7th Circuit Case Commentaries

Direct Threat and Disability Discrimination under the ADA: Insights from Bekker v. Humana Health Plan

Date: Sep 28, 2000

Direct Threat and Disability Discrimination under the ADA: Insights from Bekker v. Humana Health Plan Introduction The case of Stephanie Bekker v. Humana Health Plan, Inc. (229 F.3d 662) presents a...

United States v. Irorere: Affirmation of Conspiracy and Importation Convictions in Drug Trafficking

Date: Sep 27, 2000

United States v. Irorere: Affirmation of Conspiracy and Importation Convictions in Drug Trafficking Introduction In United States v. Irorere, 228 F.3d 816 (7th Cir. 2000), the defendant, Lucky...

Schultz v. City of Cumberland: Defining Content-Neutral Time, Place, and Manner Restrictions on Sexually Oriented Businesses under the First Amendment

Date: Sep 27, 2000

Schultz v. City of Cumberland: Defining Content-Neutral Time, Place, and Manner Restrictions on Sexually Oriented Businesses under the First Amendment Introduction In the landmark case Schultz v....

Seventh Circuit Clarifies Standards for Deliberate Indifference in Pretrial Detention Cases

Date: Sep 23, 2000

Seventh Circuit Clarifies Standards for Deliberate Indifference in Pretrial Detention Cases Introduction The case of Morritz J. Weiss v. Brad Cooley, adjudicated by the United States Court of Appeals...

Exclusion of State Collateral Remedy Time Under AEDPA: Insights from Fernandez v. Sternes

Date: Sep 22, 2000

Exclusion of State Collateral Remedy Time Under AEDPA: Insights from Fernandez v. Sternes Introduction Angel Fernandez, the petitioner-appellant, challenged his incarceration by appealing to the...

Seventh Circuit Affirms Dismissal of Time-Barred Title IX Claims and Clarifies Appellate Jurisdiction in Consolidated Cases

Date: Sep 22, 2000

Seventh Circuit Affirms Dismissal of Time-Barred Title IX Claims and Clarifies Appellate Jurisdiction in Consolidated Cases Introduction In Jane R. Doe and Jane C. Doe v. Howe Military School et al.,...

Clarifying 'Specified Unlawful Activity' and Forfeiture Scope in Money Laundering: United States v. Baker

Date: Sep 21, 2000

Clarifying 'Specified Unlawful Activity' and Forfeiture Scope in Money Laundering: United States v. Baker Introduction United States v. Everette O. Baker is a pivotal case adjudicated by the United...

Consent Extends to Closed Containers in Premises Searches: A Comprehensive Analysis of United States v. Melgar

Date: Sep 20, 2000

Consent Extends to Closed Containers in Premises Searches: A Comprehensive Analysis of United States v. Melgar Introduction United States of America v. Zoila Melgar is a pivotal case decided by the...

Procedural Default and Fugitive Disentitlement Under Wisconsin Statutes: An Analysis of Braun v. Powell

Date: Sep 19, 2000

Procedural Default and Fugitive Disentitlement Under Wisconsin Statutes: An Analysis of Braun v. Powell Introduction Braun v. Powell, 227 F.3d 908 (7th Cir. 2000), addresses critical issues...

Affirmation of Harmless Error in Confrontation Clause Violations and Procedural Defaults under AEDPA

Date: Sep 16, 2000

Affirmation of Harmless Error in Confrontation Clause Violations and Procedural Defaults under AEDPA Introduction The case of Steven Anderson v. Roger D. Cowan, Warden, 227 F.3d 893 (7th Cir. 2000),...

Clifford v. Apfel: Ensuring Proper Weight to Treating Physician's Opinion and Pain Assessments in SSI Disability Determinations

Date: Sep 15, 2000

Clifford v. Apfel: Ensuring Proper Weight to Treating Physician's Opinion and Pain Assessments in SSI Disability Determinations Introduction Clifford v. Apfel (227 F.3d 863) is a significant decision...

Elmore v. Henderson: Clarifying the Impact of Misjoinder on Statute of Limitations

Date: Sep 15, 2000

Elmore v. Henderson: Clarifying the Impact of Misjoinder on Statute of Limitations Introduction Elmore v. Henderson, 227 F.3d 1009 (7th Cir. 2000), is a pivotal case that addresses the nuanced...

Comprehensive Commentary on United States of America v. Osmund Clarke: Waiver of Suppression, Jury Instructions, and Prosecutorial Conduct

Date: Sep 15, 2000

Comprehensive Commentary on United States of America v. Osmund Clarke: Waiver of Suppression, Jury Instructions, and Prosecutorial Conduct Introduction The case of United States of America v. Osmund...

Qualified Immunity and Constitutional Claims: Insights from Gregory May v. Sheahan

Date: Sep 9, 2000

Qualified Immunity and Constitutional Claims: Insights from Gregory May v. Sheahan Introduction In Gregory May v. Michael F. Sheahan, a pivotal case decided by the United States Court of Appeals for...

Affirmation of Strict Liability and Procedural Standards under CERCLA in NutraSweet v. X-L Engineering

Date: Sep 9, 2000

Affirmation of Strict Liability and Procedural Standards under CERCLA in NutraSweet v. X-L Engineering Introduction The case of NutraSweet Company, and Monsanto Company v. X-L Engineering Company,...

Seventh Circuit Clarifies Retroactivity Requirements for Successive Collateral Attacks Post-Apprendi

Date: Sep 8, 2000

Seventh Circuit Clarifies Retroactivity Requirements for Successive Collateral Attacks Post-Apprendi Introduction Richard Dale Talbott v. State of Indiana, 226 F.3d 866 (7th Cir. 2000), is a pivotal...

Affirmation of Employment Discrimination Claim: Massey v. Blue Cross-Blue Shield of Illinois

Date: Sep 7, 2000

Affirmation of Employment Discrimination Claim: Massey v. Blue Cross-Blue Shield of Illinois 1. Introduction The case of Stephanie A. Massey v. Blue Cross-Blue Shield of Illinois is a significant...

Basinski v. United States: Strengthening Warrant Requirements in Third-Party Searches

Date: Sep 6, 2000

Basinski v. United States: Strengthening Warrant Requirements in Third-Party Searches Introduction In the case of United States of America v. Joseph N. Basinski, the United States Court of Appeals...

Krislov v. Board of Elections: Strengthening First Amendment Protections for Ballot Access

Date: Sep 6, 2000

Krislov v. Board of Elections: Strengthening First Amendment Protections for Ballot Access Introduction Krislov v. Board of Elections, 226 F.3d 851 (7th Cir. 2000), is a pivotal case that addresses...

Separation of Official and Individual Capacity Claims under 42 U.S.C. § 1983: Insights from Power v. Summers

Date: Sep 6, 2000

Separation of Official and Individual Capacity Claims under 42 U.S.C. § 1983: Insights from Power v. Summers Introduction In DOUGLAS POWER, et al. v. PHILLIP M. SUMMERS, et al., the United States...