Reaffirming Comparator Flexibility in Title VII Discrimination and Retaliation Claims Introduction In the landmark case of Denise Coleman v. Patrick R. Donahoe, Postmaster General, the United States...
Sherman v. Quinn: Standards for Excusable Neglect in Appeal Extensions under Fed. R. App. P. 4(a)(5) 1. Introduction In the case of Robert Sherman v. Patrick Quinn, cited as (668 F.3d 421) and...
Application of Issue Preclusion in Civil Conspiracy Claims Under Wisconsin Law: Virnich v. Vorwald Introduction The case of Daniel Virnich v. Jeffrey Vorwald, et al. (664 F.3d 206) adjudicated by the...
Statute of Limitations in Wrongful Termination: Insights from Draper v. Martin Introduction In the case of Janice Draper, Brad Clearwater, Julie Neposchlan, and Ann Libri v. Timothy Martin, et al.,...
Limitation of Bankruptcy Judges' Authority in State-Law Claims: Analysis of IN RE ORTIZ et al. v. Aurora Health Care, Inc. Introduction The case of In re Rene R. Ortiz, Douglas L. Lindsey, and...
Rethinking Qualified Immunity in First Amendment Public Forum Cases: In-Depth Analysis of Surita v. Hyde & Biang Introduction Surita v. Hyde & Biang is a pivotal case adjudicated by the United States...
Enforcement of Indemnification Provisions and Limitations on Statute of Limitations Defenses: Insights from Broaddus v. Shields 1. Introduction The case of Broaddus v. Shields (665 F.3d 846, 7th Cir....
Seventh Circuit Sets Boundaries on Attorneys' Fee Determinations in Title VII Retaliation Cases Introduction In the case of Danielle PICKETT v. SHERIDAN HEALTH CARE Center, 664 F.3d 632 (7th Cir....
Affirmation of Discovery Sanctions and Clarifying Appeal Jurisdiction: Brown v. Columbia Sussex Introduction The case of Adrianna Brown, et al. v. Columbia Sussex Corporation, et al., adjudicated by...
DeGuelle v. Camilli: Establishing RICO Claims Through the Continuity Plus Relationship Test Introduction In the landmark case of Michael J. DeGuelle v. Kristen J. Camilli, et al., the United States...
Kellar v. Summit Seating: Clarifying Employer Knowledge Requirements under the FLSA Introduction Kellar v. Summit Seating Incorporated is a pivotal case decided by the United States Court of Appeals...
Seventh Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment in Title VII Discrimination and Retaliation Case Introduction In the case of Eltayeb Abuelyaman v. Illinois State University, the United States Court of...
Seventh Circuit Rules Wisconsin's $10,000 Aggregate Contribution Limit Unconstitutional for Independent-Expenditure Political Committees Introduction In the case of Wisconsin Right to Life State...
Extended Rescission Period Under TILA: Marr v. Bank of America Establishes Rebuttable Presumption for Notice Delivery Introduction The case of Richard G. Marr v. Bank of America, N.A. affronts the...
Retroactive Application of Begay and Chambers Redefines Career Offender Status: Narvaez v. United States Introduction Narvaez v. United States is a pivotal case decided by the United States Court of...
Deliberate Indifference in Prison Medical Care: Gonzalez v. Feinerman Establishes Critical Precedent Introduction Gonzalez v. Feinerman, 663 F.3d 311 (7th Cir. 2011), is a seminal case that addresses...
Affirmation of Tax Fraud Convictions: The Bounds of Good Faith Defense in Kokenis v. United States Introduction In United States of America v. Chris J. Kokenis, the United States Court of Appeals for...
Enhanced Standards for Class Certification Denial Due to Class Counsel Misconduct Introduction Creative Montessori Learning Centers, on its own behalf and that of a class v. Ashford Gear LLC is a...
Exhaustion of Administrative Remedies in Prisoners' § 1983 Suits: Seventh Circuit's Affirmation in Pavey v. Conley Introduction In the realm of federal civil rights litigation, the exhaustion of...
Precedent on Restitution for Tax Offenses Established in United States v. Hassebrock, 663 F.3d 906 (7th Cir. 2011) Introduction United States of America v. Orvil Duane Hassebrock, 663 F.3d 906 (7th...