Civil Litigation

This program provides a primer on how to interact with the federal legal system, from getting admitted to the appropriate Federal District to the steps followed as a case moves through the system.

Expert witnesses are commonplace in numerous types of litigation ranging from personal injury cases to business litigation. Numerous issues can arise in the engagement and work with an expert witness that can become problematic as a case proceeds to trial.

This program provides updates on the Illinois Condominium Property Act and new caselaw from the past year.

This live webcast provides the latest perspectives on a variety of topics involving the use of medical evidence at trial. Both Plaintiff’s attorneys and those defending against claims will find something of interest. Topics addressed include: PTSD claims in personal injury law; Certificates of Merit; Using respondents; and Deposing physicians and experts.

As real estate wire fraud continues to climb, victims have been turning to the courts for justice.

Bundle of 7 Books That Serve As Useful Research Foundations for New Attorneys, Legal Assistants, and Law Clerks. They Also Make Handy Reference Guides for Seasoned Attorneys.

Ethics in Collections: Rules v Practice is the fifth course in the series on monetary judgments. This panel discussion addresses a series of issues on the professional ethics involved in collection of monetary judgments. In each case, a situation is presented, along with accompanying questions. The panel then provides their perspective on the issue along with reference to the relevant rule of professional conduct.

Replevin, Detinue & Attachment, the fourth course in the monetary judgments series, introduces the principles and practices associated with Replevin, Detinue, and Attachment. Included is a discussion of the nature and application of each process, along with the advantages and disadvantages of each, both in legal and practical terms.

Secrets of the Citation Act and Wage Deductions and Garnishment, the second and third part of the monetary judgments series, the discussion turns to Citations to Discover Assets, along with Wage Deduction and Garnishment (Non-Wage). Topics covered include: The shift away from use of deductions and garnishment and toward use of citations, what a citation to discover assets is and what it can do, limitations on their use, and how and when deductions and non-wage garnishment can still be effective.

Introduction to Judgments is the first in a series of courses on monetary judgments. This module provides an overview of the subject. Topics covered include introducing what a monetary judgment is, the forms judgments can take, and how each form can be enforced.

This series of courses addresses topics around obtaining, enforcing, and collecting monetary and non-monetary judgments from the perspective of creditors' attorneys and creditors' rights under Illinois law.

This course provides an overview of the activities that occur before a personal injury case ever gets to trial.