Reaffirmation of Joint and Several Liability in Antitrust Cartels: Paper Systems Inc. v. Nippon Paper Industries Introduction The case of PAPER SYSTEMS INCORPORATED, Graphic Controls Corp., and...
Affirmation of Summary Judgment in Title VII Gender Discrimination Case: Patt v. Family Health Systems Introduction The case of Anita Patt, M.D., Plaintiff-Appellant, v. Family Health Systems, Inc.,...
Upheld Prison Litigation Reform Act's Three-Strikes Rule: Analysis of Lewis v. Sullivan Introduction William C. Lewis, a prisoner, challenged the constitutionality of the Prison Litigation Reform...
Limits of State Actor Doctrine in Section 1983: Proffitt v. Ridgway Analysis Introduction James Proffitt, Special Administrator of the Estate of William R. Woodall v. Dean R. Ridgway, et al., 279...
Enforceability of Oral Settlements Without Record: Lynch v. SamataMason Inc. Sets Precedent Introduction The case of LYNCH, INC. v. SAMATAMASON INC. (279 F.3d 487) serves as a significant precedent...
Revisiting Qualified Immunity: Post-Saucier Analysis in Excessive Force Claims – McNAIR v. COFFEY Introduction In the case of Victor R. McNair and Tré K. McNair v. Sean Coffey, the United States...
Summary Judgment Upholds Employer Policies under FMLA and Retaliation Claims: Lewis v. Holsum of Fort Wayne, Inc. Introduction In the case of Rebecca Lewis v. Holsum of Fort Wayne, Inc., decided by...
Donahue v. Barnhart: Reevaluation of Vocational Expert Testimony in Supplemental Security Income Claims Introduction The case of Patrick W. Donahue v. Jo Anne B. Barnhart, Commissioner of Social...
Impact of Out-of-State Transfers on Prisoner Trust Accounts: Doty v. Doyle Introduction Anthony J. Doty, a Wisconsin state prisoner serving a life sentence, filed a petition against James Doyle, the...
Retaliatory Termination Under First Amendment: Vukadinovich v. North Newton School Corporation Introduction The case of Brian Vukadinovich v. Board of School Trustees of North Newton School...
United States v. Childs: Police Questioning During Custody and Fourth Amendment Implications Introduction The case of United States of America v. Tommie T. Childs (277 F.3d 947) adjudicated by the...
Retaliatory Discharge and Whistleblower Protection: Brandon v. Anesthesia Pain Management Associates Introduction Brandon v. Anesthesia Pain Management Associates is a landmark case decided by the...
Enhancing Due Process in Prison Disciplinary Hearings: The Piggie v. McBride Decision Introduction Clyde Piggie, an inmate in Indiana, challenged the procedures of his disciplinary hearing, arguing a...
Public Access to Judicially Approved Settlements: Seventh Circuit's Ruling in JESSUP v. LUTHER Introduction The case of Goble Jessup v. Robert Luther et al., decided by the United States Court of...
Culver v. City of Milwaukee: Mandating Class Member Notifications in Decertified Class Actions Introduction Culver v. City of Milwaukee (277 F.3d 908) is a pivotal case decided by the United States...
Affirming Disability Status but Not Pretext: Nawrot v. Bestfoods Decision Introduction The case of Ralph Nawrot v. CPC International (Bestfoods) deliberated significant aspects of employment...
Establishing Burden of Persuasion in Insider Trading: SEC v. Lipson Introduction SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION, Plaintiff-Appellee, v. David E. Lipson, Defendant-Appellant (278 F.3d 656) is a...
Continuing Violation Doctrine Limitation in Title VII Claims: Lou v. Nia Hall Introduction In Louvenia Hall v. Bodine Electric Company (276 F.3d 345), the United States Court of Appeals for the...
Affirmation of Non-Discriminatory Demotions in Employment Discrimination Case under McDonnell Douglas Framework Introduction The case of Linda Patton and Sandra Branch versus Indianapolis Public...
Affirmation of Summary Judgment in Employment Discrimination and Equal Pay Claims: Markel v. Board of Regents Introduction Karla J. Markel, employed by the University of Wisconsin Learning...