Treatment of Cash Collateral Under TILA: Williams v. Chartwell Financial Services Introduction The case of Theresa L. Cannon Williams, on behalf of herself and all others similarly situated, and Lois...
Krocka v. City of Chicago: ADA Disability Interpretation and Employment Implications Introduction Krocka v. City of Chicago is a pivotal case adjudicated by the United States Court of Appeals for the...
Affirming Procedural Strictness: Failure to Rehire Claims Must Be Explicitly Alleged in EEOC Charges Under ADEA Introduction In the case of Curtis Sauzek and Julian Koski v. Exxon Coal USA, Inc....
Procedural Default in Federal Habeas Corpus: Thomas v. McCaughtry Introduction Brian Thomas vs. Gary R. McCaughtry, Warden, Waupun Correctional Institution is a pivotal case adjudicated by the United...
Exhaustion of Administrative Remedies as a Precondition in Title VII Claims: Gibson v. West Introduction Gibson v. West, 201 F.3d 990 (7th Cir. 2000), is a pivotal case in the realm of employment...
Right to Counsel of Choice Affirmed: Santos v. United States (7th Cir. 2000) Introduction In United States of America v. Miriam Santos, 201 F.3d 953 (7th Cir. 2000), the United States Court of...
Affirmation of Rule 41(b) Dismissal with Prejudice in International Securities Litigation Introduction The case of O'Rourke Bros. Inc. and Jeff O'Rourke v. Nesbitt Burns, Inc., Andreas F. Kiedrowski,...
Affirmed: Strip Searches of Prison Visitors Require Reasonable Suspicion Under the Fourth Amendment Introduction In Jess BURGESS and Marilyn Thompkins v. Louis LOWERY, et al., the United States Court...
Gender Discrimination Protections in Single Discharge Cases: Bellaver v. Quanex Corp. Introduction The case of Elizabeth C.O. Bellaver v. Quanex Corp./Nichols-Homeshield examines critical issues...
Establishing Validity of Disparate Impact Promotion Examinations Under Title VII: Bryant v. City of Chicago Introduction In the case of Lloyd Bryant, Desmond Butler, Doris Byrd, et al. v. City of...
Clarifying 'Bad Faith' in Directors and Officers Liability Insurance: Citizens First National Bank v. Cincinnati Insurance Co. Introduction The case of CITIZENS FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF PRINCETON v....
Precedent Affirmed: Summary Judgment in Age and Disability Discrimination Case Introduction The case of Martin I. Robin v. Espo Engineering Corporation (200 F.3d 1081, 7th Cir. 2000) represents a...
Substantial Justification in EAJA: United States v. Hallmark Construction Co. Introduction In the case of United States of America v. Hallmark Construction Company, 200 F.3d 1076 (7th Cir. 2000), the...
Clarifying Flat-Rating Under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act: White v. Goodman Introduction In Patricia WHITE et al. v. Jerome GOODMAN et al., adjudicated by the United States Court of...
Statute of Limitations and Defendant Identification in Bivens Actions: Insights from King v. One Unknown Federal Correctional Officer Introduction The case of Michael A. King v. One Unknown Federal...
Affirmation of Summary Judgment in ADA Disability Discrimination Case: Essential Job Functions and Duty to Request Accommodation Introduction The case of Dan J. Jovanovic v. In-Sink-Erator Division...
Affirmation of Effective Assistance of Counsel in §2255 Motions: Menzer v. United States Introduction The case of Michael S. Menzer v. United States of America (200 F.3d 1000) adjudicated by the...
Employment Discrimination under the ADA: The Schneiker v. Fortis Insurance Decision Introduction Susan A. Schneiker v. Fortis Insurance Company, 200 F.3d 1055 (7th Cir. 2000), is a pivotal case...
Abbott Laboratories v. Mead Johnson Company: Redefining Misleading Claims in Trademark Law Introduction The case of Mead Johnson Company v. Abbott Laboratories serves as a pivotal moment in trademark...
Intentional National-Origin Discrimination in Employment Promotions: Zia U. Hasham v. California State Board of Equalization Introduction In the landmark case Zia U. Hasham v. California State Board...