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Bringing Legal Education Reform Into The First Year: A New Type Of Torts Text, 50 J. Marshall L. Rev. 713 (2017), E. Scott Fruehwald Jan 2017

Bringing Legal Education Reform Into The First Year: A New Type Of Torts Text, 50 J. Marshall L. Rev. 713 (2017), E. Scott Fruehwald

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An Overview Of The Grossly Inconsistent Definitions Of “Gross Negligence” In American Jurisprudence, 48 J. Marshall L. Rev. 471 (2015), Olga Voinarevich Jan 2015

An Overview Of The Grossly Inconsistent Definitions Of “Gross Negligence” In American Jurisprudence, 48 J. Marshall L. Rev. 471 (2015), Olga Voinarevich

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On one side of the spectrum, certain courts, such as New York, define gross negligence as conduct that borders intentional wrongdoing. On the other side of the spectrum, courts continue to recognize the degrees of negligence and differentiate between various degrees of care. Between these two approaches, there is inconsistency. For instance, some Illinois decisions equate gross negligence to recklessness, while others define it as nothing more than “very great negligence.” This Article concludes that the latter may be the proper standard relied upon by a majority of the recent decisions interpreting Illinois law, but advocates for a uniform definition …


Scottie Pippen’S Airball: On The Role Of Fiduciary Duty Law In Illinois Professional Liability Cases, 48 J. Marshall L. Rev. 777 (2015), William Lynch Schaller Jan 2015

Scottie Pippen’S Airball: On The Role Of Fiduciary Duty Law In Illinois Professional Liability Cases, 48 J. Marshall L. Rev. 777 (2015), William Lynch Schaller

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The Expansion Of Admiralty Jurisdiction Into The Realm Of Workers’ Compensation: Newly Applying Learned Hand To Jones Act Personal Injury Claims To Incentivize Dangerous Seafaring Work And Protect Workers From The Perils Of The Sea, 48 J. Marshall L. Rev. 877 (2015), Blair Pooler Jan 2015

The Expansion Of Admiralty Jurisdiction Into The Realm Of Workers’ Compensation: Newly Applying Learned Hand To Jones Act Personal Injury Claims To Incentivize Dangerous Seafaring Work And Protect Workers From The Perils Of The Sea, 48 J. Marshall L. Rev. 877 (2015), Blair Pooler

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This Comment proposes a novel application of Learned Hand’s calculus of negligence to divide the protections for traditional and non-traditional maritime workers.


Feres Doctrine: "Don't Let This Be It. Fight!", 46 J. Marshall L. Rev. 607 (2013), Jennifer Zyznar Jan 2013

Feres Doctrine: "Don't Let This Be It. Fight!", 46 J. Marshall L. Rev. 607 (2013), Jennifer Zyznar

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Intentional Grounding: Field Quality In The Nfl And The Legal Ramifications For Choice Of Playing Surfaces, 47 J. Marshall L. Rev. 115 (2013), Jennifer Simile Jan 2013

Intentional Grounding: Field Quality In The Nfl And The Legal Ramifications For Choice Of Playing Surfaces, 47 J. Marshall L. Rev. 115 (2013), Jennifer Simile

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No Duty To Warn Of Drug Interactions: A Dangerous Prescription, 46 J. Marshall L. Rev. 533 (2013), Ryanne Bush Dent Jan 2013

No Duty To Warn Of Drug Interactions: A Dangerous Prescription, 46 J. Marshall L. Rev. 533 (2013), Ryanne Bush Dent

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Gambling On Goldilocks: Illinois Medical Malpractice Damage Caps And The Quest For "Just Right" Reform, 45 J. Marshall L. Rev. 917 (2012), Kristen Zaharski Jan 2012

Gambling On Goldilocks: Illinois Medical Malpractice Damage Caps And The Quest For "Just Right" Reform, 45 J. Marshall L. Rev. 917 (2012), Kristen Zaharski

