Monday, May 20, 2013
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit decides one Indiana case today
In UNITED STATES OF AMERICA v. JOHN W. BLOCH, III (ND Ind., Miller), an 11-page opinion, Judge Sykes writes:Police...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, May 20, 2013
Sunday, May 12, 2013
Courts - "SCOTUS weighing public school graduation in a church"
From the LA Times today, a story by David G. Savage on a 7th Circuit opinion pending SCOTUS review. Some...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, May 12, 2013
Friday, May 10, 2013
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit decides one Indiana case today, a reversal [Updated]
In ROYCE BROWN v. JOHN F. CARAWAY, WARDEN (SD Ind., Lawrence), a 28-page opinion before Judges POSNER , FLAUM...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, May 10, 2013
Wednesday, May 08, 2013
Ind. Decisions - Two Indiana decisions today from the 7th Circuit
In UNITED STATES OF AMERICA v. TYRONE REYNOLDS (ND Ind., Lozano), a 13-page opinion, Judge Williams writes:Tyrone Reynolds and...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, May 08, 2013
Tuesday, May 07, 2013
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit decides one Indiana case today
In JOSE J. LOERA, JR. v. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (ND Ind., Simon), a 14-page opinion, Judge Posner writes:The...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, May 07, 2013
Thursday, April 25, 2013
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit decides one Indiana case today
In EMILIO MARTINO v. WESTERN & SOUTHERN FINANCIAL GROUP (ND Ind., Springmann), a 22-page opinion, Judge Williams writes:Emilio Martino,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, April 25, 2013
Tuesday, April 23, 2013
Decisions - "7th creates circuit split on whether a non-spousal inherited individual retirement account is exempt from creditors' claims in bankruptcy"
See How Appealing post here....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, April 23, 2013
Monday, April 22, 2013
Ind. Decisions - More on: Indiana case is SCOTUSblog "petition of the day"
Despite being highlighted by SCOTUSblog last week, cert was denied today by the SCOTUS in the case of Ind. FSSA...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, April 22, 2013
Thursday, April 18, 2013
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit decides one Indiana case today
From UNITED STATES OF AMERICA v. JOHNNIE C. COLLINS (ND Ind., Springmann), a per curiam opinion:Johnnie Collins fled police...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, April 18, 2013
Ind. Decisions - "7th Circuit reinstates claim v. Carthage College over dorm sexual assault"
Bruce Vielmetti of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel has the story today about the 7th Circuit's April 16th opinion in KATHERINE...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, April 18, 2013
Wednesday, April 17, 2013
Ind. Decisions - Indiana case is SCOTUSblog "petition of the day"
The case is Ind. FSSA v. Bontrager. Details here....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, April 17, 2013
Ind. Decisions - Still more on: Which Circuits identify the attorneys on their opinions?
Updating this ILB entry from April 16th, Michelle Olsen of @AppellateDaily sent this note last evening:I enjoyed your post today...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, April 17, 2013
Tuesday, April 16, 2013
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit decides four Indiana cases today (3 are consolidated)
In RENEE S. MAJORS v. GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY (SD Ind., McKinney), a 25-page opinion, Judge Robert L. Miller, Jr....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, April 16, 2013
Ind. Decisions - More on "Which Circuits identify the attorneys on their opinions?"
Re the ILB post from earlier today, Indianapolis attorney Gary Price writes:Once again, your blog addresses an issue that has...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, April 16, 2013
Ind. Decisions - Which Circuits identify the attorneys on their opinions?
With Indiana appellate opinions, the names of the attorneys are identified at the beginning of the ruling, as are the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, April 16, 2013
Monday, April 15, 2013
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit decides three Indiana cases today (2 are consolidated)
In UNITED STATES OF AMERICA v. RONALD ZITT and JOSHUA WAMPLER (ND Ind., Lozano), a 10-page opinion, Judge Williams...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, April 15, 2013
Thursday, April 11, 2013
Ind. Decisions - "Citing the U.S. Constitution and even the Bible, the 7th Circuit reversed a federal court in Indianapolis that said jurors could decide if Patricia Ann Fuller is or isn't a sister."
The 7th Circuit opinion yesterday in KEVIN B. MCCARTHY, et al. and LANGSENKAMP FAMILY APOSTOLATE, et al. v. PATRICIA ANN...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, April 11, 2013
Wednesday, April 10, 2013
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit decides one Indiana case today
In KEVIN B. MCCARTHY, et al. and LANGSENKAMP FAMILY APOSTOLATE, et al. v. PATRICIA ANN FULLER, et al. (SD...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, April 10, 2013
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit rules in student loan bankruptcy appeal
In SUSAN M. KRIEGER v. EDUCATIONAL CREDIT MANAGEMENT CORPORATION, a 10-page opinion in a case out of Illinois, Chief...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, April 10, 2013
Tuesday, April 09, 2013
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit decides two Indiana cases today
From UNITED STATES OF AMERICA v. TRISTAN DAVIS (ND Ind., Moody), is a 12-page per curiam opinion, including a...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, April 09, 2013
Monday, April 08, 2013
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit decides one Indiana case today
In NES RENTALS HOLDINGS, INC., et al v. STEINE COLD STORAGE, INC. (ND Ind, MJ Cosbey, a 17-page opinion,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, April 08, 2013
Friday, April 05, 2013
Ind. Decisions - More on "Judge Tinder finds his own opinion persuasive"
Updating this ILB entry from this morning, a long-time reader writes:In my new role as "gadfly" I must take issue...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, April 05, 2013
Ind. Decisions - "Judge Tinder finds his own opinion persusasive"
The ILB has received this note from a reader, re yesterday's 7th Circuit opinion by Judge Tinder in the case...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, April 05, 2013
Thursday, April 04, 2013
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit decides three Indiana cases today
In U.S. v. Steven Dotson (SD Ind., Lawrence), a 7-page opinion, Judge Posner writes:The defendant, arrested after reportedly having...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, April 04, 2013
Tuesday, April 02, 2013
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit decides one Indiana case today
In KORANSKY, BOUWER & PORACKY, P.C. v. THE BAR PLAN MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. (ND Ind., Lee), a 25-page opinion,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, April 02, 2013
Friday, March 29, 2013
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit decides two Indiana cases today
In U.S. v. Scott (SD Ind., Barker), a 6 page opinion, Judge Wood writes:Aswan Scott pleaded guilty to distribution...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, March 29, 2013
Friday, March 15, 2013
Ind. Decisions - More on: 7th Circuit denies rehearing en banc petition in gun case
Updating this ILB entry from Feb. 22nd, Sophia Tareen of the AP reported yesterday in a long story that the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, March 15, 2013
Wednesday, March 13, 2013
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit decides one Indiana case today
In Thomas v. Zatecky (SD Ind., Barker), a 6-page opinion, Chief Judge Easterbrook writes:Kelly Thomas was sentenced to 65...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, March 13, 2013
Friday, March 01, 2013
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit decides one Indiana case today
In SEC v. First Choice (ND Ind., Miller), a 7-page opinion, Judge Posner concludes:And as the judge explained and...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, March 01, 2013
Thursday, February 28, 2013
Ind. Decisions - More on: 7th Circuit declares unconstitutional Ind. law prohibiting registered sex offenders from using social networking websites
Updating this ILB entry from Jan. 23rd, the AP is reporting that:American Civil Liberties Union of Indiana legal director Ken...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, February 28, 2013
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit decides one Indiana case today
In U.S. v. Sanders (ND Ind., Vn Bokkelen), a 33-page opinion, Judge Kanne writes:In January 2008, Lamar E. Sanders...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, February 28, 2013
Tuesday, February 26, 2013
Ind. Decisions - "Federal panel opens GOP computers in Wisconsin redistricting case"
From the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel this morning, a story by Patrick Marley (h/t @AppellateDaily). A few quotes:A federal court gave...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, February 26, 2013
Friday, February 22, 2013
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit denies rehearing en banc petition in gun case
Updating this ILB entry from Dec. 16, 2012, re Michael Moore v. Lisa Madigan, AG, its opinion striking down...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, February 22, 2013
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit decides one Indiana case today, a reversal
In Northeastern Rural Electric v. Wabash Valley Power (SD Ind., Barker), a 30-page ruling, Judge Hamilton writes:This appeal tests...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, February 22, 2013
Wednesday, February 20, 2013
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit decides one Indiana case today
In Columbus Regional Hospital v. FEMA (SD Ind., Barker), a 13-page opinion, Chief Judge Easterbrook writes:After a flood on...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, February 20, 2013
Wednesday, February 13, 2013
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit decides one Indiana case today
In U.S. v. Jesus Uribe (SD Ind., Magnus-Stinson), a 15-page opinion, Judge Williams writes:Early one morning, Jesus Uribe was...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, February 13, 2013
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit grants petition for rehearing en banc in ND Ind. case
The case is U.S. v. Christopher Spears, decided by the 7th Circuit on Sept. 24, 2012 - ILB post...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, February 13, 2013
Tuesday, February 12, 2013
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit decides two Indiana cases today
Actually, make that one. Grote v. Sebelius, posted by the Court today, was released in typescript Jan. 30th and...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, February 12, 2013
Thursday, February 07, 2013
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit decides four Indiana cases today
In Bernard Hawkins v. U.S. (ND Ind., Moody), a 27-page, 2-1 opinion, Judge Posner writes:This appeal from the denial...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, February 07, 2013
Friday, February 01, 2013
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit decides one Indiana case today, a reversal
In Devbrow v. Dr. Eke Kalu (SD Ind., McKinney), a 12-page opinion, Circuit Judge Sykes writes:This case arises out...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, February 01, 2013
Wednesday, January 30, 2013
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit 2-1 panel reverses Judge Barker in Grote and consolidates Grote with Korte
Updating this ILB entry from Dec. 29, 2012 and this one from Jan. 2, 2013, the 7th Circuit has...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, January 30, 2013
Thursday, January 24, 2013
Ind. Decisions - Still more on: 7th Circuit decides one Indiana case today, declaring unconstitutional Ind. law prohibiting registered sex offenders from using social networking websites
Updating this ILB entry from yesterday afternoon, here is the long Indianapolis Star story today, written by Tim Evans. Some...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, January 24, 2013
Wednesday, January 23, 2013
Ind. Decisions - More on: 7th Circuit decides one Indiana case today, declaring unconstitutional Ind. law prohibiting registered sex offenders from using social networking websites
Updating this ILB entry from this morning, here is the AP's Charles Wilson's story on today's ruling. Some quotes:INDIANAPOLIS —...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, January 23, 2013
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit decides one Indiana case today, declaring unconstitutional Ind. law prohibiting registered sex offenders from using social networking websites
In John Doe v. Prosecutor, Marion County (SD Ind., Pratt), a 20-page opinion, Judge Flaum writes:A recent Indiana statute...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, January 23, 2013
Monday, January 21, 2013
Ind. Decisions - More on: Right to work law decisions in ND Ind. and 7th Circuit
Updating this ILB entry from Friday re the 7th Circuit's 2-1 opinion in Wisconsin Ed. Ass'n. v. Walker, here is...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, January 21, 2013
Friday, January 18, 2013
Ind. Decisions - Right to work law decisions in ND Ind. and 7th Circuit
From a story by the Indianapolis Star's Robert King and Tim Evans:A federal judge threw out a union’s lawsuit seeking...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, January 18, 2013
Sunday, January 13, 2013
Ind. Decisions - Still more on "Contraception Mandate Faces Justice Sotomayor and Seventh Circuit"
Updating ILB entries from Dec. 29, 2012 and Jan. 2, 2013, Bob Egelko of the San Francisco Chronicle takes a...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, January 13, 2013
Thursday, January 10, 2013
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit clarifies some issues re Franks v. Delaware
In a 24-page opinion in an Illinois case, U.S. v. McMurtrey, Circuit Judge Hamilton writes:If police officers obtain a...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, January 10, 2013
Wednesday, January 09, 2013
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit denies rehearing en banc in one Indiana case today
In U.S. v. Weir (SD Ind., Magnus-Stinson), a 6-page opinion, the panel writes:On December 14, 2012, defendant-appellant filed a...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, January 09, 2013
Tuesday, January 08, 2013
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit decides one Indiana case today
In West Bend Mutual Ins. v. Arbor Homes (SD Ind., Baker, MJ), a 12-page opinion, Circuit Judge Rovner writes:A...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, January 08, 2013
Friday, January 04, 2013
Ind. Courts - "Skadden attorneys may face sanctions for failing to cite Wigod in TPP case"
Recall this March 11, 2012 ILB entry, headed "7th Circuit gives Chicago homeowner OK to sue lender over HAMP...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, January 04, 2013
Thursday, January 03, 2013
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit decides one Indiana case today
In US v. Ramirez-Fuentes (ND Ind., Simon), a 22-page opinion, Circuit Judge Flaum writes:In August 2010, Juan Ramirez- Fuentes...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, January 03, 2013
Wednesday, January 02, 2013
Ind. Decisions - More on "Contraception Mandate Faces Justice Sotomayor and Seventh Circuit"
Updating this ILB entry from Dec. 29, 2012, re the Dec. 27th decision in Grote Industries v. Sebelius by Indiana...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, January 02, 2013
Saturday, December 29, 2012
Ind. Decisions - "Contraception Mandate Faces Justice Sotomayor and Seventh Circuit"
In an order issued yesterday, Dec. 28th, in the case of Korte v. Sebelius, the 7th Circuit panel, 2-1, granted...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, December 29, 2012
Thursday, December 27, 2012
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit decides one Indiana case today
In US v. Earls (ND Ind., Van Bokkelen), a 16-page opinion, Circuit Judge Bauer writes:On July 10, 2011, a...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, December 27, 2012
Ind. Courts - 7th Circuit website changes
This will be of interest to those of you who use the official 7th Circuit website.New Opinions Interface Memo -...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, December 27, 2012
Thursday, December 20, 2012
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit decides three Indiana cases today
But first, a non-Indiana ruling today, Adams v. Raintree Vacation Exchange, a 15-page opinion that begins:POSNER, Circuit Judge. This...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, December 20, 2012
Wednesday, December 19, 2012
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit decides one Indiana case today, a partial reversal
In Norman Bernstein v. Patricia Bankert (SD Ind., Young), a 66-page opinion, ND Ind. Judge DeGuilio, sitting by designation,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, December 19, 2012
Sunday, December 16, 2012
Ind. Courts - More on: 7th Circuit rules on Illinois "ready-to-use" gun law
The 7th Circuit's opinion Tuesday in Michael Moore v. Lisa Madigan, AG (ILB summary here) is the focus today of...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, December 16, 2012
Thursday, December 13, 2012
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit decides one Indiana case today
In Estate of Escobedo v. Officer Martin (ND Ind., Springmann), a 45-page opinion, Circuit Judge Manion writes:In the early...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, December 13, 2012
Tuesday, December 11, 2012
ind. Courts - 7th Circuit rules on Illinois "ready-to-use" gun law [Updated]
In Michael Moore v. Lisa Madigan, AG (CD & SD Illinois), a 47-page, 2-1 opinion (including the 26-page dissent), Circuit...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, December 11, 2012
Monday, December 10, 2012
Ind. Decisions - Two non-Indiana 7th Circuit actions of note
How Appealing has posts this morning titled "Disagreement between Chief Judge Easterbrook and Circuit Judge Posner on whether to affirm...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, December 10, 2012
Wednesday, December 05, 2012
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit decides one Indiana case today
In US v. Wolfe (ND ind., Lozano), a 26-page opinion, Circuit Judge Bauer writes:Gregory Wolfe was convicted on one...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, December 05, 2012
Monday, December 03, 2012
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit decides one Indiana case today
In US v. Moreland, et al (SD ind., Magnus-Stinson), a 26-page opinion, Circuit Judge Posner writes:The nine defendants were...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, December 03, 2012
Monday, November 26, 2012
Courts - "SCOTUS Gives Nod to Citizens Who Record Police, Amidst Reports of Multiple Arrests"
See this post by Martha Neil at the ABAJournal Blog. Read it in conjunction with this ILB post from May...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, November 26, 2012
Ind. Decisions - SCOTUS today hears Vance v. Ball State University
The question is, who is a supervisor? Here is how SCOTUSBlog's Lyle Denniston's lengthy argument preview begins:At 11 a.m. [this]...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, November 26, 2012
Wednesday, November 21, 2012
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit decides one Indiana case today
In US v. Hagler (ND Ind., Lee), a 17-page opinion, Circuit Judge Kanne writes:On August 15, 2000, two men unsuccessfully...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, November 21, 2012
Tuesday, November 20, 2012
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit decides two Indiana cases today
In US v. Lincoln Plowman (SD Ind., McKinney), a 15-page opinion, Circuit Judge Manion writes:Lincoln Plowman was a local...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, November 20, 2012
Thursday, November 15, 2012
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit: "For damages, child porn victims must show cause"
US v. Laraneta (ILB entry here), an Indiana case decided yesterday by the 7th Circuit, is the subject of this...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, November 15, 2012
Wednesday, November 14, 2012
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit decides one Indiana case today
In US v. Laraneta (ND Ind., Lozano), a 21-page opinion, Circuit Judge Posner writes:The defendant pleaded guilty to seven...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, November 14, 2012
Thursday, October 25, 2012
Courts - SCOTUS to hear oral argument on whether Padilla applies retroactively in case where 7th Circuit said no
See the argument preview by Kevin Johnson at SCOTUSblog....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, October 25, 2012
Wednesday, October 24, 2012
Ind. Decisions - "Adult bookstore court case could cost city taxpayers"
The most recent ILB entry in this long list of entries on the case of Annex Books v. City...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, October 24, 2012
Ind. Decisions - More on "ACLU of Indiana Wins Appeal in Planned Parenthood Medicaid Case"
Updating this ILB entry, and this ILB opinion summary, both from yesterday, Niki Kelly of the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, October 24, 2012
Tuesday, October 23, 2012
ind. Decisions - "ACLU of Indiana Wins Appeal in Planned Parenthood Medicaid Case" [Updated]
That is the heading of this just-issued ACLU press release that begins:Indianapolis - Thousands of Medicaid patients in Indiana had...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, October 23, 2012
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit rules in Planned Parenthood defunding appeal
In Planned Parenthood of Ind. v. Comm, Indiana Dept. Health (SD Ind., Pratt), a 49-page, 2-1 opinion, Judge Sykes...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, October 23, 2012
Wednesday, October 17, 2012
Ind. Decisions - More on "Indiana high school agrees to move girls basketball games to 'prime time'"
Updating yesterday's ILB entry, Ken Kusmer of the AP reports today in a long story:INDIANAPOLIS — A federal consent decree...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, October 17, 2012
Tuesday, October 16, 2012
Ind. Decisions - "Indiana high school agrees to move girls basketball games to 'prime time'"
This Jan. 31, 2012 ILB post began "The girls prevail to fight on another day!" The post quoted from Circuit...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, October 16, 2012
Friday, October 12, 2012
Ind. Decisions - More on: Federal court ruling holds the right to be issued a photo ID needed to vote, marry and adopt children is a property right protected by the 14th amendment
Updating this ILB entry from Tuesday, October 9th, which includes a link to the Oct. 9th opinion, today the Indianapolis...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, October 12, 2012
Wednesday, October 10, 2012
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit decides one Indiana case today, a reversal
In Charles R. Kastner v. Astrue, Comm. Social Sec. (SD Ind., Hussman, MJ), a 17-page opinion, Circuit Judge Williams...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, October 10, 2012
Thursday, October 04, 2012
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit decides one Indiana case today
In Angelina Povey v. City of Jeffersonville (SD Ind., Young), an 11-page opinion, the Honorable Sharon Johnson Coleman,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, October 04, 2012
Friday, September 28, 2012
Ind. Law - 7th Circuit: "Mice, roaches in prison cells may be unconstitutional"
So reports Jonathan Stempel of Reuters in this story about yesterday's 7th Circuit opinion by Circuit Judge Posner in Calvin...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, September 28, 2012
Thursday, September 27, 2012
Ind. Decisions - More on 7th Circuit decision yesterday in Bontrager v. FSSA
Updating yesterday's ILB entry, here is the ACLU of Indiana's press release, headed "ACLU of Indiana Wins Appeal on Cap...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, September 27, 2012
Wednesday, September 26, 2012
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit decides two Indiana cases today
In Sandra M. Bontrager v. Indiana FSSA (ND Ind., Simon), a 16-page opinion, Circuit Judge Kanne writes:On May 5,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, September 26, 2012
Thursday, September 20, 2012
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit decides one Indiana case today
In G&S Holdings v. Continental Casualty (ND Ind., DeGuilio), an 18-page opinion, Circuit Judge Rovner writes:[from p. 3] On...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, September 20, 2012
Monday, September 17, 2012
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit decides one Indiana case today
In Dowell v. US (SD Ind., Young), an 11-page opinion, Circuit Judge Williams writes:Fred Dowell signed a plea agreement...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, September 17, 2012
Sunday, September 16, 2012
Ind. Decisions - Still more on 7th Circuit decision August 28th on Indiana sex offender registry
Updating this ILB entry from Sept. 4th, here is Alex Campbell's August 28th Indianapolis Star story on the 7th Circuit...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, September 16, 2012
Friday, September 14, 2012
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit decides one Indiana case today
In Alan Kress v. Corrections Corp. of America (SD Ind., McKinney), an 8-page opinion, Circuit Judge Bauer writes:The plaintiffs-appellants,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, September 14, 2012
Monday, September 10, 2012
Ind. Decisions - Two interesting non-Indiana opinions today from 7th Circuit
In Buddy Bell v. Chicago Police (ND Ill.), a 35-page opinion, Circuit Judge Flaum writes:A Chicago ordinance criminalizes an...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, September 10, 2012
Thursday, September 06, 2012
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit decides one Indiana case today, a reversal
In Home Federal Savings Bank v. Ticor Title Ins. (SD Ind., Magnus-Stinson), a 23-page opinion, Circuit Judge Hamilton writes:This...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, September 06, 2012
Tuesday, September 04, 2012
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit decides one Indiana case today, vacating and remanding
In Victtor George v. Junior Achievemment of Central Indiana (SD Ind., Magnus-Stinson), an 11-page opinion, Chief Judge Easterbrook writes:An...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, September 04, 2012
Ind. Decisions - More on 7th Circuit decision last week on Indiana sex offender registry
Updating this ILB entry from August 28th, and this one from later that same day, here is some additional coverage:"US...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, September 04, 2012
Saturday, September 01, 2012
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit " revives the First Amendment retaliation lawsuit of an Illinois teacher who contends he was fired after raising public concerns about an alleged student threat against him"
See the coverage at the School Law Blog. Here is the August 31st opinion, by Judge Posner, in Gschwind v....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, September 01, 2012
Thursday, August 30, 2012
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit decides one Indiana case today
In Sung Park v. Ind. Univ. Sch. of Dentistry (SD Ind., Lawrence), an 11-page opinion, Circuit Judge Wood writes:Sung...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, August 30, 2012
Wednesday, August 29, 2012
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit decides one Indiana case today, a reversal
In Virgil Hall, II v. Michael Zenk, Sup. (ND Ind., DeGuilio), a 29-page opinion, Circuit Judge Flaum writes:In February...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, August 29, 2012
Tuesday, August 28, 2012
Ind. Decisions - More on: 7th Circuit decides one Indiana case today, a reversal
The 7th Circuit opinion today in Schepers, et al v. Ind. Dept. Corrections (ILB summary and initial discussion here) is...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, August 28, 2012
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit decides a second Indiana case today, also a reversal
In Farrell v. Comm. of Social Security (ND Ind., Rodovich), a 14-page opinion, Judge Wood writes:Angela Farrell suffers from...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, August 28, 2012
Monday, August 20, 2012
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit decides one Indiana case today
In Resendez v. Smith (SD Ind., Barker), an 11-page opinion, Circuit Judge Tinder writes:Joshua Resendez appeals the district court’s...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, August 20, 2012
Friday, August 17, 2012
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit decides one Indiana case today
In Amerisure Insurance v. National Surety (SD Ind., Lawrence), a 10-page opinion, Circuit Judge Wood writes:This litigation arises out...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, August 17, 2012
Thursday, August 16, 2012
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit decides one Indiana case today
In Rosenbaum et al. v. White, et al. (ND Ind., Springmann), a 28-page opinion, Circuit Judge Manion writes:In 2005,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, August 16, 2012
Tuesday, August 14, 2012
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit decides one Indiana case today
In Halasa v. ITT Education Services (SD Ind., Lawrence), a 15-page opinion, Judge Wood writes:ITT Educational Services is a...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, August 14, 2012
Thursday, August 09, 2012
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit decides one Indiana case today, a reversal
In Richards v. Mitcheff (SD Ind., Barker), a 6-page opinion, Chief Judge Easterbrook writes:[Danny] Richards, a prisoner of Indiana,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, August 09, 2012
Wednesday, August 08, 2012
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit decides one Indiana case today
In Michael J. Alexander v. Mark McKinney (SD Ind., Young), a 10-page opinion, Judge Kanne writes:Michael Alexander alleges that...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, August 08, 2012
Friday, August 03, 2012
Ind. Decisions - Two interesting non-Indiana opinions from the 7th Circuit yesterday
Flava Works v. myVidster.com, an Aug. 2 opinion from Circuit Judge Posner - here is a sample:No matter; as...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, August 03, 2012
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit decides two Indiana cases today
In Daryl Scruggs v. Carrier Corp. (SD Ind., Barker), a 13-page opinion, Circuit Judge Kanne writes:In 2006, Carrier Corporation...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, August 03, 2012
Tuesday, July 31, 2012
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit decides one Indiana case today
In Aschermann v. Aetna Life (SD Ind., McKinney), a 13-page opinion, Chief Judge Easterbrook writes:Carol Aschermann suffers from degenerating...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, July 31, 2012
Monday, July 30, 2012
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit decides one Indiana case today
In Winforge v. Coachman Industries (SD Ind., Barker), a 46-page opinion, Central District of Illinois Judge Myerscough, sitting...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, July 30, 2012
Friday, July 27, 2012
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit decides one Indiana case today
In Lapsley, et al v. Xtek (ND Ind. Van Bokkelen), a 32-page opinion, Circuit Judge Hamilton writes:This appeal arose...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, July 27, 2012
Tuesday, July 24, 2012
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit decides one Indiana case today, a reversal
In US v. Kirkland (ND Ind., DeGuilio), a 38-page opinion, Judge Ruben Castillo, United States District Court for the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, July 24, 2012
Monday, July 23, 2012
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit decides one Indiana case today
In McCleskey v. DFL Construction (SD Ind., Lawrence), a 6-page opinion, Circuit Judge Bauer writes:This suit involves the interpretation...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, July 23, 2012
Friday, July 20, 2012
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit decides one Indiana case today
In Shideler v. Astrue (ND Ind., Miller), a 15-page opinion, Circuit Judge Manion writes:Bradley Shideler suffers from osteogenesis imperfecta,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, July 20, 2012
Tuesday, July 17, 2012
Ind. Decisions - "The 7th Circuit has asked the Kansas Supreme Court to determine whether FedEx drivers are employees or independent contractors"
The July 12th 7th Circuit decision in Craig et al. v. FedEx (ILB summary here) is the subject of a...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, July 17, 2012
Thursday, July 12, 2012
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit decides one Indiana case today
In Craig et al. v. FedEx (ND Ind., Miller), a 17-page per curiam opinion with multistate diversity issues, the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, July 12, 2012
Wednesday, July 11, 2012
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit decides one Indiana case today
In Overstreet v. Sup. Ind. State Prison (ND Ind., Simon), a 29-page 2-1 opinion (with a dissent beginning on...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, July 11, 2012
Friday, July 06, 2012
Ind. Decisions - Two Indiana cases today from 7th Circuit, plus one from Illinois that sounds familiar ....
Here is the one from Illinois (US v. Collins) that sounds familiar, at least at the start:SYKES, Circuit Judge....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, July 06, 2012
Thursday, July 05, 2012
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit decides one Indiana case today, a reversal
In Nipponkoa Ins. v. Atlas Van Lines (SD Ind., Young), an 11-page opinion, Circuit Judge Wood writes:This case involves...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, July 05, 2012
Friday, June 29, 2012
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit decides one Indiana case today
In Medlock v. Trustees of Ind. Univ. (SD Ind., Pratt), a 4-page opinion, Circuit Judge Bauer writes:This case stems...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, June 29, 2012
Thursday, June 28, 2012
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit decides one Indiana case today
In Robert Jones v. C&D Technologies (SD Ind., Lawrence), an 11-page opinion, Circuit Judge Kanne writes:Robert Jones brought this...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, June 28, 2012
Wednesday, June 27, 2012
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit decides one Indiana case today
In A.B. v. Housing Auth. of South Bend (ND Ind., Simon), a 4-page opinion, Judge Bauer writes:The singular question...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, June 27, 2012
Monday, June 18, 2012
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit affirms district court in Agnew v. NCAA
In Agnew, et al v. NCAA (SD Ind., Magnus-Stinson), a 38-page opinion, Circuit Judge Flaum writes:Joseph Agnew and Patrick...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, June 18, 2012
Wednesday, June 13, 2012
Ind. Decisions - "Seventh Circuit Slams Plaintiffs’ Lawyers in Sears Lawsuit"
Joe Palazzolo of the WSJ Law Blog has this entry on the opinion today by Chief Judge Easterbrook in the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, June 13, 2012
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit issues one Indiana opinion today
In U.S. v. Tichenor (SD Ind., Barker), a 22-page opinion, Circuit Judge Flaum writes:Cristofer Tichenor pleaded guilty to armed...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, June 13, 2012
Tuesday, June 12, 2012
Ind. Decisions - Judge Posner on photo arrays
Michelle Olsen of @AppellateDaily tweets:7th Cir.-More pics from Judge Posner; police headshots (p. 17; wonder how men feel about being...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, June 12, 2012
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit issues one Indiana opinion today
In Svetlana Arizanovska v. Wal-Mart (SD Ind., Young), a 12-page opinion, Circuit Judge Bauer writes:Svetlana Arizanovska filed an action...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, June 12, 2012
Monday, June 11, 2012
Ind. Decisions - One Indiana case today from 7th Circuit
In IP of A West 86th St v. Morgan Stanley (SD Ind., Barker), a 23-page opinion, Circuit Judge Flaum...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, June 11, 2012
Saturday, June 09, 2012
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit decides Wis. case re the TV show, South Park
In Brownmark Films, LLC v. Comedy Partners, a 12-page 6/7/2012 opinion, Circuit Judge Cudahy writes:This is a case about...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, June 09, 2012
Friday, June 08, 2012
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit decides one Indiana case today
In Harper v. C.R. England Inc. (ND Ind., Cherry, MJ), a 33-page opinion, Circuit Judge Ripple writes:Kenneth Harper brought...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, June 08, 2012
Friday, June 01, 2012
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit decides one Indiana case today
In U.S. v. Sheneman (ND Ind., DeGuilio), a 17-page opinion, Circuit Judge Kanne writes:Michael Sheneman and his son Jeremie...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, June 01, 2012
Thursday, May 31, 2012
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit issues one Indiana decision today
In USA v. Aaron Davis (ND Ind., Moody), a 44-page opinion, ND Illinois District Judge Ruben Castillo, sitting by...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, May 31, 2012
Wednesday, May 30, 2012
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit ruling on "dealing with indigent litigants who abuse the court system"
See the How Appealing post here. The per curiam opinion is in Gay v. Chandra....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, May 30, 2012
Friday, May 25, 2012
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit examines right of allocution in case out of Illinois
The WSJ Law Blog highlights the 2-1, 7th Circuit decision today in a case out of Illinois, U.S. v. Billy...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, May 25, 2012
Monday, May 21, 2012
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit issues two Indiana decisions today
In Cortezano v. Salin Bank (SD Ind., Barker), a 13-page opinion, Circuit Judge Wood writes:Kristi Cortezano filed suit against...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, May 21, 2012
Friday, May 11, 2012
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit issues one Indiana decision today
In BMD Contractors v. Fidelity & Deposit Co. (SD Ind., Pratt), a 30-page opinion, Judge Sykes writes:This case requires...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, May 11, 2012
Tuesday, May 08, 2012
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit issues two Indiana decisions today
In Susan Schaefer-LaRose v. Eli Lilly (SD Ind., Barker), a 54-page combined opinion, Circuit Judge Ripple writes:These two cases,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, May 08, 2012
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit decides ACLU v. Alvarez
Just a few days ago, on May 3rd, the ILB posted an entry headed "Recording Police v. Recording Citizens...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, May 08, 2012
Tuesday, April 17, 2012
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit decides one Indiana decision today
In US v. Fleming (ND Ind., Miller), an 11-page opinion, Circuit Judge Wood writes:Kimani Lanier Fleming was found guilty...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, April 17, 2012
Monday, April 16, 2012
Ind. Decisions - "Wal-Mart ruling that quashed many class actions helps bolster Merrill Lynch broker's case: Victory in federal appeals court surprises many legal experts"
A long story today by Ameet Sachdev of the Chicago Tribune about a 7th Circuit decision from Feb. 24, 2012....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, April 16, 2012
Thursday, April 12, 2012
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit issues two Indiana decisions today, one a remand for resentencing
In U.S. v. Raupp (SD Ind., Pratt), a 22-page, 2-1 opinion, Chief Judge Easterbrook writes:This appeal, from the sentence...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, April 12, 2012
Friday, April 06, 2012
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit decides one Indiana case today
In Copeland v. Penske Logistics (SD Ind., Young), a 6-page opinion, Chief Judge Easterbrook writes:Penske Logistics provided transportation services...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, April 06, 2012
Monday, April 02, 2012
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit decides one Indiana case today, a remand
In Arnett v. Astrue, SS Comm. (ND Ind., Miller), a 16-page opinion, Circuit Judge Wood writes:Laenise Arnett suffers from...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, April 02, 2012
Tuesday, March 20, 2012
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit decides one Indiana case today
In Estate of Nicholas D. Rice v. Correctional Medicial Services (ND Ind., Lozano), an 84-page opinion, Circuit Judge Rovner...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, March 20, 2012
Friday, March 16, 2012
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit decides one Indiana case today
In Foster v. State Farm (ND Ind., Springmann), a 20-page opinion replete with Indiana law, Circuit Judge Tinder writes:This...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, March 16, 2012
Wednesday, March 14, 2012
Ind. Law - 7th Circuit rules prisoner can be denied access to drug-reference books
Thanks to Michelle Olsen @AppellateDaily for pointing to this story at the First Amendment Center. David L. Hudson Jr. begins:A...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, March 14, 2012
Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit decides two Indiana cases today, one a reversal
In McComas v. Brickley (SD Ind., Barker), a 12-page opinion, Circuit Judge Bauer writes:The plaintiff-appellee, Shannon McComas, was arrested...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Sunday, March 11, 2012
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit gives Chicago homeowner OK to sue lender over HAMP denial
Ameet Sachdev, Chicago Tribune reporter, had this story March 9th. The subhead: "Woman alleges Wells Fargo broke promise to permanently...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, March 11, 2012
Friday, March 09, 2012
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit decides one Indiana case today
In U.S. v. Raupp (SD Ind., Pratt), a 22-page, 2-1 opinion (including a dissent beginning on p. 10 of...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, March 09, 2012
Thursday, March 08, 2012
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit decides one Indiana case today
In U.S. v. Spears (ND Ind., Simon), a 20-page opinion, Circuit Judge Williams writes:On August 1, 2008, a magistrate...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, March 08, 2012
Thursday, March 01, 2012
Ind. Decisions - "Judge Posner on Searching a Cell Phone Incident to Arrest"
Updating yesterday's ILB summary of Judge Posner's opinion in U.S. v. Flores-Lopex, Prof. Orin Kerr has posted a long entry...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, March 01, 2012
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit decides one Indiana case today
In U.S. v. Flores-Lopex (SD Ind., Lawrence), a 15-page opinion, Circuit Judge Posner writes:This appeal requires us to consider the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Friday, February 17, 2012
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit decides one Indiana case today
In U.S. v. Henzel (SD Ind., Pratt), a 14-page opinion, Circuit Judge Bauer writes:Samuel T. Henzel pleaded guilty to...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, February 17, 2012
Monday, February 13, 2012
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit decides one Indiana case today, a reversal
In St. Paul Fire & Marine v. Schilli Transportation (ND Ind., Rodovitch), a 24-page opinion, The Honorable Sue E....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, February 13, 2012
Friday, February 10, 2012
Ind. Decisions - Apparently it takes a while for news to travel from Chicago to South Bend
Updating this ILB entry from Feb. 7th, summarizing the 7th Circuit opinion by Circuit Judge Posner in the case of...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, February 10, 2012
Thursday, February 09, 2012
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit draws line on proximate cause, at least in Illinois
In David Blood v. VH-1 Music First, an 11-page opinion, Judge Kanne writes:Dennis Hernandez caused a severe automobile accident...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, February 09, 2012
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit decides one Indiana case today
In Booker-El v. Sup., Ind. State Prison (ND Ind., Miller), a 10-page opinion, Judge Kanne writes:Sammie L. Booker-El, an...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, February 09, 2012
Tuesday, February 07, 2012
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit decides one Indiana case today
This entry could also be headed "More on: 'South Bend appealing judge decision on Family Dollar property'", referencing this...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, February 07, 2012
Friday, February 03, 2012
Ind. Decisions - Two 7th Circuit opinions today from Indiana
In Larry Davis v. Kris Ockomon, et al. (SD Ind., Lawrence), a 14-page opinion, Judge Kanne writes:Larry Davis was...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, February 03, 2012
Thursday, February 02, 2012
Ind. Decisions - More on 7th Circuit rules on: Superfund used to justify $28,000 bill to fight fire at couple's home
In addition to this ILB entry cited in the earlier post today, see this ABC NEWS report from Feb. 4,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, February 02, 2012
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit decides 2 additional Indiana cases today
In Brown v. Bowman (ND Ind., Springmann), an 18-page opinion, Judge Cudahy writes:This case involves the scope of the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, February 02, 2012
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit rules on: Superfund used to justify $28,000 bill to fight fire at couple's home
On March 23, 2010, the ILB had a long entry headed "Environment - More on: Superfund used to justify...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, February 02, 2012
Wednesday, February 01, 2012
Ind. Decisions - More on 7th Circuit ruling in Amber Parker case
Updating this ILB entry from yesterday on the 7th Circuit's decision to allow plaintiff's suit to proceed in the case...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, February 01, 2012
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Ind. Decisons - 7th Circuit decides another Indiana case today
And it is the Amber Parker case! The girls prevail to fight on another day! In Amber Parker v....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit decides one Indiana case today
In Atkins v. Zenk (ND Ind., Van Bokkelen), a 15-page opinion, The Honorable Tanya Walton Pratt, District Judge for...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Thursday, January 19, 2012
Ind. Decisions - "7th Circuit Issues Ruling on Alcohol Delivery Law"
The 7th Circuit's Jan. 17th wine shipping decision, Lebamoff Enterprises v. Huskey, summarized here by the ILB, was the subject...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, January 19, 2012
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit decides one Indiana case today
In Lebamoff Enterprises v. Huskey (SD Ind., Magnus-Stinson), a 36-page opinion challenging the constitutionality "of an Indiana state law...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, January 17, 2012
Friday, January 13, 2012
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit decides one Indiana case today
In Harris v. Warrick County Sheriff's Dept. (SD Ind., Young), a 10-page opinion, Judge Sykes writes:The Warrick County Sheriff...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, January 13, 2012
Thursday, January 12, 2012
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit decides one Indiana case today
In U.S. v. Redmond (SD Ind., Young), a 25-page opinion, Judge Flaum writes:This is the consolidated appeal of Charles...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, January 12, 2012
Tuesday, January 03, 2012
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit decides one Indiana case today
In US v. Jason Smith (ND Ind., Miller), a 10-page opinion, Judge Williams writes:On July 14, 2010, an officer...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, January 03, 2012
Wednesday, December 28, 2011
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit decides one Indiana case today
In U.S. v. George Pabey (ND Ind., Moody), a 27-page opinion, Judge Flaum writes:On September 24, 2010, George Pabey,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, December 28, 2011
Tuesday, December 27, 2011
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit decides one Indiana case today, a reversal
In ATA Airlines v, FedEx (SD Ind., Young), a 28-page opinion, Judge Posner writes:ATA filed this diversity suit for...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, December 27, 2011
Thursday, December 22, 2011
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit decides one Indiana case today
In M.B. v. Hamilton SE Schools (SD Ind., Pratt), a 27-page opinion, Judge Gottschall (Honorable Joan B. Gottschall, United...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, December 22, 2011
Wednesday, December 21, 2011
Ind. Courts - 7th Circuit opinion by one of our newest district court judges [Updated]
Broaddus v. Shields is not an Indiana case, but the 7th Circuit opinion today is authored by one of our...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, December 21, 2011
Thursday, December 15, 2011
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit decides one Indiana case today
In Brown v. Columbia Sussex (ND Ind., Simon), a 22-page opinion, Judge Flaum writes:The underlying litigation in this case...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, December 15, 2011
Wednesday, December 14, 2011
Ind. Decisions - Two 7th Circuit opinions today from Indiana
In Susan Kellar v. Summit Seating (ND Ind., Nuechterlein), a 16-page opinion, Judge Williams writes:Susan Kellar contends that she is...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, December 14, 2011
Tuesday, December 06, 2011
Ind. Decisions - Non-Indiana 7th Circuit opinion today on Truth-in- Lending Act (TILA)
In Marr v. Bank of America (ED Wis), an 11-page opinion, Judge Wood writes:In the world of the Truth-in-...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, December 06, 2011
Monday, December 05, 2011
Ind. Decisions - Non-Indiana bankruptcy opinion today from 7th Circuit
In re IFC Credit Corp., an 11-page opinion by Judge Posner, begins:IFC Credit Corporation voluntarily declared bankruptcy under Chapter...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, December 05, 2011
Thursday, December 01, 2011
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit issues one Indiana opinion today
In Stevens v. Housing Authority (ND Ind., Lozano), a 25-page opinion, Judge Rovner writes:Bridgett Stevens lived in federally-subsidized public...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, December 01, 2011
Wednesday, November 23, 2011
Ind. Decisions - Two Posner opinions today on Indiana cases, at least one is priceless
In re Fort Wayne Telsat (ND Ind., Springmann) is a 13-page opinion in a bankruptcy case. Judge Posner writes:This appeal...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, November 23, 2011
Tuesday, November 22, 2011
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit issues one Indiana opinion today
In Pavey v. Conley, et al. (ND Ind., Miller), a 12-page opinion, Jude Sykes writes:In this suit under 42...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, November 22, 2011
Friday, November 18, 2011
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit opinion yesterday re Multidistrict Litigation
In Fed. Ex v. US Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation, a 7-page opinion, Judge Hamilton writes:This petition for the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, November 18, 2011
Thursday, November 17, 2011
Ind. Decisions - Re "the value of a crystal-clear record of the parties’ consent to have a magistrate judge preside over their case under 28 U.S.C. § 636(c)"
An opinion today out of Illinois is of interest because of its introduction. In Allan Stevo v. Pamela Frasor...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, November 17, 2011
Ind. Decisions - "Notable sentencing reversal by Seventh Circuit in mortgage fraud sentencing"
That is the heading to this Sentencing Law blog entry yesterday highlighting a 7th Circuit ruling in a case appealed...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, November 17, 2011
Thursday, November 10, 2011
Ind. Decisions - Opinions in 3 Indiana cases today from 7th Circuit
In U.S. v. Dale Russell (SD Ind., Barker), a 54-page opinion, Judge Rovner writes:A jury convicted Dale Russell of...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, November 10, 2011
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit gives attorney 21 days to show "why he should not be censured, suspended, or disbarred on account of his apparent inability to practice competently and diligently in the federal courts"
A 7-page decision Nov. 8th, authored by Chief Judge Easterbrook in the case of in Cathleen R. Sambrano v....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, November 10, 2011
Thursday, November 03, 2011
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit issues one Indiana opinion today, a reversal in part
In Anderson v. Guf Stream (ND Ind., MJ Nuechterlein), a 32-page opinion, Judge Williams writes:Plaintiffs Jeff and Liz Anderson...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, November 03, 2011
Tuesday, November 01, 2011
Ind. Decisions - One Indiana decision today from 7th Circuit
In Rose Acre Farms v. Columbia Casualty (SD Ind., Barker), a 9-page opinion, Judge Posner affirms the district court...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, November 01, 2011
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit issues one Indiana opinion today
In US v. Barnes and Taylor (ND Ind., Springmann), a 23-page opinion, Judge Flaum writes:Upon re-sentencing, a district court...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, October 25, 2011
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
Ind. Decisions - One Indiana decision today from 7th Circuit
In Bruce Barton v. Zimmer, Inc. (ND Ind., Springmann), an 18-page opinion, Judge Sykes writes:Bruce Barton was employed in...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, October 18, 2011
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit issues one Indiana opinion today, a reversal
In US v. Roger Loughry (SD Ind., Lawrence), a 21-page opinion, Judge Williams writes:Roger Loughry was convicted of advertising,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, October 11, 2011
Monday, October 03, 2011
Ind. Decisions - One Indiana decision today from 7th Circuit
In Purcell v. Bank of America, an 8-page opinion, Chief Judge Easterbrook begins:According to a complaint filed in state...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, October 03, 2011
Thursday, September 29, 2011
Ind. Decisions - One Indiana decision today from 7th Circuit
In Cedar Farm, Harrison County, Inc. v. Louisville Gas and Electric (SD Ind., Hamilton), a 13-page opinion, Judge Williams...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, September 29, 2011
Thursday, September 22, 2011
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit: Even more on "Much of (Maksym's) writing is little more than gibberish"
Referencing this ILB entry from yesterday, which quoted 7th Circuit Judge Diane Sykes' opinion in H. Stanard v. Keith Nygren,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, September 22, 2011
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit: More on "Much of (Maksym's) writing is little more than gibberish"
Updating yesterday's entry, Prof. Eric Rasmusen from IU's Kelley School sends along this note:Hi, Marcia. I saw your post on...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, September 21, 2011
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit: "Much of (Maksym's) writing is little more than gibberish"
That is from a story by Steve Schmadeke in the Chicago Tribune headed "Drew Peterson attorney criticized by federal appeals...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, September 20, 2011
Thursday, September 15, 2011
Ind. Decisions - One Indiana decision today from 7th Circuit
In Cheryl Burns v. Orthotek, Inc. (ND Ind., Simon), a 13-page opinion, Judge Sykes writes:This case requires us to...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, September 15, 2011
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
Courts - Still more on "Woman who recorded cops acquitted of felony eavesdropping charges"
Updating this entry from earlier today, here is much more on yesterdays 7th Circuit oral argument in ACLU v. Alvarez....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, September 14, 2011
Monday, September 12, 2011
Ind. Decisions - One Indiana decision today from 7th Circuit
In Arnett v. Webster (SD Ind., Lawrence), A 36-page opinion, Judge Tinder writes:Kevin Arnett, a former prisoner at the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, September 12, 2011
Friday, September 09, 2011
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit rules in public school establishment of religion case
In a 67-page, 2-1 opinion today, in a case out of Illinois, Doe 3 v. Elmbrook School District, Judge...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, September 09, 2011
Ind. Decisions - Two 7th Circuit opinions today from Indiana
In Autumn Eaton v. Ind. Dept. Corrections (SD Ind., Magnus-Stinson), a 19-page opinion, Judge Gottschall (sitting by designation) writes:Pendleton...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, September 09, 2011
Tuesday, September 06, 2011
Ind. Decisions - One Indiana decision today from 7th Circuit
In Paul v. Marberry (SD Ind., Lawrence), an 8-page opinion, Judge Posner writes:The district judge denied the plaintiff’s motion...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, September 06, 2011
Friday, September 02, 2011
Ind. Decisions - One Indiana decision today from 7th Circuit, plus a highlight
In Williams and Meehann v. Rohm and Hass Pension Plan (SD Ind., Barker), a 13-page opinion, Judge Kanne writes:After eight...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, September 02, 2011
Thursday, September 01, 2011
Ind. Decisions - No Indiana decisions from 7th Circuit today
But you've gotta luv an opinion that begins:This case proves the maxim that, in appellate briefing, bluster is inversely...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, September 01, 2011
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
Ind. Decisions - Seventh Circuit Review online
Here is the description:The Seventh Circuit Review is a semiannual, online journal dedicated to the analysis of recent opinions published...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, August 30, 2011
Monday, August 29, 2011
Ind. Decisions - One Indiana decision today from 7th Circuit
In William Padula v. Timothy Leimbach (ND Ind., Van Bokkelen), a 19-page opinion, Judge Flaum writes:Jerome Clement, a diabetic,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, August 29, 2011
Saturday, August 27, 2011
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit ruling on live-streaming of high school state tournament games
The 7th Circuit decision August 24, 2011 in the case of Wis. Interscholastic Athletic Ass'n. v. Gannett Co. is the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, August 27, 2011
Friday, August 26, 2011
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit issues nonprecedential disposition in NCAA case
In George, et al v. NCAA the Court orders:This case comes to us on remand from the Indiana Supreme...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, August 26, 2011
Ind. Decisions - One Indiana decision today from 7th Circuit, and one interesting case out of Illinois
In Serednyj v. Beverly Health Care (ND Ind., Miller), a 32-page opinion, Judge Richard L. Young (SD Ind., sitting...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, August 26, 2011
Thursday, August 25, 2011
Ind. Decisions - One Indiana decision today from 7th Circuit
Quotes from Haury v. Lemmon (ND Ind., Miller), a 5-page, per curiam opinion:Michael Haury, a prisoner in Indiana, filed...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, August 25, 2011
Wednesday, August 24, 2011
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit "on whether the new crack mandatory minimum sentencing provisions of the Fair Sentencing Act apply in cases involved offenses pre-dating the new law but not yet sentenced"
Read Douglas A. Berman's entry today in his Sentencing Law Blog if this is one of your issues....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, August 24, 2011
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit issues two Indiana opinions today
In US v. Snow (SD Ind., McKinney), a 15-page opinion, Judge Rovner writes:A gun was discovered on Ernest R....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, August 24, 2011
Ind. Decisions - Important invasive species/Asian carp opinion issued in typescript this afternoon by 7th Circuit
State of Michigan and Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians v. Army Corp of Engineers (ND Ill.)...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, August 24, 2011
Tuesday, August 23, 2011
Ind. Decisions - "Split Seventh Circuit panel decides Padilla v. Kentucky is not retroactive"
That heading from an entry today in the Sentencing Law Blog:Interesting ruling today by a split Seventh Circuit panel today...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, August 23, 2011
Wednesday, August 17, 2011
Ind. Decisions - One Indiana decision today from 7th Circuit
In Lisa Hicks v. Avery Drei, LLC (SD Ind., Magnus-Stinson), an 18-page opinion, Judge Kanne writes:Lisa Hicks worked for...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, August 17, 2011
Tuesday, August 16, 2011
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit issues one Indiana opinion today
This is an opinion about phone "cramming" and Indiana law, and affirms the district court decision. See particularly discussion of...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, August 16, 2011
Monday, August 15, 2011
Ind. Decisions - One Indiana decision today from 7th Circuit
In Gomez and Wagner-Barnett v. St. Vincent Heath (SD Ind., Barker), a 22-page opinion, Judge Kanne writes:When Blanca Gomez...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, August 15, 2011
Saturday, August 13, 2011
Ind. Decision - 7th Circuit rules in Taflinger suit
The 7th Circuit issued a 5-page nonprecedental order yesterday in Brooke N. Taflinger v. U.S. Swimming (SD Ind., Pratt), ruling:The...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, August 13, 2011
Wednesday, August 10, 2011
Ind. Decisions - One Indiana decision today from 7th Circuit
In Weatherbee v. Astrue (SDInd., Pratt), a 15-page opinion, Judge Cudahy writes:Gregory K. Weatherbee applied for Social Security disability...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, August 10, 2011
Monday, August 08, 2011
Ind. Decisions - Three new 7th Circuit Indiana opinions today, plus one released earlier
US v. Gray (ND Ind., Moody), a 13-page opinion by Judge Posner, begins:A jury convicted Wynell Gray of Medicaid...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, August 08, 2011
Friday, August 05, 2011
Ind. Decisions - One Indiana case and three other opinions of interest from the 7th Crrcuit today
In the Indiana case, Matthews-Sheets v. Comm. of Social Security (SD Ind., Lawrence), a 12-page opinion, Judge Posner writes:After...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, August 05, 2011
Wednesday, August 03, 2011
Ind. Decisions - Interesting 7th Circuit nonprecedential disposition today
In Deborah Walton v. Claybridge Homeowners Assoc. (SD Ind., Pratt), a 3-page order, Judge Hamilton writes:Walton’s present complaint boils...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, August 03, 2011
Monday, August 01, 2011
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit issues Indiana opinion in typescript form
Just posted by the 7th Circuit, this 5-page opinion "On Application for Certificate of Appeal" in Resendez v. Knight...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, August 01, 2011
Friday, July 29, 2011
Courts - 7th Circuit issues opinion about toilet paper, with link to youtube [Updated]
In Georgia-Pacific v. Kimberly-Clerk, a 17-page, July 28th, 2011, ruling in a case out of Illinois, Judge Evans' opinion...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, July 29, 2011
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
Ind. Decisions - No Indiana decisions today from the 7th Circuit, but ...
