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Dunn: Indiana law, precedent lead to $2.6M settlement for sales rep
This article summarizes how a terminated commissioned sales representative achieved a settlement of over $2.6 million from an Indiana company.
Federal Bar Update: Motions to reconsider; 7th Circuit conference in Indy
Judge Robert L. Miller recently addressed a motion to reconsider a ruling denying in part a defense motion for summary judgment; the opinion provides good guidance on whether and when such motions are appropriate.
Plugged In: 5 features to help you Excel
When thinking of Excel, many think of numbers and formulas and begin to have nightmares about high school math. However, this program can be used for so much more than number crunching and complex data models.
Walker: EEOC investigative subpoena power to be tested
The Supreme Court of the United States is specifically addressing how appellate courts should review district courts’ decisions to quash or enforce an EEOC subpoena.
Hammerle on … ‘Logan,’ ‘Kong: Skull Island’
Bob Hammerle says “Logan” may end up being one of the better movies this year.
Fitness to parent raised in man’s fatal neglect appeal
A man whose 4-month-old son died of malnutrition asked an appeals court to consider whether he was mentally capable of caring for the child while also invoking the jury’s right to question witnesses in contesting his conviction and 37-year sentence.
Religious exemption at heart of employee pension disputes
A trio of cases pending before the Supreme Court of the United States, which could require more than $1 billion in new funding for certain employee pension plans, revolves around a central question: What is a church?
Paying dues under right-to-work
Drivers claim illegal union withholdings in case where checkoff cards are key.
Inside the Criminal Case: Race, talking to jurors and impeachment
As is typical in these articles, nine years of hard work by attorneys is summarized in three paragraphs and some writer like me says, “eventually this case landed before the United States Supreme Court.”
Protest bills with anti-traffic obstruction focus sweep US
In response to the increasing number of demonstrations, legislators across the country have introduced bills limiting where protesters can demonstrate or increasing fines for participation in peaceful protests that turn violent.
Bill in Congress targets class actions
Trial lawyers contend the legislation would gut court access; defense attorneys say reforms are overdue.
Hard line on immigration has Indiana attorneys scrambling
Since President Donald Trump took office, lawyers are seeing more fear and more work from clients worried about deportation.
Cultivating the next generation
Attorney Joseph Smith is among a new cadre of leaders stepping into management positions, taking a seat on high-level committees or becoming practice chairs in large law firms. Baby boomers are retiring or transitioning from their practices, creating openings in leadership roles.
Curtis Hill formulating agenda as he settles in as attorney general
Given his lengthy career as a northern Indiana prosecutor, not much about being the state’s top attorney has surprised Curtis Hill.
New task force meant to break down language barriers, aid court interpreters
As the number of litigants, witnesses or spectators requesting interpretation services continues to rise, the Indiana Supreme Court is taking steps to ensure those services are high-quality and far-reaching.
Disability claims approval getting tougher
New rules could set the evidence bar higher despite sharp court rebukes of claim denials.
Supreme Court seems divided in property-rights dispute
A divided U.S. Supreme Court struggled Monday over a property rights dispute that could make it tougher for state and local governments to limit development in coastal areas.
Opinions March 20, 2017
The following 7th Circuit Court of Appeals opinion was posted after IL deadline Friday:
USA v. Jeffrey Rothbard
16-3996
Appeal from the United States District Court for the Southern District of Indiana, Indianapolis Division. Judge Richard L. Young.
Criminal. Affirms Jeffrey Rothbard’s sentence of 24 months in prison for one count of wire fraud, despite the fact that he is an older man suffering from serious health problems. Finds that the district court gave sound reasons for its chosen sentence. Also finds that the evidence in the record before the district court and supplemental information requested about the Bureau of Prisons’ ability to provide appropriate care shows that the nominal 24-month sentence will not “spell doom” for Rothbard. Judge Richard Posner dissents with separate opinion.
Two-year prison sentence affirmed for convict with leukemia
A divided 7th Circuit Court of Appeals has affirmed the two-year sentence handed down to an older man being treated for leukemia, though the dissenting appellate judge had serious questions about the Bureau of Prisons’ ability to meet the man’s medical needs.