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How To Hold A State Constitutional Convention In The Twenty-First Century, 44 Loy. L.A. L. Rev. 603 (2011), Ann Lousin Jan 2011

How To Hold A State Constitutional Convention In The Twenty-First Century, 44 Loy. L.A. L. Rev. 603 (2011), Ann Lousin

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Although few states have held constitutional conventions in recent decades, there is renewed interest in holding state constitutional conventions in the twenty-first century. This Essay explains the author's views on holding such a convention, based on her experience in Illinois and with a view toward a California convention. The author believes that the two keys to a successful convention in the twenty-first century are extensive preparation and transparency. Only with preparation can the delegates and staff of a convention draft a document worthy of adoption. Only with great transparency of the process, especially in the Internet age, can the citizens …


Rid Of Habeas Corpus - How Ineffective Assistance Of Counsel Has Endangered Access To The Writ Of Habeas Corpus And What The Supreme Court Can Do In Maples And Martinez To Restore It, 45 Creighton L. Rev. 185 (2011), Hugh Mundy Jan 2011

Rid Of Habeas Corpus - How Ineffective Assistance Of Counsel Has Endangered Access To The Writ Of Habeas Corpus And What The Supreme Court Can Do In Maples And Martinez To Restore It, 45 Creighton L. Rev. 185 (2011), Hugh Mundy

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Survey Of Illinois Law: At Long Last, A Long Look At Respondents In Discovery, 35 S. Ill. U. L.J. 703 (2011), Marc Ginsberg Jan 2011

Survey Of Illinois Law: At Long Last, A Long Look At Respondents In Discovery, 35 S. Ill. U. L.J. 703 (2011), Marc Ginsberg

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Constitutional Revision: Are Seriatim Amendments Or Constitutional Conventions The Better Way To Amend A State Constitution?, 115 Penn St. L. Rev. 1099 (2011), Ann M. Lousin Jan 2011

Constitutional Revision: Are Seriatim Amendments Or Constitutional Conventions The Better Way To Amend A State Constitution?, 115 Penn St. L. Rev. 1099 (2011), Ann M. Lousin

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Recent Developments In The Law Of Lawyering: The New Illinois Rules Of Professional Conduct, 42 Loy. U. Chi. L.J. 391 (2011), Alberto Bernabe Jan 2011

Recent Developments In The Law Of Lawyering: The New Illinois Rules Of Professional Conduct, 42 Loy. U. Chi. L.J. 391 (2011), Alberto Bernabe

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Rainwater Recapture: Development Regulations Promoting Water Conservation, 43 J. Marshall L. Rev. 359 (2010), Julian Conrad Juergensmeyer Jan 2010

Rainwater Recapture: Development Regulations Promoting Water Conservation, 43 J. Marshall L. Rev. 359 (2010), Julian Conrad Juergensmeyer

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Law As Hidden Architecture: Law, Politics, And Implementation Of The Burnham Plan Of Chicago Since 1909, 43 J. Marshall L. Rev. 375 (2010), Richard J. Roddewig Jan 2010

Law As Hidden Architecture: Law, Politics, And Implementation Of The Burnham Plan Of Chicago Since 1909, 43 J. Marshall L. Rev. 375 (2010), Richard J. Roddewig

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Photo Enforcement Programs: Are They Permissible Under The United States Constitution?, 43 J. Marshall L. Rev. 463 (2010), Paul Mcnaughton Jan 2010

Photo Enforcement Programs: Are They Permissible Under The United States Constitution?, 43 J. Marshall L. Rev. 463 (2010), Paul Mcnaughton

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Gps Monitoring May Cause Orwell To Turn In His Grave, But Will It Escape Constitutional Challenges? A Look At Gps Monitoring Of Domestic Violence Offenders In Illinois, 43 J. Marshall L. Rev. 845 (2010), Mary Ann Scholl Jan 2010

Gps Monitoring May Cause Orwell To Turn In His Grave, But Will It Escape Constitutional Challenges? A Look At Gps Monitoring Of Domestic Violence Offenders In Illinois, 43 J. Marshall L. Rev. 845 (2010), Mary Ann Scholl