There was a bankruptcy/trademark opinion (Western Glove Works v. XMH Corp.), a copyright opinion (Nova Design Build, I v....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, July 26, 2011
Friday, July 22, 2011
Ind. Decisions - "Two 7th Circuit opinions reject efforts to assail lengthy child porn and child enticement sentences"
Sentencing Law & Policy looks briefly at two non-Indiana 7th Circuit opinions today "affirming lengthy sentences over various objections for...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, July 22, 2011
Ind. Decisions - Two 7th Circuit opinions today from Indiana
There were two Indiana opinions today. In US v. Griffin (SD Ind., Young), a 20-page opinion, Judge Sykes writes:When...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, July 22, 2011
Thursday, July 21, 2011
Ind. Decisions - Two 7th Circuit opinions today from Indiana
In Crawford v. Countrywide Home Loans (ND Ind., Simon), a 22-page opinion, Judge Kanne writes:Yvette and L.V. Crawford were...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, July 21, 2011
Wednesday, July 20, 2011
Ind. Decisions - "Significant new fast-track disparity ruling from Seventh Circuit"
Today's 7th Circuit decision in USA v. Sergio Ramirez, a case out of Illinois, is the subject of this Sentencing...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, July 20, 2011
Tuesday, July 19, 2011
Ind. Decisions - One Indiana decision today from 7th Circuit
In Dana Woods v. Commissioner of Ind. DOC (SD Ind., Magnus-Stinson), an 11-page opinion, Judge Bauer writes:The plaintiffs are...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, July 19, 2011
Friday, July 15, 2011
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit panel upholds $500K payment to victim
Yesterday's 7th Circuit decision in U.S. v. Worden is the subject of a story today in the NWI Times, reported...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, July 15, 2011
Thursday, July 14, 2011
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit decides Illinois case re child pornography sentence [Updated]
In USA v. Dennis Garthus, a 13-page opinion in an appeal from the ND Illinois, Judge Posner's opinion concludes:The...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, July 14, 2011
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit decides case involving Indiana
In U.S. v. Worden (ND Ind., Van Bokkelen), a 10-page opinion, Judge Lefkow (sitting by designation) writes:Nathaniel Josiah Worden...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, July 14, 2011
Wednesday, July 13, 2011
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit decides case involving Indiana's Home Loan Practices Act (IHLPA)
In Collins, et al v. America's Servicing Company (ASC) (ND Ind., Miller), an 11-page opinion, Judge Evans writes:Phillip Collins,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, July 13, 2011
Ind. Decisions - One Indiana decision today from 7th Circuit
In Jill Treat v. Kelley Automotive Group (ND Ind., Lee), a 13-page opinion, Judge Hamilton writes:Jill and Cody Treat...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, July 13, 2011
Monday, July 11, 2011
Ind. Decisions - Another Indiana 7th Circuit opinion today
In Boimah Flomo v. Firestone Natural Rubber Co. (SD Ind., Magnus-Stinson), a 24-page opinion, Judge Posner writes:This suit under...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, July 11, 2011
Ind. Decisions - One Indiana decision today from 7th Circuit
In Bishop Harvey, Jr. v. Town of Merrillville (ND Ind., Van Bokkelen), a 14-page opinion, Judge Tinder begins:Henry David Thoreau...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, July 11, 2011
Friday, July 08, 2011
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit Illinois gun ordinance decision [Updated]
Rhonda Ezell v. City of Chicago, a 59-page opinion issued July 6th, authored by Judge Sykes, with a concurring opinion...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, July 08, 2011
Ind. Decisions - One Indiana decision today from 7th Circuit
In John Logan v. Donna Wilkins (SD Ind., Lawrence), a 12-page opinion, Judge Williams writes:John A. Logan claims that...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, July 08, 2011
Thursday, July 07, 2011
Ind. Decisions - "Seventh Circuit rejects all attacks on acquitted conduct sentencing enhancements"
That is the heading to this July 5th post in the Sentencing Law Blog, on the 7th Circuit's July 5th...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, July 07, 2011
Friday, July 01, 2011
Ind. Decisions - One Indiana opinion today from 7th Circuit
In Johnson v. Hix Wrecker Service (SD Ind., Lawrence), an 11-page opinion, Judge Williams writes:Bobby Johnson, Jr. claims that...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, July 01, 2011
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit issues two Indiana opinions today
In Aaron Smeigh v. Johns Manville, Inc. (SD Ind., Pratt), a 23-page opinion, Judge Tunder writes:Aaron Smeigh brings this...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, June 29, 2011
Thursday, June 23, 2011
Ind. Decisions - One Indiana decision today from 7th Circuit, a mea culpa
Corcoran v. Wilson (ND Ind., Sharp), is a 6-page per curiam opinion:This habeas case returns to us from the Supreme...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, June 23, 2011
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
Ind. Decisions - One Indiana decision today from 7th Circuit
In USA v. Mokol (ND Ind., Van Bokkelen), a 16-page opinion, Judge Cudahy writes:Appellant Michael Lee Mokol, Jr., appeals...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, June 22, 2011
Tuesday, June 21, 2011
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit issues one Indiana opinion today
In USA v. Locke (SD Ind., McKinney), a 30-page opinion, Judge Kanne writes:Donella Locke became a real estate agent...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, June 21, 2011
Thursday, June 16, 2011
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit rules on federal air pollution issue
The 8-page opinion by Chief Judge Easterbrook is NRDC v. US EPA. A quote:Wisconsin’s latest implementation plan includes features...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, June 16, 2011
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
Ind. Decisions - Not Indiana case, but important wetlands and standing opinion from 7th Circuit today
In American Bottom Conservancy v. U.S.Army Corps of Engineers, et al. (SD Ill.), an 18-page opinion, including 2 pages...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, June 14, 2011
Thursday, June 09, 2011
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit issues one Indiana opinion today
In Harriett Ellis v. CCA of Tennessee (SD Ind., Barker), a 23-page opinion, Judge Flaum writes:The plaintiffs in this...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, June 09, 2011
Monday, June 06, 2011
Ind. Courts - 7th Circuit redaction cautions
A "word to the wise" tweet:AppellateDaily Michelle Olsen 7th Cir.-Redaction Methodology Suggestions (new post on ct website, perhaps due to...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, June 06, 2011
Friday, June 03, 2011
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit issues one Indiana opinion today
In Vance v. Ball State Univ. (SD Ind., Barker), a 25-page opinion, Judge Wood writes:Maetta Vance was the only...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, June 03, 2011
Thursday, June 02, 2011
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit posts two Indiana opinions released earlier in typescript
They are Roche Diagnotics v. Medical Automation Systems (SD Ind., Barker)(see 5/25/11 ILB entry) and U.S. v. Sellers (ND Ind.,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, June 02, 2011
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit issues another Indiana opinion in typescript
Last Friday the 7th Circuit released U.S. v. Sellers in typescript. Today the Court has released in typescript Roche...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, May 24, 2011
Friday, May 20, 2011
Ind. Decision - 7th Circuit releases Indiana opinion in typescript form
In U.S. v. Sellers (ND Ind., Lozano), a 22-page opinion notable both for its early release, but also for...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, May 20, 2011
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit issues one Indiana opinion today
In Digitech Computer v. Trans-Care, Inc. (SD Ind., Hussmann, Magistrate Judge), a 13-page opinion, Judge Wood writes:Trans-Care, an Indiana...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, May 20, 2011
Sunday, May 15, 2011
Courts - "U.S. courts say casinos have no 'duty of care' responsibility to halt compulsive gamblers from playing"
This lengthy article today by John Mangels of the Cleveland Plain Dealer references, among others, two Indiana decisions, Williams v....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, May 15, 2011
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
Ind. Decisions - "Ban 'choate' from the legal lexicon, 7th Circuit Judge Richard A. Posner advises"
See How Appealing entry here, and don't miss the linked NY Times article. The Posner opinion linked is today's Indiana...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, May 11, 2011
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit issues one Indiana opinion today, a reversal
In Bloomfield State Bank v. U.S. (SD Ind., McKinney), a 9-page opinion, Judge Posner writes:The question presented is whether...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, May 11, 2011
Friday, May 06, 2011
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit issues one Indiana opinion today
In U.S. v. Thomas (ND Ind., Miller), a 5-page opinion, Judge Kanne writes:Jermel Thomas pled guilty on March 22,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, May 06, 2011
Ind. Decisions - More on "Court ruling revives neighbors' suit against VIM"
Updating this brief May 5th ILB entry, here is the expanded story by Tim Vandenack of the Elkhart Truth, re...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, May 06, 2011
Thursday, May 05, 2011
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit issues one Indiana opinion today
In U.S. v. Norris (SD Ind., Barker), a 19-page opinion, Judge Ripple writes:John L. Norris was indicted on one...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, May 05, 2011
Ind. Decisions - "Court ruling revives neighbors' suit against VIM"
The 7th Circuit decision May 3rd in Adkins v. VIM Recycling (ILB summary here) was the subject of a brief...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, May 05, 2011
Tuesday, May 03, 2011
Ind. Decisions - Two Indiana opinions today from 7th Circuit
In U.S. v. Leach (ND Ind., Miller), an 8-page opinion, Judge Wood writes:Donald Leach moved from Indiana to South...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, May 03, 2011
Monday, May 02, 2011
Ind. Decisions - One Indiana opinion today from 7th Circuit
From U.S. v. Runyan (ND Ind., Moody), a 5-page per curiam opinion:David Runyan appeals his 63-month sentence for being...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, May 02, 2011
Thursday, April 28, 2011
Ind. Decisions - Another 7th Circuit decision today, this one from Illinois and about warrants for GPS tracking
See the How Appealing writeup here. ILB: Here is the 52-page opinion in U.S. v. Cuevas-Perez. Each of the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, April 28, 2011
Ind. Decisions - One Indiana opinion today from 7th Circuit
In Koons v. U.S. (SD Ind., Young), a 15-page opinion, Judge Flaum writes:Andrew Koons pled guilty to being a...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, April 28, 2011
Monday, April 25, 2011
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit issues one Indiana opinion today
In U.S. v. Curlin (SD Ind., Barker), a 10-page opinion, Judge Flaum writes:In June 2008, Marcus Curlin stopped paying...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, April 25, 2011
Friday, April 22, 2011
Ind. Decisions - One Indiana decision today from 7th Circuit
In U.S. v. Collins (ND Ind., Van Bokkelen), a 14-page opinion, Judge Herndon, Chief Judge, United States District Court...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, April 22, 2011
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Ind. Decisions - Even more on suit between one Indiana state agency and another
This ILB entry from Nov. 28, 2010 began:Remember this ILB entry from May 27, 2010. The parties were Indiana Protection...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Ind. Courts - "Federal Judges See Sentencing Injustice, but the Calendar Disagrees"
I've categorized this story under "7th Circuit decisions" because the 7th is the only circuit to rule on this issue...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Thursday, April 07, 2011
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit issues one Indiana opinion today, another reversal
Note: The ILB has added links to the references cited in the concurring opinion. In U.S. v. Taylor (ND...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, April 07, 2011
Tuesday, April 05, 2011
Ind. Decisions - "Federal Appeals court revives doctors' lawsuit against coroner"
Jon Murray has a story up now on the IndyStar site on today's 7th Circuit decision in Radentz, et al....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, April 05, 2011
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit issues one Indiana opinion today, again a reversal
In Radentz, et al. v. Marion County (SD Ind., Lawrence), a 14-page opinion, Judge Rovner writes:The plaintiffs-appellants Stephen Radentz,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, April 05, 2011
Monday, April 04, 2011
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit issues one Indiana opinion today, a reversal
In U.S. v. Hicks (SD Ind., Lawrence), a 20-page opinion in a case argued nearly a year ago, Judge...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, April 04, 2011
Thursday, March 31, 2011
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit reverses Indiana decision and directs prisoner's release by State of Indiana ...
In Jones v. Basinger (SD Ind., Young), a 48-page opinion, Judge Hamilton writes:In 2004, petitioner Antonio Jones was convicted...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, March 31, 2011
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Ind. Decisions - One Indiana opinion late today from 7th Circuit
In Randall and Pepmeier, et al v. Rolls-Royce Corp. (SD Ind., Barker), an 18-page opinion, Judge Posner affirms District Judge...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Monday, March 28, 2011
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit issues tax law opinion involving Indiana attorney
In Scott C. Cole and Jennifer A. Cole v. Comm. IRS (U.S. Tax Court), a 33-page opinion, Judge Tinder...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, March 28, 2011
Friday, March 25, 2011
Ind. Decisions - Both Easterbrook and Posner criticize lawyers this week
But as far as I know, not in Indiana cases. See this story by Martha Nell in the ABA Journal...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, March 25, 2011
Thursday, March 24, 2011
Ind. Decisions - One Indiana decision today from 7th Circuit, and a bankruptcy decision
In U.S. v. Mitchell (SD Ind., Barker), a 9-page opinion, Judge Manion writes:Rollie Mitchell was convicted for distributing cocaine...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, March 24, 2011
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Ind. Decisions- One Indiana decision today from 7th Circuit
In U.S. v. Long (SD Ind., McKinney), a 15-page opinion, Judge Kanne writes:Robert Long and Jason Edwards were corrupt...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Ind. Decisions - SCOTUS reverses 7th Circuit retaliations ruling, 6-2
The case is Kasten v. Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics. See early AP story here. Here is the opinion....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Monday, March 21, 2011
Ind. Decisions - "Prosecutors in northern Indiana may have unconstitutionally kept two black women off the jury in a murder trial, the 7th Circuit ruled"
The 7th Circuit March 9th decision in U.S. v. Styles Taylor and Keon Thomas, about which the ILB posted a...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, March 21, 2011
Friday, March 18, 2011
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit issued one Indiana ruling today
In U.S. v. Jamison (ND Ind., Miller), a 14-page opinion, Judge Flaum writes:Dennis Jamison (“Jamison”) was convicted of possessing...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, March 18, 2011
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit decides one Indiana case today
In Siliven, et al. v. Ind. Dept. of Child Services (SD Ind., Lawrence), a 20-page opinion, Judge Flaum writes:In...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Monday, March 14, 2011
Ind. Decisions - Two (make that three) Indiana opinions today from 7th Circuit
In U.S. v. McBride (ND Ind., Springmann), an 8-page opinion, Judge Sykes writes:Following a routine traffic stop, a consent...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, March 14, 2011
Wednesday, March 09, 2011
Ind. Decisions - Two Indiana opinions today from 7th Circuit
In Peggy Abner and Linda Kendall v. Scott Memorial Hospital (SD Ind., CJ Young), a 6-page opinion, Judge Posner...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, March 09, 2011
Monday, March 07, 2011
Ind. Decisions - Two Indiana opinions today from 7th Circuit
From US v. Avila (SD Ind., Hamilton), a 6-page, per curiam opinion:The issue in this successive appeal is whether...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, March 07, 2011
Friday, March 04, 2011
Ind. Law - SCOTUS will look at hearing two petitions arising from the planned special election to fill a vacant seat in the United States Senate belonging to Illinois
SCOTUSblog has this post, highlighting two petitions re 7th Circuit decisions, up for consideration today by the SCOTUS, both involving...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, March 04, 2011
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit issued one Indiana ruling today
The 4-page opinion is In re: Rich Bergeron, on a petition for writ of mandamus to the USSD, SD...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, March 04, 2011
Wednesday, March 02, 2011
Courts - Other Circuits join 7th in posting arguments online
We may be spoiled here in the 7th Circuit, where audio versions of oral arguments have been available online for...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, March 02, 2011
Tuesday, March 01, 2011
Ind. Decisions - "Seventh Circuit Reaffirms High School Students’ Rights to Wear 'Be Happy, Not Gay' T-Shirts"
The case, out of Illinois, is Zamecnik v. Indian Prairie School Dist. #204. Prof. Eugene Volokh writes about it here...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, March 01, 2011
Thursday, February 24, 2011
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit's United States v. Skoien featured
Thanks to Sentencing Law & Policy for pointing to a new Harvard Law Review article:En Banc Seventh Circuit Holds Prohibition...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, February 24, 2011
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Ind. Decisions - Two today from 7th Circuit
In USA v. Roger Slone (ND Ind., Lozano), a 16-page opinion, Judge Flaum writes:Roger D. Slone was arrested during...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Ind. Decisions - "Illinois federal Judge's remarks at sentencing in at least two recent sex cases have earned rebukes from the Seventh Circuit"
So tweeted Michelle Olsen of AppellateDaily this morning, referencing this Feb. 21st entry in the PrawfsBlawg that begins:I don’t know...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Friday, February 18, 2011
Ind. Decisions - One bankruptcy law ruling from 7th Circuit today
In In the matter of: UAL Corp., a 25-page opinion, Judge Hamilton writes:A claims trader buys claims against bankrupt...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, February 18, 2011
Ind. Decisions - "Garden not eligible for copyright protection, 7th Circuit rules "
Sheri Qualters of The National Law Journal reported Feb. 16, 2010 re the 7th Circuit's Feb. 15th decision in Kelley...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, February 18, 2011
Thursday, February 17, 2011
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit decided one Indiana case yesterday
In Whitely, et al. v. Moravec, et al. (SD Ind., Hamilton), a 6-page opinion, Chief Judge writes:Plaintiffs worked for...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, February 17, 2011
Monday, February 14, 2011
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit issued one Indiana ruling today
In Kartman et al. v. State Farm Mutual (SD Ind., Lawrence), a 24-page opinion, Judge Sykes writes:After a severe...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, February 14, 2011
Sunday, February 13, 2011
Ind. Gov't, - "La Porte Ordinance would require special permits for churches"
Matt Fritz's story in the Feb. 11, 2011 LaPorte Herald Argus reports:LA PORTE — Churches may not be able to...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, February 13, 2011
Saturday, February 12, 2011
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit decides one Indiana case yesterday
In Mouhamadou M. Sow v. Fortville Fire Dept. (SD Ind., Young), a 21-page opinion, Judge McCuskey (Central District of...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, February 12, 2011
Thursday, February 10, 2011
Ind. Courts - "Under the First Amendment, can states prohibit judicial candidates from personally soliciting campaign contributions?"
Michelle Olsen of Appellate Daily, has a post today on a circuit split -- some quotes:Under the First Amendment, can...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, February 10, 2011
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit decides student loan bankruptcy case
In In re Busson-Sokolik, an 8-page decision, Judge Bauer writes:This case comes to us as a direct appeal from...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, February 10, 2011
Tuesday, February 01, 2011
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit issued one Indiana ruling today
In U.S. v. Bullock (ND Ind., Springmann), a 39-page opinion, Judge Tinder writes:Derrick Bullock pleaded guilty to possession with...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, February 01, 2011
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit issues two Indiana rulings today; plus an opinion that will be appreciated by tax geeks
In U.S. v. Brock (ND Ind., Simon), a 10-page opinion, Judge Williams writes:Ty Brock was stopped at a vehicle...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, January 26, 2011
Monday, January 24, 2011
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit issued one Indiana ruling today
In Applications of Heraeus Kulzer v. Biomet (ND Ind., Miller, a 14-page opinion, Judge Posner writes:This is an appeal...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, January 24, 2011
Friday, January 21, 2011
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit issued one Indiana ruling today
In Sutherland v. Wal-Mart Stores (SD Ind., Lawrence), a 12-page opinion, Judge Kanne writes:Maria Sutherland sued Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, January 21, 2011
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
Ind. Decisions - One Indiana opinion today from 7th Circuit
In Anthony Smith v. Gil Peters (SD Ind., Young), a 6-page opinion, Judge Posner writes:Anthony Smith, an Indiana state...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, January 19, 2011
Friday, January 14, 2011
Ind. Decisions - One Indiana opinion (the "stun belt" case) and two others of interest from the 7th Circuit today
In Stephenson v. Wilson (ND Ind., Springmann), the brief Order reads:On July 23, 2010, petitioner-appellee filed a petition for...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, January 14, 2011
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit decides one Indiana case, and a notice requirements case
In Thomas v. H&R Block (SD Ind., Hamilton), a 16-page opinion, Judge Flaum writes:Amorita Thomas (“Thomas”) sued her employer,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, January 12, 2011
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
Ind. Decisions - Oral argument before SCOTUS tomorrow in Indiana case
Updating this March 12, 2010 ILB entry re the 7th Circuit decision in U.S. v. Sykes, affirming Judge McKinney's sentence...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, January 11, 2011
Monday, January 10, 2011
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit decision re Twombly
From an entry today in the blog Antitrust Today:In an opinion written by antitrust expert Judge Richard Posner, the U.S....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, January 10, 2011
Tuesday, January 04, 2011
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit issued one Indiana ruling today
In US v. Redd (ND Ind., Springmann), a 4-page opinion, Chief Judge Easterbrook writes:Timothy Redd was convicted in 2005...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, January 04, 2011
Wednesday, December 29, 2010
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit issues two Indiana rulings today
In U.S. v. Cartwright (SD Ind., Lawrence), a 12-page opinion, D. Judge Alelman (Of the Eastern District of Wisconsin,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, December 29, 2010
Friday, December 24, 2010
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit issued one Indiana ruling yesterday; and an opinion of general interest re federal preemption and common law claims
In U.S. v. Dortch (ND Ind. Lozano), an 8-page opinion, Judge Manion writes:Kevin Dortch robbed a bank in Munster,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, December 24, 2010
Wednesday, December 22, 2010
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit issues one Indiana opinion today
In Trinity Homes v. Ohio Casualty (SD Ind., J. Barker), a 14-page opinion, Judge Kanne writes:Plaintiffs Trinity Homes and...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, December 22, 2010
Tuesday, December 21, 2010
Ind. Decisions - One Indiana opinion today from 7th Circuit
In U.S. v. Lawrence Taylor (ND Ind., J. Miller), a 10-page opinion, Judge Cudahy writes:Appellant Lawrence Taylor appeals from...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, December 21, 2010
Friday, December 17, 2010
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit decides 2 Indiana cases today
In U.S. v. Tanner (ND Ind., Lozano), a 33-page opinion, Judge Hamilton writes:Appellant Charles Tanner abandoned a promising career...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, December 17, 2010
Friday, December 10, 2010
Ind. Decisions - No Indiana cases from the 7th Circuit, but an interesting opinion involving CERCLA
Arrow Gear Company v. Downers Grove Sanitary District (ND Ill.), a 10-page opinion by Judge Posner, begins:In 2008 the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, December 10, 2010
Wednesday, December 08, 2010
Ind. Decisions - "A Harris test case? Seventh Circuit affirms extraordinary sentencing factor enhancement"
Sentencing Law & Policy Blog has this entry re a case of out of Illinois. The post begins:Among the many...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, December 08, 2010
Monday, December 06, 2010
Ind. Decisions - One Indiana opinion today from 7th Circuit
In Grigsby v. Ray LaHood (SD Ind., CJ Young), a 13-page opinion, Judge Kanne writes:After discovering that his job...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, December 06, 2010
Thursday, December 02, 2010
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit issues one Indiana opinion today
In U.S. v. Corona-Gonzalez (SD Ind., J. Hamilton), a 14 page opinion, Judge Ripple writes:Juan Corona-Gonzalez seeks review of a...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, December 02, 2010
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit holds "Stay of Discovery Doesn’t Block Public Records Requests"
That is per this posting by Prof. Eugene Volokh yesterday re the 7th Circuit decision in American Bank v. City...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, December 02, 2010
Monday, November 29, 2010
Ind. Decisions - Two Indiana cases today from 7th Circuit, plus seed corn case out of Illinois
In American Bank v. City of Menasha (ND Ind., J. Springmann), a 12-page opinion, Judge Psoner writes:The Private Securities...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, November 29, 2010
Sunday, November 28, 2010
Ind. Decisions - Still more on suit between one Indiana state agency and another
Remember this ILB entry from May 27, 2010. The parties were Indiana Protection and Advocacy Services and the Indiana FSSA....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, November 28, 2010
Tuesday, November 23, 2010
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit decides 2 Indiana cases today; plus another of general interest
In Nightingale Home Healthcare v. Anodyne Therapy (SD Ind., Judge Barker), a 15-page opinion, Judge Posner writes:The judge had...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, November 23, 2010
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit decides one Indiana case today
In USA v. Rosalio Cruz-Rea (SD Ind., CJ Young), a 17-page opinion, Judge Bauer writes:Rosalio Cruz-Rea appeals his conviction...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, November 17, 2010
Monday, November 15, 2010
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit decides one Indiana case today
In U.S. v. Lorenzo Tavarez (SD Ind., Judge Lawrence), an 8-page opinion, Judge Hamilton writes:Based on information provided by...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, November 15, 2010
Thursday, November 11, 2010
Ind. Decisions - "Corcoran death sentence upheld"
Updating this ILB entry from Nov. 8th, Rebecca S. Green of the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette has a long story...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, November 11, 2010
Monday, November 08, 2010
Courts - More on: Indiana case on "Petitions to Watch" list
Updating this ILB entry from Nov. 4th re the Indiana case of Bill K. Wilson, Superintendent, Indiana State Prison, Petitioner...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, November 08, 2010
Thursday, November 04, 2010
Ind. Courts - More on: NCAA issues sent by 7th Circuit to the Indiana Supreme Court
This Oct. 18, 2010 ILB entry quotes a 7th Circuit opinion on the question of: Does the NCAA's system of...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, November 04, 2010
Courts - Indiana case on "Petitions to Watch" list
On SCOTUSblog's "Petitions to Watch" list for the Court's Nov. 5th conference, the Indiana case of Bill K. Wilson, Superintendent,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, November 04, 2010
Tuesday, November 02, 2010
Ind. Decisions - No Indiana cases today, but Judge Posner writes on class actions
In Thorogood v. Sears Roebuck, a 29-page opinion (including an Appendix beginning at p. 26) reversing and remanding a...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, November 02, 2010
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
Ind. Decisions - One Indana decision today from 7th Circuit
In Parkey v. Sample (ND Ind, Judge Lee), a 6-page opinion, Judge Kanne writes:James Parkey sued Indiana State Trooper Jason...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, October 27, 2010
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
Ind. Courts - Still more on Bauer v. Shepard
Updating this ILB entry from Oct. 21st, here is the latest on the status if the petition for a writ...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, October 26, 2010
Thursday, October 21, 2010
Ind. Courts - Challenge to canons of Indiana Code of Judicial Conduct that restrict speech and/or activities of state judges and judicial candidates is named "petition of the day" by SCOTUSBlog
SCOTUSBlog explains here that it tries to identify petitions that raise questions that have a reasonable chance of being granted....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, October 21, 2010
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Ind. Decisions - "Seventh Circuit joins Sixth and Eleventh Circuits in rejecting applicability of FSA to pipeline cases"
So reports the Sentencing Law Blog this afternoon, re the 7th Circuit decision today in U.S. v. Bell....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Ind. Decisions - No Indiana cases decided today by 7th Circuit, but a bankruptcy case of interest
In Redmond, James A. v. Fifth Third Bank. This 17-page opinion by Judge Sykes covers a number of issues,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Monday, October 18, 2010
Ind. Courts - NCAA issues sent by 7th Circuit to the Indiana Supreme Court [Updated]
For background, start with this ILB entry from July 21, 2010. The issue: "Does the NCAA's system of distributing...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, October 18, 2010
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
Ind. Decisions - "Notable Seventh Circuit opinion reversing (on procedural grounds) long drug courier sentence"
Sentencing Law and Policy Blog has quite a lot to quote from today's 7th Circuit opinion in U.S. v. Cruz...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, October 13, 2010
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit decides one Indiana case today
In U.S. v. Cruz Saenz (SD Ind., Barker), an 18-page opinion, Judge Williams writes:Cruz Saenz received a whopping 293-month...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, October 13, 2010
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
Ind. Decisions - "Duke Energy Wins Verdict Reversal in EPA Lawsuit Over Indiana Power Plants"
As reported in the ILB earlier today, the 7th Circuit has reversed one aspect of the Cinergy case - for...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, October 12, 2010
Ind, Decisions - 7th Circuit decides a Cinergy case today
In USA v. Cinergy Corporation (SD Ind., McKinney), a 12-page opinion, Judge Posner notes:After we decided the interlocutory appeal,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, October 12, 2010
Thursday, October 07, 2010
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit ruling on fast track sentencing [Updated]
In USA v. Jaime Reyes-Hernandez, a 36-page opinion in two cases out of Illinois, Judge Kanne writes:The Supreme Court’s...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, October 07, 2010
Friday, October 01, 2010
Ind. Decisions - Two Indiana cases and a cybersquatting case decided today by 7th Circuit
From Annex Books v. City of Indianapolis (SD Ind., Evans), a 4-page, per curiam opinion:This suit began when the City...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, October 01, 2010
Thursday, September 30, 2010
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit issues opinion re Yahoo issue
In Beverly Stayart v. Yahoo! Inc., et al, a 7-page opinion in a case out of Wisconsin, Judeg Manion...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, September 30, 2010
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Ind. Decisions - Two interesting 7th Circuit opinions today, neither involving Indiana cases
In uBID v. The GoDaddy Group (ND Ill.), a 31-page opinion, Judge Hamilton writes:Plaintiff uBID, Inc. is a Chicago-based...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Monday, September 20, 2010
Ind. Decisions - Two interesting non-Indiana decisions today from the 7th Circuit
The opinion in Spivey v. Adaptive Marketing, involving an Illinois case, is notable because it was written by "The...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, September 20, 2010
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Ind. Courts - 7th Circuit's Judge Wood opinion widely quoted
For instance, the ABA Journal blog header is "7th Circuit Blasts Sentencing Judge for Comments on Hitler’s Dog, Illegal Aliens."...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
Ind. Decisions - Interesting Illinois case decided today by 7th Circuit
In State of Illinois v. Hemi Group LLC, Judge Kanne writes:The state of Illinois sued Hemi Group LLC for...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, September 14, 2010
Friday, September 10, 2010
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit issues one Indiana ruling today
In Finch v. Bart Peterson (SD Ind., Debra McVicker Lynch, Magistrate Judge, an 11-page opinion, Judge Sykes writes:This interlocutory...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, September 10, 2010
Thursday, September 09, 2010
Ind. Decisions - Interesting Wis. wiretap decision today from 7th Circuit
In U.S. v. Szymuszkiewicz, a 13-page decision, Chief Judge Easterbrook writes:David Szymuszkiewicz was in trouble at work. His driver’s...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, September 09, 2010
Wednesday, September 08, 2010
Ind. Decisions - Another interesting 7th Circuit opinion today
This is a 9-page opinion in a Petition for a Writ of Mandamus to the ND Illinois, In re...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, September 08, 2010
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit issues one Indiana ruling today
In Brown v. Automotive Components Holdings (SD Ind., Judge Young), a 15-page opinion, Judge Sykes writes:Letecia Brown, an assembly-line...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, September 08, 2010
Friday, September 03, 2010
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit decides suit challenging to Wisconsin’s gasoline pricing regulations
The case is Flying J v. Wis. AG. Here is AP coverage by Ryan J. Foley that begins: MADISON, Wis....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, September 03, 2010
Ind. Courts - “Three Influential Seventh Circuit Judges Debate the Usefulness of Expert Testimony to Prove Foreign Law”
Yesterday's 7th Circuit opinion in the case of Bodum USA, Inc. v. La Cafetiere, Inc. (ND Ill.) is the subject...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, September 03, 2010
Ind. Decisions - One Indiana case decided today by 7th Circuit
In Chapin v. Ford-Rohr Motors (ND Ind., Springmann), a 17-page opinion, Judge Williams writes:Trent L. Chapin was employed by...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, September 03, 2010
Thursday, September 02, 2010
Ind. Decisions - One Indiana case decided today by 7th Circuit
In U.S. v. Ivan Rea and Jose L. Medina (SD Ind., McKinney), a 25-page opinion, Judge Kanne writes:This is...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, September 02, 2010
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Ind. Decisions - A second Indiana decision today from the 7th Circuit
In Hayes Lemmerz Int'l. v. ACE Amercian Ins. (ND Ind., Simon), a 9-page opinion, Judge Posner writes:This appeal from...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Ind. Decisions - One Indiana opinion today from the 7th Circuit
In Wickens and Shere v. Shell Oil (SD Ind., Judge Barker), a 25-page opinion, Judge Wood writes:Though the parties’ voluminous...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Monday, August 30, 2010
Ind. Decisions - Two Indiana opinions from 7th Circuit today
In US v. Howard (ND Ind., Springmann), a 13-page opinion, Judge Kanne writes:Jennifer Howard was convicted of access device...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, August 30, 2010
Friday, August 27, 2010
Ind. Decisions - More on: 7th Circuit reverses stun gun decision
Re yesterday's 7th Circuit opinion (ILB summary here), Mark Wilson reported yesterday in the Evansville Courier & Press:A federal appeals...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, August 27, 2010
Thursday, August 26, 2010
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit reverses stun gun decision
In Stephenson v. Wilson (ND Ind., Springmann), a 20-page opinion, Judge Posner writes:In 1997 a jury in an Indiana state...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, August 26, 2010
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
Ind. Courts - 7th Circuit decision in Indiana case from August 24th
Here is a decision the ILB missed yesterday. In US v. Hudson (ND Ind., Miller), an 11-page opinion, Judge...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, August 25, 2010
Ind. Decisions - One Indiana case today from 7th Circuit
In U.S. v. Quintero and Martinez (ND Ind., Lozzano and Moody). a 17-page opinion, Judge Kanne writes:This consolidated appeal...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, August 25, 2010
Monday, August 23, 2010
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit ruling halts caregiver choices based on race
Chaney v. Plainfield Healthcare Center, the July 20, 2010 7th Circuit opinion reversing the Indianapolis federal district court decision (see...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, August 23, 2010
Friday, August 20, 2010
Ind. Decisions - Two interesting Indiana opinions today from 7th Circuit
In Torrey Bauer, David Certo, and Indiana Right to Life v. Randall T. Shepard (ND Ind., Springmann), a 29-page...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, August 20, 2010
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
Ind. Decisions - One Indiana opinion issued today by 7th Circuit
In US v. Anna LaFaiver, aka Phyllis Click (ND Indiana, Springmann), a 13-page opinion, Judge Kanne writes:Anna LaFaive assumed...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, August 18, 2010
Wednesday, August 11, 2010
Ind. Courts - "Blog rants were threat on our lives, two judges testify in trial of Internet shock jock/blogger Hal Turner"
Updating this ILB entry from August 10th, Michaelangelo Conte reports today in The Jersey Journal in a story that begins:Two...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, August 11, 2010
Ind. Decisions - Two Indiana cases decided by 7th Circuit today
In U.S. v. Cantrell (ND Ind., Lozaon), an 8-page opinion by Judge Evans writes:Although this is primarily a sentencing...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, August 11, 2010
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
Ind. Decisions - One Indiana case decided today by 7th Circuit; and a FACTA decision
In US v. Robinson (ND Ind. Judge Springmann), a 10-page opinion, Judge Wood writes:Riding around in a car with...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, August 10, 2010
Monday, August 09, 2010
Ind. Decisions - One Indiana case decided today by 7th Circuit
In Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Ass'n. v. Mayflower Transit (SD Ind., Barker), a 9-page opinion, Chief Judge Easterbrook concludes:A chargeback...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, August 09, 2010
Friday, August 06, 2010
Ind. Decisions - "Seventh Circuit rejects as-applied Second Amendment challenge to § 922(g)(1), but suggests a non-violent felon might prevail"
So reads the heading to this Sentencing Law Blog entry, about the 7th Circuit's decision yesterday in US v. Williams...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, August 06, 2010
Thursday, August 05, 2010
Ind. Decisions - One Indiana opinion today from 7th Circuit
In US v. Williams (ND Ind., Moody), a 19-page opinion where the 3-judge panel includes "The Honorable Sandra Day O’Connor,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, August 05, 2010
Monday, August 02, 2010
Ind. Decisions - No Indiana cases from 7th Circuit, but a bankruptcy ruling
In In re Meyers, a 13-page opinion, Judge Wood writes:This case involves a recurring question under the bankruptcy laws:...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, August 02, 2010
Friday, July 30, 2010
Ind. Courts - More on "7th Circuit Removes Chief District Judge Mid-Trial After Evidence Dispute with US Attorney"
Updating this ILB entry from yesterday, a new ABA Journal blog entry is headed "7th Circuit Cites ‘Unreasonable Fury’ of...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, July 30, 2010
Ind. Decisions - Two today from 7th Circuit re Indiana
In Parish v. City of Elkhart (ND Ind., Lozano), a 15-page opinion, Judge Flaum writes:In this case, we are...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, July 30, 2010
Thursday, July 29, 2010
Ind. Courts - "7th Circuit Removes Chief District Judge Mid-Trial After Evidence Dispute with US Attorney"
Martha Neil of ABA Journal blog writes today on this Chicago Tribune story. Read the Tribune story by Ameet Sachdev...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, July 29, 2010
ind. Courts - Two opinions on Indiana cases today from 7th Circuit; also a comment on a "fast track" districts defense
In US v. Diaz-Gaudarama (SD Ind., Hamilton), a 9-page opinion, Judge Flaum writes:Defendant-appellant David Diaz- Gaudarama appeals from the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, July 29, 2010
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
Ind. Decisions - One Indiana appeal decided today by 7th Circuit
In US v. Gorman (SD Ind., Barker), a 20-page opinion, Judge Kanne writes:Jamarkus Gorman was convicted of perjury after...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, July 28, 2010
Ind. Decisions - "Conviction overturned for man lured online by cop posing as girl"
US v. Ciesiolka, issued July 26th by the 7th Circuit (ILB summary here) is the subject of a story in...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, July 28, 2010
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
Ind. Decisions - Two Indiana decisions today from 7th Circuit, and a FDCPA case out of Illinois
In Prime Eage v. Steel Dynamics (ND Ind., Moody), an 8-page opinion, Chief Judge Easterbrook concludes:Prime Eagle suggests that,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, July 27, 2010
Monday, July 26, 2010
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit issues one Indiana opinion today
In US v. Ciesiolka (ND Ind., Lozano), a 29-page, 2-1 opinion with Judge Ripple dissenting (p. 24), Judge Cudahy...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, July 26, 2010
Thursday, July 22, 2010
Ind. Decisions - Interesting 7th Circuit opinion out of Illinois
The 12-page opinion by CJ Easterbook, in the case of FM Industries v. Citcorp begins:FM Industries sued Citicorp Credit...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, July 22, 2010
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
Ind. Decisions - More on: NCAA Class Action Reinstated
Updating this ILB case summary from July 16th, Jon Hood of ConsumerAffairs.com has this story today headed "NCAA Class Action...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, July 21, 2010
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
Ind. Decisions - Two Indiana cases today from 7th Circuit
In Chaney v. Plainfield Healthcare Center (SD Ind., Barker), a 17-page opinion, Judge Williams writes:This case pits a health-care...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, July 20, 2010
Monday, July 19, 2010
Ind. Courts - New judge nominated for 7th Circuit, to replace Judge Evans
John Diedrich of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reported July 15th:President Barack Obama on Thursday nominated Victoria F. Nourse to serve...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, July 19, 2010
Friday, July 16, 2010
Courts - "Posner Rips Easterbrook on Juror Anonymity Question"
That is the heading of this WSJ Law Blog entry by Ashby Jones, referencing the 18-page dissent by Judge Posner...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, July 16, 2010
Ind. Decisions - Two non-Indiana Booker-related rulings today
Sentencing Law & Policy writes about them here, under the heading "Seventh Circuit reinforces importance of adequate sentencing explanations."...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, July 16, 2010
Ind. Decisions - "NCAA Must Face Ticket Lottery Suit"
Updaitng this entry from earlier today, Bloomberg has this report this afternoon....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, July 16, 2010
Ind. Decisions - Two Indiana cases today from 7th Circuit
In Tom George et al v. NCAA (SD Ind., Lawrence), a 14-page, 2-1 opinion, Judge Darrah (sitting by designation)...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, July 16, 2010
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
Ind. Courts - Still more on "Identities of Blagojevich jurors could be made public"
Updating this ILB entry from July 12th, the 7th Circuit has now issued an order dated July 14th denying...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, July 14, 2010
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
Ind. Decisions - "Seventh Circuit Upholds Ban on Gun Possession by People With Past Convictions for 'Misdemeanor Crime[s] of Domestic Violence'”
So notes Prof. Eugene Volokh in his blog today. The en banc opinion is USA v. Steven Skoien (WD Wis.)....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, July 13, 2010
Monday, July 12, 2010
Ind. Courts - More on "Identities of Blagojevich jurors could be made public"
Updating this ILB entry from July 4th, referencing a July 2nd 7th Circuit opinion released in typescript, a new typescript...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, July 12, 2010
Friday, July 09, 2010
Ind. Decisions - One Indiana decision today from the 7th Circuit, and a bankruptcy ruling
In Freddie L. Byers, Jr. v. Basinger (ND Ind., Sharp), a 17-page opinion, Judge Cudahy writes:After a jury trial,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, July 09, 2010
Sunday, July 04, 2010
Ind. Courts - "Identities of Blagojevich jurors could be made public"
John Chase reported late Friday in a lengthy story in the Chicago Tribune:A federal appeals court ruled the judge overseeing...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, July 04, 2010
Friday, July 02, 2010
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit issues important en banc RLUIPA opinion today
This is a case out of Illinois, River of Life Kingdom Ministires v. Village of Hazel Crest, Illinois, before...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, July 02, 2010
Thursday, July 01, 2010
Ind. Decisions - No Indiana cases, but post-Carr SORNA decision today
The opinion is in United States v. Vasquez. It is a 30-page opinion with a dissent by Judge Manion beginning...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, July 01, 2010
Friday, June 25, 2010
Ind. Decisions - One Indiana opinion today from 7th Circuit
In Lincoln Nat'l. Life v. Bezich (ND Ind., Van Bokkelen), an 8-page opinion, Judge Wood writes:This petition for permission...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, June 25, 2010
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
Ind. Courts - "Seventh Circuit finds inadequate district court's sparse justification for way below-guideline sentence"
That is the heading to an entry this afternooon in the Sentencing Law Blog, about a decision of the 7th...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, June 22, 2010
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit issues one Indiana opinion today
In U.S. v. Wheaton (ND Ind., Springmann), a 3 page opinion, Judge Posner writes:The defendant’s supervised release was revoked...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, June 22, 2010
Monday, June 21, 2010
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit issues one Indiana opinion today, involving a doctor much in the news in NW Indiana, and the relationship between the federal and state actions
In Medical Assurance Co v. Amy Hellman (ND Ind., Sharp), a 22-page opinion, Judge Wood writes:Dr. Mark Weinberger maintained...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, June 21, 2010
Thursday, June 17, 2010
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit NLRB decision overturned today
In New Process Steel v. NLRB, 08-1457, the SCOTUS today ruled that the 5-member NLRB's decisions made with only 2...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, June 17, 2010
Monday, June 14, 2010
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit rules on Wisconsin issues re party affiliation, public endorsement, and personal solicitation re candidates for trial court election [Updated]
From The Honorable John Siefert v. Wisconsin Judicial Commission, a 45-page 2-1 opinion by Judge Tinder (Judge Rovner's dissent begins...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, June 14, 2010
Tuesday, June 08, 2010
Ind. Decisions - One Indiana case and one interesting tax case from 7th Circuit today
In U.S. v. Arita-Campos (ND Ind., Simon), a 13-page opinion, Judge Kanne writes:In September 1993, fourteen-yearold Mario Arita-Campos was apprehended...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, June 08, 2010
Monday, June 07, 2010
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit rules on petition to compel a Wis. District Judge to recuse himself
In re: Sherwin-Williams Co., is an 8-page, per curiam opinion, on a Petition for Writ of Mandamus from the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, June 07, 2010
Thursday, June 03, 2010
Ind. Courts - 7th Circuit Judge Hamilton to relocate to IU Law-Bloomington
A press release today from IU News:BLOOMINGTON, Ind. -- The Honorable David F. Hamilton, judge of the United States Court...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, June 03, 2010
Ind. Decisions - Still more on Carr v. United States
A good opinion recap of Carr v. United States by Anna Christensen of SCOTUSblog yesterday. This in particular caught my...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, June 03, 2010
Tuesday, June 01, 2010
Ind. Decisions - More on Carr v. United States [Updated]
The ILB has quite a number of entries mentioning a case decided today by SCOTUS, Carr. v. United States, which...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, June 01, 2010
Thursday, May 27, 2010
Ind. Decisions - More on suit between one Indiana state agency and another
This Feb. 24, 2010 ILB entry was headed "7th Circuit to hear oral arguments in Indiana 11th amendment case today."...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, May 27, 2010
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit issues one Indiana decision today
Darrell Poer v. Michael J. Astrue, Comm. of SS Adm. (SD Ind., Barker) - Affirmed...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, May 27, 2010
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit decides one Indiana case today
In Wallace v. McGlothan (SD Ind., McKinney), a 34-page opinion, Judge Tinder writes:Dr. Jonathan S. McGlothan attempted to correct...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, May 26, 2010
Friday, May 21, 2010
Ind. Decisions - "Infomercial pitchman spared 30 days in prison"
Yesterday's 7th Circuit opinion in the case of FTC v. Kevin Trudeau (ILB entry here) is the subject of a...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, May 21, 2010
Ind. Decisions - One Indiana opinion today from 7th Circuit
In Estate of Norman Blanco v. Prudential Insurance (SD Ind., McKinney), an 11-page opinion, Judge Evans writes:The phrase “preexisting...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, May 21, 2010
Thursday, May 20, 2010
Courts - Two interesting non-Indiana opinions today from 7th Circuit
Pella Corp. v. Saltzman, et al - 11-page, Per curiam:Pella Corporation manufactures windows for homes and sells them through...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, May 20, 2010
Tuesday, May 18, 2010
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit decides one Indiana case today
In Paul K. Ogden v. James Atterholt (SD Ind., Magnus-Stinson, Magistrate Judge), a 12-page opinion, Judge Sykes writes:Oral argument...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, May 18, 2010
Friday, May 14, 2010
Ind. Decisions - One Indiana opinion issued today by 7th Circuit
In U.S. v. Taylor (SD Ind., Barker), an 11-page opinion, Judge Cudahy writes:In 2009, Darryl Taylor was convicted of...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, May 14, 2010
Thursday, May 13, 2010
Ind. Decisions - One Indiana case decided today by 7th Circuit
In DIRECTV v. Barczewski (SD Ind., Hamilton), a 15-page opinion, Chief Judge Easterbrook writes:A jury concluded that Jonathan Wisler...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, May 13, 2010
Monday, May 10, 2010
Ind. Decisions - "Court Blocks Strip Mining on Indiana Farmland"
The 7th Circuit decision May 6th (ILB summary here) in Amercian Land Holdings of Ind. v. Jobe, et al is...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, May 10, 2010
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit decides two Indiana cases today
In Fincher v. South Bend Heritage (ND Ind., Simon), an 11-page opinion, Judge Flaum writes:Defendant-appellee South Bend Heritage Foundation...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, May 10, 2010
Thursday, May 06, 2010
Ind. Decisions - Two Indiana cases today decided by 7th Circuit
In Amercian Land Holdings of Ind. v. Jobe, et al (SD Ind., Lawrence), a 16-page decision, Judge Posner writes:This...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, May 06, 2010
Ind. Decisions - "Overturned murder case jumps to forefront of Howard County prosecutor election"
The 7th Circuit's May 3rd decision in the case of Goudy v. Basinger, Sup. -- see ILB summary here --...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, May 06, 2010
Monday, May 03, 2010
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit decides Indiana case today
In Goudy v. Basinger, Sup. (SD Ind., McKinney), a 15-page opinion, Judge Bauer writes:An Indiana jury convicted Walter Lee...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, May 03, 2010
Sunday, May 02, 2010
Ind. Courts - "Religion, prayer and government"
From a story in the April 16, 2010 issue of USA Today headed "Judge rules National Day of Prayer unconstitutional":MADISON,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, May 02, 2010
Friday, April 30, 2010
Ind. Decisions - One Indiana decision today from the 7th Circuit
U.S. v. Dunson (SD Ind., Tinder), a 3-page per curiam opinion, concludes:Although Dunson was not sentenced as an armed...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, April 30, 2010
Monday, April 26, 2010
Ind. Decisions - Two Indiana cases decided by 7th Circuit today
In U.S. v. Shaaban Hafiz Ahmad Ali Shaaban (SD Ind., McKinney), a 5-page per curiam decision, the panel affirms...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, April 26, 2010
