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Articles From 1999

Recent appellate court opinion in brief Bench and Bar, July 1999 People v. Norris, 303 Ill.App.3d 163 (1st Dist. 1999, Campbell, P.J.). In a jury trial, defendant was convicted of felonies and sentenced to imprisonment.
Recent appellate court opinions in brief Bench and Bar, November 1999 In Stork, the appellate court had this to say about the kind of appellate advocacy before it
Recent appellate court opinions in brief Bench and Bar, September 1999 People v. Davis, 304 Ill. App. 3d 427 (2nd Dist. 1999, Rapp, J.). Following a jury trial, defendant was convicted of first degree murder and felonies and sentenced to imprisonment.
Recent appellate court opinions in brief Bench and Bar, June 1999 MBNA American Bank, N.A. v. Cardoso, 302 Ill.App.3d 710 (1st Dist. 1998, Buckley, J.). Plaintiff brought a collection suit for $6,233 against defendant.
Recent appellate court opinions in brief Bench and Bar, May 1999 People v. Vich, 302 Ill. App. 3d 214 (2nd Dist. 1998, McLaren, J.). Defendant was convicted of aggravated discharge of a firearm (720 ILCS 5/24-1.2(a)(2)).
Recent appellate court opinions in brief Bench and Bar, April 1999 In re J.L.R., 301 Ill.App. 3d 498 (2nd Dist. 1998, Geiger, P.J.). In respondent's negotiated plea agreement to felony drug allegations in his delinquency petition, the respondent and the state agreed that respondent would receive jail time and other conditions in the recommended disposition in exchange for his plea of guilty.
Recent appellate court opinions in brief Bench and Bar, March 1999 George v. Ospalik, 299 Ill. App. 3d 888 (3rd Dist. 1998, Homer, J.). Plaintiffs' case was heard by a panel of arbitrators pursuant to the supreme court mandatory arbitration rules.
Recent appellate court opinions in brief Bench and Bar, February 1999 People v. Williams, 299 Ill. App. 3d 791 (4th Dist. 1998, Steigmann, J.). Defendant pleaded guilty to public indecency and was sentenced to jail.
Recent cases By Barry H. Greenburg Family Law, October 1999 In re Custody of K.P.L. a minor, 3rd District, Appellate No. 2-97-1107, filed April 16, 1999. This is an appeal from a decision granting custody of a child to its legal guardians pursuant to the guardian
Recent cases By James J. Ahern Traffic Laws and Courts, June 1999 While a motion for a continuance is addressed to the sound discretion of the trial court, in the event the court is advised that the continuance is needed to substitute the defendant's attorney or to produce witnesses or because the defendant was not capable of assisting her attorney in the defense of a DUI charge because of her illness, the trial judge should make inquiry to determine whether the need exists for the continuance or whether the request is being made as a delaying tactic.
Recent cases By Michael A. Fleming Family Law, February 1999 Late 1998 was no exception to the rule that important family law opinions are handed down regularly throughout the year.
Recent changes to trademark opposition and cancellation practice By Joseph T. Nabor Intellectual Property, February 1999 The Patent and Trademark Office has recently issued its amendment to the Rules of Practice in inter partes proceedings before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board.
Recent council activities Health Care Law, May 1999 The Health Care Section Council has met on a regular basis during 1998-99. At its meetings the council has had the opportunity to hear from a number of outstanding speakers and has devoted considerable time to the review of an array of legislative proposals introduced in the Illinois General Assembly.
Recent decision Administrative Law, May 1999 One of the most significant administrative law opinions this year was issued in January 1999 by Western District of Missouri Judge Howard Sachs, sitting by designation in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Arkansas.
Recent developments concerning the duty to disclose under Illinois Supreme Court Rule 213 By Rhoda L. Kerns Family Law, October 1999 Although some trial courts may be as lax in enforcing Illinois Supreme Court Rule 213 as they were in enforcing former Illinois Supreme Court Rule 220, the appellate courts are taking a hard line approach to ensure a more uniform interpretation and enforcement of the new rule.
Recent developments in restrictive covenants By David E. Doyle Business and Securities Law, May 1999 Two recent cases involve the enforceability of noncompetition agreements under Illinois law.
Recent estate and gift tax cases, rulings and regulations—the stuff that there was not enough time in the day to read By Michael L. English Trusts and Estates, April 1999 Letter Ruling 9842003 continues the recent Service assault on valuation discounts for transfers to family limited partnerships which are created or funded shortly prior to death.
Recent Human Rights Commission decisions By Michael R. Lied Labor and Employment Law, March 1999 In Matter of Stanley Clark and Rodriguez and Villalobos, Charge No. 1992 CA 0945, ALS No. 7087 (May 29, 1998), complainant alleged he was discriminated against based on his national origin, non-Hispanic, and age. Respondent law firm asserted complainant was terminated because of poor job performance.
Recent Illinois Human Rights Commission decisions By Michael R. Lied Labor and Employment Law, June 1999 In Matter of Nancy L. Christensen and First State Bank of Walnut, Charge No. 1991 CA 1980, ALS No. 6185 (March 25, 1999), complainant alleged she was terminated based on her age.
Recent Illinois Supreme Court decision Bench and Bar, December 1999 In Tosado v. Miller, S. Ct. Doc. No. 84712 (Oct. 21, 1999), the Illinois Supreme Court affirmed the judgment of the appellate court that in medical malpractice actions against public entities or their employees a one-year rather than a two-year statute of limitations applies (293 Ill. App. 3d 544), resolving conflicting decisions from that court.
Recent Illinois Supreme Court decision Bench and Bar, July 1999 People v. Atkinson, ____ Ill. 2d ____ (No. 83426, June 17, 1999). In a Vermilion County jury trial, defendant was found guilty, on the basis of accountability, of burglary for knowingly entering a motor vehicle.
Recent judicial appointments Bench and Bar, July 1999 Recent changes to Illinois' Judiciary.
Recent judicial appointments Bench and Bar, June 1999 (1) The supreme court, pursuant to its constitutional appointment authority, has made the following appointment.
Recent judicial appointments and retirements Bench and Bar, December 1999 (1) The supreme court, pursuant to its constitutional appointment authority, has made the following appointments:
Recent judicial appointments and retirements Bench and Bar, October 1999 1 The supreme court, pursuant to its constitutional appointment authority, has made the following appointment:
Recent judicial appointments and retirements Bench and Bar, September 1999 (1) The supreme court, pursuant to its constitutional appointment authority, has made the following appointment:
Recent judicial appointments and retirements Bench and Bar, July 1999 (1) The supreme court, pursuant to its constitutional appointment authority, has made the following appointment:
Recent judicial appointments and retirements Bench and Bar, May 1999 (1) The circuit judges have appointed the following attorneys as associate judges:
Recent judicial appointments and retirements Bench and Bar, April 1999 (1) The supreme court, pursuant to its constitutional appointment authority, has made the following appointments:
Recent judicial appointments and retirements Bench and Bar, March 1999 1) The supreme court, pursuant to its constitutional appointment authority, has made the following appointments: