Expansion of First Step Act’s Applicability to Aggregate Sentences Including Non-Covered Offenses Introduction The case of United States of America v. Ralphfield Hudson, David W. Vorties, and...
Limits on State Employee Liability for Sentence Calculation Errors Under the Eighth Amendment: Insights from Wells v. Caudill Introduction In the case of Jason Wells v. Angela Caudill, 967 F.3d 598...
Elrod-Branti Exception and Qualified Immunity in Political Patronage Dismissals: Hanson v. LeVan Introduction The case of Hanson et al. v. LeVan (967 F.3d 584) addressed significant issues concerning...
Seventh Circuit Clarifies Conduct-Based Categorical Approach: Broader State Drug Definitions Do Not Qualify as Predicate Offenses – United States v. Ruth Introduction The case of United States of...
Essential Physical Functions in ADA Claims: Tonyan v. Dunham's Athleisure Corp. Introduction Angela Tonyan, employed as a store manager at Dunham's Athleisure Corporation, filed a discrimination...
7th Circuit Establishes Burden of Proof Standards for Essential Job Functions in ADA Discrimination Claims Introduction In the case of Janet Kotaska v. Federal Express Corporation, the United States...
Seventh Circuit Refines Class Certification Standards in Securities Fraud Litigation Introduction In the landmark case In Re: Allstate Corporation Securities Litigation, decided by the United States...
Appke v. Saul: Rigorous Evaluation of Medical Opinions in Disability Determinations Introduction Disability benefits under the Social Security Act provide crucial financial support to individuals...
Recognizing Unreasonable Delay in Disability Accommodation: McCray v. Wilkie, 966 F.3d 616 Introduction In Scott McCray v. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs (966 F.3d...
Objective Reasonableness in §1983 Claims: Insights from ZACHARY PULERA v. VICTORIA SARZANT, et al. Introduction The case of ZACHARY PULERA v. VICTORIA SARZANT, et al., adjudicated by the United...
Strict Compliance with Summary Judgment Procedures Reinforced in Hinterberger v. City of Indianapolis Introduction In Leif Hinterberger, et al. v. City of Indianapolis, 966 F.3d 523 (7th Cir. 2020),...
Affirmation of Summary Judgment in Disability Discrimination Case: McCann v. Badger Mining Corporation Introduction McCann v. Badger Mining Corporation, 965 F.3d 578 (7th Cir. 2020), is a pivotal...
Affirmation of Disability Determinations Amid Conflicting Medical Opinions: Sosh v. Saul Introduction In the case of Michael D. Sosh v. Andrew M. Saul, Commissioner of Social Security, adjudicated by...
Establishing Personal Jurisdiction in Trade Secret Misappropriation: J.S.T. Corp. v. Foxconn Interconnect Technology Ltd. Introduction The case of J.S.T. Corporation v. Foxconn Interconnect...
Reasonable Suspicion Standard for Cavity Searches in Correctional Facilities Introduction The case of Sharon Lynn Brown v. Polk County, Wisconsin, 965 F.3d 534 (7th Cir. 2020), presents a pivotal...
Limitation of the Savings Clause in Habeas Corpus Petitions: Lee v. Watson Introduction Daniel Lewis Lee v. T. J. Watson, Warden, and United States of America is a significant case adjudicated by the...
Preemption of State Restrictions on Smokable Hemp: Insights from C.Y. Wholesale v. Holcomb Introduction C.Y. Wholesale, Inc., et al. v. Eric Holcomb, et al. is a pivotal case decided by the United...
Understanding Knowledge of Felon Status in Firearm Possession: Insights from United States v. Kordell Payne Introduction The case of United States of America v. Kordell Payne (964 F.3d 652)...
United States v. Robinson: Plea Admissions and Pinkerton Liability in Drug Conspiracy Sentencing Introduction The case of United States of America v. Rashad Rae Robinson, adjudicated by the United...
Affirmation of Summary Judgment in Retaliation Claim: Douglas v. Reeves Introduction In Monwell Douglas v. Faith Reeves, 964 F.3d 643 (7th Cir. 2020), the United States Court of Appeals for the...