Thursday, April 22, 2010
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit decides one Indiana case today
The 63-page en banc opinion is Indiana Protection and Advocacy Services v. Indiana FSSA. It was heard before EASTERBROOK,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, April 22, 2010
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
Ind. Decisoins - 7th Circuit rules in labor case involving Indiana concrete construction business
In Sheehy Enterprizes v. NLRB (NLRB), a 12-page opinion, Judge Manion writes:Without first reading the document he was signing, James...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, April 20, 2010
Monday, April 19, 2010
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit decides one Indiana case today
In U.S. v. Coopman (ND Ind., Lozano), a 10-page opinion, Judge Kanne writes:Brad Coopman was charged with possession of...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, April 19, 2010
Friday, April 16, 2010
Ind. Decisions - One Indiana case decided today by the 7th Circuit
In a ruling today, Chief Judge Easterbrook reverses a decision by then-district court judge David Hamilton, recently elevated to...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, April 16, 2010
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit decides one Indiana case today
In Whittington v. Indpls Motor Speedway Foundation (SD Ind. McKinney), a 10-page opinion, Judge Kanne writes:Reginald Whittington sued the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, April 13, 2010
Friday, April 09, 2010
Ind. Decisions - One Indiana case decided today by 7th Circuit
In U.S. v. DeWayne Hall and Calvin Key (ND Ind., Moody), a 12-page opinion, Judge Stykes writes:DeWayne Hall and...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, April 09, 2010
Thursday, April 08, 2010
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit issues opinion on internet jurisdiction
On April 5th the ILB posted this entry headed "Indiana's Legal Precedent Regarding Personal Jurisdiction in Online Auction Cases."...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, April 08, 2010
Ind. Decisions - One Indiana case decided today by 7th Circuit
In U.S. v. Barnes (ND Ind., Springmann), a 13-page opinion, Judge Flaum writes:On May 24, 2006, defendantappellant, Marlyn Barnes,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, April 08, 2010
Wednesday, April 07, 2010
Ind. Decisions - A second 7th Circuit opinion out of Indiana posted today
In U.S. v. Jones (SD Ind., Young), a 31-page opinion, Judge Williams concludes:And given the scant evidence aside from...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, April 07, 2010
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit issues one Indiana opinion today
In U.S. v. Milbourn (SD Ind. Tinder), an 8-page opinion where Milbourn was involved in a cross burning, Judge...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, April 07, 2010
Ind. Decisions - "Police lawsuit in ’05 death OK’d: Officers broke inside, shot suicidal man; family claims excessive force"
The 7th Circuit decision April 5th in the case of Estate of Rudy Escobedo v. Binder (see ILB entry here)...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, April 07, 2010
Monday, April 05, 2010
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit issues two Indiana opinions today
In Estate of Rudy Escobedo v. Binder (ND Ind., Springmann), a 42-page, 2-1 opinion, Judge Kendall (Hon. Virginia M....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, April 05, 2010
Friday, April 02, 2010
Ind. Decisions - 3 Indiana decisions today from 7th Circuit
State and local offices are closed today, but the feds are in operation. The 7th Circuit has issued three...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, April 02, 2010
Ind. Decisions - More on: 7th Circuit today decides case re attorney-client privilege and the work-product doctrine
Updating this ILB entry from March 30th, re the 7th Circuit opinion of that date in Sandra T.E., et al....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, April 02, 2010
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit issues one Indiana opinion today
In Watkins v. Kasper (ND Ind., Judge Springmann), a 16-page opinion, Judge Tinder writes:In this civil rights case under...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit today decides case re attorney-client privilege and the work-product doctrine
This case is out of Illinois and deals with the attorney-client privilege and the work-product doctrine, as well as...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Thursday, March 25, 2010
Ind. Decisions - One today from 7th Circuit, re the pollution exclusion
In West Bend Mutual Ins. v. U.S. Fidelity (ND Ind., Judge Miller), a 27-page, 2-1 opinion, Judge Flaum writes:Plaintiff-appellant...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, March 25, 2010
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit decides issue of first impression re the meaning of the word “defendant” in §1453(b)
In First Bank v. DJL Properties (SD Ill.), a 5-page opinion, Chief Judge Easterbrook writes:We grant First Bank’s petition...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit decides one Indiana case today, and a case involving Wellpoint
In Estate of Wavie Luster v. Allstate (ND Ind., Miller), a 17-page opinion, Judge Posner writes:This diversity suit for...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Friday, March 19, 2010
Ind. Courts - "Addressing a question of first impression at the appellate level, 7th Circuit holds that the use of video-conferencing to conduct a supervised-release revocation hearing violates FRCP"
So reports How Appealing. The opinion is U.S. v. Thompson. Judge Sykes opinion concludes:A judge’s decision whether to send...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, March 19, 2010
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Ind. Decisions - Two Indiana decisions from 7th Circuit today, plus Illinois sex offender case
In Brown v. Finnan (SD Ind., McKinney), a 17-page opinion, Judge Cudahy writes:Having been convicted of murdering Charles Young,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Ind. Decisions - "Seventh Circuit rules for deadbeat dad (and creates circuit split) on double-counting argument"
Sentencing Law and Policy Blog has posted this entry on a decision on a case out of Illinois, construing a...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Monday, March 15, 2010
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit decides one Indiana case today
In U.S. v. Angle (ND Ind., Moody), a 17-page opinion, Judge Williams writes:This is the fourth time Ralph Angle...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, March 15, 2010
Friday, March 12, 2010
Ind. Decisions - One Indiana case decided today by 7th Circuit
In U.S. v. Sykes (SD Ind., McKinney), a 12-page opinion, Judge Bauer writes:Defendant Marcus Sykes pleaded guilty to being...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, March 12, 2010
Monday, March 08, 2010
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit decides bankruptcy case
In In re Ray, a 12-page opinion, Judge St. Eve (District Court, Northern District of Illinois, sitting by designation) writes:Appellant...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, March 08, 2010
Friday, March 05, 2010
Ind. Decisions - One today from 7th Circuit
InU.S. v. White (ND Ind., Moody), an 11-page opinion, Judge Evans writes:Pursuant to a written plea agreement with the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, March 05, 2010
Wednesday, March 03, 2010
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit decides Illinois case on attorney-client privilege
In re: Whirlpool Corp. is a petition for mandamus from the ND Illinois. The panel is Easterbrook, Wood and Evans....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, March 03, 2010
Ind. Courts - More on "7th Circuit Judges May Testify in Retrial Over Web Threats"
Updating this ILB entry from Feb. 26th, Mike Fass of the New York Law Journal reports today under the headline...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, March 03, 2010
Monday, March 01, 2010
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit decides bankruptcy case today
In re Howard is a 12-page opinion. Judge Posner writes:This direct appeal from the bankruptcy court, pursuant to 28...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, March 01, 2010
Friday, February 26, 2010
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit decides three Indiana cases today
In Minix v. Canarecci (ND Ind., Miller), an 18-page opinion, Judge Tinder writes:While incarcerated at the St. Joseph County...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, February 26, 2010
Ind. Courts - "7th Circuit Judges May Testify in Retrial Over Web Threats"
Lynne Marek of The National Law Journal reports today in a story that begins:Federal prosecutors are beefing up their case...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, February 26, 2010
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit decides Indiana case today
In Whitlock v. Brown (ND Ind., Sharp), a 15-page opinion, Judge Sykes writes:Jo and Jesse Whitlock were camping at...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Ind. Decisions - More on: 7th Circuit decides two Indiana cases today, in one opinion
Updating this ILB entry from Dec. 22, 2008, where the 7th Circuit decided the case of Carr v. United States,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit to hear oral arguments in Indiana 11th amendment case today
On July 28, 2009, the 7th Circuit decided the case of Indiana Protection and Advocacy Services v. Indiana FSSA., vacating...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit decides drug preemption case today
In Mason v. SmithKline Beecham (CD Ill.), an 18-page opinion by a panel including "Philip P. Simon, United States District...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Friday, February 19, 2010
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit interprets Indiana statute in bankruptcy case; Noteworthy discussion of legislative digests [Updated]
In Miller v. LaSalle National Bank (ND Ind., Judge Lee), a 17-page opinion, Judge Cudahy writes:This is an appeal...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, February 19, 2010
Saturday, February 13, 2010
Ind. Decisions - "Lawsuit against Tippecanoe County sheriff to proceed"
Olson v. Brown, a 7th Circuit opinion issued Feb. 4, 2010 (see ILB summary here) , is the subject of...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, February 13, 2010
Tuesday, February 09, 2010
Ind. Decisions - One Indiana opinion today from the 7th Circuit
In Dan Helcher, et al. v. Dearborn County Board of Zoning Appeals (SD Ind., Barker), a 36-page opinion, Judge Rovner...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, February 09, 2010
Thursday, February 04, 2010
Ind. Decisions - One Indiana decision today from 7th Circuit
In Olson v. Brown (ND Ind., Sharp), a 14-page opinion, Judge Flaum writes:A putative class of plaintiffs, represented by...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, February 04, 2010
Wednesday, February 03, 2010
Ind. Decisions - One Indiana opinion today from 7th Circuit
In U.S. v. Risner (ND Ind., Miller), a 7-page opinion, Judge Kanne writes:After Kevin Risner choked and threatened to...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, February 03, 2010
Monday, February 01, 2010
Ind. Decisions - " Court Rejects Cross-State Rules on Car Title Lenders"
The 7th Circuit ruling January 28th in the case of Midwest Title Loans v. David H. Mills, Dir, Ind. Dept....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, February 01, 2010
Thursday, January 28, 2010
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit decides Indiana Uniform Consumer Credit Code case
In Midwest Title Loans v. David H. Mills, Dir, Ind. Dept. Financial Institutions (SD Ind., Judge Barker), a 19-page...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, January 28, 2010
Ind. Decisions - "Corcoran will face a full resentencing"
Updating yesterday's ILB entry on the 7th Circuit's decision in the case of Joseph E. Corcoran v. Levenhagen, Rebecca S....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, January 28, 2010
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit decides Corcoran appeal again today
In Joseph E. Corcoran v. Levenhagen (ND Ind., Sharp), a 15-page opinion, Judge Bauer writes:Joseph Corcoran murdered four people,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit clears up a jurisdictional question related to the Class Action Fairness Act of 2005
Lynne Marek of The National Law Journal has a story today that begins:The 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit issues one Indiana opinion today
In U.S. v. Warren (ND Ind., Springmann), a 15-page opinion, Judge Tinder writes:Dawan A. Warren was charged with bank...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, January 26, 2010
Friday, January 22, 2010
Ind. Decisions - No 7th Circuit Indiana opinions today, but one of definite interest yesterday
In U.S. v. Mann (ND Ind., Lozano), a 15-page opinion, Judge Rovner writes:Matthew Eric Mann entered a conditional guilty plea...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, January 22, 2010
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Ind. Decisions - One Indiana opinion today from the 7th Circuit
In Gastineau v. Wright (SD Ind., McKinney), a 5-page opinion, Judge Kanne writes:This is an appeal by Robert Duff, attorney...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Friday, January 15, 2010
Ind. Decisions - One Indiana decision today from 7th Circuit
In U.S. v. Jason E. Clinton (ND Ind., Van Bokkelen), a 10-page opinion, Judge Bauer writes:Jason Clinton appeals his...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, January 15, 2010
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit issues interesting Wisconsin opinion today, and an Indiana decision [Updated]
And it is written by District Judge Van Bokkelen, of the ND Ind., sitting by designation. The opinion, in...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, January 12, 2010
Thursday, January 07, 2010
Ind. Decisions - "Contracts Trump IP Rights, 7th Circuit Says in Licensing Fee Dispute"
The Jan. 5, 2010 7th Circuit opinion in WI Alumni Research v. Xenon Phara is the subject of a brief...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, January 07, 2010
Wednesday, December 30, 2009
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit decides RLUIPA case today
Illinois cases, but a much-debated federal law are at the center of these two combined decisions today by the 7th...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, December 30, 2009
Tuesday, December 29, 2009
Ind. Decisions - Two Indiana rulings today from 7th Circuit, including one remanded because of a typo [Updated]
In U.S. v. Marion (SD Ind., McKinney), a 4-page opinion, Judge Kanne writes:The district court denied Kelvin Marion’s motion...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, December 29, 2009
Thursday, December 24, 2009
Ind. Decisions - "John Hancock and Hoosier Energy Settle Litigation"
Updating this ILB entry from Sept. 17, 2009, a press release from John Hancock Life Insurance Company begins:BOSTON, Dec. 23...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, December 24, 2009
Wednesday, December 23, 2009
Ind. Decisions - One Indiana opinion today from the 7th Circuit
In U.S. v. Bok Young (ND Ind., Judge Lozano), a 17-page opinion, Judge Rovner writes:Bok Young helped to run a...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, December 23, 2009
Monday, December 21, 2009
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit issues two Indiana decisions today
In Hendrickson v. Cooper (SD Ind., Judge McKinney), a 15-page opinion, Judge Tinder writes:Prison is rough. Violent prisoners can...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, December 21, 2009
Friday, December 18, 2009
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit issues one Indiana decision Dec. 17; certifying question to our Supreme Court
In Larry Storie v. Randy's Auto Sales (SD Ind., Judge Lawrence), a 16-page opinion, Judge Cudahy writes:In 2004, Larry...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, December 18, 2009
Wednesday, December 09, 2009
Courts - More on: SCOTUS decides Alvarez asset-forfeiture challenge
Updating this ILB entry from yesterday on the SCOTUS decision yesterday in Alvarez v. Smith, Ilya Somin has some interesting...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, December 09, 2009
Tuesday, December 08, 2009
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit issues one Indiana opinion today
In Patterson and Coffey v. Indiana Newspapers (SD Ind., McKinney), a 21-page opinion, Judge Sykes writes:Lisa Coffey and James...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, December 08, 2009
Friday, December 04, 2009
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit hears oral arguments in Bauer v. Shepard
On May 6, 2009, Judge Springmann issued a 36-page opinion and order in the case of Torrey Bauer, et al....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, December 04, 2009
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit decides establishment clause case today
In Milwaukee Deputy Sheriffs' Ass'n. v. Clarke (ED Wis.), a 14-page opinion, Judge Williams writes:When the Milwaukee County Sheriff...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, December 04, 2009
Sunday, November 29, 2009
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit's "Gun ruling reversal tests domestic violence law "
The 7th Circuit's decision Nov. 18th in the case of U.S. v. Skoien (WD Wis.), which the ILB blogged here...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, November 29, 2009
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
Ind. Decisions - "Denial of racial harassment claim affirmed: Annual mistreatment at party too infrequent"
The Nov. 24th 7th Circuit decision in the Indiana case of Dennis Ford v. Minteq Shapes, summarized here, is the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, November 25, 2009
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit decides one Indiana case today
In Dennis Ford v. Minteq Shapes (ND Ind., J. Van Bokkelen), a 7-page opinion, Judge Bauer writes:Dennis Ford sued his...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Friday, November 20, 2009
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit decides one Indiana case today
In Scruggs v. Garst Seed Co. (ND Ind. J. Sharp), a 15-page opinion, Judge Williams writes:Dayna Scruggs appeals from the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, November 20, 2009
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Ind. Decisions - Two Indiana decisions today from the 7th Circuit - plus another 2nd amendment case
In Bandak v. Eli Lilly Retirement Plan (SD Ind., McKinney), a 9-page opinion. Judge Posner writes:Bandak, a retired employee...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Friday, November 13, 2009
Ind. Decisions - "The Mezuzah case" is decided en banc by 7th Circuit [Updated]
This is not an Indiana case, but the ILB has had several entries about it in the past, including this...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, November 13, 2009
Friday, November 06, 2009
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit decides one Indiana case, and an interesting voter registration / privacy case from Illinois
In USA v. James Owens (SD Ind., Judge McKinney), an 8-page opinion, Judge Kanne writes:James Owens pled guilty to transportation...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, November 06, 2009
Thursday, November 05, 2009
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit issues one Indiana opinion, and one interesting copyright decision
The Indiana case is U.S. v. Kevin R. Schhultz (ND Ind., CJ Miller), a 9-page opinion. Judge Bauer writes:Kevin Schultz...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, November 05, 2009
Wednesday, November 04, 2009
Ind. Decisions - One Indiana decision today from the 7th Circuit
In U.S. v. Anthony Hampton (SD Ind., Judge Tinder), a 22-page opinion, Judge Williams writes:A series of 911 calls reporting...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, November 04, 2009
Tuesday, November 03, 2009
Ind. Decisions - Still more on: " First, Annex Books, now New Albany DVD"
Updating this ILB entry from Sept. 10th, Harold J. Adams reports today in the Louisville Courier Journal:The City of New...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, November 03, 2009
Ind. Courts - 7th Circuit decides one Indiana case today
In U.S. v. Tyrone Vaughn (ND Indd., CJ Miller), a 15-page opinion, Judge Rovner writes:A jury convicted Tyrone Vaughn...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, November 03, 2009
Monday, November 02, 2009
Ind. Courts - Two 7th Circuit opinions pending before the SCOTUS
One was before The Court today,Jones v. Harris Associates. See this WSJ Law Blog entry headed "On Tap at the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, November 02, 2009
Monday, October 26, 2009
Courts - More on: SCOTUS looks at asset-forfeiture hearings, in a review of a 7th Circuit opinion
Updating this ILB entry from Oct. 14, check out this entry today in The Volokh Conspiracy. This is the Chicago...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, October 26, 2009
Thursday, October 22, 2009
Ind. Decisions - One Indiana decision today from the 7th Circuit
In Frank Brunker v. Schwan's Home Service (ND Ind., Judge Moody), a 14-page opinion, Judge Rovner writes:Frank Brunker sued...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, October 22, 2009
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit decides one Indiana case today
In Fannon v. Guidant Corp. (SD Ind., Judge Barker), a 17-page opinion, Judge Wood writes:This case involves the claims of...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Ind. Courts - "Lawyers clash over legality of ordinance governing Indiana “adult superstore” -- stories display some confusion, but by whom?
Harold J. Admas story today in the Louisville Courier Journal begins with a great lede:While a gallery bused in by...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Courts - SCOTUS rejects 7th Circuit ruling re Joseph Corcoran [Updated]
This ILB entry from Dec. 31, 2008 summarizes a 2-1, 7th Circuit opinion in Joseph E. Corcoran v. Buss (ND...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Friday, October 16, 2009
Ind. Decisions - "Full 7th Circuit Leaves Verbal Complaints at Employee's Own Risk"
That is the headline to this story today by Lynne Marek The National Law Journal that begins:The 7th U.S. Circuit...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, October 16, 2009
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Courts - SCOTUS looks at asset-forfeiture hearings, in a review of a 7th Circuit opinion [Updated]
Jennifer Forsyth of the WSJ Law Blog has the report, including links to a story in today's WSJ, and...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit issues one Indiana opinion today, and an interesting Illinois opinion
In U.S. v. Jerome Williams Jr. (ND Ind., CJ Miller), an 11-page opinion, Judge Posner writes:A jury convicted the defendant...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Monday, October 12, 2009
Ind. Decisions - "Judicial Follies - Encyclopedic Knowledge"
That is the heading of this long opinion piece by Frank Zotter Jr. in today's Ukiah California Daily Journal. The...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, October 12, 2009
Wednesday, October 07, 2009
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit decides Illinois / Indiana bankruptcy case
In re: James E. Rose (CD Ill.) is a 10-page opinion. Judge Williams writes:In 2005, James E. Rose filed...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, October 07, 2009
Tuesday, October 06, 2009
Ind. Courts - More on "Easterbrook Slams CD Illinois Judge For Allowing Cameras in the Courtroom"
Updating this ILB entry from Oct. 2nd, Ameet Sachdev, in the Chicago Law Blog, writes:The controversy may stir more debate...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, October 06, 2009
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit issues one Indiana opinion today
In U.S. v. Carson (SD Ind., Judge McKinney), a 14-page opinion, Judge Wood writes:On appeal, Carson’s primary argument is...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, October 06, 2009
Courts - Still more on "Justices Asked to Weigh Free Speech vs. License Plates"
Updating this ILB entry from Sept. 14th, which discussed the likelihood of the 7th Circuit decision in Choose Life Illinois,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, October 06, 2009
Friday, October 02, 2009
Ind. Courts - "Easterbrook Slams CD Illinois Judge For Allowing Cameras in the Courtroom"
From the Champaign-Urbana News-Gazette today, a story by Tim Mitchell:URBANA – U.S. District Judge Joe Billy McDade has apologized for...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, October 02, 2009
Monday, September 28, 2009
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit decides one Indiana case today
In U.S. v. Sutton (SD Ind., Judge McKinney), a 12-page opinion, Judge Rovner writes:A jury convicted Varnador Sutton of...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, September 28, 2009
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Ind. Decisions - Of interest 7th Circuit bankruptcy opinion today
In In re Bruce S. Smith, M.D., a 28-page opinion, Judge Rovner writes:When defendant-appellant Dr. Bruce S. Smith filed...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Ind. Decisions - SCOTUS considered likely to approve cert grant in Indiana sex offender case
Listed today on SCOTUSblog's "Petitions to Watch for the Conference of 9.29.09 (Part II)" is the 7th Circuit opinion in...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Friday, September 18, 2009
Ind. Decisions - One Indiana decision today from 7th Circuit
In USA v. Arthur Simmons (ND Ind., Judge Simon), a 16-page opinion, Judge Rovner writes:A jury convicted defendantappellant Arthur...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, September 18, 2009
Thursday, September 17, 2009
Ind. Courts - 7th Circuit releases Hoosier Energy decision in typescript
For background, start with this ILB entry from Jan. 6th headed "Still more on 'Judge gives reprieve to Hoosier Energy'"....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, September 17, 2009
Monday, September 14, 2009
Courts - More on "Justices Asked to Weigh Free Speech vs. License Plates"
Updating this ILB entry from April 27th, SCOTUSBlog today selects the 7th Circuit decision Choose Life Illinois, Incorporated, et al....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, September 14, 2009
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit decides one Indiana case today
US v. Anthony D. Edwards (ND Ind., Judge Simon)...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, September 14, 2009
Friday, September 11, 2009
Ind. Decisions - Two Indiana decisions today from 7th Circuit
In Khem Bissessur v. IU Board of Trustees (SD Ind., Judge Barker), a 9-page opinion, the Supreme Court's Iqbal...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, September 11, 2009
Thursday, September 10, 2009
Ind. Decisions - More on: " First, Annex Books, now New Albany DVD" [Updated]
Lesley Stedman Weidenbener has this report this afternoon on the Louisville Courier Journal website about the 7th Circuit's decision today...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, September 10, 2009
Ind. Decisions - "By a vote of 6-4, the en banc U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit refuses to switch sides on a question of law that's already produced a 5-4 circuit split"
So writes How Appealing today - see the entry here....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, September 10, 2009
Ind. Decisions - First, Annex Books, now New Albany DVD
This Sept. 3rd ILB entry was headed "7th Circuit issues long-awaited decision in Annex Books," and began:This ILB entry from...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, September 10, 2009
Wednesday, September 09, 2009
Ind. Decisions - Two Indiana decisions today from 7th Circuit; plus an interesting environmental ruling
U.S. v. Perez (ND Ind., Judge Simon) is a 16-page opinion by Judge Kendall (District Judge for the Northern...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, September 09, 2009
Ind. Decisions - "Man convicted in 1982 slaying to be retried"
"The wheels of justice grind exceedingly slow ..." Dave Stafford reports today in the Anderson Herald Bulletin:ANDERSON — An Anderson...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, September 09, 2009
Saturday, September 05, 2009
Ind. Decisions - "Federal court ruling would let city's adult shops run 24/7" [Updated]
That is the headline to Robert King's story today in the Indianapolis Star about the 7th Circuit's ruling Thursday in...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, September 05, 2009
Friday, September 04, 2009
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit decides one Indiana case today
In U.S. v. Noel (SD Ind., Judge Tinder), a 44-page opinion, Judge Kanne writes:Dick Noel was charged with producing...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, September 04, 2009
Thursday, September 03, 2009
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit issues long-awaited decision in Annex Books
This ILB entry from August 24th was headed "Annex Books and New Albany DVD still awaiting decisions; September will mark...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, September 03, 2009
Tuesday, September 01, 2009
Ind. Decisions - Four 7th Circuit opinions today involving Indiana cases
U.S. v. Garcia (SD Ind., Judge Tinder) - Judge Kanne writes:Paula Alvarez, Dustin Decker, and Saul Garcia were part...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, September 01, 2009
Saturday, August 29, 2009
Ind. Decisions - More on: "Judges deal double defeat to songwriter who sued Lake tourism bureau"
Updating this ILB entry from August 5th, Steve Schmadeke of the Chicago Tribune has a lengthy story, dated Aug. 30th,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, August 29, 2009
Friday, August 28, 2009
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit issues one Indiana opinion today
In Cruz v. Safford (SD Ind., Judge McKinney), a 10-page opinion, Judge Bauer writes:Oscar Cruz, an inmate at the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, August 28, 2009
Ind. Decisions - "Seventh Circuit enforces requirement that district judges address non-frivolous sentencing arguments"
That is the heading to this entry posted yesterday by Prof. Douglas Berman of the Sentencing Law and Policy Blog...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, August 28, 2009
Thursday, August 27, 2009
Ind. Decisions - An interesting non-Indiana opinion today from 7th Circuit
In Federal Trade Commission v. Kevin Trudeau (ND Ill.), a 55-page opinion, Judge Tinder writes:If you have a problem, chances...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, August 27, 2009
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Ind. Decisions - One Indiana 7th Circuit decision today; and an environmental decision of note
In U.S. v. Deloney (ND Ind., Judge Lozano), a 7-page opinion, Judge Bauer writes:In 2007, Dwight D. Deloney pleaded...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Monday, August 24, 2009
Ind. Decisions - Annex Books and New Albany DVD still awaiting decisions; September will mark the 4th anniversaries of their oral arguments before the 7th Circuit
Here is Judge Sarah Evan Barker's August 27, 2004 opinion in Annex Books Inc, et al v. City of Indianapolis....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, August 24, 2009
Thursday, August 20, 2009
Ind. Decisions - Another 7th Circuit post-Heller gun ruling
The decision is Justice v. Town of Cicero (ND Ill), written by Judge Wood (joined by Judges Tinder and...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, August 20, 2009
Ind. Decisions - 4 Indiana opinions today from 7th Circuit
Fincher v. South Bend Housing Authority (ND Ind., Judge Simon) In Laouini v. CLM Freight (SD Ind., Judge Barker),...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, August 20, 2009
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
Ind. Decisions - One Indiana case decided by 7th Circuit today; plus an Illinois case of interest
In U.S. v. Foster (SD Ind., Judge Young), a 6-page opinion, Judge Cudahy writes:Darryl Foster pleaded guilty to violating...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, August 18, 2009
Monday, August 17, 2009
Ind. Decisions - Interesting procedural decision in Illinois case by Judge Tinder
In Eskridge v. Cook County (ND Ill.), a 9-page opinion, Judge Tinder writes:After their daughter tragically died of pneumonia,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, August 17, 2009
Saturday, August 15, 2009
Ind. Decisions - "7th Circuit Cuts Off Challenge to Chicago Cell Phone Ban"
The 7th Circuit opinion this week in the case of Gayle Schor et al v. City of Chicago, flagged in...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, August 15, 2009
Friday, August 14, 2009
Ind. Decisions - Two Indiana opinions today from the 7th Circuit
In Bentz v. City of Kendallvile (ND Ind., Judge Lee), a 15-page opinion, Judge Kanne writes:On May 3, 2006,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, August 14, 2009
Thursday, August 13, 2009
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit issues one Indiana opinion; several others of interest
In U.S. v. James Daniel (ND Ind., Judge Lozano), a 6-page opinion, Judge Wood writes:In this appeal, we once again...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, August 13, 2009
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit decides 7 Indiana cases today
U.S. v. Floyd Deberry (ND Ind., Judge Simon) In Estate of Moreland v. Dieter (ND Ind., Judge Simon), a...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, August 11, 2009
Wednesday, August 05, 2009
Ind. Decisions - "Judges deal double defeat to songwriter who sued Lake tourism bureau"
The August 3rd 7th Circuit decision in Cheryl Janky v. Lake Co. Convntion & Visitors Bureau (reported by the ILB...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, August 05, 2009
Monday, August 03, 2009
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit issues two Indiana opinions today; also a case re attorney fees under the FDCPA
In Cheryl Janky v. Lake Co. Convntion & Visitors Bureau (ND Ind., Rodovich, Magistrate Judge), a 17-page, 2-1 opinion,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, August 03, 2009
Friday, July 31, 2009
Ind. Decisions - One today from 7th Circuit
In U.S. v. Jeffery Dean (SD Ind., Judge Barker), a 22-page opinion, Judge Ripple writes:After an extensive investigation of...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, July 31, 2009
Ind. Decisions - Court of Appeals issues 0 today (and 2 NFP)
For publication opinions today (0): NFP civil opinions today (1): In Babyback's International Inc. v. The Coca-Cola Company and Coca-Cola...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, July 31, 2009
Ind. Decisions - "State Government Can't Sue Itself, Court Rules"
The Court was the 7th Circuit, and the opinion reported on by Avery Fellow in this story from Courthouse News...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, July 31, 2009
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Ind. Decisions - One Indiana decision from the 7th Circuit
In Indiana Protection and Advocacy Services v. Indiana FSSA (SD Ind., Judge McKinney), a 10-page opinion, CJ Easterbrook writes:Advocacy...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Thursday, July 23, 2009
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit issues one Indiana decision today; some links
In U.S. v. Hensley (ND Ind., Judge Simon), a 15-page opinion, Judge Manion writes:Government agents created a fictitious online...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, July 23, 2009
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
Ind. Decisions - One prisoner appeal today from the 7th Circuit
In Brock v. U.S. (SD Ind., j. McKinney), a 13-page opinion, Judge Bauer writes:After police searched two of his...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, July 22, 2009
Monday, July 20, 2009
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit decides one Indiana case today, re bankruptcy
In Re: Turner (SD Ind., Coachys, Bankruptcy Judge) is a 26-page, 2-1 opinion written by Judge Posner, reversing the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, July 20, 2009
Courts - "Might it happen? Slaughterhouse overruled?"
