7th Circuit Case Commentaries

Hess v. Biomet: Clarifying the Scope of Long-Term Commissions in Distributorship Agreements

Date: Jun 26, 2024

Hess v. Biomet: Clarifying the Scope of Long-Term Commissions in Distributorship Agreements Introduction The legal dispute between Charles Hess and other distributors (collectively referred to as the...

Interpretation of Defense Obligations in Excess Insurance Policies: Great American v. State Farm

Date: Jun 25, 2024

Interpretation of Defense Obligations in Excess Insurance Policies: Great American v. State Farm Introduction Great American Insurance Company v. State Farm Fire and Casualty Company, 104 F.4th 1011...

Affirmation of Reasonable Suspicion and Mens Rea Standards in Controlled Substance Possession: United States v. Roland Black

Date: Jun 21, 2024

Affirmation of Reasonable Suspicion and Mens Rea Standards in Controlled Substance Possession: United States v. Roland Black Introduction In the landmark case of United States of America v. Roland...

Enforcement of State Law Arbitration Agreements in Federal Courts: Rodgers-Rouzier v. American Queen Steamboat Operating Co.

Date: Jun 19, 2024

Enforcement of State Law Arbitration Agreements in Federal Courts: Rodgers-Rouzier v. American Queen Steamboat Operating Co. Introduction In the landmark case of Mary Rodgers-Rouzier v. American...

Jury Trial Not Required for Supervised Release Revocations under 18 U.S.C. § 3583(e)(3): Carpenter v. United States

Date: Jun 18, 2024

Jury Trial Not Required for Supervised Release Revocations under 18 U.S.C. § 3583(e)(3): Carpenter v. United States Introduction Carpenter v. United States is a pivotal case adjudicated by the United...

Affirmation of Summary Judgment in Title VII Claims: Anderson v. Mott Street

Date: Jun 14, 2024

Affirmation of Summary Judgment in Title VII Claims: Anderson v. Mott Street Introduction In the case of Nikkolai Anderson v. Mott Street, adjudicated by the United States Court of Appeals for the...

Limits of Ancillary Enforcement Jurisdiction under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 69: Insights from Continental Indemnity Co. v. BII, Inc.

Date: Jun 13, 2024

Limits of Ancillary Enforcement Jurisdiction under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 69: Insights from Continental Indemnity Co. v. BII, Inc. Introduction The case of Continental Indemnity Company,...

Reaffirmation of Statute of Limitations and Laches in Copyright Ownership Claims: Sumrall v. LeSEA

Date: Jun 13, 2024

Reaffirmation of Statute of Limitations and Laches in Copyright Ownership Claims: Sumrall v. LeSEA Introduction Lester Sumrall and Lester Sumrall Family Trust v. LeSEA, Inc. is a landmark case...

Border Search Exception Reinforced: Key Insights from United States v. Mendez

Date: Jun 11, 2024

Border Search Exception Reinforced: Key Insights from United States v. Mendez Introduction In the landmark case United States of America v. Marcos Mendez, decided on June 10, 2024, the United States...

Affirmation of § 922(a)(6) Applicability Over Second Amendment Claims in United States v. Scheidt

Date: Jun 8, 2024

Affirmation of § 922(a)(6) Applicability Over Second Amendment Claims in United States v. Scheidt Introduction In the case of United States of America v. Echo A. Scheidt (103 F.4th 1281), the United...

Probable Cause Established Through Illegally Packaged Marijuana Odor in Vehicle Searches

Date: Jun 5, 2024

Probable Cause Established Through Illegally Packaged Marijuana Odor in Vehicle Searches Introduction In the case of United States of America v. Prentiss Jackson (103 F.4th 483), the United States...

Affirmation of Denial: Establishing Bona Fide Marriages in Immigration Proceedings

Date: Jun 4, 2024

Affirmation of Denial: Establishing Bona Fide Marriages in Immigration Proceedings Introduction The case of Maria E. Smith v. Merrick B. Garland, Attorney General of the United States, et al. (103...

Non-Lawyer Representation on Notice of Appeal Does Not Affect Appellate Jurisdiction

Date: Jun 4, 2024

Non-Lawyer Representation on Notice of Appeal Does Not Affect Appellate Jurisdiction Introduction In the case of ASYMADESIGN, LLC v. CBL & Associates Management, Inc. (103 F.4th 1257), the United...

Enhanced Criteria for Determining Insolvency under Illinois Fraudulent Transfer Act

Date: Jun 4, 2024

Enhanced Criteria for Determining Insolvency under Illinois Fraudulent Transfer Act Introduction The case of International Supply Co. vs. Citizens Equity First Credit Union presents a pivotal moment...

Affirmation of Restitution Accuracy in United States v. Harris Establishes Waiver of Restitution Challenges

Date: May 24, 2024

Affirmation of Restitution Accuracy in United States v. Harris Establishes Waiver of Restitution Challenges Introduction In the case of United States of America v. Otho Harris, the Seventh Circuit...

Discrimination and Accommodation Responsibilities: Ebone Porch v. University of Illinois at Chicago School of Medicine

Date: May 22, 2024

Discrimination and Accommodation Responsibilities: Ebone Porch v. University of Illinois at Chicago School of Medicine Introduction The case Ebone Porch v. University of Illinois at Chicago School of...

Seventh Circuit Affirms No Racial Discrimination or Retaliation in Cook County Probation Department

Date: May 21, 2024

Seventh Circuit Affirms No Racial Discrimination or Retaliation in Cook County Probation Department Introduction In the case of Anthony Jordan, et al. v. Timothy C. Evans, the United States Court of...

Qualified Immunity Affirmed in Excessive Force Case: Brumitt v. Smith

Date: May 21, 2024

Qualified Immunity Affirmed in Excessive Force Case: Brumitt v. Smith Introduction The case of Charles Brumitt v. Sam Smith (102 F.4th 444) adjudicated by the United States Court of Appeals for the...

7th Circuit Establishes Boundaries for Insurance Coverage of BIPA Claims in Thermoflex Waukegan v. Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance

Date: May 18, 2024

7th Circuit Establishes Boundaries for Insurance Coverage of BIPA Claims in Thermoflex Waukegan v. Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Introduction In the landmark case Thermoflex Waukegan, LLC v. Mitsui...

Affirmation of Qualified Immunity and Evidentiary Requirements for Malicious Prosecution under 42 U.S.C. § 1983: Evans v. Matson & Rasmussen

Date: May 17, 2024

Affirmation of Qualified Immunity and Evidentiary Requirements for Malicious Prosecution under 42 U.S.C. § 1983: Evans v. Matson & Rasmussen Introduction The case of Andre T. Evans v. Andrew M....