7th Circuit Court of Appeals
Judges disagree over impact of mental illness label at sentencing
July 11, 2012
Jennifer Nelson7th Circuit Court of Appeals Judge Diane Wood believed that Michael Dean Overstreet, who was convicted of killing Franklin
College student Kelly Eckart in 1997, was prejudiced by his attorneys’ decisions at sentencing regarding which experts
should testify about his mental illness.
More7th Circuit upholds conviction over DEA agent withholding evidence
July 6, 2012
Dave StaffordA man convicted of federal charges of distributing cocaine was not deprived a fair trial after a government agent failed to
record or relay exculpatory evidence from a co-defendant, the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Friday.
More7th Circuit affirms life sentences in prostitution ring
July 6, 2012
Dave StaffordTwo men sentenced to life in prison on an assortment of federal charges related to a prostitution ring involving underage
girls that operated in northwest Indiana failed in their appeal before the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals on Friday, but judges
asked the trial court to clarify the sentence for a third defendant.
More7th Circuit reinstates insurer’s case against shipper
July 5, 2012
Dave StaffordAn insurer’s lawsuit against an Indianapolis-based shipping company involving a loss of more than $1 million has been
reinstated by the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals.
More7th Circuit receives 52 applications for bankruptcy judgeships
July 2, 2012
IL StaffThe Judicial Council of the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals received 52 applications from people interested in filling two upcoming
bankruptcy court vacancies on the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana. The court previously announced
that Judges Anthony Metz III and Frank J. Otte will retire this year.
More7th Circuit tosses IU dorm-search lawsuit
June 29, 2012
Dave StaffordAn Indiana University student’s federal lawsuit seeking a preliminary injunction to prevent his one-year suspension
was dismissed Friday by the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals.
More7th Circuit affirms summary judgment for employer in FMLA suit
June 28, 2012
Dave StaffordAn employer was within its rights to terminate an employee who attempted to take off work under the Family and Medical Leave
Act but then sought no treatment, the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Thursday.
More7th Circuit dismisses case for mootness
June 27, 2012
Jennifer NelsonThe appeal of an eviction initiated by the Housing Authority of South Bend was dismissed by the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals
because the woman and her son have already been evicted.
MoreDurham attorney vows to appeal guilty verdict
June 22, 2012
Cory SchoutenAn attorney for convicted fraud mastermind Tim Durham vowed Thursday to appeal the case to the U.S. Supreme Court if necessary
to prove his client did nothing wrong.
MorePlaintiffs fail to prove NCAA violated Sherman Act
June 18, 2012
Jenny MontgomeryThe 7th Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a District Court in dismissing a lawsuit two former college athletes brought against
the National Collegiate Athletic Association.
More7th Circuit upholds 300-month sentence
June 13, 2012
Jennifer NelsonThe United States Sentencing Guidelines aren’t susceptible to vagueness challenges, so a defendant’s claim that
the career offender sentencing guideline is unconstitutionally vague failed, the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled.
MoreWal-Mart did not discriminate against pregnant employee, 7th Circuit rules
June 12, 2012
Jenny MontgomeryThe 7th Circuit Court of Appeals held that a woman failed to prove her claims of discrimination, retaliation and other complaints
against her former employer.
More7th Circuit affirms District Court in mortgage dispute
June 11, 2012
Jenny MontgomeryThe 7th Circuit Court of Appeals held that financier Morgan Stanley acted lawfully when selling a loan to another party.
More7th Circuit affirms court in retaliation claim
June 8, 2012
Jenny MontgomeryA man who claimed he was wrongfully terminated in retaliation for claiming racial discrimination at his workplace was fired
for just cause, the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled.
More7th Circuit affirms lower court in elaborate mortgage fraud case
June 1, 2012
Jenny MontgomeryThe 7th Circuit Court of Appeals has affirmed a District Court’s conviction and sentence for a man who defrauded buyers
and lenders in northern Indiana.
MoreDefendants' drug sentences ineligible for reduction
May 31, 2012
Jennifer NelsonThe 7th Circuit Court of Appeals upheld the sentences of six members of a Gary street gang for various crack cocaine and other
offenses, finding none of the men are eligible to have their sentences reduced based on the retroactive crack cocaine amendments
to the sentencing guidelines.
MorePlaintiffs fail to prove claim that Zimmer misrepresented information
May 21, 2012
Jenny MontgomeryTwo pension funds that own shares of Zimmer Holdings Inc. were unable to prove that Zimmer defrauded its investors by suppressing
information, the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled.
MoreBankruptcy court seeks applicants for 2 positions
May 21, 2012
Dave StaffordApplications are being accepted through June 22 for two bankruptcy judge positions in the U.S. District Court for the Southern
District of Indiana.
More7th Circuit affirms lower court in appeal over firing
May 21, 2012
Jenny MontgomeryThe 7th Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled that a bank did not violate a woman’s rights by terminating her employment
because of her husband’s immigration status.
MoreSurety not obligated to pay bond to subcontractor
May 11, 2012
Jennifer NelsonA company that was subcontracted by another subcontractor for work on a plant construction project won’t be paid from
a payment bond the subcontractor obtained because of a pay-if-paid clause in subcontractors’ contract.
MoreChanging, walking to workstations not compensable acts
May 9, 2012
Jenny MontgomeryThe 7th Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled that employees asking to be compensated for changing into safety clothing and walking
to their work stations are undermining the efforts of the union that represents them.
More7th Circuit rules Lilly sales reps not entitled to overtime
May 9, 2012
Jennifer NelsonPharmaceutical sales representatives from Eli Lilly & Co. and Abbott Laboratories were properly classified by their employers
under the administrative exemption to the overtime requirements of the Fair Labor Standards Act, the 7th Circuit Court of
Appeals ruled. The lawsuit brought by employees of both companies raised an issue of first impression for the Circuit court.
More7th Circuit vacates sanction in contempt judgment
May 1, 2012
Jennifer NelsonThe 7th Circuit Court of Appeals found that an order, while unclear, did require a company to become the operator of leases
involving oil and gas fields in Texas. But the judges held the District Court judge didn’t fully explain why he was
imposing the sanction he did, so the 7th Circuit vacated the sanction.
MorePatriotic Veterans seeks to lift ban on robo-calls for primary
May 1, 2012
IL StaffAn Illinois-based nonprofit that wants to make political robo-calls in Indiana for the May primary has asked the 7th Circuit
Court of Appeals to lift a stay banning the company from doing so.
More7th Circuit upholds sentence for drug offenses
April 17, 2012
Jennifer NelsonDealing with the issue for the first time, the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals has held that a certificate of appealability is
needed for the part of a case that challenges the denial of collateral relief.
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Interesting that the new laws in criminal code all involve voter fraud
I'm getting divorced and we have prenuptial and judge said it stands even though he made me sign it 2 days before wedding then I be c ame ill and left with nothing butbills
No irony here, John. Conour’s clients are wise to him. Evidently you’ve missed discovery that disclosed Conour was aware he was caught with his hand in the cookie jar, actually many cookie jars, but continued to spend any monies he secured on himself and his lifestyle. Your theory is idealistic and assumes Conour has the soul of a good attorney and therefore he would take care of his clients. Conour has no soul. He greedily took awarded settlements from his disabled clients and spent it on his own edacious desires. You are naïve to think if he kept working he would put his fees into a restitution fund. He is who he is and has proven he will use any means to cheat and manipulate those who trust him and the judicial system that is supposed to protect them. Sorry John, you don’t send the fox back into the hen house after he’s caught devouring the hens. Conour can’t be trusted. He has no more honor than that fox.
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