7th Circuit Court of Appeals
7th Circuit rules school provided appropriate public education
December 22, 2011
Jennifer NelsonHamilton Southeastern Schools has prevailed on appeal that it does not have to reimburse two parents for their son’s
special education at another institution because they claimed the school system wasn’t providing a free appropriate
education to their son, who had a traumatic brain injury.
More7th Circuit allows Indiana to enforce ban on out-of-state robo-calls
December 22, 2011
Michael HoskinsThe 7th Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled that Indiana is allowed to enforce the statute that restricts out-of-state robo-calls
while an appeal on the issue is ongoing.
More7th Circuit affirms dismissal of plaintiffs
December 15, 2011
Jennifer NelsonBefore the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals could rule on the dismissal of multiple plaintiffs from a civil rights and breach
of contract lawsuit, the appellate court had to determine if it had jurisdiction to rule on the plaintiffs’ appeal.
MoreEvidence properly admitted under independent source doctrine
December 14, 2011
Jennifer NelsonThe 7th Circuit Court of Appeals found no plain error in a District Court’s decision to admit evidence of a telephone
number on a defendant’s cell phone in 2007 at the man’s trial several years later.
MoreSCOTUS takes Arizona immigration case, 7th Circuit bankruptcy case
December 12, 2011
Michael HoskinsThe Supreme Court of the United States has accepted several cases, including the high-profile Arizona immigration lawsuit
and a bankruptcy case from the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals.
MoreBankruptcy judge applications being accepted
December 8, 2011
IL StaffThe Judicial Council of the 7th Circuit is seeking applications for bankruptcy judge to fill a new position in the U.S. District
Court for the Southern District of Indiana.
More7th Circuit affirms ruling against woman kicked out of public housing
December 1, 2011
Jennifer NelsonA woman who challenged the Housing Authority of South Bend’s decision to terminate her lease for federally subsidized
public housing because of criminal activity lost her appeal before the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals.
More7th Circuit cautions against 'ostrich-like' advocacy
November 23, 2011
Michael HoskinsWarning appellate lawyers not to ignore precedent, a 7th Circuit Court of Appeals decision today issues a short but clear
message to not use “ostrich-like” tactics when briefing and arguing cases.
More7th Circuit rules on Indiana's prison grievance process
November 23, 2011
Michael HoskinsAddressing a question for the first time about prison inmate complaints, the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals held that a prisoner's
participation in internal affairs investigations isn’t an alternative for the administrative process an inmate must
follow in filing a grievance.
More7th Circuit decides MDL appeal question
November 18, 2011
Michael HoskinsThe 7th Circuit Court of Appeal wants each federal judge handling multi-district litigation to have the flexibility to choose between sending parts of unresolved cases back to the original courts or keep those in one jurisdiction, once a final district-level decision has been made and the time for appeal arrives.
7th Circuit rejects egg farm's arguments
November 1, 2011
Jennifer NelsonThe insurers of a large-scale egg producer in southern Indiana accused of fixing the price of eggs don’t have to defend
the farm on the antitrust complaint because the farm had not raised a defense that would be covered under the policies.
More7th Circuit fees change Tuesday
October 31, 2011
IL StaffSome fees at the United States Court of Appeals will change Nov. 1, including the amount for audio recording and fee for the
admission of an attorney.
MoreBrief filed in NCAA scholarship appeal
October 28, 2011
Michael HoskinsTwo former college athletes who lost their scholarships because of injuries are now arguing to the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals
that they would have received multi-year athletic scholarships covering the costs of their bachelor’s degrees if it
wasn’t for the “anti-competitive” National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I bylaws.
MoreFederal court addresses resentencing issue
October 25, 2011
Michael HoskinsA federal appellate court’s general remand for resentencing doesn’t necessarily mean a defendant will receive
a lesser penalty or be able to introduce new arguments, the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Tuesday.
More7th Circuit hears Planned Parenthood, JLAP appeals
October 21, 2011
Michael HoskinsThe 7th Circuit Court of Appeals heard two arguments in Indiana cases Oct. 20, one about how the state’s Medicaid money
goes to Planned Parenthood and a second suit involving a man who claims he was discriminated against by being referred to
the Judges and Lawyers Assistance Program when applying to take the Indiana bar exam.
