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Articles From James J. Ayres

Respondents in discovery: A procedure for streamlining litigation when used properly By James J. Ayres Civil Practice and Procedure, August 2017 The Illinois Code of Civil Procedure recognizes three categories of participants in a lawsuit, Plaintiff, Defendant, and Respondents in Discovery. This article will focus on the third category.
Fee Petitions: Kaiser and beyond By James J. Ayres Bench and Bar, December 2016 Any attorney who has sought an award for attorney fees from the circuit court must be aware of the requirements of Kaiser v. MEPC Am. Properties, Inc. However, counsel should also be aware of Aliano v. Sears, Roebuck & Co.
Fee petitions: Kaiser and beyond By James J. Ayres Civil Practice and Procedure, November 2016 Counsel seeking an award of reasonable attorney fees by a circuit court would be well advised to not only ensure that the content of the billable time entries comply with Kaiser but also that the evidence sought to be introduced in support of the fees claimed complies with Aliano.
Editor’s note By James J. Ayres Civil Practice and Procedure, December 2015 An update from Editor James Ayres.
Nunc Pro Tunc By James J. Ayres Bench and Bar, June 2007 A court is asked to enter an order deeming some act or event as nunc pro tunc.

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