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Ensuring Adequate Compensation To The Victims Of The Deepwater Horizon Explosion: Who Says You Can't Teach An Old Dog New Tricks?, 45 J. Marshall L. Rev. 515 (2012), Ryan Linsner Jan 2012

Ensuring Adequate Compensation To The Victims Of The Deepwater Horizon Explosion: Who Says You Can't Teach An Old Dog New Tricks?, 45 J. Marshall L. Rev. 515 (2012), Ryan Linsner

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Reshaping The Traditional Limits Of Affirmative Duties Under The Third Restatement Of Torts, 44 J. Marshall L. Rev. 319 (2011), Victor E. Schwartz, Christopher E. Appel Jan 2011

Reshaping The Traditional Limits Of Affirmative Duties Under The Third Restatement Of Torts, 44 J. Marshall L. Rev. 319 (2011), Victor E. Schwartz, Christopher E. Appel

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Tort Reform And Implied Conflict Preemption, 44 J. Marshall L. Rev. 827 (2011), Martin A. Kotler Jan 2011

Tort Reform And Implied Conflict Preemption, 44 J. Marshall L. Rev. 827 (2011), Martin A. Kotler

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Suicide Causation Experts In Teen Wrongful Death Claims: Will They Assist The Trier Of Fact?, 45 J. Marshall L. Rev. 51 (2011), Andrea Maciver Jan 2011

Suicide Causation Experts In Teen Wrongful Death Claims: Will They Assist The Trier Of Fact?, 45 J. Marshall L. Rev. 51 (2011), Andrea Maciver

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East Going West?: The Promise Of Assured Supply Laws In Modern Real Estate Development, 43 J. Marshall L. Rev. 319 (2010), Lincoln L. Davies Jan 2010

East Going West?: The Promise Of Assured Supply Laws In Modern Real Estate Development, 43 J. Marshall L. Rev. 319 (2010), Lincoln L. Davies

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Forgotten Namesake: The Illinois Good Samaritan Act's Inexcusable Failure To Provide Immunity To Non-Medical Rescuers, 43 J. Marshall L. Rev. 1097 (2010), David Weldon Jan 2010

Forgotten Namesake: The Illinois Good Samaritan Act's Inexcusable Failure To Provide Immunity To Non-Medical Rescuers, 43 J. Marshall L. Rev. 1097 (2010), David Weldon

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The Communications Decency Act And New York Times V. Sullivan: Providing Public Figure Defamation A Home On The Internet, 43 J. Marshall L. Rev. 491 (2010), Chris Williams Jan 2010

The Communications Decency Act And New York Times V. Sullivan: Providing Public Figure Defamation A Home On The Internet, 43 J. Marshall L. Rev. 491 (2010), Chris Williams

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The Law And The Host Of The Canterbury Tales, 43 J. Marshall L. Rev. 51 (2009), Frederick B. Jonassen Jan 2009

The Law And The Host Of The Canterbury Tales, 43 J. Marshall L. Rev. 51 (2009), Frederick B. Jonassen

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Ride At Your Own Risk: Bicyling And Government Tort Immunity In Illinois, 43 J. Marshall L. Rev. 293 (2009), John Ochoa Jan 2009

Ride At Your Own Risk: Bicyling And Government Tort Immunity In Illinois, 43 J. Marshall L. Rev. 293 (2009), John Ochoa

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The Clean Water Act's Antidegradation Policy: Has It Been "Dumped"?, 42 J. Marshall L. Rev. 209 (2008), Katherine A. Zogas Jan 2008

The Clean Water Act's Antidegradation Policy: Has It Been "Dumped"?, 42 J. Marshall L. Rev. 209 (2008), Katherine A. Zogas

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Not For The Faint Of Heart: Does A Hospital Owe A Duty To Warn A Squeamish Visitor?, 41 J. Marshall L. Rev. 473 (2008), Marc D. Ginsberg, Tricia E. Mcvicker Jan 2008

