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Dave Collins describes two methods of discovery. Written discovery consists of interrogatories and requests to produce. Discovery also involves obtaining documents and things from third parties. These records are typically subpoenaed.
The decision in Tunca indicates that statements, even when uttered with the best of intentions, must be carefully considered where the listener could be left with an impression of professional negligence. Based on the analysis of the court, any statement bearing on professional negligence is potentially actionable.
On January 24, 2012, the Illinois Supreme Court announced the implementation of a pilot program allowing still and video cameras in Illinois trial courtrooms. Prior to that date, Illinois was one of only fourteen states that did not allow cameras in its circuit courtrooms.
Effective January 1, 2012, the TODI Act began providing residential real estate owners with the authority to transfer their property outside of probate using a Transfer on Death Instrument. Under the TODI Act, only residential real estate may be transferred.
A defendant generally responds to a complaint by filing an answer (sometimes including affirmative defenses, counter-claims, cross-claims and/or third party claims) or by filing a motion to dismiss. Dave Collins explains the difference between a substantive motion to dismiss and a non-substantive motion to dismiss.
In Jacabo v. IWCC, the Appellate Court ruled an employer should pay 19(l) and 19(k) penalties after failing to pay TTD/PTD benefits during a lengthy appeal process. The TTD/PTD benefits were not disputed in the appeal.
