Employer's Right to Deny FMLA Leave Based on Altered Certification Forms Introduction The case of Tanum Smith v. The Hope School revolves around the denial of Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)...
Effective Assistance of Counsel in Habeas Corpus Petitions: The Watson v. Anglin Decision Introduction Jesse Watson v. Keith Anglin, 560 F.3d 687 (7th Cir. 2009), is a significant appellate decision...
Mootness of FOIA Claims Post-Agency Compliance: Cornucopia Institute v. USDA Introduction In the matter of The Cornucopia Institute, Plaintiff-Appellant, v. United States Department of Agriculture,...
Clarifying the Scope of 'Extortion Under Color of Official Right': United States v. Abbas Introduction In the landmark case of United States of America v. Omar Abbas, 560 F.3d 660 (7th Cir. 2009),...
Proctor Hospital v. Staub: Refining the 'Cat's Paw' Doctrine in USERRA Claims Introduction In Vincent E. Staub v. Proctor Hospital, the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit...
Affirmation of ALJ's Decision on Residual Functional Capacity and Vocational Expert Testimony in Disability Claims: Liskowitz v. Astrue Introduction The case of Lora Liskowitz v. Michael J. Astrue...
Recognition of Extended Segregation as Triggering Due Process Protections Introduction The case of War N. Marion v. Columbia Correctional Institution (559 F.3d 693) marks a significant development in...
Affirmation of Legitimate FMLA-Compliant Termination in Simpson v. Office of Chief Judge Introduction In the case of Laura M. Simpson v. Office of the Chief Judge of the Circuit Court of Will County,...
United Airlines v. Air Line Pilots Association: Reinforcing RLA Protections Against Unlawful Union Job Actions Introduction In United Air Lines, Inc. v. Air Line Pilots Association, International,...
Mandatory Exhaustion of Administrative Remedies: Teal v. Potter Sets Critical Precedent under the Rehabilitation Act Introduction The case Joanne Teal v. John E. Potter (559 F.3d 687) adjudicated by...
Seventh Circuit Affirms Statute of Limitations in RICO Claims: Cancer Foundation v. Cerberus Capital Management Introduction The case of The Cancer Foundation, Inc. et al. v. Cerberus Capital...
Seventh Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment on FMLA Retaliation and Interference Claims: Ke v. Cracco Introduction In Ke v. Cracco, 559 F.3d 625 (7th Cir. 2009), the United States Court of Appeals for...
Reversal of Summary Judgment in ERISA Disability Benefits Case: Leger v. Tribune Company Long Term Disability Benefit Plan Introduction The case of Lisa M. Leger, Plaintiff-Appellant, versus Tribune...
Interpretation of ERISA's Disclosure Requirements: Mondry v. American Family Mutual Insurance Co. Introduction In the landmark case of Sharon Mondry v. American Family Mutual Insurance Company, the...
Seventh Circuit Establishes Legitimate Penological Interests Standard for Prisoner First Amendment Retaliation Claims Introduction The case of Jimmy D. Bridges v. Tim Gilbert, et al., adjudicated by...
Impact of Defense Counsel's Opening Statements on Burden of Proof: Analysis of United States v. Navar and Thomas Introduction United States of America v. Gerardo Recendiz, Armando Navar, and Marco...
Establishing Precedent on Statute of Limitations in Securities Fraud: SEC v. Koenig Introduction In the landmark case SEC v. James E. Koenig, the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh...
Clarifying 'Principal Balance' Disclosures in Debt Collection: Wahl v. Midland Credit Management Introduction Wahl v. Midland Credit Management, Inc. is a significant case addressing the application...
Affirming Safe Harbor in ERISA Fiduciary Suit: Hecker v. Deere Companies Introduction The case of Dennis Hecker, et al. v. Deere Company, heard by the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh...
Exhaustion of Administrative Remedies in Religious Accommodation Cases in Prisons Introduction The case of Enoch Wilder v. Rick Sutton, et al. (310 F. App'x 10) serves as a pivotal decision in the...