Not For The Faint Of Heart: Does A Hospital Owe A Duty To Warn A Squeamish Visitor?, 41 J. Marshall L. Rev. 473 (2008), Marc D. Ginsberg, Tricia E. Mcvicker

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An Analysis Of The Contraction Of Limited Tort Immunity For Recreational Liability In Illinois, 42 J. Marshall L. Rev. 65 (2008), Barnett P. Ruttenberg, Thomas Gianturco Jan 2008

An Analysis Of The Contraction Of Limited Tort Immunity For Recreational Liability In Illinois, 42 J. Marshall L. Rev. 65 (2008), Barnett P. Ruttenberg, Thomas Gianturco

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The Fda Preamble: A Backdoor To Federalization Of Prescription Warning Labels?, 41 J. Marshall L. Rev. 161 (2007), Cristina Rodríguez Jan 2007

The Fda Preamble: A Backdoor To Federalization Of Prescription Warning Labels?, 41 J. Marshall L. Rev. 161 (2007), Cristina Rodríguez

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Placing The Commercial And Economic Loss Problem In The Construction Industry Context, 41 J. Marshall L. Rev. 39 (2007), Carl J. Circo Jan 2007

Placing The Commercial And Economic Loss Problem In The Construction Industry Context, 41 J. Marshall L. Rev. 39 (2007), Carl J. Circo

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Negligent Infliction Of Emotional Distress: Recovery Is Foreseeable, 39 J. Marshall L. Rev. 1019 (2006), Jeffrey Hoskins Jan 2006

Negligent Infliction Of Emotional Distress: Recovery Is Foreseeable, 39 J. Marshall L. Rev. 1019 (2006), Jeffrey Hoskins

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Hurricane Katrina And The Toxic Torts Implications Of Environmental Injustice In New Orleans, 40 J. Marshall L. Rev. 1 (2006), L. Darnell Weeden Jan 2006

Hurricane Katrina And The Toxic Torts Implications Of Environmental Injustice In New Orleans, 40 J. Marshall L. Rev. 1 (2006), L. Darnell Weeden

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Developing Trends With The Class Action Fairness Act Of 2005, 40 J. Marshall L. Rev. 115 (2006), Steven M. Puiszis Jan 2006

Developing Trends With The Class Action Fairness Act Of 2005, 40 J. Marshall L. Rev. 115 (2006), Steven M. Puiszis

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"For It's One, Two, Three Strikes, You're Out . . .", 39 J. Marshall L. Rev. 493 (2006), Kaycee Hopwood Jan 2006

"For It's One, Two, Three Strikes, You're Out . . .", 39 J. Marshall L. Rev. 493 (2006), Kaycee Hopwood

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Being Daphne's Mom: An Argument For Valuing Companion Animals As Companions, 39 J. Marshall L. Rev. 1453 (2006), Vasiliki Agorianitis Jan 2006

Being Daphne's Mom: An Argument For Valuing Companion Animals As Companions, 39 J. Marshall L. Rev. 1453 (2006), Vasiliki Agorianitis

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Patients Beware: Preemption Of Common Law Claims Under The Medical Device Amendments, 39 J. Marshall L. Rev. 75 (2005), Michael P. Dinatale Jan 2005

Patients Beware: Preemption Of Common Law Claims Under The Medical Device Amendments, 39 J. Marshall L. Rev. 75 (2005), Michael P. Dinatale

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Erisa: State Regulation Of Insured Plans After Davila, 38 J. Marshall. L. Rev. 693 (2005), Donald T. Bogan Jan 2005

Erisa: State Regulation Of Insured Plans After Davila, 38 J. Marshall. L. Rev. 693 (2005), Donald T. Bogan

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Pharmaceutical Tort Liability: A Justifiable Nemesis To Drug Innovation And Access?, 38 J. Marshall L. Rev. 987 (2005), Paula Jacobi Jan 2005

Pharmaceutical Tort Liability: A Justifiable Nemesis To Drug Innovation And Access?, 38 J. Marshall L. Rev. 987 (2005), Paula Jacobi

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