7th Circuit Court of Appeals
Man’s prior conviction doesn’t render him a career offender
May 10, 2013
Jennifer NelsonThe 7th Circuit Court of Appeals reversed the denial of a man’s habeas petition, finding his conviction of arson in
the third degree in Delaware doesn’t qualify as a crime of violence under U.S.S.G. Section 4B.1. As such, his current
sentence should be reduced to reflect he isn’t a career offender.
More7th Circuit rejects claim that FMLA should be extended to non-eligible employees
May 8, 2013
Jennifer NelsonThe 7th Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed summary judgment for a transportation company on a fired worker’s claims that
her termination violated the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Family and Medical Leave Act. The judges didn’t
agree with the woman that FMLA protection should extend to non-eligible employees who request leave for future periods.
More7th Circuit: ‘Ransom demand’ requires third-party involvement
May 8, 2013
Jennifer NelsonIn order to enhance a criminal sentence on the basis of a ransom demand, that demand must be conveyed to a third-party, the
7th Circuit Court of Appeals held Wednesday.
MoreChief Justice Roberts says budget cuts translate into judicial furlough and layoffs
May 7, 2013
Marilyn OdendahlChief Justice of the United States John Roberts used part of his address to the 7th Circuit to highlight the fiscal constraints
judges and courts are facing today.
More7th Circuit reaffirms drug conviction over claims of ineffective counsel
May 7, 2013
Dave StaffordA man convicted of federal drug charges failed to convince a panel of the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals that his conviction
should be vacated due to ineffective assistance of counsel. The court affirmed a conviction from the District Court for the
Northern District of Indiana.
MoreLugar: Votes for Obama Supreme Court nominees carried heavy cost
May 6, 2013
Dave StaffordFormer Indiana Sen. Richard G. Lugar told members of the federal judiciary Monday that his support of President Barack Obama’s
Supreme Court appointees, opposed by many in his party, may have carried the greatest political cost of any decisions during
his 36 years in the Senate.
MoreBankruptcy filings drop in Indiana, U.S.
April 29, 2013
IL StaffBankruptcy filings are down 14.4 percent for the 12-month period ending March 31 as compared to the same 12-month period ending
March 31, 2012, according to statistics from the Administrative Office of the United States Courts.
More7th Circuit denies petitions seeking review of mine safety regulations
April 26, 2013
Jennifer NelsonThe 7th Circuit Court of Appeals Friday found that the Federal Mine Safety and Health Administration acted within its statutory
and constitutional authority in demanding review of employee medical records to ensure mines were not under-reporting injuries
or illnesses.
More7th Circuit rules for employer on fired worker’s claims
April 25, 2013
Jennifer NelsonAn Italian-born naturalized U.S. citizen who sued his former employer for religious discrimination and defamation after he
was fired could not prove his claims before the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals.
MoreSCOTUS declines review of injunction against Medicaid cap on dental work
April 22, 2013
IL StaffThe Supreme Court of the United States will leave undisturbed a ruling that blocked state efforts to cap dental work for Medicaid
recipients at $1,000 per year.
More7th Circuit declines to overturn ruling on excessive force
April 18, 2013
Jennifer NelsonA man who entered a conditional plea on drug charges couldn’t convince the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals Thursday that
it should overturn a ruling that the use of excessive force during an arrest is not a basis for suppressing evidence.
MoreGE did not discriminate against employee
April 16, 2013
Jennifer NelsonA longtime employee at the Bloomington General Electric Co. plant could not prove to the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals that
the company discriminated against her because of a disability and retaliated against her when she filed a complaint with the
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.
MoreJudges affirm AUL Insurance owed no fiduciary duty to 401(k) plan
April 16, 2013
Jennifer NelsonThe 7th Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled in favor of an insurance company on a 401(k) plan trustee’s lawsuit that
the insurance company's revenue-sharing practices breached a fiduciary duty under the Employment Retirement Income Security
Act of 1974.
