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Articles From Shawn Wood

Somebody’s Watching Me: Balancing the Absolute Litigation Privilege With Protection From Abusive Surveillance By Shawn Wood & Jake Maginn Elder Law, September 2024 In Goodman v. Goodman, the appellate court held that the absolute litigation privilege barred a claim for intentional infliction of emotional distress arising from extensive surveillance of the plaintiff in a divorce proceeding.
Somebody’s Watching Me: Balancing the Absolute Litigation Privilege With Protection From Abusive Surveillance By Shawn Wood & Jake Maginn Civil Practice and Procedure, June 2024 In Goodman v. Goodman, the appellate court held that the absolute litigation privilege barred a claim for intentional infliction of emotional distress arising from extensive surveillance of the plaintiff in a divorce proceeding.
Meet the New Section Council Chair: Deanna Litzenburg By Shawn Wood Civil Practice and Procedure, July 2023 The ISBA Civil Practice and Procedure Section Council welcomes Deanna Litzenburg as its new chair.
The Earthquake That Wasn’t: Advocacy in Illinois Courts Under Amended Rule 23 By Shawn Wood & Jake Maginn Civil Practice and Procedure, May 2023 Prior to its most recent amendment, Illinois Supreme Court Rule 23 barred parties from citing to unpublished orders except in very limited circumstances.
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For general jurisdiction, there’s no place like home By Shawn Wood & Josh Jubelirer Civil Practice and Procedure, April 2014 In Daimler AG v. Bauman, the United States Supreme Court recently limited the application of general jurisdiction in a decision that stands to undermine forum shopping and profoundly impact where large companies may be sued.
Insurance defense cost reimbursement: The Illinois Supreme Court goes its own way By Shawn Wood & Kathryn S. Clark Civil Practice and Procedure, March 2006 When an insured defendant is served with a complaint containing claims which may be covered by a policy of liability insurance, the dance that ensues between the insured and insurer has always been built on a foundation of mutual distrust.

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