Rooker-Feldman Doctrine in Bar Admission Litigation: Insights from Brown v. Bowman et al., 668 F.3d 437 (7th Cir. 2012) Introduction The case of Brown v. Bowman et al., heard by the United States...
Deliberate Indifference in § 1983 Suits: Analysis of Rosario v. Brawn et al. Introduction Rosario v. Brawn et al., 670 F.3d 816 (7th Cir. 2012), is a pivotal case addressing the standards of...
Broad Enforcement of Arbitration Clauses in Successor Agreements: Gore v. Alltel Introduction Gore v. Alltel Communications, LLC is a pivotal case adjudicated by the United States Court of Appeals...
Claim Preclusion in Civil Rights Employment Litigation: Insights from Hayes v. City of Chicago Introduction Hayes v. City of Chicago, 670 F.3d 810 (7th Cir. 2012), is a pivotal case addressing the...
Prosecutorial Immunity in Wrongful Conviction Cases: Insights from Nathson Fields v. Larry Wharrie and David Kelley Introduction The case of Nathson Fields v. Larry Wharrie and David Kelley addresses...
Class Certification in Antitrust Mergers: Ste v. Messner Analysis Introduction The case of Steven Messner et al. v. Northshore University HealthSystem addresses critical issues surrounding class...
Seventh Circuit Reverses Denial of Class Certification in Disparate Impact Racial Discrimination Case Introduction In the landmark case of George McReynolds, et al. v. Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner &...
Presumption of Remand to State Court Affirmed After Withdrawal of Federal Claims Introduction The case RWJ Management Company, Incorporated, et al. v. BP Products North America, Incorporated, et al....
Revisiting Attorney's Fee Calculations Under 29 U.S.C. § 216(b): Insights from Johnson v. GDF, Inc. Introduction The case of Robert S. Johnson v. GDF, Inc. d/b/a Domino's Pizza, adjudicated by the...
Affirmation of No Protected Property Interest in Inmates' Recreation Fund: Booker-El v. Superintendent, Indiana State Prison Introduction Booker-El v. Superintendent, Indiana State Prison,...
7th Circuit Clarifies Double-Counting Rules in Sentencing: Upholds Ransom Enhancement in United States v. Vizcarra Introduction In the case of United States of America v. David Vizcarra and Rogelio...
7th Circuit Establishes Rigorous Standards for Class Certification in IDEA Compliance Actions Introduction In the landmark case of Jamie S., et al. v. Milwaukee Public Schools, et al. (668 F.3d 481,...
Improper Expert Testimony and Due Process: Tribble v. Evangelides & Fieser Introduction Terence Tribble v. Nicholas J. Evangelides and Roger Fieser is a pivotal case decided by the United States...
Reversing Denial: The Seventh Circuit's Stance on Residual Functional Capacity and Credibility in Disability Claims – Bjornson v. Astrue Introduction In Christine Bjornson v. Michael J. Astrue, 671...
Reaffirming Defense Counsel’s Strategic Discretion: Atkins v. Zenk and the Standards for Effective Assistance under Strickland Introduction Atkins v. Zenk is a significant appellate decision rendered...
Enhanced Standing for Discretionary Trust Beneficiaries: Scanlan v. Eisenberg Introduction The case of Mary Bucksbaum Scanlan v. Marshall Eisenberg et al. (669 F.3d 838, 7th Cir. 2012) addresses...
Rastafarian Exception and Religious Rights in Prisons: Grayson v. Schuler Introduction Case: Omar Grayson v. Harold Schuler, 666 F.3d 450 (7th Cir. 2012) Court: United States Court of Appeals,...
Summary Judgment Affirmed in Employment Discrimination Case Due to Procedural Noncompliance Introduction In the case of Doris Keeton v. Morningstar, Inc. (667 F.3d 877, 7th Cir. 2012), Doris Keeton,...
Enhancing Corporate Accountability in Sexual Harassment Cases: EEOC v. Management Hospitality of Racine, Inc. d/b/a International House of Pancakes, Flipmeastack, Inc. and Salauddin Janmohammed....
Limits of the Adverse Domination Doctrine: Stewart Information Services v. Independent Trust Corporation Introduction The case of Independent Trust Corporation v. Stewart Information Services...