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International Commercial Surrogacy And Its Parties, 43 J. Marshall L. Rev. 1009 (2010), Margaret Ryznar Jan 2010

International Commercial Surrogacy And Its Parties, 43 J. Marshall L. Rev. 1009 (2010), Margaret Ryznar

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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 Hobbs Act Through The Rivera-Rivera Looking Glass: A Mere Intrusion Upon Basic Fundamental Federalism Principles?, 44 J. Marshall L. Rev. 237 (2010), Patrick Goodwin Jan 2010

The Hobbs Act Through The Rivera-Rivera Looking Glass: A Mere Intrusion Upon Basic Fundamental Federalism Principles?, 44 J. Marshall L. Rev. 237 (2010), Patrick Goodwin

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Are You Covered? The Need For Improvement In Insurance Coverage For Autism Spectrum Disorder, 44 J. Marshall L. Rev. 291 (2010), Marissa Mazza Jan 2010

Are You Covered? The Need For Improvement In Insurance Coverage For Autism Spectrum Disorder, 44 J. Marshall L. Rev. 291 (2010), Marissa Mazza

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Illinois Courts And The Law Of Miranda Waivers: A Policy Worth Preserving, 30 N. Ill. U. L. Rev. 429 (2010), Timothy P. O'Neill Jan 2010

Illinois Courts And The Law Of Miranda Waivers: A Policy Worth Preserving, 30 N. Ill. U. L. Rev. 429 (2010), Timothy P. O'Neill

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Yes, I Destroyed The Evidence - Sue Me? Intentional Spoliation Of Evidence In Illinois, 27 J. Marshall J. Computer & Info. L. 235 (2009), Michael A. Zuckerman Jan 2009

Yes, I Destroyed The Evidence - Sue Me? Intentional Spoliation Of Evidence In Illinois, 27 J. Marshall J. Computer & Info. L. 235 (2009), Michael A. Zuckerman

UIC John Marshall Journal of Information Technology & Privacy Law

Many Illinois litigators have encountered spoliation of evidence, which is the loss, destruction, or alteration of evidence. Examples of spoliation are seemingly endless and include the failure to preserve the scene of a train derailment, the accidental destruction of evidence on a lawyer’s desk by a janitor, the loss of a heater that exploded, the removal of wires from a car that caught on fire, the loss and alteration of medical equipment, and the intentional erasing of a computer image relevant to a copyright lawsuit. To combat spoliation, Illinois and many other states have developed common law and statutory methods …


Two Decades After Beech: Confusion Over The Admissibility Of Expert Opinions In Public Records, 42 J. Marshall L. Rev. 925 (2009), Thomas J. Mccarthy, John M. Power Jan 2009

Two Decades After Beech: Confusion Over The Admissibility Of Expert Opinions In Public Records, 42 J. Marshall L. Rev. 925 (2009), Thomas J. Mccarthy, John M. Power

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Vebas To The Rescue: Evaluating One Alternative For Public Sector Retiree Health Benefits, 42 J. Marshall L. Rev. 879 (2009), Susan E. Cancelosi Jan 2009

Vebas To The Rescue: Evaluating One Alternative For Public Sector Retiree Health Benefits, 42 J. Marshall L. Rev. 879 (2009), Susan E. Cancelosi

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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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Vagrants In Volvos: Ending Pretextual Traffic Stops And Consent Searches Of Vehicles In Illinois, 40 Loy. U. Chi. L.J. 745 (2009), Timothy P. O'Neill Jan 2009

Vagrants In Volvos: Ending Pretextual Traffic Stops And Consent Searches Of Vehicles In Illinois, 40 Loy. U. Chi. L.J. 745 (2009), Timothy P. O'Neill

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Funding Public Pension Plans, 42 J. Marshall L. Rev. 837 (2009), Jonathan Barry Forman Jan 2009

Funding Public Pension Plans, 42 J. Marshall L. Rev. 837 (2009), Jonathan Barry Forman

