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Editor’s note By John L. Nisivaco Tort Law, February 2014 An introduction to the issue from Editor John Nisivaco.
Editor’s notes By John L. Nisivaco Tort Law, November 2013 An introduction to the issue from editor John Nisivaco.
Editor’s note By John L. Nisivaco Tort Law, June 2013 An introduction to the issue from Editor John Nisivaco.
Editor’s note By John L. Nisivaco Tort Law, January 2013 The first and only article of this edition was written by Damon Ritenhouse and provides a historical examination of the medical malpractice tort reform legislation enacted in 2005. The article discusses the politics behind the debate and the information put forth by physicians groups and the insurance industry as a basis for the tort reform legislation. Next the author explains the three tort reform laws passed by the Illinois legislature and examines the three cases that ultimately invalidated these laws.
Editor’s note By John L. Nisivaco Tort Law, December 2012 An introduction to the issue from Editor John Nisivaco.
Editor’s note By John L. Nisivaco Tort Law, November 2012 An introduction to the issue from Editor John Nisivaco.
Editor’s note By John L. Nisivaco Tort Law, June 2012 An introduction to the issue from Editor John Nisivaco.
Editor’s notes By John L. Nisivaco Tort Law, May 2012 An introduction to the issue from Editor John Nisivaco.
Editor’s note By John L. Nisivaco Tort Law, March 2012 An introduction to the issue from Editor John Nisivaco.
Editor’s note By John L. Nisivaco Tort Law, February 2012 An introduction to the issue from Editor John Nisivaco.
Editor’s note By John L. Nisivaco Tort Law, October 2011 An introduction to the issue from Editor John Nisivaco.
A primer on deposing a Rule 215 medical examiner By John L. Nisivaco Tort Law, October 2011 Preparation tips for deposing an expert witness.
Editor’s note By John L. Nisivaco Tort Law, May 2011 An introduction to the issue from editor John Nisivaco.
Editor’s note By John L. Nisivaco Tort Law, April 2011 An introduction to the issue from Editor John L. Nisivaco.
Editor’s note By John L. Nisivaco Tort Law, March 2011 An introduction to the issue from Editor John Nisivaco.
Editor’s note By John L. Nisivaco Tort Law, September 2010 An introduction to the issue from Editor John L. Nisivaco.
Editor’s note By John L. Nisivaco Tort Law, April 2010 An introduction to this issue from editor John Nisivaco.
Editor’s notes By John L. Nisivaco Tort Law, March 2010 An introduction to this issue from the newsletter's editor.
Editor’s note By John L. Nisivaco Tort Law, February 2010 Thank you to all of the contributors. The articles are excellent and we hope you find the materials helpful.
Editor’s note By John L. Nisivaco Tort Law, January 2010 This edition’s article, written by Daniel Wurl, provides an in-depth discussion of the confusion surrounding the Supreme Court Committee’s current, revised version of Illinois Pattern Instruction Civil No. 105.01, which defines the duty owed by professionals for claims of professional negligence.
Editor’s note By John L. Nisivaco Tort Law, October 2009 Thank you to all of the contributors. The articles are excellent and we hope you find the materials helpful. ■
Editor’s note By John L. Nisivaco Tort Law, September 2009 An introduction to the issue from Editor John Nisivaco.
Editor’s note By John L. Nisivaco Tort Law, June 2009 An introduction to the issue from Editor John Nisivaco.
Editor’s note By John L. Nisivaco Tort Law, May 2009 An introduction to the issue from editor John Nisivaco. 
Editor’s note By John L. Nisivaco Tort Law, December 2008 The first article of this edition, authored by Dawn Mefford, examines the requirements for the imposition of punitive damages against a trucking company and discusses the general burden a plaintiff must meet in order to submit a claim for punitive damages to the jury.
Editor’s note By John L. Nisivaco Tort Law, May 2008 The first article, written by Matthew Willens, provides a primer on preparing your client for his or her deposition. Mr. Willens’ article is an excellent reminder of the preparation points and discussion each litigator must have before presenting a client for a deposition.
Editor’s note By John L. Nisivaco Tort Law, April 2008 The first article, written by William Cirignani, is designed to educate and assist litigators new to bile-duct injury cases.
Editor’s note By John L. Nisivaco Tort Law, March 2008 A message from Editor John Nisivaco.
Editor’s note By John L. Nisivaco Tort Law, January 2008 The first article of this edition is written by Tort Law Section Council Member, Dan Wurl. Mr. Wurl’s article provides an excellent primer on issues relating to the disclosure of witnesses pursuant to Supreme Court Rule 213.
Editor’s note By John L. Nisivaco Tort Law, July 2007 The first article of this edition is written by John Stalmack. Mr. Stalmack’s article discusses the cross examination of a medical expert’s personal opinion or personal practice.

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