The 7th Circuit's opinion last month in NRA v. City of Chicago may play a pivotal role this fall in...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, July 20, 2009
Friday, July 17, 2009
Ind. Decisions - No Indiana cases today from the 7th Circuit, but two of note nonetheless
Avnet Inc v. Maxwell, Andrew J. is an 8-page opinion in a bankruptcy case. Judge Stykes writes:MarchFIRST, Inc., an...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, July 17, 2009
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
Ind. Decisions - No Indiana decisions from 7th Circuit today, but one issued upholding the Illinois abortion notice act as constitutional on its face [Updated]
In Zbaraz, M.D., et al v. Lisa Madigan, AG of Ill., a 45-page page opinion, a panel of Judges Cudahy,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, July 14, 2009
Monday, July 13, 2009
Ind. Decisions - Two Indiana appeals decided today by the 7th Circuit
In BKCAP, LLC, et al v. CAPTEC Franchise Trust (ND Ind., Magistrate Judge Nuechterlein), an 18-page opinion, Judge Tinder...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, July 13, 2009
Thursday, July 09, 2009
Ind. Courts - Still more on: Wisconsin's diploma privilege under attack
Updating this ILB entry from April 9, 2009, the 7th Circuit panel has now issued its latest opinion in the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, July 09, 2009
Ind. Decisions - One Indiana case today from the 7th Circuit
In U.S. v. Dontrell Orlando Moore (ND Ind., Judge Springmann), a 15-page opinion, Judge Tinder, serving on a panel...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, July 09, 2009
Monday, July 06, 2009
Ind. Decisions - One Indiana decision today from 7th Circuit
In Castronovo v. Nat'l Union Fire Ins. (ND Ind., Judge Van Bokkelen), an 11-page opinion, Judge Flaum writes:Plaintiff John...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, July 06, 2009
Friday, July 03, 2009
Ind. Courts - More on: Injunction against Governor not needed after all, but interesting
On July 1st the ILB quoted from a story in the Anderson Herald Bulletin that:Fearing lawmakers might fail to produce...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, July 03, 2009
Ind. Decisions - Federal judge throws out stun belt conviction
From an ILB report April 26, 2007 on the Supreme Court opinion in the case of John Stephenson v. State...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, July 03, 2009
Thursday, July 02, 2009
Ind. Decisions - Two today from the 7th Circuit
In Glaser v. Wound Care consultants (SD Ind., Judge McKinney), a 31-page opinion, Judge Sykes writes:Carol Glaser received medical...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, July 02, 2009
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Ind. Decisions - Two Indiana opinions today from the 7th Circuit
In U.S. v. Rolls-Royce (SD Ind. Judge Barker), a 13-page opinion (that is not readily summarized) from a panel including...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Monday, June 29, 2009
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit decides one Indiana case today
In David Farr v. St. Francis Hospital (SD Ind., Judge Barker), an 11-page opinion, Judge Evans' opinion affirms the district...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, June 29, 2009
Thursday, June 25, 2009
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit en banc overturns panel in Hammer
David Paul Hammer v. Ashcroft (SD Ind., Judge Tinder) Before EASTERBROOK, Chief Judge, and BAUER, POSNER, KANNE, ROVNER, WOOD, EVANS,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, June 25, 2009
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit decides Indiana case today
In U.S. v. Griggs, et al (ND Ind., Judge Sharp), a six-page opinion, Judge Posner writes:The defendants were charged...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit decides one Indiana case today
Cunningham v. Masterwear Corp (SD Ind. Judge MCKinney) is a 7-page opinion involving the Cunningham's, whose photographic studio and...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Friday, June 19, 2009
Ind. Decisions - "Case closed: Appeals court rules in Nettle Creek's favor"
The 7th Circuit's May 29th opinion in the case of Lucero v. Nettle Creek School Corp. is the subject of...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, June 19, 2009
Monday, June 15, 2009
Courts - "Is Sonia Sotomayor Mean?" An ILB suggestion
Nina Totenberg of National Public Radio had a nearly 8-minute story this morning headed "Is Sonia Sotomayor Mean?" Some quotes:Judge...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, June 15, 2009
Monday, June 08, 2009
Ind. Decisons - 7th Circuit issues one Indiana opinion today
In Bailey, et al. v. E. Mitchell Roob, Jr. (SD Ind., Judge Barker), a 24-page opinion, Judge Flaum writes:...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, June 08, 2009
Wednesday, June 03, 2009
Ind. Decisions - More on: 7th Circuit rules on Illinois municipalities' ban on handguns
Updating yesterday's ILB entry is this story today by Tony Mauro of the National Law Journal, headlined "7th Circuit Ruling...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, June 03, 2009
Tuesday, June 02, 2009
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit rules on Illinois municipalities' ban on handguns
In NRA v. City of Chicago (ND Ill.), Chief Judge Easterbrook writes an interesting, 9-page opinion that begins: Two...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, June 02, 2009
Monday, June 01, 2009
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit decides one Indiana case today
In U.S. v. Lewis (ND Ind. Judge Springmann), a 12-page opinion, Judge Evans affirmed the district court. Here is...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, June 01, 2009
Friday, May 29, 2009
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit's CJ Easterbrook rules in chambers on secrecy issue
In Milam v. Dominick's Finer Foods (ND Ill., Judge Lefkow), a 3 -page in-chambers ruling posted today with the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, May 29, 2009
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit decides one Indiana case today
In Lucero v. Nettle Creek School Corp. (SD Ind., Judge Young), a 24-page opinion, Judge Flaum writes:Plaintiff Sharon Lucero taught...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, May 29, 2009
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit decides whether creditor must return the car to the bankruptcy estate
In Thompson v. GMAC (ND Ill.), a 19-page opinion, Judge Willaims writes:This case involves an all too common occurrence...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, May 27, 2009
Monday, May 18, 2009
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court denies cert in Indiana wine shipping case
Page 3 of the US Supreme Court's order list for today, May 18, 2009, includes Baude v. Heath (08-1004) among...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, May 18, 2009
Friday, May 15, 2009
Ind. Decisions - Two today from 7th Circuit; Posner reverses Indiana email sex with minor conviction
In U.S. v. Loera (ND Ind., Judge Simon), an 11-page opinion, Judge Evans affirms the lower court in an...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, May 15, 2009
Monday, May 11, 2009
Ind. Decisions - One Indiana case today from 7th Circuit
In Gonzales v. Mize (ND Ind., Judge Springmann), a 23-page decision, Judge Kapala [The Honorable Frederick J. Kapala of the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, May 11, 2009
Friday, May 08, 2009
Ind. Decisions - "We have previously called into question similar behavior by Judge Brahos in other cases ... That it continues is inexplicable" writes the 7th Circuit today
That quote is from footnote 4 in the opinion today by Judge Sykes in the immigration case of Oliveira...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, May 08, 2009
Friday, May 01, 2009
Ind. Decisions - One Indiana decision today from 7th Circuit
In Abad et al. v. Bayer Corp.(ND Ill.) / Pastor v. Bridgestone/Firestone (SD Ind., Judge Barker), a 19-page opinion,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, May 01, 2009
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Ind. Decisions - Two Indiana rulings today from 7th Circuit
In Rick Madden v. Royles Royce Corp. (SD Ind., Judge McKinney), a 6-page opinion, Judge Posner writes: The Uniformed...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Ind. Courts - 7th Circuit rules in Wisconsin casino fraud case
No Indiana decisions today from the 7th Circuit, but U.S. v. Moore and Knutson is an interesting opinion from Judge...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Monday, April 20, 2009
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit decides one Indiana case today, involving environmental fraud
These ILB entries from Nov. 5, 2005 and Nov. 6, 2005 outline a "false plugging and abandonment reports scheme" reported...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, April 20, 2009
Friday, April 17, 2009
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit issues one Indiana case today, re child pornography
In U.S. v. Larry Smith (ND Ind., Judge Lorenzo), a 32-page, 2-1 opinion, Judge Manion writes for the majority:...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, April 17, 2009
Thursday, April 16, 2009
Ind. Decisions - 7th Notes Split Re When a Copyright Registration Application is Complete
Yesterday's 7th Circuit decision in the case of Angela Brook-Ngwenya v. Indpls Public Schools (ILB summary) is highlighted today in...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, April 16, 2009
Ind. Decisions - "Stubborn Fees Case May Have Met Its Match in 7th Circuit"
The 7th Circuit decision in Ingersoll v. Baise & Miller, an Illinois case which the ILB mentioned yesterday (here- 2nd...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, April 16, 2009
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit decides suit against IPS; also an interesting Illinois bankruptcy case
Angela Brook-Ngwenya v. Indpls Public Schools (SD Ind., Judge Barker), is a 9-page per curiam opinion: Angela Brooks-Ngwenya claims...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, April 15, 2009
Saturday, April 11, 2009
Ind. Courts - Wisconsin's diploma privilege under attack
What is the Wisconsin "diploma privilege"? As Judge Posner wrote in this Jan. 29, 2008 7th Circuit opinion: Wisconsin allows...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, April 11, 2009
Thursday, April 02, 2009
Ind. Decisions - "Failure to call client was deficient performance"
The March 27th 7th Circuit decision in the case of Bynum v. Lemmon [ILB entry here] is the subject of...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, April 02, 2009
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit decides one Indiana case today; and an Illinois opinion about clemency
In U.S. v. Brewer (CJ Miller), a 6-page opinion, Judge Posner writes: The defendant appeals from his conviction for...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, April 02, 2009
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit issues one Indiana opinion today
In Re John W. Bartle (SD Ind., Judge Barker), is a 14-page opinion by Judge Rovner: Debtor-appellant John W....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Friday, March 27, 2009
Ind. Decisions - One Indiana 7th Circuit opinion today
In Bynum v. Lemmon (ND Ind., Judge Simon), a 17-page opinion, Judge Rovner concludes:The district court correctly denied Bynum’s...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, March 27, 2009
Thursday, March 26, 2009
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit decides one Indiana case, and one FOIA case, today
In Gross v. Knight (SD Ind., Judge Young), an 11-page opinion, Judge Kanne writes: On August 26, 1998, Jeremy...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, March 26, 2009
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Ind. Decisions - Two interesting non-Indiana opinions today from 7th Circuit
The first, U.S. v. Approximately 81,454 Cans OF Baby Formula, is a Judge Posner opinion, but it caught my eye...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Ind. Decisions - More on "Isn't Corydon a town, and not a city?"
Updating this ILB entry from yesterday, where a reader questioned the accuracy of the official captioning of yesterday's 7th Circuit...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Monday, March 23, 2009
Ind. Decisions - "Isn't Corydon a town, and not a city?"
So writes a reader who I expect wouldn't have asked unless he knew, about the title to today's 7th Circuit...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, March 23, 2009
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit decides one Indiana case today
In Trent Marion v. City of Corydon (SD Ind., Chief Judge Hamilton), a 14-page opinion, Judge Flaum writes:Plaintiff Trent...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, March 23, 2009
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Ind. Courts - Here is a list of opinions by Judge David Hamilton
Here is a list of opinions by SD Ind. Judge David Hamilton cited in ILB entries. Most of them involve...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Ind. Decisions - Two Indiana decisions today from the 7th Circuit
In US v. Devon Groves (ND Ind., CJ Miller), a 12-page opinion, Judge Sykes writes:On appeal, Groves renews his...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Thursday, March 12, 2009
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit issues two Indiana decisions
In U.S. v. Terri Sawyer (SD Ind. Judge McKinney), a 19-page opinion, Judge Flaum writes: Terri Sawyer was convicted for...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, March 12, 2009
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Ind. Decisions - Three non-Indiana 7th Circuit opinions noted today [Updated]
Howard Bashman of How Appealing has remarked on three 7th Circuit, non-Indiana opinions today, one quoting Yoda, one involving a...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit decides one Indiana case today
In Howard A. Allen Jr. v. Buss (SD Ind., Judge Tinder), a 27 page opinion, Judge Williams writes:In 1988, consistent...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit decides one Indiana case today
In U.S. v. Brazelton (ND Ind., Chief Judge Mlller), a 10-age opinion, Judge Coffey writes:Police arrested Badayah Brazelton as he...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Friday, March 06, 2009
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit decides one Indiana case today
In US v. Martin Avila (SD Ind., Chief Judge Hamilton), a 27-page opinion, Judge Kanne writes:From 2000 to 2001, law...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, March 06, 2009
Wednesday, March 04, 2009
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit rules in one Indiana case today
In Williams v. Lemmon (SD Ind., Judge McKinney), a per curiam 15-page opinion in a case argued Oct. 2, 2007,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, March 04, 2009
Tuesday, March 03, 2009
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit decides one Indiana case today
In US v. Brazelton (ND Ind., Judge Miller), a 10-page opinion, Judge Coffey writes:Appellant Brazelton argues that his conviction should...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, March 03, 2009
Monday, March 02, 2009
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit considers doctrine of impossibility in Wisconsin opinion
Wis. Electric Power Company v. Union Pacific RR is a 13-page opinion by Judge Posner that begins:WEPCO, an electric utility...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, March 02, 2009
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit withdraws Feb. 27th opinion
In this ILB entry from Feb. 27th, the ILB reported the 7th Circuit opinion in US v. Dunson, where the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, March 02, 2009
Saturday, February 28, 2009
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit upholds $80,000 sanction against attorney in Illinois case
Shales, James v. Gen'l Chauffeurs is the opinion, written by Chief Judge Easterbrook. Read about it here in the ABA...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, February 28, 2009
Friday, February 27, 2009
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit issues one Indiana decision today
US v. Dunson (SD Ind., Judge Tinder), a 2-page, per curiam opinion, concludes:Shortly after Dunson filed this appeal, we held...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, February 27, 2009
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Ind. Courts - "Federal district judges sitting by designation with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 7th Circuit"
Last evening Howard Bashman of How Appealing noted that Judge Kendall, of the Northern District of Illinois, was sitting by...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Thursday, February 19, 2009
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit issues on Indiana decision today
In Golden Years Homestead v. C. Angela Buckland (SD Ind., Judge Barker), a 13-page opinion, Judge Stykes summarizes: Golden...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, February 19, 2009
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Ind. Decision - 7th Circuit rules in Illinois 2nd amendment case
Thanks to Howard Bashman of How Appealing for catching this decision today from the 7th Circuit - the 4-page...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Thursday, February 12, 2009
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit decides one Indiana case today
In U.S. v. Young (ND Ind., Judge Moody), an 11-page opinion, Judge Sykes writes: Victor Young pleaded guilty in...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, February 12, 2009
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit decides one Indiana case today; 2 others of note
Villano v. Astrue, Comm. of Soc.Sec. (ND Ind., Judge Lee), is an 11-page Per Curiam opinion, originally unpublished:Debi Villano applied...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Tuesday, February 03, 2009
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit decides one Indiana case today
In Best v. City of Portland (ND Ind., Judge Lee), a 10-page opinion, Judge Williams writes: In this appeal...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, February 03, 2009
Thursday, January 22, 2009
Ind. Decisions - One Indiana decision today from 7th Circuit
In Estate of Suskovick v. Anthem (SD Ind., Judge Barker), a 28-page opinion, Judge Flaum writes: Until his sudden...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, January 22, 2009
Thursday, January 15, 2009
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit decides one Indiana case today
In a 5-page Per Curium opinion today, the panel affirms SD Ind. Chief Judge Hamilton's decision in U.S. v. Derrik...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, January 15, 2009
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Ind. Decisions - One Indiana decision today from 7th Circuit
In US v. Strode (SD Ind., Judge Barker), a 14-page opinion, Judge Manion writes: After a five-day trial, a...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Monday, January 12, 2009
Ind. Decisions - One Indiana opinion today from the 7th Circuit
In White Eagle Coop. v. USDA (ND Ind., Judge Sharp), a 42-page opinion, Judge Ripple writes: The plaintiffs brought...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, January 12, 2009
Friday, January 09, 2009
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit issues one Indiana opinion today
In Lloyd v. Swifty Transportation (SD Ind., Judge McKinney), a 17-page opinion, Judge Rovner affirms. An opinion was originally issued...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, January 09, 2009
Thursday, January 08, 2009
Ind. Decisions - No Indiana decisions, but a rare Chapter 12 bankruptcy opinion
From the opinion:Chapter 12 bankruptcy was created “to give family farmers facing bankruptcy a fighting chance to reorganize their debts...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, January 08, 2009
Tuesday, January 06, 2009
Ind. Decisions - Should Indiana law ban the execution of the mentally ill?
Using the 7th Circuit decision Dec. 31st as an example, the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette in an editorial today examines...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, January 06, 2009
Monday, January 05, 2009
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit decides one Indiana case today
In U.S. v. Sean Osborne (SD Ind., Judge Hamilton), an 8-page opinion, Chief Judge Easterbrook writes: Sean Osborne pleaded...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, January 05, 2009
Thursday, January 01, 2009
Ind. Decisions - "Death penalty back on table for Corcoran"
The 7th Circuit's decision yesterday in the case of Joseph E. Corcoran v. Buss (see ILB entry here) is the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, January 01, 2009
Wednesday, December 31, 2008
Ind. Decisions - Two Indiana cases from 7th Circuit at year's end
In Joseph E. Corcoran v. Buss (ND Ind., Judge Sharp), a 33-page, 2-1 opinion, Judge Bauer concludes:The district court’s...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, December 31, 2008
Monday, December 29, 2008
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit issues one Indiana decision today
In U.S. v. Wooden (ND Ind., CJ Miller), a 6-page opinion, Judge Easterbrook concludes:A constitutional obligation to defer action...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, December 29, 2008
Wednesday, December 24, 2008
Ind. Decisions - More on "Federal sex registry law not retroactive"
Updating this ILB entry from Dec. 23, Monday's 7th Circuit decision of two sex offender cases with Indiana defendants (see...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, December 24, 2008
Tuesday, December 23, 2008
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit issues one Indiana decision today
In Hansen, Sondra v. Bd Trustees Hamilton SE School Corp (SD Ind., Judge McKinney), a 33-page opinion, Judge Kanne...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, December 23, 2008
Ind. Decisions - "Federal sex registry law not retroactive"
Yesterday's 7th Circuit decision of two sex offender cases with Indiana defendants (see ILB summary here) is the subject of...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, December 23, 2008
Monday, December 22, 2008
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit decides two Indiana cases today, in one opinion
In U.S. v. Macrus Dixon (ND Ind., CJ Miller), and U.S. v. Thomas Carr (ND Ind., Judge Springmann), a...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, December 22, 2008
Thursday, December 18, 2008
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit issues three Indiana decisions today
In U. S. v. Derek S. Davey (ND Ind., CJ Miller), a 12-page opinion, Judge Wood writes: In United...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, December 18, 2008
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit issues bankruptcy decsion today re means test
In Ross-Tousey and Tousey, Debtors v. Neary, US Bankruptcy Trustee (UST), a 27-page opinion out of Wisconsin, Judge Flaum...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, December 17, 2008
Monday, December 15, 2008
Ind. Decisions - One from 7th Circuit today, and a withdrawal
In U.S. v. James Ray (ND Ind., CJ Miller) Jackson, an 8-page opinion, Judge Coffey writes: After James Jackson...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, December 15, 2008
Friday, December 12, 2008
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit issues one Indiana opinion today
In Lloyd v. Swifty Transportation (SD Ind., Judge McKinney), a 16-page opinion, Judge Rovner writes: Gerald Lloyd sued Swifty...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, December 12, 2008
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
Ind. Decisions - Nonprecedential Disposition from the 7th Circuit
In this federal nonprecedential disposition, ("To be cited only in accordance with Fed. R. App. P. 32.1"), Deborah Walton...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, December 10, 2008
Tuesday, December 09, 2008
Ind. Decisions - One Indiana opinion today from the 7th Circuit
In Maureen Reynolds v. U.S. (SD Ind., Judge Barker), a 12-page opinion, Judge Rovner writes: In August 2003 a...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, December 09, 2008
Saturday, December 06, 2008
Ind. Decisions - "Court backs dismissal of Flying J plaza suit"
Reporting today on yesterday's 7th Circuit decision in the case of Flying J Inc. v. City of New Haven, Rebecca...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, December 06, 2008
Thursday, December 04, 2008
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit issues one today
In Kevin Unthank v. Brian Jett, Warden (SD Ind., Judge McKinney), a 5-page opinion, Judge Easterbrook writes: More than...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, December 04, 2008
Tuesday, December 02, 2008
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit issues one Indiana decision today
In U.S. v. Prieto (ND Ind., Judge Simon), a 27-page opinion, Judge Manion writes: After a traffic stop, officers...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, December 02, 2008
Monday, December 01, 2008
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit on service of process
In a 16-page Illinois decision today, U.S. v. Ligas, the panel splits 2-1 on the question of whether service...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, December 01, 2008
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
Ind. Decisions - One Indiana decision today from the 7th Circuit
In Kelly, et al v. Med-I Solutions (SD Ind., Judge Barker), a 15-page opinion, Judge Flaum writes: Med-1 Solutions,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, November 25, 2008
Monday, November 24, 2008
Ind. Decisions - One today from 7th Circuit
Christine In Sandage, et al. v. Bd. of Comm., Vanderburgh Co. (SB Ind., Judge Barker), a 11-page opinion by Judge...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, November 24, 2008
Friday, November 21, 2008
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit decides one Indiana case
In Dale v. Poston, et al (SD Ind., Judge Barker), a 17-page opinion, Judge Evans writes: Curtis Dale, a...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, November 21, 2008
Thursday, November 20, 2008
Ind. Decisions - Two today from 7th Circuit
In US v. Webb (ND Ind., Judge Springmann), a 5-page opinion, Chief Judge Easterbrook concludes:Given this evidence—and there was...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, November 20, 2008
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit issues one today, re Indiana employment at will
In Bregin v. Liquidebt Systems (ND Ind., Judge Springmann), an 11-page opinion, Judge Evans writes:After Donald A. Bregin was...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Thursday, November 13, 2008
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit issues debt collection opinion
In McKinney v. Candleway Properties (ND Ill.), a 28-page, opinion split several ways, Judge Sykes writes: This case requires us...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, November 13, 2008
Monday, November 10, 2008
Ind. Decisions - Court of Appeals issues 0 today (and 1 NFP)
For publication opinions today (0): NFP civil opinions today (0): NFP criminal opinions today (1): John C. Newsome v. State...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, November 10, 2008
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit ruling interprets Rule 25(a) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure
In an Illinois case, Atkins v. City of Chicago, the opinion by Judge Posner begins: This appeal from the dismissal...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, November 10, 2008
Friday, November 07, 2008
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit rules on Illinois "Choose Life" License Plate Issue
No Indiana decisions today from the 7th Circuit, but an interesting decision in the case of Choose Life, Illinois...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, November 07, 2008
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit decides one Indiana case today
In Jack Bell v. DaimlerChrysler Corp. (SD Ind., Judge Tinder), a 26-page opinion, Judge Rovner writes:Pursuant to section 301...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Courts - Interesting items from 7th Circuit yesterday
Howard Bashman of How Appealing has an entry on two non -Indiana items yesterday that may be of interest, one...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Monday, October 27, 2008
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit decides 4 Indiana cases today
In US v. Castaldi (ND Ind., Judge Lorenzo) - a 14-page opinion, Judge Flaum writes: Kenneth Castaldi appeals his...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, October 27, 2008
Friday, October 24, 2008
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit decides one Indiana case today
In Interactive Intelligence v. Keycorp (SD Ind., Judge McKinney), a 10-page opinion, Judge Evans writes: Interactive Intelligence, Inc. filed...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, October 24, 2008
Friday, October 17, 2008
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit decides one Indiana case today
In Classic Cheesecake Company v. JPMorgan Chase Bank (SD Ind., Judge Lawrence), a 17-page opinion, Judge Posner writes:This appeal...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, October 17, 2008
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit decides one Indiana case today
In Chaudhry v. Nucor Steel (SD Ind., Judge McKinney), a 12-page opinion, Judge Williams writes:Subhash C. Chaudhry sued his...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, October 15, 2008
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit issues two today
In U.S. v. Jackson (ND Ind., CJ Miller), a 38-page opinion, Judges Rovner writes:Defendants-appellants Essie Jackson and Joe Jackson...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, October 14, 2008
Friday, October 10, 2008
Ind. Courts - 7th Circuit briefs no longer available online?
