7th Circuit Case Commentaries

Woodring v. Jackson County: Establishment Clause Compliance via Historical Tradition

Date: Feb 3, 2021

Woodring v. Jackson County: Establishment Clause Compliance via Historical Tradition Introduction Woodring v. Jackson County is a significant decision by the United States Court of Appeals for the...

Navigating Numerosity: Seventh Circuit Upholds Denial of Class Certification in Anderson v. Weinert Enterprises

Date: Jan 29, 2021

Navigating Numerosity: Seventh Circuit Upholds Denial of Class Certification in Anderson v. Weinert Enterprises Introduction The case of Richard J. Anderson v. Weinert Enterprises, Inc., adjudicated...

United States v. Blake: No Constitutional Right to Appointed Counsel for Sentence Reduction Appeals

Date: Jan 27, 2021

United States v. Byron Blake: No Constitutional Right to Appointed Counsel for Sentence Reduction Appeals Introduction United States of America v. Byron Blake is a significant case adjudicated by the...

Jurisdictional Boundaries in Immigration Removal: Insights from E.F.L. v. Bill Prim

Date: Jan 27, 2021

Jurisdictional Boundaries in Immigration Removal: Insights from E.F.L. v. Bill Prim Introduction The case of E.F.L. v. Bill Prim et al., 986 F.3d 959 (7th Cir. 2021), addresses critical issues...

Affirmation of Dismissal: Limitations on First and Fourteenth Amendment Claims in Municipal Development Incentives

Date: Jan 27, 2021

Affirmation of Dismissal: Limitations on First and Fourteenth Amendment Claims in Municipal Development Incentives Introduction The case of 145 Fisk, LLC v. F. W. Nicklas revolves around Fisk's...

Deliberate Indifference and Corporate Liability: Insights from Peterson v. Wexford Health Sources

Date: Jan 27, 2021

Deliberate Indifference and Corporate Liability: Insights from Peterson v. Wexford Health Sources Introduction The case of Sidney L. Peterson v. Wexford Health Sources, Inc., Arthur Davida, Sara...

Enforcement of Exhaustion Requirements in Compassionate Release: United States v. Sanford

Date: Jan 26, 2021

Enforcement of Exhaustion Requirements in Compassionate Release: United States v. Sanford Introduction The case of United States of America v. Gregory Sanford, 986 F.3d 779 (7th Cir. 2021), addresses...

AFFIRMATION OF SUMMARY JUDGMENT IN ADEA AGE DISCRIMINATION CASE: MARNOCHA V. ST. VINCENT HOSPITAL

Date: Jan 23, 2021

Affirmation of Summary Judgment in ADEA Age Discrimination Case: Marnocha v. St. Vincent Hospital Introduction In the case of Anne Marnocha v. St. Vincent Hospital and Health Care Center, Inc., the...

Affirmation of Dismissal in RICO Claims Against Legal Firms: Muskegan Hotels v. Hiren Patel

Date: Jan 21, 2021

Affirmation of Dismissal in RICO Claims Against Legal Firms: Muskegan Hotels v. Hiren Patel Introduction The case Muskegan Hotels, LLC, et al. v. Hiren Patel, et al., adjudicated by the United States...

Seven Circuit Upholds Summary Judgment: Discrimination and Retaliation Claims Rejected in Pooja Khungar v. Access Community Health Network

Date: Jan 20, 2021

Seven Circuit Upholds Summary Judgment: Discrimination and Retaliation Claims Rejected in Pooja Khungar v. Access Community Health Network Introduction The case of Pooja Khungar v. Access Community...

Affirmation of Disability Benefits Denial in Adam Recha v. Commissioner of Social Security

Date: Jan 20, 2021

Affirmation of Disability Benefits Denial in Adam Recha v. Commissioner of Social Security Introduction In the case of Adam Recha v. Andrew M. Saul, Commissioner of Social Security, the United States...

Affirmation of Conviction in United States v. Lance A. Wehrle: Expert Testimony and Hearsay Exceptions

Date: Jan 16, 2021

Affirmation of Conviction in United States v. Lance A. Wehrle: Expert Testimony and Hearsay Exceptions Introduction In United States of America v. Lance A. Wehrle, 985 F.3d 549 (7th Cir. 2021), the...

Improper Application of Leadership Enhancement: United States v. McGee

Date: Jan 16, 2021

Improper Application of Leadership Enhancement: United States v. McGee Introduction The case of United States of America v. Fred McGee (985 F.3d 559) serves as a pivotal example in the realm of...

Reaffirming Holistic Review under Chenery Doctrine: Zellweger v. Saul

Date: Jan 15, 2021

Reaffirming Holistic Review under Chenery Doctrine: Zellweger v. Saul Introduction In the case of Michael K. Zellweger v. Andrew M. Saul, Commissioner of Social Security, the United States Court of...

Conners v. VA: Affirming the "Qualified Individual with a Disability" Standard Under the Rehabilitation Act

Date: Jan 15, 2021

Conners v. VA: Affirming the "Qualified Individual with a Disability" Standard Under the Rehabilitation Act Introduction In the landmark case of Priscilla L. Conners v. Robert Wilkie, 984 F.3d 1255...

Refining Article III Standing for BIPA Claims: Thornley v. Clearview AI, Inc.

Date: Jan 15, 2021

Refining Article III Standing for BIPA Claims: Thornley v. Clearview AI, Inc. Introduction Thornley v. Clearview AI, Inc. (984 F.3d 1241) is a pivotal case adjudicated by the United States Court of...

Enhancing Residual Functional Capacity Assessments: Insights from Lothridge v. Saul

Date: Jan 6, 2021

Enhancing Residual Functional Capacity Assessments: Insights from Lothridge v. Saul Introduction In the case of Hortansia D. Lothridge v. Andrew M. Saul, Commissioner of Social Security, the United...

Kellogg v. Ball State University: Affirming the Paycheck Accrual Rule in Equal Pay Act Claims

Date: Jan 6, 2021

Kellogg v. Ball State University: Affirming the Paycheck Accrual Rule in Equal Pay Act Claims Introduction In Kellogg v. Ball State University d/b/a Indiana Academy for Science, Mathematics and...

Kimanna Whitehead v. Commissioner of Social Security: Affirmation of Disability Denial

Date: Dec 31, 2020

Kimanna Whitehead v. Commissioner of Social Security: Affirmation of Disability Denial Introduction The case of Kimanna Whitehead v. Andrew M. Saul, Commissioner of Social Security revolves around...

Affirmation of Plaintiff's Ineligibility as a "Qualified Individual" Under the ADA: McAllister v. Innovation Ventures

Date: Dec 31, 2020

Affirmation of Plaintiff's Ineligibility as a "Qualified Individual" Under the ADA: McAllister v. Innovation Ventures Introduction In the case of Paula McAllister v. Innovation Ventures, LLC,...