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Articles on Illinois Supreme Court Rules

Admit it, Rule 216 is confusing By Troy Haggestad Civil Practice and Procedure, September 2015 A look at one of the legal gray areas that remains as a result of Vision Point of Sale, Inc. v. Haas.
They can comment, but they cannot hide—The Illinois Supreme Court’s ruling on Rule 224 in Hadley v. Doe By Hon. Daniel T. Gillespie & Schuyler R. Ufkes Civil Practice and Procedure, August 2015 What Hadley v. Doe means for Illinois attorneys.
Supreme Court Rule changes: Mid-year report By Hon. Lloyd A. Karmeier Bench and Bar, July 2015 Significant amendments approved in 2015.
The importance of knowing and following the rules By Nigel Smith Bench and Bar, April 2015 A recent Virginia Supreme Court decision illustrates the danger of not paying the entire filing fee for a civil complaint, and then mailing the missing $2, only to have the check arrive at the court clerk’s office beyond the statute of limitations date, causing a $2.5 million personal injury suit to be dismissed.
Spring into 2015 with an overview of five rule amendments in Illinois By Shawna Boothe Young Lawyers Division, April 2015 A review of the minor and significant changes to several rules of civil procedure and evidence.
The importance of knowing and following the rules By Nigel Smith Civil Practice and Procedure, March 2015 A recent Virginia Supreme Court decision illustrates the danger of not paying the entire filing fee for a civil complaint, and then mailing the missing $2, only to have the check arrive at the court clerk’s office beyond the statute of limitations date, causing a $2.5 million personal injury suit to be dismissed.
Lawyer investigations into uncertain parentage By Jeffrey A. Parness Civil Practice and Procedure, March 2015 With the growing phenomenon of uncertain parentage, lawyers also cannot assume that an established legal parentage in one setting will apply in all other settings.
Supreme Court Rule 304(a): Does including the language of the rule in an order make it appealable? By Lisa M. Giese, Lindsay Michelle Jurgensen, & Jane E. Nagle Family Law, February 2015 What effect does the inclusion of Rule 304(a) language have on the ability to appeal a court's order for evaluation of a party's fitness as a parent for custody and visitation purposes?
A decision, finally, after nineteen years: Case review By Michael J. Maslanka Human and Civil Rights, January 2015 Although the order in this case was filed under Supreme Court Rule 23, it has a very interesting history and some good tips for employers. Unfortunately, it is also a sad commentary on the delay of justice in some cases.
1 comment (Most recent January 17, 2015)
Supreme Court Rule changes: End-of-year report By Hon. Lloyd A. Karmeier Bench and Bar, January 2015 Details on the amendments to the Illinois Supreme Court Rules.
Abolish Rule 23 non-precedential orders By Robert T. Park Civil Practice and Procedure, December 2014 Many Rule 23 orders contain important and unique statements of the law, which could be of value to brief writers and judicial decision makers at the trial and appellate level.
4 comments (Most recent December 18, 2014)
The new e-discovery amendments to the Supreme Court Rules: Illinois catches up By Timothy J. Chorvat Civil Practice and Procedure, July 2014 On May 29, 2014, the Illinois Supreme Court enacted a series of amendments to the Supreme Court Rules.
1 comment (Most recent July 18, 2014)
Supreme Court Rule changes: 2014 mid-year report By Hon. Lloyd A. Karmeier Bench and Bar, July 2014 An overview of the changes made to the Supreme Court Rules so far in 2014.
Gold Dust Coins: Shining light on high court’s “effective date of service” rules By Stephen Sotelo Civil Practice and Procedure, March 2014 The key takeaway of Gold Dust Coins: S.C.R. 12’s “Effective Date of Service” rules are used to “measur[e] time periods that begin to run from the date of service,” not to shorten “the time [allowed] for compliance.”
Civil practice Supreme Court Rule changes: 2013 By Hon. Barbara Crowder Bench and Bar, January 2014 An overview of the changes made to the Supreme Court Rules in 2013.