Recall this post from yesterday on "7th Circuit issues Illinois election decision that references Indiana"? The case was Allan J....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, October 10, 2008
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit issues one Indiana opinion today
In Alshafi Tate v. Executive Management Services, Inc. (ND Ind., Judge Springmann), a 10-page opinion, Judge Williams writes:Alshafi Tate,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, October 10, 2008
Thursday, October 09, 2008
Ind. Decisions - More on: 7th Circuit issues Illinois election decision that references Indiana
Allan J. Stevo v. Keith et al, an election decision out of Illinois, posted by the 7th Circuit "in typescript"...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, October 09, 2008
Monday, October 06, 2008
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit issues one Indiana opinion today
In Burrus, et al. v. State Lottery Commission (SD Ind., Judge Barker), a 13-page opinion, Judge Manion writes:Plaintiffs, seven...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, October 06, 2008
Wednesday, October 01, 2008
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit issues Illinois election decision that references Indiana
In Allan J. Stevo v. Keith et al, a decision just posted by the 7th Circuit, "in typescript", and...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, October 01, 2008
Tuesday, September 30, 2008
Ind. Decisions - "Mortgage Lenders Fight Off Rescission Class Action in 7th Circuit"
Reporting about the 7th Circuit's Sept. 24th decision in the case of Andrews v. Chevy Chase Bank, Pamela A....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, September 30, 2008
Friday, September 26, 2008
Ind. Courts - 7th Circuit decides one Indiana case today
In U.S. v. Derrik Hagerman and Walbash Env. Tech. (SD Ind., Judge Hamilton), a 5-page opinion, Judge Posner dismisses...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, September 26, 2008
Friday, September 19, 2008
Ind. Courts - 7th Circuit panel at IUPUI next Tuesday
From IUPUI:On Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2008, the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals will hear oral arguments for three cases during...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, September 19, 2008
Monday, September 15, 2008
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit issues one Indiana decision today
In US v. Jennings (ND Ind., Chief Judge Miller), an 11-page opinion, Judge Sykes writes:Moments before heavily armed police...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, September 15, 2008
Friday, September 12, 2008
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit posts two additional Indiana opinions
Judge Posner cites Gary newpaper's reporter. In US v. Tanner, Scott and Foster (ND Ind., Judge Lozano), a 9-page opinion,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, September 12, 2008
Ind. Courts - Three Indiana opinions today from the 7th Circuit
In US v. Steven Smith (SD Ind., Judge Barker), a 14-page opinion, Judge Ripple writes:Steven Smith was convicted of...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, September 12, 2008
Thursday, September 11, 2008
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit decides two Indiana cases today
In US v. Zaragoza (SD Ind., Judge Barker), a 14-page opinion, Judge Manion writes:Rafael Zaragoza was charged, along with...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, September 11, 2008
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit decides one Indiana case today
In Craig and Craig v. Ontario Corp. (SD Ind., Judge McKinney), a 9-page opinion, Judge Wood writes:Charles Craig worked...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, September 10, 2008
Tuesday, September 09, 2008
Ind. Decisions - One Indiana opinion today from 7th Circuit
In RLI Insurance v. Conseco (SD Ind., Judge McKinney), a 16-page opinion, Judge Manion writes:RLI Insurance Company (“RLI”) filed...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, September 09, 2008
Monday, September 08, 2008
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit decides one Indiana case today
In Wasson v. Peabody Coal (SD Ind., Judge Barker), an 8-page opinion, Judge Wood writes:John Wasson sued Peabody Coal...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, September 08, 2008
Friday, September 05, 2008
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit issues two Indiana opinions today
In US v. Allday (ND Ind., Judge Lozano), a 7-page opinion, Judge Rovner writes:Gilbert W. Allday pleaded guilty to...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, September 05, 2008
Thursday, September 04, 2008
Ind. Decisions - Two Indiana decisions today from the 7th Circuit
In Griffin and Griffin v. Robert K. Foley, MD (SD Ind., Judge Young), a 30-page opinion, Judge Manion writes:As...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, September 04, 2008
Wednesday, September 03, 2008
Ind. Decisions - Two Indiana decisions today from the 7th Circuit, including one from Circuit Judge Tinder
In Wayne David v. Indiana State Police (SD Ind. Judge McKinney), a 7-page opinion, Chief Judge Easterbrook writes:Wayne Davis,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, September 03, 2008
Tuesday, September 02, 2008
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit posts two additional Indiana decisions today
In Michael F. Jackson v. Officer Kotter, et al (SD Ind., Judge Tinder), a 26-page opinion, Judge Kanne writes:After...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, September 02, 2008
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit issues two Indiana decisions today
In US v. Wheeler (ND Ind., Judge Miller), a 19-page opinion, Judge Cudahy writes:A jury convicted James Wheeler of...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, September 02, 2008
Thursday, August 28, 2008
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit posts one Indiana decision today
In Ben-Yisrayl v. Buss (ND Ind., Judge Sharp), a 26-page opinion, Judge Bauer writes:Obadyah Ben-Yisrayl, formerly known as Christopher...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, August 28, 2008
Monday, August 25, 2008
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit decides one Indiana case today
In US v. Arreola-Castillo (SD Ind., Judge Barker), a 13-page opinion, Judge Cudahy writes:After a three-day trial, a jury...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, August 25, 2008
Saturday, August 23, 2008
Ind. Law - "Wine-shipping rules still not settled"
I've been looking forward to the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette's Dan and Krista Stockman's take on the recent 7th Circuit...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, August 23, 2008
Ind. Decisions - More on "Women Battling Infertility Find a Friend in the Court"
Updating this ILB entry from August 20th, about the 7th Circuit's July 16th decision in a case out of Illinois,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, August 23, 2008
Friday, August 22, 2008
Ind. Decisions - Gary Post-Tribune editorial about 7th Circuit wine shipping decision
Here it is, I laughed out loud:Teens don't go online to get drunk on wine The U.S. 7th Court of...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, August 22, 2008
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
Ind. Decisions - "Women Battling Infertility Find a Friend in the Court"
That is the headline to a column (Work and Family) in the Wall Street Journal. written by Sue Shellenbarger. Here...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, August 20, 2008
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit issues one Indiana decision today
In US v. Terry L. Reed (ND Ind., CJ Miller), an 11-page opinion, Judge Manion writes:During interrogation by police,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, August 20, 2008
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit issues one "Indiana" decision today [Updated]
In Angela Tyson v. Gannett Co (Southern District of Illinois [sic], Indianapolis Division—Richard L. Young, Judge), a 7-page opinion,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, August 19, 2008
Monday, August 18, 2008
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit issues one today, partially reversing Judge Tinder
In Grieveson v.Frank Anderson (SD Ind., Judge Tinder), a 30-page opinion, Judge Kanne writes:During Joseph Grieveson’s detainment at the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, August 18, 2008
Saturday, August 16, 2008
Ind. Decisions - Still more on: "Love the wine? You must visit the vine"
The decision of the 7th Circuit August 7th in the case of Baude v. Heath (start here for background) is...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, August 16, 2008
Friday, August 15, 2008
Ind. Decisions - Two Indiana decisions today from the 7th Circuit
In US v. Chube (ND Ind., Judge Lozano), a 25-page opinion, Judge Wood writes:Responding to growing concerns about widespread...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, August 15, 2008
Thursday, August 14, 2008
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit issues one Indiana decision today
In Carlos K. Williams v. Buss (ND Ind., Judge Sharp), a 12-page opinion, Judge Wood writes:Carlos K. Williams was...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, August 14, 2008
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
Ind. Decisions - More on: 7th Circuit rules in Indiana case where defendant wore stun-belt throughout trial
The 7th Circuit's decision in Wrinkles v. Buss, summarized here in the ILB yesterday, August 12th, is the subject of...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, August 13, 2008
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit issues two Indiana opinions today
In Getch v. Astrue (ND Ind., Cherry, Magistrate Judge), 20-page opinion, Judge Ripple writes:Charles Getch appeals the order of the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, August 13, 2008
Tuesday, August 12, 2008
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit rules in Indiana case where defendant wore stun-belt throughout trial
In Wrinkles v. Buss (SD Ind., Judge Tinder), a 53-page, 2-1 opinion, Judge Kanne writes:This case is before the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, August 12, 2008
Ind. Decisions - More on: "Love the wine? You must visit the vine"
The decision of the 7th Circuit August 7th in the case of Baude v. Heath (see ILB entries here and...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, August 12, 2008
Friday, August 08, 2008
Ind. Decisions - Two Indiana cases today from the 7th Circuit
In US v. Spells (SD Ind., Judge Barker), a 24-page opinion, Judge Flaum writes:Defendant Melvin Spells was convicted by...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, August 08, 2008
Ind. Decisions - "Love the wine? You must visit the vine"
The subhead to today's Indianapolis Star story by Jeff Swiatek: "Judges toss out ruling that let you simply order online;...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, August 08, 2008
Thursday, August 07, 2008
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit posts two Indiana decisions late today
One is the wine shipping case, Baude v. Heath (SD Ind., Judge Tinder). For background, see this ILB entry...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, August 07, 2008
Ind. Decisions - "Circuit Court rejects suit opposing religion in vets care"
The 7th Circuit's decision 32-page decision yesterday in the case of Freedom from Religion Foundation v. Nicholson, out of Wisconsin,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, August 07, 2008
Monday, August 04, 2008
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit issues 2 Indiana opinions today
In US V. Broadnax (ND Ind., Judge Sharp), a 14-page opinion, Judge Wood writes:Having concluded that the district court...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, August 04, 2008
Friday, August 01, 2008
Ind. Decisions - More on 7th Circuit decision yesterday in US V. Gladish
In US V. Gladish, decided yesterday (see ILB summary here), Judge Posner ruled:The defendant’s conviction of violating 18 U.S.C. §...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, August 01, 2008
Thursday, July 31, 2008
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit issues one Indiana decision today
In US V. Gladish (ND Ind., CJ Miller), an 8-page opinion, Judge Posner writes:A jury convicted the defendant of...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, July 31, 2008
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
Ind. Courts - 7th Circuit's use of Wikipedia in Home Depot case cited as "troubling"
Law prof Eugene Volokh of the widely-read Volokh Conspiracy writes today about the 7th Circuit's decision July 28th in Rickher...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, July 30, 2008
Ind. Decisions - Two Indiana opinions today from 7th Circuit
In Parrott v. US (SD Ind., Judge Young), a 21-page opinion, Judge Wood writes:The remand resulted in a grant of...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, July 30, 2008
Monday, July 28, 2008
Ind. Decisions - Interesting Illinois decision today from 7th Circuit re the CAA
In Citizens Against Ruining the Environment, et al v. EPA and Midwest Generation (Petitions for Review of Orders of EPA),...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, July 28, 2008
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit issues one Indiana decisions today
In US v. Grogg (SD Ind., Judge McKinney), a 7-page opinion, Judge Bauer writes:On November 16, 2007, Clarence Grogg entered...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, July 28, 2008
Friday, July 25, 2008
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit issues two today from Indiana
In U.S. v. Lawrence, Jackson, Anderson, and Johnson (ND Ind., Judge Lozano) - a 13-page opinion, Judge Tinder writes:This...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, July 25, 2008
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit issues one Indiana decision today
In U.S. v. Woolsey (SD Ind., CJ Hamilton), a 20-page opinion, Judge Rovner writes:Charles Woolsey was convicted of drug and...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, July 22, 2008
Monday, July 21, 2008
Ind. Courts - 7th Circuit issues one Indiana opinion today
In Diana L. Vail v. Raybestos (SD Ind., Judge Young), a 10-page opinion, Judge Flaum writes:Diana Vail is a...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, July 21, 2008
Friday, July 18, 2008
Ind. Decisions - "Dyer woman's in vitro court case first of its kind"
Joe Carlson reports today in the NWI Times:CHICAGO | In a first-of-its-kind legal case that could have implications for...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, July 18, 2008
Thursday, July 17, 2008
Ind. Decisions - Two today from 7th Circuit
In Trask-Morton v. Motel 6 (SD Ind., Judge McKinney), a 20-page opinion, Judge Manion writes:Shortly after midnight on December...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, July 17, 2008
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit decides one Indiana case today
In U.S. v. Donald L. Cochran (ND Ind., Judge Simon), a 9-page opinion, Judge Flaum writes:Defendant Donald L. Cochran...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, July 16, 2008
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit issues one Indiana opinion today
In Vivian Brown v. Family Dollar Stores of Indiana (SD Ind., Judge McKinney), an 11-page opinion, Judge Rovner writes:Plaintiff-Appellant Vivian...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, July 15, 2008
Monday, July 14, 2008
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit issues one today, reversing Judge Tinder
In Steven Peters v. Gildead Sciences (SD Ind., Judge Tinder), a 14-page opinion, Judge Stykes writes:Steven Peters suffered a...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, July 14, 2008
Friday, July 11, 2008
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit rules in two Indiana cases today
In Manez, et al v. Bridgestone Firestone (SD Ind., Judge Barker), a 28-page opinion, Judge Wood concludes:In summary, we...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, July 11, 2008
Thursday, July 10, 2008
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit warns against baseless petitions
In a Per Curiam ruling on a petition for rehearing issued July 3rd, in the Wisconsin case of Easley v....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, July 10, 2008
Wednesday, July 09, 2008
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit issues four Indiana opinions today
In U.S. v. Kevn L. Hicks (ND Ind., Judge Lee), an 11-page opinion, Judge Flaum writes:Kevin Hicks was arrested when...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, July 09, 2008
Tuesday, July 08, 2008
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit decides one Indiana case today
In Mobley v. Allstate (SD Ind., Judge Barker), a 30-page, 2-1 opinion, Judge Flaum writes:Plaintiff Catherine A. Mobley worked...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, July 08, 2008
Friday, July 04, 2008
Ind. Courts - 7th Circuit has "yet to rule on adult bookstore in New Albany: New Albany DVD has stayed open" [Updated]
Dick Kaukas has an interesting story today in the wake of the July 1st decision by SD Indiana federal judge...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, July 04, 2008
Thursday, July 03, 2008
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit decides one Indiana case today
In United Steel, Paper etc. Union v. TriMas Corp (ND Ind., Judge Springmann), a 14-page opinion, Judge Cudahy writes:The...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, July 03, 2008
Wednesday, July 02, 2008
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit issues one Indiana opinion today
In Nick's Cigarette City, Inc. v. U.S. (ND Ind., Judge Lozano), a 17-page opinion, Judge Manion writes:Nick’s Cigarette City, Inc....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, July 02, 2008
Tuesday, July 01, 2008
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit decides one Indiana case today
In U.S. v. Antone C. Harris (SD Ind., Judge Barker), a 17-page opinion, Judge Williams writes:Harris argues that the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, July 01, 2008
Tuesday, June 24, 2008
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit decides one Indiana case today
In Ind. Funeral Directors Ins. Trust v. Benefit Actuaries, Inc. (SD Ind., Godich, Magistrate Judge), a 14-page opinion, Judge...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, June 24, 2008
Monday, June 23, 2008
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit decides one Indiana case today
In Sheridan v. Marathon Petroleum (SD Ind., Judge Barker), an 11-page opinion, Judge Posner writes:The plaintiffs, a Marathon dealer...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, June 23, 2008
Friday, June 20, 2008
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit issues one Indiana opinion today
In U.S. v. Morris Carter (ND Ind., Judge Lozano), a 25-page opinion, Judge Flaum writes:Defendant Morris Carter, who served as...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, June 20, 2008
Thursday, June 19, 2008
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit decides one Indiana case today
In U.S. v. Joseph Berndt (ND Ind., CJ Miller), a 7-page opinion, Judge Cudahy writes:Joseph Berndt lived in the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, June 19, 2008
Monday, June 16, 2008
Ind. Decisions - Two today from the 7th Circuit
In McCarthy v. Astrue, Comm. of SS (SD Ind., Judge Young), a 7-page opinion, Judge Bauer writes:McCarty filed a complaint...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, June 16, 2008
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit decides one Indiana case today
Several times in the past, the ILB has reviewed 7th Circuit opinions that cited approving to language written by...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, June 10, 2008
Thursday, June 05, 2008
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit decides one Indiana case today
In Pavey v. Conley (ND Ind., CJ Miller), a 6-page opinion, Judge Posner writes:The question presented by this interlocutory...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, June 05, 2008
Law - Lawsuits Test Associational Discrimination Under the ADA
"Lawsuits Test Disabilities Act: Two Cases Cite Little-Known Protections For People Who Aren't Disabled But Care For Those Who Are,"...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, June 05, 2008
Tuesday, June 03, 2008
Ind. Decisions - More on: U.S. Supreme Court rules on Lake County definition of "money laundering" case
Updating this ILB entry from yesterday, Warren Richey of The Christian Science Monitor has a long article today headed "Harder...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, June 03, 2008
Monday, June 02, 2008
Ind. Decisions - U.S. Supreme Court rules on Lake County definition of "money laundering" case
The ILB has had a long list of entries on the 7th Circuit decision in the case of United States...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, June 02, 2008
Saturday, May 31, 2008
Ind. Courts - "Key Hoosier Lottery case up for oral argument" before the 7th Circuit
The ILB has had a number of entries on various aspects of Indiana's quasi-public agencies. For instance, this Sept. 1,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, May 31, 2008
Friday, May 30, 2008
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit decides one Indiana case today
In Harney, Brian v. Speedway SuperAmerica (SD Ind., J. McKinney), a 16-page opinion, Judge Bauer writes:Plaintiffs brought a class...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, May 30, 2008
Thursday, May 22, 2008
Ind. Decisions - "7th Circuit Ruling a Big Win for Mutual Fund Advisers"
Zach Lowe of The American Lawyer reports on the 7th Circuit's decision Monday, May 19th in the case of Jones...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, May 22, 2008
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit decides one Indiana case today
In Gregory Samuelson v. LaPorte Community School (ND Ind., CJ Miller), a 17-page opinion, Judge Ripple affirms the district...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, May 22, 2008
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit's Chief Judge asks lawyers to keep lookout for cranky judges
Lynne Marek of The National Law Journal reports today:Chief Judge Frank Easterbrook, who presides over the 7th U.S. Circuit Court...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, May 21, 2008
Thursday, May 15, 2008
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit decides Illinois case on the "fighting words" doctrine
In Purtell v. Mason (ND Ill.), a 24-page opinion, Judge Sykes writes:This free-speech lawsuit requires us to determine the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, May 15, 2008
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit issues one Indiana decision today
In Knutson v. USG Corp. and SDRC (SD Ind., Judge Barker), an 8-page opinion, Judge Posner writes:The plaintiff brought...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, May 13, 2008
Thursday, May 08, 2008
Ind. Decisions - One Indiana decision from 7th Circuit today
In U.S.A. v. Teresa and Michael Osburn (ND Ind., Judge Lozano), a 7-page opinion, Chief Judge Easterbrook writes:In 1998...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, May 08, 2008
Monday, May 05, 2008
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit decides one Indiana case
In UNITED STATES OF AMERICA v. RODRIGO SOTO-PIEDRA and MIGUEL HERNANDEZ (SD Ind., Judge McKinney), a 12-page opinion, Judge...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, May 05, 2008
Thursday, May 01, 2008
Ind. Decisions - Two Indiana decisions today from the 7th Circuit.
In Mas Capital v. Biodelivery Sciences (SD Ind., Judge Hamilton), a 5-page opinion, Judge Easterbrook concludes:The district judge was...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, May 01, 2008
Tuesday, April 29, 2008
Ind. Decisions - One Indiana case today from 7th Circuit
In Gerald C. Ellis v. United Parcel (SD Ind., Judge Young), a 14-page opinion, Judge Evans writes:This case centers...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, April 29, 2008
Courts - Still more on: Supreme Court rejects voter ID law challenge
New or expanded stories today in the Indiana voter ID ruling yesterday by the Supreme Court. Lesley Stedman Weidenbener of...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, April 29, 2008
Monday, April 28, 2008
Courts - More on: Supreme Court rejects voter ID law challenge
Maureen Groppe of the Indianapolis Star Washington Bureau has this coverage of today's voter ID decision. Sylvia Smith, the Fort...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, April 28, 2008
Thursday, April 24, 2008
Ind. Decisions - "Dueling awareness days and accompanying t-shirts"
Nuxoll v. Indian Prairie School District, an opinion in a case out of Illinois issued late yesterday by the 7th...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, April 24, 2008
Wednesday, April 23, 2008
Ind. Decisions - More on: Indiana photo-ID decision coming tomorrow?
Updating this ILB entry from Monday, the blog, Ballot Access News, edited by Richard Winger, reports today: No U.S. Supreme...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, April 23, 2008
Monday, April 21, 2008
Ind. Decisions - Indiana photo-ID decision coming tomorrow?
