2006 |
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The frequent trespasser/beaten path trespasser and the open and obvious
danger/no duty to protect rule |
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04/2006 |
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Two matters:
(1) Bike Bill comments and (2) explanation of "wilful and wanton
conduct" |
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03/2006 |
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Bike Bill HB4907: Four reasons why
it is a bad idea |
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02/2006 |
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Rationale of
§ 3-104 immunity:
Do it well or don't do it at all |
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01/2006 |
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Supreme Court to decide scope of immunity
in "no-passing zone" appeal |
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2005 |
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12/2005 |
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No negligence if thin glaze of ice
remains after snow removal |
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11/2005 |
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Local government: not babysitter - no
duty to protect invitees from open & obvious dangers |
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10/2005 |
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Local government’s defenses to suits for
failure to supervise contractor |
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09/2005 |
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Pedestrians at railroad crossings—1-year
Tort Act vs. 2-year Contribution Act limitation |
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08/2005
07/2005 |
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Duty
to Maintain Property Reasonably Safe for Intended & Permitted Users |
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06/2005 |
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Senate puts brakes on Bike Bill - What is "notice" of defect under §
3-102(a) |
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05/2005 |
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Bike lanes obsolete - Whole road is a bike
lane: House passes Bike Bill 2390 |
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04/2005 |
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Bike Bill HB
2390: Bicyclists "intended & permitted users" of state roads? - Should
10-year-old bicyclists ride next to semi-tractor trailers? |
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03/2005 |
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Two Road Issues: HB 2390 Bicyclists On
Roads - Abandonment of Roads by Non-Use |
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02/2005 |
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Will bicyclists become "intended & permitted users" of roads - § 3-105
weather immunity for flooded roads |
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01/2005 |
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Supreme Court
reverses Dardeen spoliation of evidence cases—new proposed bicyclists as
“intended users” of streets and roads legislation |
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For more "Ready for the Defense" columns from Township
Perspective magazine, please click
here |
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Federal Courts
Chicago
Daily Law Bulletin
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2007 |
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08/07/07 |
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No Proof of measurable damages in
dismissal
[NEW] |
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07/24/07 |
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Construction site accident: Who is
liable? |
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07/10/07 |
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Premature to dismiss stalled
coverage issue: court |
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06/26/07 |
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Claim lacked government reporting
requirement |
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06/12/07 |
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Insurance does not cover overtime
lawsuit |
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05/29/07 |
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Court finds
insurance policy covers junk faxes |
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05/15/07 |
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State claim did
not give way to federal law |
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05/01/07 |
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No case for
association membership, testimony |
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04/17/07 |
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Court hands author
partial win in defamation lawsuit |
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04/03/07 |
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A word isn't worth
a thousand pictures: court |
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03/20/07 |
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Court leaves one
defendant in railroad case |
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03/06/07 |
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Bare-bones affirmative defenses
don't hold up |
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02/20/07 |
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No ADA claim for periodic allergic
reaction |
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02/06/07 |
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Creditor's misstep costs him
judgment |
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01/23/07 |
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7th Circuit not
nitpicking on diversity statements |
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01/09/07 |
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Court tests
pleadings against federal rules |
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2006 |
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12/26/06 |
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Demand letter
'other paper' for removal purposes |
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12/12/06 |
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Claims against state test probate
jurisdiction |
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11/28/06 |
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Transfer unwarranted where tests
neutral |
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11/14/06 |
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Racist comments not linked to
termination |
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10/31/06 |
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Printing insurance doesn't cover
'known loss' |
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10/17/06 |
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When is work-product privilege
waived? |
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10/03/06 |
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Different injuries mean different
rules |
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09/19/06 |
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Successive motions do not extend
time |
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09/05/06 |
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Insurer didn't need to show
prejudice: court |
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08/22/06 |
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Expert needed when res ipsa claim
beyond common knowledge |
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08/08/06 |
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Federal notice pleading vs. state fact pleading |
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07/25/06 |
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Pro se case
provides primer on timing |
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07/11/06 |
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Court breaks down privileges of
closed meeting |
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06/20/06 |
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7th Circuit dives
into questions of admiralty law |
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06/06/06 |
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Scope of
employment for jury, not court |
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05/23/06 |
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Question of
consolidation for the arbitrator |
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05/09/06 |
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7th Circuit
overturns plethora of diversity jurisdiction cases |
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04/25/06 |
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Misrepresentation
as to future not fraud
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04/11/06 |
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When in doubt,
court compels arbitration |
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03/28/06 |
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Subsidence
exclusion applies to natural causes |
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03/14/06 |
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Role of trade groups in
jurisdiction |
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02/28/06 |
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'Relationship' test decides choice
of law |
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02/14/06 |
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Judge sidetracks some expert
testimony
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01/31/06 |
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Transfer motion
didn't pass three-factor test |
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01/17/06 |
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Policy didn't cover bad peanut
butter |
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01/03/06 |
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Court: Memory refresher
still privileged |
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2005 |
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12/20/05 |
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Rule 30(e)
deposition changes have 30-day window |
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12/06/05 |
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Disability statement barred ADA,
ADEA claims |
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11/22/05 |
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Court lays out guidelines for
removal, remand |
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11/08/05 |
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Federal rules set sanction for
cancellation of deposition |
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10/25/05 |
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Errant worker no
whistleblower, court finds |
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10/11/05 |
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Court puts brakes
on judgment for trucking firm |
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09/27/05 |
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Diabetic's
concessions to doctor undercut ADA suit
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09/13/05 |
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U.S. law
trumps suit in fatal car-train collision |
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08/30/05 |
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Innocent Construction Rule demolishes
defamation claim |
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08/16/05 |
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Test used on would-be managers violates
ADA |
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08/02/05 |
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Defendants miss deadline for requesting
removal |
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07/19/05 |
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Bank dials 'l-o-s-s' in bid to recoup
$400,000 |
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