7th Circuit Case Commentaries

Volvo v. Cromeens: Upholding Termination Without Cause in Multi-State Dealer Agreements

Date: Nov 8, 2003

Volvo v. Cromeens: Upholding Termination Without Cause in Multi-State Dealer Agreements Introduction In the case of Cromeens, Holloman, Sibert, Incorporated, a Texas corporation, et al. v. AB Volvo,...

Jackson v. Frank: Defining the Boundaries of Habeas Corpus Relief in the Wake of Miranda Waiver Misstatements

Date: Nov 7, 2003

Jackson v. Frank: Defining the Boundaries of Habeas Corpus Relief in the Wake of Miranda Waiver Misstatements Introduction In Jackson v. Frank, the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh...

Affirmation of Employer's Summary Judgment in Hybrid Section 301/Fair Representation Actions

Date: Nov 6, 2003

Affirmation of Employer's Summary Judgment in Hybrid Section 301/Fair Representation Actions Introduction In the case of Rodney Neal and Anthony Brandon v. Newspaper Holdings, Inc. (349 F.3d 363,...

Unpaid Student Tuition Dischargeable: Chambers v. Manning

Date: Nov 5, 2003

Unpaid Student Tuition Dischargeable: Chambers v. Manning Introduction The case of In re: Sandra Ann Chambers against Sylvia Manning, Chancellor of the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC),...

Establishing Timeframe for 42 U.S.C. §1983 Claims in False Arrest Cases: Analysis of Gary Gauger v. Bev Hendle et al.

Date: Oct 31, 2003

Establishing Timeframe for 42 U.S.C. §1983 Claims in False Arrest Cases: Analysis of Gary Gauger v. Bev Hendle et al. Introduction The case of Gary Gauger v. Beverly Hendle et al. (349 F.3d 354)...

New Precedent on Statute of Limitations for Disparate Pay Claims under Title VII and §1983

Date: Oct 31, 2003

New Precedent on Statute of Limitations for Disparate Pay Claims under Title VII and §1983 Introduction The case of Reinee Hildebrandt v. Illinois Department of Natural Resources and Richard Little...

Effective Waiver and Evidentiary Standards in Drug Conspiracy Cases: Insights from United States v. Hernandez-Rivas

Date: Oct 31, 2003

Effective Waiver and Evidentiary Standards in Drug Conspiracy Cases: Insights from United States v. Hernandez-Rivas Introduction United States of America v. Gerardo Hernandez-Rivas, 348 F.3d 595 (7th...

Separation of Derivative and Direct Suits in Bankruptcy Proceedings: A Commentary on Kennedy v. Venrock Associates

Date: Oct 30, 2003

Separation of Derivative and Direct Suits in Bankruptcy Proceedings: A Commentary on Kennedy v. Venrock Associates Introduction Kennedy v. Venrock Associates is a pivotal case adjudicated by the...

Keys v. Barnhart: Applicability of Final Regulations in Social Security Disability Appeals

Date: Oct 30, 2003

Keys v. Barnhart: Applicability of Final Regulations in Social Security Disability Appeals Introduction The case of Napoleon L. Keys v. Jo Anne B. Barnhart, Commissioner of Social Security addresses...

Affirmation of Section 230 Immunity for Internet Service Providers in Unauthorized Content Distribution

Date: Oct 22, 2003

Affirmation of Section 230 Immunity for Internet Service Providers in Unauthorized Content Distribution Introduction In the case of John DOE and other members of the football team at Illinois State...

Punitive Damages in Hospitality: Establishing Accountability for Negligence in Motel Operations

Date: Oct 22, 2003

Punitive Damages in Hospitality: Establishing Accountability for Negligence in Motel Operations Introduction The case of Burl Mathias and Desiree Matthias v. ACCOR Economy Lodging, Inc. and Motel 6...

Seventh Circuit Refines Burden of Proof in Reverse Discrimination Claims under Title VII

Date: Oct 22, 2003

Seventh Circuit Refines Burden of Proof in Reverse Discrimination Claims under Title VII Introduction The case of James Phelan v. City of Chicago, adjudicated by the United States Court of Appeals...

Enforcement of Out-of-State Custody Orders: Legal Implications from Dunn v. Dually

Date: Oct 21, 2003

Enforcement of Out-of-State Custody Orders: Legal Implications from Dunn v. Dually Introduction The case of Natasha A. Dunn, individually, and Katia S. Dunn, a minor, versus the City of Elgin,...

Federal Court's Non-Abstention Over State Statute in Dueling Lawsuits: AXA Corporate Solutions v. Underwriters Reinsurance Corporation

Date: Oct 18, 2003

Federal Court's Non-Abstention Over State Statute in Dueling Lawsuits: AXA Corporate Solutions v. Underwriters Reinsurance Corporation Introduction The case of AXA Corporate Solutions,...

Ineffective Assistance of Counsel in Failure to Investigate Exculpatory Witnesses: HAMPTON v. LEIBACH

Date: Oct 15, 2003

Ineffective Assistance of Counsel in Failure to Investigate Exculpatory Witnesses: HAMPTON v. LEIBACH Introduction The case of United States of America ex rel. Patrick Hampton v. Blair Leibach,...

Affirmation of Substantial Evidence Standard in Social Security Disability Determinations: Jens v. Barnhart

Date: Oct 11, 2003

Affirmation of Substantial Evidence Standard in Social Security Disability Determinations: Jens v. Barnhart Introduction The case of Jeffrey L. Jens v. Jo Anne B. Barnhart, decided by the United...

Limits on Habeas Corpus Relief under 28 U.S.C. §2241: The Kramer Decision

Date: Oct 11, 2003

Limits on Habeas Corpus Relief under 28 U.S.C. §2241: The Kramer Decision Introduction The case of Benjamin Barry Kramer v. Keith E. Olson, decided by the United States Court of Appeals for the...

Reaffirming the Deliberate Indifference Standard in Child Welfare §1983 Claims: Higgin v. Johnson et al.

Date: Oct 11, 2003

Reaffirming the Deliberate Indifference Standard in Child Welfare §1983 Claims: Higgin v. Johnson et al. Introduction The case of J.H. and J.D. v. Gordon Johnson, et al. (346 F.3d 788) adjudicated by...

Affirmation of Objective Reasonableness in Use of Deadly Force: Scott v. Edinburg

Date: Oct 10, 2003

Affirmation of Objective Reasonableness in Use of Deadly Force: Scott v. Edinburg Introduction The case of Perry L. Scott, Sr., Michelle M. Scott, Phillip H. Scott, Jr., et al. v. Rodney L. Edinburg...

Procedural Default in Federal Habeas Corpus Petitions: An Analysis of Reynold C. Moore v. Steven B. Casperson

Date: Sep 30, 2003

Procedural Default in Federal Habeas Corpus Petitions: An Analysis of Reynold C. Moore v. Steven B. Casperson Introduction The case of Reynold C. Moore v. Steven B. Casperson scrutinizes the...