7th Circuit Court of Appeals
Federal 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.
MoreAppeals court: Federal judge should decide on state law claims
August 15, 2011
Michael HoskinsThe 7th Circuit Court of Appeals has sent a case back to an Indianapolis judge, saying she didn’t properly weigh whether
the case should be prolonged on remand to Hamilton Superior Court instead of her deciding on the issues that have already
been fleshed out in federal court during the past year and a half.
More7th Circuit senior judge dies
August 11, 2011
IL Staff7th Circuit Court of Appeals Senior Judge Terence Thomas Evans has died. The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports the
judge died at the University of Chicago Medical Center after suffering from a sudden serious illness.
MoreCircuit judges order court to take another look at Batson challenge
August 8, 2011
Jennifer NelsonBased on the record before them, the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals judges were unable to make an informed decision about the
District Court’s decision to deny a defendant’s Batson challenge, so the judges sent the case back to
the lower court.
More7th Circuit upholds mail fraud convictions
August 8, 2011
Jennifer NelsonAlthough it found the evidence presented in a mail fraud case “thin,” the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals viewed
it as enough to send the case involving three Calumet Township Trustee’s Office employees to the jury.
MoreLawyer can argue for cost-of-living adjustment for increased fees
August 5, 2011
Jennifer NelsonThe 7th Circuit Court of Appeals has decided that an attorney that successfully represented a client in a Social Security
disability benefits suit should be allowed to make a request for a cost-of-living adjustment that would exceed the maximum
$125 per hour that can be awarded under the Equal Access to Justice Act.
MoreIndiana files appellate brief in Planned Parenthood case
August 2, 2011
Michael HoskinsThe Office of the Indiana Attorney General filed its appellate brief Monday asking the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals to lift
a preliminary injunction against parts of the new abortion-provider law cutting public Planned Parenthood funding.
More7th Circuit enjoins limits on 'super' PAC contributions
August 2, 2011
Michael HoskinsA prominent Terre Haute attorney known for his work challenging campaign finance laws and regulations scored another legal
victory after the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals enjoined state limits on contributions to what’s known as "super" political
action committees.
More7th Circuit judge grants prisoner’s request for certificate of appealability
August 1, 2011
Jennifer NelsonAn Indiana prisoner’s request for a certificate of appealability has been granted by a 7th Circuit judge who found the
man’s application set forth a substantial showing of the denial of a constitutional right.
MoreCircuit Court affirms admission of drugs, sentence
July 22, 2011
Jennifer NelsonThe 7th Circuit Court of Appeals rejected a man’s argument that his past conviction of vehicular flight isn’t
a crime of violence, citing a recent decision by the United States Supreme Court on that matter.
More7th Circuit finds remand to be unreviewable
July 21, 2011
Jennifer NelsonThe 7th Circuit Court of Appeals looked at the issues of removal and remand in the context of bankruptcy in a case July 21
and found the bankruptcy court’s decision to remand a case to state court is unreviewable.
MoreIndiana man takes lawyer-admission case to 7th Circuit
July 20, 2011
Michael HoskinsA Fort Wayne man who claims he’s being prevented from becoming an Indiana attorney because of his religious beliefs
is asking the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals to decide whether a lower federal court properly dismissed his case.
MoreSCOTUS asked to hear stun-belt case
July 20, 2011
Michael HoskinsWhen the Supreme Court of the United States returns for its new term beginning in October, Indiana will likely learn whether
the high court will hear a case relating to a stun-belt restraint used here during a convicted murder’s trial.
MoreCircuit Court upholds ban on pen-pal solicitation by inmates
July 19, 2011
Jennifer NelsonThe First Amendment rights of Indiana inmates aren’t being violated by a ban instituted by the Department of Correction
on advertising for pen-pals and receiving materials from resources that allow people to advertise for pen-pals, the 7th Circuit
Court of Appeals held Tuesday.
MoreCircuit Court upholds $500,000 restitution order
July 14, 2011
Jennifer NelsonA man who waived his right in plea negotiations to challenge his sentence or an order of restitution may not appeal the imposition
of $533,000 in restitution to a victim depicted in child pornography, the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals held July 14.
MoreAppeals court reverses District Court on overtime pay
July 1, 2011
Jenny MontgomeryThe 7th Circuit Court of Appeals has reversed a District Court’s finding that a tow truck driver was not entitled to
overtime pay.
More7th Circuit sends Corcoran case back to trial court
June 23, 2011
Jennifer NelsonFollowing a remand from the United States Supreme Court in late 2010, the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals admitted it made mistakes
in its recent decision involving a convicted murderer’s appeal and sent the case to the District Court to address habeas
relief claims.
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The court of appeals not only tries to rewrite or interpret the law to suit their fancy, now they choose play stupid as well. Every consideration must be given to pro se litigants, who are not held to the same standards as attorneys, as stated by,SCOTUS. I assume they didn't have a lawyer, since one wasn't mentioned and I strongly suggest thatb the rest of the, origional petitioners get back in there and fight for their rights.
the irony of situations like this is that the clients whom conour cheated are the ones who should be pulling hardest for him to remain free and keep his law license, so they have some hopes of him paying back. really bury the guy deep and then there will be little hope of restitution
Qualified immunity, means that if you wear a badge, you are exempt from law and free to do anything you please! The courts will back badge toting individuals, because they think they are above the law as well. They think, they have judicial immunity, they do not.
Deeply, deeply concerned? I'll bet if it was the judge's money that had been swindled we'd see deep concern with actual consequences. First a Ponzi scheme, then a shell game with the assets…c'mon, hasn't Conour abused the judicial system and his clients long enough? I say enough already.
Wow, just wow.