Limits of Acquiescence as an Affirmative Defense in Trademark Infringement Cases: Hyson USA v. Hyson 2U Introduction The case of Hyson USA, Inc. v. Hyson 2U, Ltd. (821 F.3d 935) involves a trademark...
Affirmation of Summary Judgment in Age Discrimination Case Under ADEA Introduction In the case of Leonard D. Fuqua v. Megan Brennan, et al., the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit...
Clarifying Limits on Qualified Immunity in Excessive Force Cases Involving Police K-9 Units Introduction The case of Jamie Becker v. Zachary Elfreich (821 F.3d 920, 7th Cir. 2016) presents a pivotal...
Absolute Immunity in Defamation and First Amendment Retaliation: Insights from Da v. d NOVOSELSKY Introduction The case of David Novoselsky v. Dorothy Brown and Cook County, reported under 822 F.3d...
Cairel and Johnson v. Alderden: Clarifying the Scope of Civil Remedies for Wrongful Arrests under Due Process Introduction In the landmark case of Jeremy D. Cairel and Marvin Johnson v. Jacob...
7th Circuit Sets New Standard for Qualified Immunity in Prison Guard Retaliation Cases in Herron v. Meyer Introduction In the landmark case Brian Herron v. Douglas Meyer, the United States Court of...
Plain View Doctrine and Exigent Circumstances Upheld in United States v. Contreras Introduction The case of United States of America v. Luis Contreras adjudicated by the United States Court of...
Affirming Inmate Due Process Rights in Disciplinary Hearings: Ellison v. Zatecky Introduction In the landmark case of Curtis T. Ellison v. Dushan Zatecky, the United States Court of Appeals for the...
Standing in Data Breach Class Actions: Insights from Lewert v. P.F. Chang's Introduction The case of John Lewert, et al. v. P.F. Chang's China Bistro, Inc. (819 F.3d 963) adjudicated in the United...
Seventh Circuit Establishes Municipal Liability for Systemic Healthcare Failures in Detention under §1983 in Lula Dixon Case Introduction The case of Lula Dixon, Independent Administrator of the...
Enhanced Clarity in Debt Collection Notices: Seventh Circuit Sets New Precedent on FDCPA Compliance Introduction The case of Mary T. Janetos, et al. v. Fulton Friedman & Gullace, LLP and Asset...
Seventh Circuit Upholds FERC's Order No. 1000: Eliminating Rights of First Refusal to Enhance Competition in Electrical Transmission Introduction In the consolidated cases of MISO Transmission...
Reaffirming the Burden of Proof in Employment Discrimination: Insights from Chaib v. The GEO Group Introduction The case of Nora Chaib v. The GEO Group, Inc. (819 F.3d 337) adjudicated by the United...
Clarifying Causation in ADA Discrimination Suits: The Seventh Circuit’s Decision in Roberts v. Hill Introduction The case of Sean Roberts and Steven Hill v. City of Chicago is a pivotal decision by...
7th Circuit Upholds Absolute and Qualified Immunity for Prosecutors and Investigators in §1983 Claims Introduction The case of Louis A. Bianchi, et al. v. Thomas K. McQueen, et al. (818 F.3d 309)...
Proper Notice Required for Arbitration Agreements in Online Consumer Contracts: Insights from Sgouros v. TransUnion Introduction In the landmark case of Gary W. Sgouros v. TransUnion Corporation,...
Clarifying Standing Requirements for ADA Accessibility Claims: Insights from Hummel v. St. Joseph County Introduction Hummel v. St. Joseph County Board of Commissioners, 817 F.3d 1010 (7th Cir....
Reaffirming Investigatory Stop Standards and Expert Testimony Admissibility: United States v. Wayne Hill Introduction In United States v. Wayne Hill, 818 F.3d 289 (7th Cir. 2016), the United States...
7th Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment in Title VII Discrimination, Retaliation, and Hostile Work Environment Case: Boss v. Castro Introduction In Boss v. Castro, Larry A. Boss, an African-American...
Affirmation of Summary Judgment in Discrimination and Retaliation Claims: Analysis of Liu v. Cook County Introduction Liu v. Cook County (817 F.3d 307, 7th Cir. 2016) is a pivotal appellate decision...