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Illinois Senate Bill 328: Expansion of General Jurisdiction Over Foreign “Out-of-State” Corporations in Toxic Tort Cases

On May 31, 2025, the Illinois General Assembly passed Senate Bill 328 (SB 328), which introduces a targeted expansion of general personal jurisdiction in Illinois civil litigation. The bill amends Section 2-209 of the...more

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Major Changes in the Jurisdictional Laws in Illinois

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Senate Bill 328, as amended, makes significant changes to the law governing jurisdiction in Illinois, which would change Illinois from a specific jurisdiction state to a general jurisdiction state for actions that allege...more

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‘GETCHA POPCORN READY’ Lawsuit: The Trademark Showdown Between Terrell Owens and TMZ

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National Football League (NFL) Hall of Famer Terrell Owens recently filed a lawsuit in Illinois state court against TMZ, accusing the news and media company of unauthorized use of his trademark, GETCHA POPCORN READY....more

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Illinois Supreme Court Rules in Favor of City of Rolling Meadows in Tax Jurisdiction Case

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In a unanimous opinion delivered by Justice O'Brien, the Illinois Supreme Court affirmed that the Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) has exclusive jurisdiction over sales tax misallocation disputes between municipalities....more

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American Tort Reform’s 2025 Top 10 “Judicial Hellholes” for Defendants

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Released yearly in December, the American Tort Reform (ATR) Foundation publishes its annual “Judicial Hellhole” rankings for the upcoming year. The Hellholes represent the worst of the worst jurisdictions to defend tort...more

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2024 Judicial Hellholes and Associated Nuclear Verdicts

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The American Tort Reform Foundation (ATR) has published its 2023-2024 Judicial Hellholes Executive Summary. This annual report highlights prominent jurisdictions across the United States known for enabling iniquitous...more

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Recent Illinois Supreme Court Decision on Construction Defect Claim Is a Perfect Holiday Gift for Policyholders

The Illinois Supreme Court handed down a big win for policyholders just in time for the holidays. In Acuity v. M/I Homes of Chicago, LLC, the court joined the mainstream of jurisdictions and reversed years-old precedent that...more

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Judicial Hellhole Ranks for 2022-23 Receive a Significant Shake Up

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The American Tort Reform Foundation (ATR) released its 2022-2023 Judicial Hellhole report. In this report, the ATR ranks the eight most dangerous jurisdictions for corporate defendants and their defense attorneys. This year...more

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Attorney-Client Privilege Issues: Illinois Corporations and Other Jurisdictions

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This post explains the rules that apply to Illinois corporations and business entities organized in other jurisdictions. In most jurisdictions, shareholders and LLC members generally do not have the right to obtain...more

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