In contrast, permanent injunctions are designed to extend or maintain the status quo indefinitely when the plaintiff has shown irreparable harm and that there is no adequate remedy at law. 122 Ill. App. When granting permanent injunctive relief, the trial court, by definition, necessarily decides the plaintiff's success on the merits of the case. And when, as here, the case raises pure questions of law, we find that the determination of the merits of the permanent injunction are subject to de novo review. 279 Ill. App.
Courts are reluctant to interfere with the disciplinary decisions of voluntary associations.
Absent a violation of law or public policy, Illinois courts refrain from examining the substance of voluntary associations' actions or regulations. 11 Ill. App. 225 Ill. App. Historically, courts have reversed association action only when there was a violation of the constitution or bylaws of the association, when the association rules and proceedings violated concepts of fundamental fairness, or when the association's action was motivated by prejudice, bias, or bad faith. 42 Ill. App.