Conduct Reports Alone May Constitute “Some Evidence” Supporting Prison Restitution Amounts (Even Without Medical Bills) 1. Introduction In John Hawkins v. Nathan Angle, an Indiana prisoner (John...
RLUIPA Requires Record Evidence—not Conclusory Cost Assertions—to Reject Prepackaged Halal-Meat Alternatives at the Preliminary-Injunction Stage Case: Timothy Mayberry v. Ron Neal, et al. Court:...
Reaffirming Valid Faretta Waivers and Intended-Loss Sentencing in PPP/EIDL Fraud (Anders Dismissal) 1. Introduction In United States v. Divine-Seven El (7th Cir. Aug. 25, 2026) (nonprecedential), the...
Stanley’s Home-Privacy Shield Bars § 1466A(b)(1) as Applied to In-Home Possession of Obscene, AI-Generated “Virtual CSAM” Not Depicting Real Children Introduction In United States v. Steven Anderegg...
Word-Limit Rejection of Prison Grievance Appeals Constitutes Non-Exhaustion Under the PLRA; § 1997e(a) Dismissals Must Be Without Prejudice 1. Introduction In Brandon Porter v. Christopher Hoch (7th...
Consistent, Supplemented Hiring Explanations Do Not Show Pretext Absent Evidence of Mendacity 1. Introduction Richard Highbaugh v. Exelead, Inc. (7th Cir. Aug. 24, 2026) arises from a failed...
Harmless-Error Affirmance Where Disputed Lay/Expert Yield Estimates Do Not Cure a Failure of Proof on Conversion 1. Introduction Valley View Farms v. BOS Dairy LLC (7th Cir. Aug. 24, 2026) arises out...
Qualified Immunity Demands Fact-Specific “Clearly Established” Law: No Clearly Established Right for a Non-Custodial Uncle to Cohabitate with Minor Nieces 1. Introduction In Kilroy Watkins v. Sharon...
“Equal-Opportunity Incivility” and the Proof Gap: No Hostile Environment, Constructive Discharge, Pretext, or Retaliation Without Evidence Tying Mistreatment to Protected Status I. Introduction In...
Vague Self-Harm Threats and Conservative Hand-Injury Care Do Not Show Eighth Amendment Deliberate Indifference; Referring Doctor Not Liable for Post-Transfer Scheduling Delays 1. Introduction In...
Certification on Indiana’s “One Action” Statute: Applicability to Mortgage Guaranties and Enforceability of Waiver 1. Introduction Merchants Bank of Indiana v. David Craik (7th Cir. Aug. 19, 2026)...
Strickland Prejudice in Late-Stage Plea Advice Claims: No § 2255 Hearing When the Record Forecloses Acceptance and a Lower Outcome I. Introduction In Derek Fields v. United States (7th Cir. Aug. 17,...
Passenger Officers Must Protect Shackled, Unbelted Inmates from Reckless Prison Transports—Qualified Immunity Still Demands Fact-Specific Notice for “Rough Ride” Variants 1. Introduction Case: Kevin...
Seventh Circuit: Shelby County “Equal Sovereignty” and City of Boerne “Congruence and Proportionality” Do Not Invalidate NVRA’s State Exemption Under the Elections Clause Introduction In Public...
Illinois Defamation and Paywalled Journalism: Innocent Construction Applies Where the Public Preview Supports a Non-Defamatory Reading; Per Quod Requires Non-Speculative Special Damages Under Rule...
Class-Action Arbitration Waiver: Pre-Certification Conduct Counts; Lakeridge-Guided Appellate Review of Orders Denying Motions to Compel 1. Introduction In George Moore v. Club Exploria, LLC (7th...
Sworn Evidence of Unavailable Grievance Appeals Bars PLRA Exhaustion Summary Judgment; Court Must Use Pavey Hearing or Jury if Merits-Intertwined Case: Lawrence Burns v. Sterling Polk (and John...
Co-Worker Harassment Under Title VII: Isolated Slurs, Overheard Remarks, and Hearsay Generally Do Not Satisfy the “Severe or Pervasive” Standard I. Introduction In Michelle Strickland v. Thomas Dart,...
Indiana Cannot Enforce “Aid-or-Assist” Against Truthful Out-of-State Abortion Information and Referrals to Minors: Content/Viewpoint-Based Speech Restriction Fails Strict Scrutiny I. Introduction...
Supervisory “Authorship” Satisfies the Confrontation Clause for Regulatory Examination Memoranda in Bank-Fraud Trials I. Introduction United States v. Miroslaw Krejza (7th Cir. Aug. 18, 2026) arises...