Affirmation of City's Defense on Title VII and Whistleblower Claims in Logan v. City of Chicago Introduction The case of Chris Logan v. City of Chicago revolves around allegations of unlawful...
Affirmation of Spoofing Conviction and Rejection of Ineffective Assistance Claims in United States v. Coscia Introduction In the case of United States of America v. Michael Coscia, decided on July...
Extending the Ministerial Exception: Hostile Work Environment Claims Barred in Religious Employment Introduction In the landmark case of Sandor Demkovich v. St. Andrew the Apostle Parish, Calumet...
No Action Without Injury: The Marcus Henry Case and Its Implications for §1983 Prison Litigation Introduction The case of MARCUS M. HENRY, Plaintiff-Appellant, v. KAREN DESHLER and ASHLEY HUEMPFNER,...
Successor Liability in ERISA: Federal Question Jurisdiction Demands a Statutory Cause of Action Introduction The case of EAST CENTRAL ILLINOIS PIPE TRADES HEALTH AND WELFARE FUND and PLUMBERS AND...
7th Circuit Upholds Summary Judgment Standard for Deceptive Trade Practices Claims: Weaver v. Champion Petfoods Introduction The case of Scott Weaver v. Champion Petfoods USA Inc. addresses...
Assessment of Disability Claims: Insights from Ray v. Saul Introduction The case of Chad Ray v. Andrew M. Saul, Commissioner of Social Security presents a critical examination of the standards and...
Strict Adherence to Timely Objections: Forfeiture of Defective Notices to Appear in Removal Proceedings Post-Pereira Introduction The case of Victor Mejia-Padilla v. Merrick B. Garland (2 F.4th 1026)...
Association Standing Requirements in Clean Water Act Litigation: Prairie Rivers Network v. Dynegy Midwest Generation Introduction In Prairie Rivers Network v. Dynegy Midwest Generation, LLC (2 F.4th...
Affirmation of Humane Conditions: Insights from Thomas v. Blackard and Punke Introduction The case of Adrian Thomas v. James S. Blackard and Todd Punke (2 F.4th 716) adjudicated by the United States...
Ambiguity in Insurance Policy Resolved Against Insurer Favoring Insured: American Bankers v. Shockley Introduction The case of American Bankers Insurance Company of Florida v. Robert Shockley, Jr. (3...
Vertical Agreements in Municipal Contracts Not Per Se Unlawful: 7th Circuit Rules in Towing Dispute Introduction In the case of ALWAYS TOWING & RECOVERY, INC., et al. v. CITY OF MILWAUKEE, et al. (2...
Timely Objections to Defective Notices to Appear: Expanding Relief in Immigration Proceedings Introduction In the landmark case Cristian Avila de la Rosa v. Merrick B. Garland, the United States...
AFFIRMATION OF SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY DENIAL: CHAMBERS V. SAUL ESTABLISHES RIGOROUS STANDARDS FOR EVALUATING MENTAL HEALTH CLAIMS 1. Introduction The case of Jennifer L. Chambers v. Andrew M....
Affirmation of Lack of Subject Matter Jurisdiction in Carter Page v. Democratic National Committee: Implications for Diversity Jurisdiction Introduction In Carter Page v. Democratic National...
Affirmation of Dismissal for Lack of Prosecution Due to Counsel’s Delinquency: Krivak v. Home Depot Introduction In the appellate case of Lawrence Krivak v. Home Depot U.S.A., Inc., the United States...
Authorization, Not Obligation: Seventh Circuit Clarifies District Courts' Discretion Under the First Step Act Introduction In United States of America v. Olaitan Fowowe, the United States Court of...
Establishing Causation in Title VII Retaliation Claims: Insights from Eaton v. Findorff Introduction In Debra Eaton v. J.H. Findorff & Son, Inc., the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh...
Strict Adherence to PLRA Exhaustion and ADA Disability Standards in Inmate Civil Rights Litigation: Bowers v. Dart Introduction In the landmark case of Marque Bowers v. Thomas J. Dart et al.,...
Substantial Evidence Standard in Disability Claims: Anders v. Saul Introduction The case of Lance Maurice Anders v. Andrew M. Saul, Commissioner of Social Security addresses the complexities...