MoreCircuit Court rules in favor of utility
September 29, 2011
Jennifer NelsonThe 7th Circuit Court of Appeals has affirmed summary judgment in favor of a Louisville utility in a dispute as to whether
landowners could eject the utility from their property after violating portions of the lease. The appellate judges also declined
to certify a question to the Indiana Supreme Court.
MoreFederal court fees, PACER charge going up
September 14, 2011
Michael HoskinsThe policy-making body of the federal judiciary wants U.S. judges to limit how often they seal entire civil cases. In addition,
the public access fee for all records is rising and other court fees are going up.
MoreCircuit Court upholds settlement; $43 million in attorney fees
September 2, 2011
Jennifer NelsonThe 7th Circuit Court of Appeals has upheld a $180 million settlement and grant of $43.5 million in attorney fees in a dispute
between retirement plan participants and their former employer. Some class members objected to the amount of attorney fees,
but the 7th Circuit saw no reason to disturb the lower court’s decision.
More7th Circuit tackles 'novel' U visa review request
September 1, 2011
Michael HoskinsThe 7th Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled it does not have jurisdiction to review immigration orders denying a specialized
visa to a non-citizen trying to stay in the country after assisting in an investigation or prosecution.
More7th Circuit affirms judgment for officers in diabetic man’s case
August 29, 2011
Jennifer NelsonThe 7th Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed summary judgment in favor of the City of East Chicago and police officers on an
estate’s excessive force and other claims, finding the officers had reasonable suspicion that a diabetic man who was
having a hypoglycemic episode was possibly intoxicated.
More7th Circuit to hold memorial for Judge Evans
August 26, 2011
IL StaffThe 7th Circuit Court of Appeals and the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin will hold a joint
memorial ceremony for Senior Judge Terence Evans at 4 p.m. Sept. 23 at the Ceremonial Courtroom of the Milwaukee Federal Courthouse.
More7th Circuit examines 3-strike rule on prisoner suits
August 25, 2011
Michael HoskinsThe 7th Circuit Court of Appeals has followed in the footsteps of some of its sister Circuits, holding that a pro se prisoner
suit should proceed because an Indiana federal judge wrongly determined the frequent suit-filing inmate had three strikes
rather than two in terms of frivolous claims.
More7th Circuit holds lawyer rule on impact of guilty plea for immigrants not retroactive
August 24, 2011
Michael HoskinsA three-judge panel for the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals has determined a landmark decision from the Supreme Court of the
United States last year isn't retroactive. That rule required criminal defense attorneys to advise clients about the immigration
impact of signing a guilty plea, and this means past cases wouldn’t benefit from that holding even if those individuals
had been deprived of that Sixth Amendment right.
MoreFederal appeals court examines disputed telephone charges
August 16, 2011
Michael HoskinsWriting for a unanimous 7th Circuit Court of Appeals panel, U.S. Judge David Hamilton authored an opinion Tuesday full of
what he calls “telephonese.” The opinion delves into a small business’s disputed phone bill charges and
how those matters are governed by state and common law.
More7th Circuit upholds denial of class action, statutory damages
August 16, 2011
Jennifer NelsonIn an appeal of the denial of a proposed class-action lawsuit based on the finding the attorney was inadequate to represent
the class, the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals noted that the attorney’s demeanor on appeal didn’t help his cause.
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Never heard of remand to another state. How often does that happen?
I highly recommend Deanna and her team of professionals that serve the legal community. Great information and many thanks for sharing.
they are pushing these cases against lawyers too far. thought-crime.
vagueness cannot challenged, so let's write all laws vaguely and throw the constitution out the window.Even if the court is operating under a particular law, if they don't it they will change it to their liking. What a joke!!!
Two convictions becomes one conviction with exactly the same sentence, only it is not clear wheter or not that sentence will be 18 months, 120 months or 138 months. Actually if the guns were in a home, whether or not they were his, he is protected under the 2nd amendment. Jurors need to learn the law and the constitution before judging others. The cour5ts need to do this as well.