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There Ain't No Such Thing As A Free Lunch: A Look At State Gift Disclosure Laws And The Effect On Pharmaceutical Company Marketing, 41 J. Marshall L. Rev. 563 (2008), Scott Velasquez Jan 2008

There Ain't No Such Thing As A Free Lunch: A Look At State Gift Disclosure Laws And The Effect On Pharmaceutical Company Marketing, 41 J. Marshall L. Rev. 563 (2008), Scott Velasquez

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Terminating Maintenance Payments When An Ex-Spouse Cohabitates In Illinois: When Is Enough Enough?, 41 J. Marshall L. Rev. 435 (2008), Allan L. Karnes Jan 2008

Terminating Maintenance Payments When An Ex-Spouse Cohabitates In Illinois: When Is Enough Enough?, 41 J. Marshall L. Rev. 435 (2008), Allan L. Karnes

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The Mission Of The Criminal Law Edit, Alignment And Reform Commission (Clear): An Introductory Commentary, 41 J. Marshall L. Rev. 611 (2008), John Decker Jan 2008

The Mission Of The Criminal Law Edit, Alignment And Reform Commission (Clear): An Introductory Commentary, 41 J. Marshall L. Rev. 611 (2008), John Decker

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Foreword, 41 J. Marshall L. Rev. Xxvii (2008), Nancee Alexa Barth Jan 2008

Foreword, 41 J. Marshall L. Rev. Xxvii (2008), Nancee Alexa Barth

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Presumptions, Inferences, And Strict Liability In Illinois Criminal Law: Preempting The Presumption Of Innocence?, 41 J. Marshall L. Rev. 715 (2008), Theodore A. Gottfried, Peter G. Baroni Jan 2008

Presumptions, Inferences, And Strict Liability In Illinois Criminal Law: Preempting The Presumption Of Innocence?, 41 J. Marshall L. Rev. 715 (2008), Theodore A. Gottfried, Peter G. Baroni

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Criminal And Sentencing Law Review Commissions: Detached, Contemplative Decision Making On Matters Of Criminal Justice Reform, 41 J. Marshall L. Rev. 777 (2008), John J. Cullerton, Kirk W. Dillard, James B. Durkin, Robert S. Molaro, Peter G. Baroni Jan 2008

Criminal And Sentencing Law Review Commissions: Detached, Contemplative Decision Making On Matters Of Criminal Justice Reform, 41 J. Marshall L. Rev. 777 (2008), John J. Cullerton, Kirk W. Dillard, James B. Durkin, Robert S. Molaro, Peter G. Baroni

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The Clear Initiative And Mental States: 1½ Problems Solved, 41 J. Marshall L. Rev. 701 (2008), Timothy P. O'Neill Jan 2008

The Clear Initiative And Mental States: 1½ Problems Solved, 41 J. Marshall L. Rev. 701 (2008), Timothy P. O'Neill

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Second Degree Murder And Attempted Murder: Clear's Efforts To Maneuver The Slippery Slope, 41 J. Marshall L. Rev. 659 (2008), Michael P. Toomin Jan 2008

Second Degree Murder And Attempted Murder: Clear's Efforts To Maneuver The Slippery Slope, 41 J. Marshall L. Rev. 659 (2008), Michael P. Toomin

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Reforming The Illinois Criminal Code: Where The Clear Commission Stopped Short Of Its Goals, 41 J. Marshall L. Rev. 741 (2008), Terri L. Mascherin, Andrew Vail, Jennifer L. Dlugosz Jan 2008

Reforming The Illinois Criminal Code: Where The Clear Commission Stopped Short Of Its Goals, 41 J. Marshall L. Rev. 741 (2008), Terri L. Mascherin, Andrew Vail, Jennifer L. Dlugosz

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"I'D Grab At Anything. And I'D Forget." Domestic Violence Victim Testimony After Davis V. Washington, 41 J. Marshall L. Rev. 937 (2008), Nancee Alexa Barth Jan 2008

"I'D Grab At Anything. And I'D Forget." Domestic Violence Victim Testimony After Davis V. Washington, 41 J. Marshall L. Rev. 937 (2008), Nancee Alexa Barth

UIC Law Review

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