Civil practice Supreme Court Rule changes: 2013 By Hon. Barbara Crowder Civil Practice and Procedure, January 2014 An overview of the changes made to the Supreme Court Rules in 2013.
Crafting helpful amicus filings in the Supreme Court of Illinois pursuant to Illinois Supreme Court Rule 345 By Matthew R. Carter Civil Practice and Procedure, January 2014 This article discusses the role of amicus curiae briefs in light of the Illinois Supreme Court’s function in the development of Illinois’ jurisprudence.
Wake-up call: Wills and Supreme Court Rule 138 By Mary Cascino Trusts and Estates, January 2014 The Trusts and Estates Discussion Group recently brought up a very interesting discussion about Illinois Supreme Court Rule 138, parts of which are to take effect January 1, 2015.
1 comment (Most recent January 28, 2014)
Electronic service of documents—Service that cannot be avoided By Carl R. Draper Legal Technology, Standing Committee on, September 2013 On October 4, 2013, the Illinois Supreme Court will hold a public hearing at its office in Chicago to consider amendments to Supreme Court Rule 138 (Protecting Personal Identity Information) and Proposal 13-06 amending Rule 11 mandating that parties provide e-mail addresses by which they may be served with documents after the initiation of a case in circuit court or on appeal.  The announcement from the Supreme Court invites public comments on the proposals, which should be submitted in writing by Friday, September 20, 2013.
1 comment (Most recent September 13, 2013)
Unbundling family law By Lisa M. Nyuli Family Law, September 2013 Limited scope representation is sure to be with us as the practice of law continues to change. Family law practitioners need to be proactive in defining what that means for us, and for our clients, so that we can provide high quality services to our clients, regardless of the task.
Supreme Court access to justice initiatives By Hon. Lloyd A. Karmeier Bench and Bar, June 2013 A look at the five proposals that the Supreme Court has recently considered and approved in its effort to improve access to justice.
Foreclosure loss mitigation & mediation rules By Daniel Lindsey Bench and Bar, April 2013 A closer look at new Supreme Court Rule 114, which went into effect on March 1, 2013.
New Supreme Court Rule on juror questions presents opportunities for trial lawyers By Daniel Thies Young Lawyers Division, April 2013 Juror questions are likely to become a standard part of the jury trial of the future. Every trial lawyer should be ready to take advantage of this unique window into the jury’s thought process.
Supreme Court adopts new foreclosure rules By Hon. Mathias W. Delort Bench and Bar, April 2013 An explanation of the new Illinois Supreme Court Rules that address practice and procedure in foreclosure cases.
Summary of new practice-related Illinois Supreme Court Rule changes By Hon. Barbara Crowder Bench and Bar, March 2013 An overview of the recent changes to the Illinois Supreme Court Rules.
E-service—It is time to serve others as you would wish to be served By Carl R. Draper Legal Technology, Standing Committee on, February 2013 In late October, 2012, the Supreme Court announced revisions to the Rules of Civil Procedure relating to service of pleadings effective on January 1, 2013. The change made in Rule 11 allowed service of documents to be completed by electronic submission.
Navigating the benefits and potential pitfalls of juror questions under Illinois Supreme Court Rule 243 By Anne Scrivner Kuban & Krista R. Frick Local Government Law, February 2013 The authors discuss their observations of the new rule being used during a recent trial.
Service by e-mail approved by the Illinois Supreme Court By J.A. Sebastian Bench and Bar, February 2013 Effective January 1, 2013, Supreme Court Rules 11, 12, and 131 were amended.
Service by e-mail approved by the Illinois Supreme Court By J.A. Sebastian Administrative Law, February 2013 Effective January 1, 2013, Supreme Court Rules 11, 12, and 131 were amended.
Summary of new practice-related Illinois Supreme Court Rule changes By Hon. Barbara Crowder Civil Practice and Procedure, January 2013 This summary is designed to give readers notice of changes, some minor, others fairly important.

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