Ghiselli v. Colvin: Enhancing Standards for Credibility Determinations in Disability Claims Introduction Debora Ghiselli, the plaintiff-appellant, filed a disability insurance benefits claim under...
Rooker-Feldman Doctrine Reinforced: Federal Courts Limited in ADA Claims Arising from State Court Orders Introduction In GLORIA JEAN SYKES v. COOK COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT PROBATE DIVISION, 837 F.3d 736...
Tribal Sovereign Immunity Protected Under FACTA: Insights from Meyers v. Oneida Tribe Introduction In the landmark case of Meyers v. Oneida Tribe of Indians of Wisconsin, the United States Court of...
Deliberate Indifference in Prison Medical Care: Analysis of Zaya v. Sood Introduction In the landmark case Joni Zaya v. Kul B. Sood, the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit...
Substantial Evidence Standard Upholds Disability Termination When Simple Employment is Feasible Introduction In the case of Eric Alvarado v. Carolyn W. Colvin, decided by the United States Court of...
Presser v. Acacia: Upholding Heightened Pleading Requirements for FCA Fraud Claims Introduction In the landmark case United States of America and the State of Wisconsin, ex rel. Rose Presser,...
Fourth Amendment Validity of Warrantless Vehicle Seizure Ordinances Upheld by Seventh Circuit Introduction In the case of Bell and Spinks v. City of Chicago (835 F.3d 736, 7th Cir. 2016), plaintiffs...
7th Circuit Overrules Tichenor: Residual Clause in Sentencing Guidelines Found Vague Introduction The case of United States of America v. Tony A. Hurlburt and United States v. Joshua Gillespie...
BRADY v. MARYLAND Not Applicable to Pretrial Suppression Motions: Analysis of United States of America v. William Thomas Introduction The case of United States of America v. William Thomas, decided...
Causation Necessary for Retaliatory-Discharge Claims under IWCA: Hillmann v. City of Chicago Introduction The case of Robert P. Hillmann v. City of Chicago revolves around allegations of retaliatory...
Deliberate Indifference in Prison Medical Care: Petties v. Carter and Obaisi Introduction In Petties v. Carter and Obaisi, the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit addressed a...
Seventh Circuit Overrules 'Convincing Mosaic' in Employment Discrimination Cases Introduction In the landmark case of Henry Ortiz v. Werner Enterprises, Inc., the United States Court of Appeals for...
Wage-Garnishment Actions Not Classified as Legal Actions Against Consumers under FDCPA Venue Provision Introduction Robert Jackson and Jeanette Etro v. Blitt & Gaines, P.C., 833 F.3d 860 (7th Cir....
Admissibility of Official Investigative Reports in §1983 Monell Claims: Alex Daniel v. Cook County Introduction Case Overview: In Alex Daniel v. Cook County, the United States Court of Appeals for...
Seventh Circuit Reinforces Defendants' Burden in Forum Non Conveniens Dismissals Introduction In the case of Ashoke Deb v. SIRVA, Inc., et al., the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh...
Strict Enforcement of Statute of Limitations in §1983 False Arrest Claims: Rosado v. Gonzalez Introduction Rosado v. Gonzalez, 832 F.3d 714 (7th Cir. 2016), presents a significant appellate decision...
O'Connor–Spinner v. Colvin: Reinforcing the Necessity of Comprehensive Assessment in Disability Claims Introduction The case O'Connor–Spinner v. Colvin (832 F.3d 690, 7th Cir. 2016) serves as a...
Establishing Continuity in RICO Conspiracy: Empress Casino Joliet Corp. v. Balmoral Racing Club, Inc. Introduction The case Empress Casino Joliet Corp., et al. v. Balmoral Racing Club, Inc. and...
Kennedy v. Huibregtse and Adler: Upholding Integrity in In Forma Pauperis Petitions Introduction Alvernest Kennedy, an inmate of a Wisconsin state prison, filed a lawsuit against Charles A....
Reevaluation of Disability Claims: Emphasizing Symptom Intensity Over Credibility Introduction Mikeal G. Cole, Jr. v. Carolyn W. Colvin is a landmark case decided by the United States Court of...