Procedural Default Affirmed in Habeas Corpus Review: Implications for Ineffective Assistance of Counsel Claims Introduction The case of Peter Whyte v. Dan Winkleski (34 F.4th 617) presents...
Albert v. Kijakazi: Affirmation of ALJ's Disability Determination Standards Introduction In the landmark case of Danielle Albert v. Kilolo Kijakazi, Acting Commissioner of Social Security, decided on...
Strict Timeliness Standards for Notice Deficiencies in Removal Proceedings Established in Arreola-Ochoa v. Garland Introduction Jesus Miguel Arreola-Ochoa v. Merrick B. Garland, 34 F.4th 603 (7th...
Affirmation of Dual Sanctions for Judicial Fraud: Martin v. Redden Introduction In the case of Anthony C. Martin v. Timothy Redden, et al., decided on May 16, 2022, the United States Court of Appeals...
Affirmation of Direct Physical Loss Requirement in Insurance Claims Amid COVID-19 Introduction The case of Paradigm Care & Enrichment Center, LLC, et al. v. West Bend Mutual Insurance Company...
Affirmation of Career Offender Designation and Obstruction of Justice in Sentencing: Analysis of United States v. Major Introduction In the case of United States of America v. David D. Major, the...
Affirmation of Above-Guidelines Sentencing in Fraud Case: United States v. Aston Wood Introduction In the case of United States of America v. Aston Wood, the United States Court of Appeals for the...
Strict Time Bar and Comparator Requirements Uphold Summary Judgment in Title VII Racial Discrimination Case Introduction In the case of Paul Palmer, Jr. II v. Indiana University and The Trustees of...
Affirmation of Summary Judgment: Retaliatory Discharge Claims under Illinois Jury and Whistleblower Acts Introduction In James L. Perez v. Staples Contract & Commercial LLC, the United States Court...
Direct Physical Loss Requirement in Insurance Coverage: Insights from East Coast Entertainment v. Houston Casualty Introduction In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, businesses across the United...
Strict Standards for Deliberate Indifference in § 1983 Prison Litigation Affirmed by Seventh Circuit Introduction In the case of Mafayette Fields v. Andrew Miller, the United States Court of Appeals...
Affirmation of Probable Cause in Disorderly Conduct Arrest: Gaddis v. DeMattei et al. Introduction In Donald D. Gaddis, Plaintiff-Appellant, v. Bryan J. DeMattei, et al., 30 F.4th 625 (7th Cir....
Seventh Circuit Restricts Standing in FDCPA Claims to Concrete Injuries, Excluding Intangible Harm Introduction In the case of Renetrice R. Pierre v. Midland Credit Management, Inc. (29 F.4th 934,...
Affirmation of Summary Judgment in Reives v. Illinois State Police: Reinforcing Standards for Prima Facie Race Discrimination Claims Introduction Carlton Reives v. Illinois State Police (29 F.4th...
Affirmation of Summary Judgment in Johnson v. Prentice: Eighth Amendment Implications on Solitary Confinement Practices Introduction In the case of Michael Johnson v. Susan Prentice et al., decided...
Qualified Immunity in Excessive Force Claims: Analysis of Alhadji F. Bayon v. Marshall Berkebile Introduction The case of Alhadji F. Bayon v. Marshall Berkebile, et al. (29 F.4th 850) presents a...
Enforceability of Arbitration Clauses in Contracts Involving Minors: Insights from K.F.C. v. Snap Inc. Introduction The case of K.F.C. v. Snap Inc. presents a pivotal examination of the...
Federal Jurisdiction Affirmed in Class Action Under CAFA: Schutte v. Ciox Health Introduction In the case of Donna Schutte v. Ciox Health, LLC and ProHealth Care, Inc., reported as 28 F.4th 850 by...
Seventh Circuit Affirms Denial of ADA Claims Against Police for Failure to Provide ASL Interpreter: Use of Minor Children and Cost Imposition Upheld Introduction In the case of Renee Lange v. City of...
Affirmation of 'Open and Obvious' Doctrine and Limitations on Internal Policy Relevance in Premises Liability: Weaver v. Speedway Introduction Cheryl Weaver, the plaintiff-appellant, initiated a...