7th Circuit Case Commentaries

Application of the Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act to Pre-Enactment Convictions: Ex Post Facto Implications

Date: Dec 23, 2008

Application of the Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act to Pre-Enactment Convictions: Ex Post Facto Implications Introduction In the landmark case of United States of America v. Marcus...

LimitNone v. Google: Clarifying Forum-Selection Clauses and Mandamus Remedies in Venue Transfer

Date: Dec 20, 2008

LimitNone v. Google: Clarifying Forum-Selection Clauses and Mandamus Remedies in Venue Transfer Introduction The case of LimitNone, LLC v. Google, Inc. serves as a pivotal decision in understanding...

Sentencing Jurisdiction Limits Under 18 U.S.C. § 3582(c)(2): Insights from United States v. Monica L. Poole

Date: Dec 20, 2008

Sentencing Jurisdiction Limits Under 18 U.S.C. § 3582(c)(2): Insights from United States v. Monica L. Poole Introduction United States v. Monica L. Poole, 550 F.3d 676 (7th Cir. 2008), is a pivotal...

No Fourth Amendment Seizure for Summons and Minimal Pretrial Restrictions: Bielanski v. County of Kane

Date: Dec 19, 2008

No Fourth Amendment Seizure for Summons and Minimal Pretrial Restrictions: Bielanski v. County of Kane Introduction Lorri Bielanski v. County of Kane, 550 F.3d 632 (7th Cir. 2008), presents a pivotal...

Interpleader and Stakeholder Protections in Aaron v. Mahl: A Comprehensive Analysis

Date: Dec 19, 2008

Interpleader and Stakeholder Protections in Aaron v. Mahl: A Comprehensive Analysis Introduction The appellate case of Jim Aaron v. Susan J. Mahl (550 F.3d 659) adjudicated by the United States Court...

Zblewski v. Astrue: Reinforcing Standards in Disability Determinations

Date: Dec 16, 2008

Zblewski v. Astrue: Reinforcing Standards in Disability Determinations Introduction In the case of Alan R. Zblewski, Plaintiff-Appellant, v. Michael J. Astrue, Commissioner of Social Security,...

Substantial Evidence Standard and Medical Credibility in Disability Claims: Ketelboeter v. Astrue

Date: Dec 16, 2008

Substantial Evidence Standard and Medical Credibility in Disability Claims: Ketelboeter v. Astrue Introduction Ketelboeter v. Astrue is a pivotal case adjudicated by the United States Court of...

Direct Method of Proving Employment Discrimination: Hasan v. Foley & Lardner LLP

Date: Dec 16, 2008

Direct Method of Proving Employment Discrimination: Hasan v. Foley & Lardner LLP Introduction Zafar Hasan v. Foley & Lardner LLP, 552 F.3d 520 (7th Cir. 2008), is a landmark case that delves into the...

Affirmation of Qualified and Absolute Immunity in §1983 Claims: Smith v. Gomez et al.

Date: Dec 16, 2008

Affirmation of Qualified and Absolute Immunity in §1983 Claims: Smith v. Gomez et al. Introduction In Smith v. Gomez et al., 550 F.3d 613 (7th Cir. 2008), Tommy Smith, Jr., a Wisconsin prisoner,...

Contractual Interpretation Over Procuring Cause: AA Sales Associates v. Coni-Seal

Date: Dec 10, 2008

Contractual Interpretation Over Procuring Cause: AA Sales Associates v. Coni-Seal Introduction The case of AA Sales Associates, Incorporated v. Coni-Seal, Incorporated revolves around a contractual...

Clarifying the Boundaries Between Routine Drug Purchases and Conspiracy: Insights from United States v. Colon

Date: Dec 9, 2008

Clarifying the Boundaries Between Routine Drug Purchases and Conspiracy: Insights from United States v. Colon Introduction In the case of United States of America v. Abraham Colon, 549 F.3d 565 (7th...

Bona Fide Equal Protection Claims and Ripeness in Zoning Ordinance Challenges: Analysis of FLYING J INC. v. CITY OF NEW HAVEN

Date: Dec 6, 2008

Bona Fide Equal Protection Claims and Ripeness in Zoning Ordinance Challenges: Analysis of FLYING J INC. v. CITY OF NEW HAVEN Introduction FLYING J INC., a developer specializing in travel plazas,...

Affirmation of Rooker-Feldman Doctrine in Da v. Johnson

Date: Dec 5, 2008

Affirmation of Rooker-Feldman Doctrine in Da v. Johnson Introduction Da v. Johnson, 551 F.3d 564 (7th Cir. 2008), is a pivotal case decided by the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh...

Expanding Civil Liability for Material Support to Terrorism: BOIM v. HOLY LAND FOUNdation and its Implications under 18 U.S.C. §2333

Date: Dec 4, 2008

Expanding Civil Liability for Material Support to Terrorism: BOIM v. HOLY LAND FOUNdation and its Implications under 18 U.S.C. §2333 Introduction In the landmark case of Stanley BOIM, indi v. Holy...

Affirmation of Conviction in Prieto v. Sanz: Implications for Evidence Admissibility and Chain of Custody

Date: Dec 3, 2008

Affirmation of Conviction in Prieto v. Sanz: Implications for Evidence Admissibility and Chain of Custody Introduction In the case of UNITED STATES of America v. Thomas Prieto and Fernando Sanz, the...

Reaffirming the Importance of Proper Service of Process: United States v. Ligas

Date: Dec 2, 2008

Reaffirming the Importance of Proper Service of Process: United States v. Ligas Introduction In the case of United States of America v. Lawrence J. Ligas, 549 F.3d 497 (7th Cir. 2008), the United...

Affirmation of Rooker-Feldman Doctrine in FDCPA Claims: Kelley v. Med-1 Solutions

Date: Nov 26, 2008

Affirmation of Rooker-Feldman Doctrine in FDCPA Claims: Kelley v. Med-1 Solutions Introduction Kelley, Boyd, Emous, and Housely v. Med-1 Solutions, LLC is a pivotal case adjudicated by the United...

Seventh Circuit Clarifies Limits of First Amendment Protections for Public Employee Speech: Houskins v. Sheahan

Date: Nov 26, 2008

Seventh Circuit Clarifies Limits of First Amendment Protections for Public Employee Speech: Houskins v. Sheahan Introduction In the case of Virgean Houskins v. Michael F. Sheahan, Sheriff of Cook...

Impact of Kimbrough on Sentencing: Analysis of United States v. Brandon L. Singleton

Date: Nov 25, 2008

Impact of Kimbrough on Sentencing: Analysis of United States v. Brandon L. Singleton Introduction The case of United States of America v. Brandon L. Singleton, decided by the United States Court of...

Deliberate Indifference in Prisoner Safety: Insights from Curtis DALE v. POSTON et al.

Date: Nov 22, 2008

Deliberate Indifference in Prisoner Safety: Insights from Curtis DALE v. POSTON et al. Introduction In the landmark case of Curtis L. Dale v. Pamela Poston et al., the United States Court of Appeals...