More7th Circuit affirms men’s drug convictions
April 16, 2013
Jennifer NelsonIn a consolidated appeal brought by two men convicted on charges stemming from a heroin conspiracy, the 7th Circuit Court
of Appeals affirmed their convictions. Ronald Zitt, who went to trial, argued he was entitled to a mistrial. Joshua Wampler
pleaded guilty but argued he should be allowed to appeal.
MoreTrial court needs to take another look at alibi defense
April 16, 2013
Jennifer NelsonThe 7th Circuit Court of Appeals reversed the denial of a man’s petition for habeas corpus and ordered the District
Court to take another look at the defense counsel’s alibi defense investigation.
More7th Circuit: Federal courts or juries can’t decide religious questions
April 10, 2013
Jennifer NelsonTaking up three appeals stemming from a lawsuit filed surrounding control of religious documents and artifacts from the appearance
of the Virgin Mary, the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals found that a federal judge erred in ruling that it should be up to a
jury to decide whether a party to the lawsuit is still a religious sister.
More7th Circuit upholds precedent but asks for further guidance from U.S. Sentencing Commission
April 9, 2013
Marilyn OdendahlAlthough a gun buyer had his sentence affirmed, his argument for reduced time has caused the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals
to call upon the Sentencing Commission to clarify a section of the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines.
More7th Circuit revives suit for woman with MS fired from city job
April 9, 2013
Dave StaffordAn Indianapolis woman who worked in the city’s Department of Metropolitan Development and was diagnosed with multiple
sclerosis may pursue her discrimination and retaliation claims under the Americans with Disabilities Act.
More7th Circuit affirms for employer in rental equipment fatality
April 9, 2013
Dave StaffordAn employer bears no liability in a lawsuit brought by the estate of a man who died operating a rented 40-foot boom lift,
the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Monday.
MoreBroken gun still a firearm for felon-conviction purposes
April 4, 2013
Dave StaffordA gun that can no longer shoot is still a gun for purposes of federal firearms convictions, the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals
ruled Thursday.
MorePresence of alternate juror in deliberation room not reversible error
April 4, 2013
Dave StaffordA man’s conviction of methamphetamine and firearms crimes in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana
was not prejudiced by the presence of an alternate juror in the deliberation room, the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled
Thursday.
More7th Circuit affirms defense verdict in motorcycle crash
April 4, 2013
Dave StaffordA woman who lost her legs after an Indianapolis motorcycle crash isn’t entitled to a new trial even though hearsay evidence
was improperly admitted, including her statements that the crash was her fault.
More7th Circuit: no liability insurance coverage for associate’s error
April 2, 2013
Jennifer NelsonThe 7th Circuit Court of Appeals agreed with a Northern District judge’s conclusion that a Dyer law firm’s professional
liability insurer did not have to cover a mistake by an associate in a client’s failed business deal because the firm
didn’t timely notify its insurer of a potential malpractice claim.
MoreJudge allows Corcoran to appeal denial of habeas corpus
April 1, 2013
Jennifer NelsonJoseph Corcoran, who has been sentenced to death for killing four men in 1997, will be allowed to appeal the denial of his
petition for habeas corpus to the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals.
MoreMan may not have drug sentence reduced after pleading guilty
March 29, 2013
Jennifer NelsonThe 7th Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the denial of a defendant’s request to reduce his sentence after he pleaded
guilty to distributing crack cocaine. The judges also pointed out concerns with the use of a form order in his case.
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Jack, I was only responding to bill's comment of tying everybody in government together. I agree with you though, it takes one bad apple to ruin the bunch.. As in any profession. What's truly unfair is when somebody violates someone's trust and takes complete advantage of someone
John’s comment is unfair. The majority of attorneys can be trusted. Unfortunately, all it takes is one greedy, unscrupulous, immoral attorney to jade the public.
In regards to bill's comment about trusting the cover meant. We can trust them about as much as we can trust attorneys'.
This is disturbing to learn...
Yikes!