Civil Litigation

Delve into the Fox v. Ameren decision, which clarifies the "open and obvious doctrine" and limits its applicability.

PRE-ORDER Essential guide for attorneys dealing with complicated issues in wrongful-death and survival actions.

Essential guide covering practical information on creditors’ rights issues, including S.Ct. Rule 280 and the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA).

Practical reference tool covering the most common tort actions in Illinois, providing a guide tailored for each cause of action.

This handbook provides a complete guide to trying a civil case in Illinois.

This handbook is the attorney’s guide through all aspects of the civil appeals procedure.

A panel of judges discuss how to appear for court over Zoom, proper courtroom decorum, attire and presentation, and an explanation about local rules, standing orders, and how to properly complete an Order.

Insight on running for judge, elections, judicial appointments, and the associate judge process in Cook County.

With in-depth readings, interactive elements, fillable stipulation forms, and over an hour of audio-visual content presented in digestible segments, this multimedia learning experience provides strategies for identifying evidentiary needs, planning for its introduction, responding to admissibility objections, and more.

This comprehensive handbook guides attorneys through the process of establishing the facts of a case and presenting the trial evidence that the jury will see and hear, with insights and best practice guidance from some of Illinois’ leading lawyers.

Review the current state of the law regarding negligent entrustment (i.e. what are the elements of the claim, what type of conduct is actionable and what type of conduct is not actionable) and different techniques to discover evidence to survive a motion for summary judgment and win at trial.

A complete guide to preparing for a civil trial.