The blog, Ballot Access News, edited by Richard Winger, reports today:The U.S. Supreme Court did not release any full opinions...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, April 21, 2008
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit decides one Indiana case today
The 7th Circuit today issues a combined opinion for three cases, including Darrell Bruce v. KeyBank (ND Ind., Judge...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, April 16, 2008
Friday, April 04, 2008
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit issues one Indiana opinion
In U.S. v. Ivory Griffin (ND Ind., Judge Sharp), a 7-page opinion, Judge Kanne writes:Ivory Griffin pled guilty to...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, April 04, 2008
Thursday, March 27, 2008
Ind. Decisions - One Indiana decision today from 7th Circuit
In U.S. v. Price (ND Ind., Judge Simon), a 16-page opinion, Judge Wood writes:When Officer Terry Smith of the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, March 27, 2008
Tuesday, March 25, 2008
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit issues an Indiana opinion today
In Christina Soltys and Danuta Pauch v. Yvonne Costello (ND Ind., MJ Rodovich), a 14-page opinion, Judge Kanne writes:Christina...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, March 25, 2008
Monday, March 24, 2008
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit issues one Indiana opinion
In U.S. v. Odell Corley (ND Ind., Judge Lozano), a 22-page opinion, Judge Rovner writes:The defendant-appellant Odell Corley was...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, March 24, 2008
Friday, March 14, 2008
Ind. Decisions - Interesting non-Indiana 7th Circuit opinion today
In Chicago Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights v. Craigslist, a 10-page opinion, Chief Judge Easterbrook writes:Section 804(a) of the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, March 14, 2008
Monday, March 10, 2008
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit issues one Indiana decision today
In Asher B. Hill v. Sup't., Westville Correctional Fac. (ND Ind. Judge Simon), a 6-page opinion, Chief Judge Easterbrook...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, March 10, 2008
Friday, March 07, 2008
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit decides one Indiana case today
In Banco del Atlantico v. Woods Industries (SD Ind., Judge McKinney), a 9-page opinion, Judge Evans concludes:For these reasons,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, March 07, 2008
Wednesday, March 05, 2008
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit issues one Indiana decision
In United Rental Technologies v. Indiana Constructors (SD Ind., Judge Barker), a 14-page opinion, Judge Posner writes:Anyone who travels...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, March 05, 2008
Tuesday, March 04, 2008
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit decides Illnois case re litigious softball parents
Read about it here in Robert Loblaw's Decision of the Day....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, March 04, 2008
Monday, March 03, 2008
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit decides one Indiana case today
In USA v. Martinez (SD Ind., Judge Barker), a 10-page opinion, Judge Rovner writes:The jury was not asked to make...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, March 03, 2008
Friday, February 29, 2008
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit decides one Indiana case today
In Duncan v. Fleetwood Motor Homes (ND Ind., Mag. Judge Cosbey), a Per Curiam panel ruled in a 13-page...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, February 29, 2008
Thursday, February 28, 2008
Ind. Decisions - Two today from 7th Circuit
In Schleicher, Steve v. Salvation Army (SD Ind., Judge Young), an 11-page opinion, Judge Posner writes:The Schleichers brought suit...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, February 28, 2008
Monday, February 25, 2008
Ind. Decisions - More on: Indiana wine shipping case to be argued today before the 7th Circuit
The oral arguments in Baude v. Heath, the wine shipping case., were held Friday, Feb. 22, before a three judge...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, February 25, 2008
Thursday, February 21, 2008
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit decides one Indiana case today
In Tubergen v. St. Vincent Hospital (SD Ind., Judge Tinder), an 11-page opinion involving a 65 year-old physician suing on...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, February 21, 2008
Wednesday, February 20, 2008
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit "on the warpath today"
Fortunately no Indiana cases were decided today, but see these two entries from Robert Loblaw's Decision of the Day. The...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, February 20, 2008
Monday, February 04, 2008
Ind. Decisions - Two Indiana opinions today from the 7th Circuit
In USA v. Beaver, Chris A. (SD Ind., Judge McKinney), a 22-page opinion involving concrete price-fixing, Judge Kanne writes:A...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, February 04, 2008
Thursday, January 24, 2008
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit denies FedEx review
On Jan. 22nd the 7th Circuit, according to this item from RTT News:declined to hear the request of FedEx Ground,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, January 24, 2008
Wednesday, January 23, 2008
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit issues one Indiana opinion
In United States v. Rivas (ND Ind., Judge Lozano), a 16-page opinion, Judge Bauer writes:Hernandez-Rivas essentially makes the same...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, January 23, 2008
Tuesday, January 22, 2008
Ind. Decisions - One Indiana decision today from 7th Circuit
In Prostyakov v. Masco Corp. (SD Ind., Judge Barker), an 18-page opinion, Judge Kanne writes:The district court granted Peter...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, January 22, 2008
Saturday, January 19, 2008
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit allows challenge to death-row interview ban
The 7th Circuit's opionion Jan. 15th in the case of Hammer v. Ashcroft (see ILB summary here) is the focus...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, January 19, 2008
Friday, January 18, 2008
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit issues one Indiana decision today; ruling notes government's "win" is a tarnished one
In United States v. Randall Brewington (SD Ind., Judge McKinney), a 5-page opinion, Judge Evans writes:In early 2006, while...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, January 18, 2008
Wednesday, January 16, 2008
Ind. Decisions - More on: 7th Circuit denies rehearing in legislative prayer case
Updating yesterday's ILB entry on the 7th Circuit's vote to deny rehearing of its decision in Hinrichs v. Speaker House...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, January 16, 2008
Tuesday, January 15, 2008
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit decides one, and denies rehearing in legislative prayer case [Updated]
In Hammer v. Ashcroft (SD Ind., Judge Tinder), a 16-page opinion, Judge Rovner writes:David Hammer, a federal prisoner on death...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, January 15, 2008
Sunday, January 13, 2008
Ind. Decisions - "Is voter fraud or politics the issue" in the voter ID case?
"Is voter fraud or politics the issue?" is the headline today to a commentary piece by Sylvia A. Smith, Washington...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, January 13, 2008
Friday, January 11, 2008
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit decides one Indiana case today
In Darst, Trustee v. Interstate Brands Corp. (SD Ind., Judge Tinder), a 17-page opinion, Chief Judge Rovner writes:Krzysztof Chalimoniuk...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, January 11, 2008
Thursday, January 10, 2008
Ind. Decisions - "Justices seem hesitant to toss Indiana's voter ID law"
That is the headline to this long story today by Indianapolis Star Washington editor Maureen Groppe. It begins:WASHINGTON -- Some...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, January 10, 2008
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit decides three Indiana cases today
In Patriot Homes v. Forest River Housing (ND Ind., Judge Sharp), an 8-page decision, Judge Evans writes:Two companies, Patriot...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, January 10, 2008
Wednesday, January 09, 2008
Ind. Decisions - More today on the voter ID case
NPR's Diane Rehm Show this morning devoted an hour to "Voter ID Requirements and the Voting Process." The description:The Supreme...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, January 09, 2008
Ind. Decisions - Even more on Indiana voter ID oral argument
This is the day that Crawford v. Marion County Election Bd. will be argued before the Supreme Court of the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, January 09, 2008
Tuesday, January 08, 2008
Ind. Decisions - Yet more on tomorrow's voter ID case
Professor Rick Hasen of Election Law Blog and Indiana Secretary of State Todd Rokita debate the Crawford voter ID case....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, January 08, 2008
Ind. Decisions - "Our view on improving elections: Photo ID to vote? Only if all who are eligible can get one"
So writes USAToday in its editorial on the Indiana voter ID case before the SCOTUS tomorrow. Here is a sample:At...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, January 08, 2008
Monday, January 07, 2008
Ind. Decisions - More on "High court to consider Indiana law on voter ID"
Updating Sunday's ILB entry, here are more previews of Wednesday's oral arguments in the Indiana voter ID case: Maureen Groppe...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, January 07, 2008
Sunday, January 06, 2008
Ind. Decisions - "High court to consider Indiana law on voter ID"
Sylvia A. Smith, Washington editor of the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette, writes today on the voter ID law challenge, to...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, January 06, 2008
Thursday, January 03, 2008
Ind. Decisions - "This Seventh Circuit decision is a real gem"
Decision of the Day today highlight's another Easterbook opinion (his Indiana decision was summarized in an earlier ILB entry today)....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, January 03, 2008
Ind. Decisions - One Indiana decision today from 7th Circuit
In U.S. v. Moon (ND Ind., Judge Lozano), an 8-page opinion, Cheif Judge Easterbrook writes:Anthony Alexander and George Moon...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, January 03, 2008
Wednesday, January 02, 2008
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit issues two Indiana opinions
In Mesman v. Crane Pro Services (ND Ind., Magistrate Judge Cherry), a 15-page opinion, Judge Posner writes:This products-liability case...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, January 02, 2008
Friday, December 28, 2007
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit issues one Indiana decision today
In U.S. v. Fernando Figueroa-Espana (SD Ind., Judge Hamilton), a 15-page opinion, Judge Bauer writes:After the district court denied...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, December 28, 2007
Wednesday, December 26, 2007
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit issues one Indiana ruling today
In U.S. v. Haskins (ND Ind., Judge Lozano), a 13-page opinion, Judge Rovner writes:A wild night at Dena’s Pub,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, December 26, 2007
Tuesday, December 25, 2007
Ind. Decisions - Voter ID to be argued Wed., Jan. 9th
The Washington Post today has a good overview of the "Partisan Fissures Over Voter ID". Robert Barnes writes in a...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, December 25, 2007
Friday, December 21, 2007
Ind. Decisions - "Briefing complete in Indiana voter id case"
Prof. Rick Hasen of Election Law Blog has sent a note headed "Briefing complete in Indiana voter id case," plus...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, December 21, 2007
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit issues Indiana decision today
In Elizabeth A. Bright v. Hill's Pet Nutrition and Colgate-Palmolive (SD Ind., Judge Hamilton), a 9-page opinion, Chief Judge...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, December 21, 2007
Thursday, December 20, 2007
Ind. Decisions - More on: 7th Circuit issues Indiana-based meth sentencing decision today
Today's 7th Circuit opinion in the ND Indiana case, U.S. v. Mendoza [see ILB summary from earlier today] is referenced...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, December 20, 2007
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit issues Indiana-based meth sentencing decision today
Although the Circuit Court is in recess until Jan. 7th, opinions are still being issued. In U.S. v. Mendoza...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, December 20, 2007
Wednesday, December 19, 2007
Ind. Decisions - More on: Appeal of wine shipping case to 7th Circuit
Updating this ILB entry from Dec. 13th, several more amicus briefs have been filed in the appeal of Baude v....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, December 19, 2007
Monday, December 17, 2007
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit in recess
The court is in recess until Monday, January 7, 2008....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, December 17, 2007
Friday, December 14, 2007
Ind. Decisions - "The Seventh Trashes Another Attorney (and Rightly So)"
Not to worry. This does not directly involve an Indiana case or attorney. Robert Loblaw of Decision of the Day...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, December 14, 2007
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit rules in IUPUI women's tennis coach discimiination suit
In Debbie A. Peirick v. IUPUI (SD Ind., Judge McKinney), a 28-page opinion, Judge Williams writes:During Debbie Peirick’s thirteenth...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, December 14, 2007
Friday, December 07, 2007
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit decides one Indiana appeal today
In U.S. v. Taylor (ND Ind., Judge Norgle, Sr.), a 20-page opinion, Judge Rovner writes:Styles Taylor and Keon Thomas,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, December 07, 2007
Wednesday, December 05, 2007
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit issues three Indiana opinions today
In U.S. v. Amaral-Estrada (SD Ind., Judge Barker), a 16-page opinion, Judge Bauer concludes:For the reasons stated above, the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, December 05, 2007
Tuesday, December 04, 2007
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit tobacco trademark case out of Illinois turns on pictures
In Top Tobacco v. North Atlantic Operating Co. (ND Ill), a 7-page opinion, Chief Judge Easterbrook writes:This case illustrates...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, December 04, 2007
Ind. Courts - More on: Oral arguments this afternoon before 7th Circuit in Joseph E. Corcoran’s death penalty case
Yesterday morning, Rebecca S. Green of the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette previewed the oral arguments to take place that afternoon...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, December 04, 2007
Monday, December 03, 2007
Ind. Courts - Oral arguments this afternoon before 7th Circuit in Joseph E. Corcoran’s death penalty case
Rebecca S. Green of the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette reports today in a story that begins: The Indiana Attorney General’s...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, December 03, 2007
Friday, November 30, 2007
Ind. Decisions - Voter ID - What's at Stake?
PENNumbra, "A project of the University of Penneslyvania uniting the public and the legal acadamy," presents this 21-page debate between...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, November 30, 2007
Wednesday, November 28, 2007
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit's case involving “'Pull My Finger Fred,' a farting plush doll," is back
The ILB reported on the "Pull My Finger Fred" case on March 20, 2007. Today the case, JCW INVESTMENTS,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, November 28, 2007
Wednesday, November 21, 2007
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit decides one Indiana case today
In USA v. Parker (ND Ind., Judge Sharp), a 15-page opinion, Judge Sykes writes:Jesse James Parker was convicted of making...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, November 21, 2007
Tuesday, November 20, 2007
Ind. Decisions - More on: Federal Judge Tinder rules for plainitiifs in Indiana wine shipping suit
Updating this ILB entry from August 29, 2007, the wine shipping opinion issued by Judge John D. Tinder in the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, November 20, 2007
Sunday, November 18, 2007
Ind. Law - How well does the provisional ballot work in real life?
The Kokomo Tribune column "Public Eye" by Scott Smith and Ken de la Bastide, has this item, of interest particularly...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, November 18, 2007
Friday, November 16, 2007
Ind. Decisions - Date now set for voter ID oral arguments before the SCOTUS
See "January arguments, day by day" at the SCOTUSBlog....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, November 16, 2007
Wednesday, November 14, 2007
Ind. Decisions - Still more on: Merits briefs due today in Indiana voter ID cases
Updating this ILB entry, the Brennan Center for Justice at NYU School of Law (see more about the Brennan Center...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, November 14, 2007
Ind. Decisions - In Illinois decision today, "Easterbrook Chews Out Tax Protestor’s Attorney"
Robert Loblaw has a report this afternoon in his blog, Decision of the Day, including:After devoting six pages to the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, November 14, 2007
Ind. Decisions - Yet more on: 7th Circuit decides legislative prayer case, dismissing for lack of standing
Updating earlier ILB entries on the 7th Circuit's legislative prayer decision (start here for recent ILB entries) in the case...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, November 14, 2007
Tuesday, November 13, 2007
Ind. Decisions - Still more on: 7th Circuit dismisses challenge to Indiana canons of judicial ethics
On Friday, Oct. 26th, the 7th Circuit issued a significant decision in the case of Right to Life v. Randall...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, November 13, 2007
Ind. Decisions - One Indiana case today from 7th Circuit, re filing of an Anders brief
In USA v. King (SD Ind., Judge Hamilton), an 8-page per curiam decision, the Court writes:King filed a notice...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, November 13, 2007
Thursday, November 08, 2007
Ind. Decisions - More on: Merits briefs due today in Indiana voter ID cases
Those following the voter ID case will not want to miss the amicus brief filed today by Rick Hasen of...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, November 08, 2007
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit issues one Indiana decision today
In USA v. Weathington (SD Ind., Judge Hamilton), an 11-page opinion, Judge Ripple writes:Jerome Weathington pleaded guilty to five...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, November 08, 2007
Monday, November 05, 2007
Ind. Decisions - Merits briefs due today in Indiana voter ID cases [Updated]
Per SCOTUSBlog.com, Petitioners’ briefs are due Monday (today) in Crawford v. Marion City Election Board (07-21) and Indiana Democratic Party...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, November 05, 2007
Friday, November 02, 2007
Ind. Decisions - More on: 7th Circuit dismisses challenge to Indiana canons of judicial ethics
Last Friday, Oct. 26th, the 7th Circuit issued a significant decision in the case of Right to Life v. Randall...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, November 02, 2007
Ind. Decisions - Yet more on: 7th Circuit decides legislative prayer case, dismissing for lack of standing
Updating this ILB entry from Oct.. 31st, CNSNews.com's Pete Winn has a story giving both side's positions on the impact...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, November 02, 2007
Wednesday, October 31, 2007
Ind. Decisions - Still more on: 7th Circuit decides legislative prayer case, dismissing for lack of standing
Coverage this morning of the 7th Circuit's 2-1 decision yesterday in the legislative prayer appeal includes: "House prayer ban falls...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, October 31, 2007
Tuesday, October 30, 2007
Ind. Decisions - More on: 7th Circuit decides legislative prayer case, dismissing for lack of standing [Updated]
Updating this ILB entry from earlier today, Bill Ruthhart of the Indianapolis Star reported this afternoon:All prayers, including those to...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, October 30, 2007
Ind. Decisions - In addition to legislative prayer decision, 7th Circuit issues two other Indiana decisions today
In Digrugilliers v. City of Indianapolis (SD Ind., Judge Barker), a 10-page opinion, Judge Posner writes:The plaintiff is the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, October 30, 2007
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit decides legislative prayer case, dismissing for lack of standing
The 7th Circuit has issued its long-awaiting decision today in the legislative prayer case, dismissing it for want of...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, October 30, 2007
Friday, October 26, 2007
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit dismisses challenge to Indiana canons of judicial ethics
In Right to Life v. Randall T. Shepard (ND Ind., Judge Sharp), a 10-page opinion, Judge Evans writes:Indiana Right...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, October 26, 2007
Thursday, October 25, 2007
Ind. Decisions - One Indiana opinion today from the 7th Circuit
In Thomas M. Klein and Annie J. Rice v. DePuy Orthppaedics, et.al. (ND Ind., Judge Springmann)., a 12-page opinion,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, October 25, 2007
Tuesday, October 23, 2007
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit issues opinion today on Fair Debt Collection Practices Act
In Evory v. RJM Acquisitions (a combined opinion where SD Ind. Judge Hamilton authored two of the decisions, the other...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, October 23, 2007
Monday, October 22, 2007
Ind. Decisions - Two Indiana decisions today from 7th Circuit
In USA v. Wiszowaty (ND Ind., Judge Moody), a 7-page opinion, Judge Evans writes:A jury convicted Jim Wiszowaty, an...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, October 22, 2007
Friday, October 19, 2007
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit decides one Indiana case today
In USA v. Brodie (SD Ind., Judge McKinney), a 9-page opinion, Judge Kanne writes:Damien Brodie was convicted after a...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, October 19, 2007
Thursday, October 18, 2007
Ind. Decisions - "Judge Easterbrook: A Good Lead Plaintiff Is Hard To Find"
See this WSJ Blog entry this afternoon about the 7th Circuit opinion today out of Illinois, refusing to certify a...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, October 18, 2007
Tuesday, October 16, 2007
Ind. Decisions - One Indiana case from 7th Circuit today [More]
In Coolidge v. Indianapolis (SD Ind., Judge Barker), an 8-page opinion, Judge Williams writes:This appeal arises out of Kelly...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, October 16, 2007
Friday, October 12, 2007
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit decides Illinois case on calculation of class action attorneys' fees
In Sutton v. Bernard, a 10-page opinion, Judge Williams writes:The legal claims in this multimillion dollar securities class action...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, October 12, 2007
Thursday, October 11, 2007
Ind. Decisions - "Seventh Circuit Trashes Another Attorney’s Career"
So writes Robert Loblaw of Decision of the Day in his entry about the 7th Circuit's ruling today in the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, October 11, 2007
Ind. Decisions - Trumping legislative prayer case, another Indiana case has been awaiting an opinion from the 7th Circuit for more than two years
Referencing the ILB entry yesterday headed "How long has it been since the 7th Circuit heard oral arguments in the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, October 11, 2007
Wednesday, October 10, 2007
Ind. Decisions - A new twist on: How long has it been since the 7th Circuit heard oral arguments in the legislative prayer case?
On July 3rd the ILB posted an entry that began: "The 7th Circuit heard oral arguments in the case of...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, October 10, 2007
Friday, October 05, 2007
Ind. Decisions - Yet more on: U.S. Supreme Court hears Lake County definition of "money laundering" case
Still more on the oral arguments before the SCOTUS in the East Chicago money laundering case (for earlier ILB entries,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, October 05, 2007
Thursday, October 04, 2007
Ind. Decisions - Still more on: U.S. Supreme Court to hear Lake County definition of "money laundering" case
Updating this ILB entry re yesterday's oral arguments before the SCOTUS in the case of United States v. Santos. the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, October 04, 2007
Wednesday, October 03, 2007
Courts - Still more on: Outcome of Indiana cert petitions to SCOTUS
Updating this ILB entry from yesterday on the two Indiana cases that failed to be granted cert last Monday, Gilles...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, October 03, 2007
Ind. Decisions - Still more on: U.S. Supreme Court to hear Lake County definition of "money laundering" case
Updating this ILB entry from April 24th, the SCOTUS is hearing oral arguments this morning in the case of United...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, October 03, 2007
Ind. Decisions - "Seventh Expands Terry Frisks"
Robert Loblaw of Decision of the Day Blog reports on yesterday's 7th Circuit opinion in the Illinois case of U.S....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, October 03, 2007
Tuesday, October 02, 2007
Courts - More on: Outcome of Indiana cert petitions to SCOTUS
In this ILB entry from Sept. 25, and this ILB entry from Sept. 22, background was given on three 7th...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, October 02, 2007
Monday, October 01, 2007
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit decides one Indiana case today
In Hunt Construction v. Allianz Global Risks (SD Ind., Judge Tinder), a 13-page opinion by Judge Poser, the trial...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, October 01, 2007
Wednesday, September 26, 2007
Courts - Still more on: Outcome of Indiana cert petitions to SCOTUS - voter ID review gets nod
Stories today on the Indiana voter ID case: "High court takes case on voter ID in Indiana: Ruling on state...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, September 26, 2007
Tuesday, September 25, 2007
Courts - More on: Outcome of Indiana cert petitions to SCOTUS - voter ID review gets nod
Updating this ILB entry from earlier today, Reuters has this report this afternoon. Lyle Denniston of SCOTUS Blog has an...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, September 25, 2007
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit decides Indiana case today
In USA v. Jeffrey Collins (SD Ind., Judge McKinney), a 5-page per curiam opinion, the panel of Coffey, Evans...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, September 25, 2007
Saturday, September 22, 2007
Ind. Decisions - More on: 7th Circuit decision on validity of Illinois Horse Meat Act
The Chicago Tribune today has a brief item on the 7th Circuit ruling yesterday in the case of Carvel International...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, September 22, 2007
Friday, September 21, 2007
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit decision on validity of Illinois Horse Meat Act
In Carvel International v. Madigan, a 15-page opinion, Judge Posner writes on a challenge to the validity of the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, September 21, 2007
Thursday, September 20, 2007
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit opinion today orders plaintiff-appellant's attorney to show cause why he should not be sanctioned
In Charles Price v. Wyeth Holdings (ND Ind., Judge Simon), a 15-page opinion, Judge Sykes writes:Charles Price voluntarily dismissed...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, September 20, 2007
Wednesday, September 19, 2007
Ind. Decisions - Yet more on: Appeal of Indiana voter ID case to U.S. Supreme Court
Richard L. Hasen, professor at Loyola Law School in Los Angeles, and editor of the Election Law Blog, has an...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, September 19, 2007
Thursday, September 13, 2007
Ind. Decisions - In Illinois case, 7th Circuit rules that church cemetary will not stand in the way of airport expansion
In St. John’s United Church of Christ v. City of Chicago, a 54-page, 2-1 opinion issued today, Judge Wood writes,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, September 13, 2007
Ind. Decisions - Continuing coverage of: "'Honk for peace' case tests limits on free speech"
The U.S. Supreme Court should be deciding shortly whether to hear the "honk for peace" case - see a list...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, September 13, 2007
Ind. Decisions - "Court upholds automated phone call ban"
Charles Wilson of the AP reports today on yesterday's 7th Circuit opinion in the case of FreeEats.com, Inc. v. State...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, September 13, 2007
Wednesday, September 12, 2007
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit decides one Indiana case today
In FreeEats.com, Inc. v. State of Indiana and Steve Carter, AG (SD Ind., Judge McKinney), an 18-page opinion, Judge...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, September 12, 2007
Ind Decisions - Challenge to Indiana judicial canons goes before 7th Circuit
This Friday, Sept. 14th at 9:30 am, oral arguments before the 7th Circuit in the case of Indiana Right Life...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, September 12, 2007
Friday, September 07, 2007
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit issues one Indiana opinion today
In USA v. Emerson and Ingram (SD Ind., Judge Hamilton), a 19-page opinion, Judge Bauer writes:Sherman Emerson and William...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, September 07, 2007
Friday, August 31, 2007
Ind. Decisions - Continuing coverage of the appeal of Indiana voter ID case to U.S. Supreme Court
Richard Winger's Ballot Access News reports: The U.S. Supreme Court will consider whether to hear Indiana Democratic Party v Rokita,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, August 31, 2007
Thursday, August 30, 2007
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit rules in Indiana medical malpractice case
In Lasley v. Moss (SD Ind., Judge McKinney), an 8-page opinion, Judge Bauer writes:Angelica Lasley sued Dr. John A....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, August 30, 2007
Ind. Decisions - Yet more on 7th Circuit decision re identity theft
This ILB entry from Aug. 25th, and its links, point to serious shortcomings in the Indiana laws said to protect...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, August 30, 2007
Wednesday, August 29, 2007
Ind. Decisions - Still more on: "'Honk for peace' case tests limits on free speech"
"High court weighs Hoosier free-speech case: Ex-Bloomington teacher says school fired her for comments on Iraq war," is the headline...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, August 29, 2007
Tuesday, August 28, 2007
Ind. Decisions - One from 7th Circuit today
In Campbell v. Miller (SD Ind., Judge Barker), a 16-page opinion, Judge Wood writes:James Campbell was arrested in the front...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, August 28, 2007
Saturday, August 25, 2007
Ind. Decisions - Still more on 7th Circuit decision re identity theft
The 7th Circuit issued an opinion Thursday in Pisciotta et al v. Old National Bancorp (see ILB entry here). Yesterday...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, August 25, 2007
Friday, August 24, 2007
Ind. Decisions - More on 7th Circuit decision re identity theft
Picking up the 7th Circuit opinion yesterday in Pisciotta et al v. Old National Bancorp (see ILB entry here), David...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, August 24, 2007
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit decides one Indiana case today; also an EPA case out of Illinois
In Morales v. Bezy (SD Ind., Judge McKinney), a 13-page, 2-1 opinion with a dissent beginning on p. 8, Judge...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, August 24, 2007
Ind. Decisions - One from 7th Circuit Thursday
In Pisciotta et al v. Old National Bancorp (SD Ind., Judge McKinney), a 21-page opinion, Judge Ripple writes:Plaintiffs Luciano...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, August 24, 2007
Wednesday, August 22, 2007
Courts - "Close Enough for Government Work: Seventh Affirms George Ryan Conviction"
Robert Loblaw of the blog Decision of the Day has a great entry today that begins:Remember George Ryan, the disgraced...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, August 22, 2007
Ind. Decisions - Still more coverage of the appeal of Indiana voter ID case to U.S. Supreme Court
Updating this entry from August 10th, more briefs have been filed in the voter ID cert petition to the SCOTUS...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, August 22, 2007
Monday, August 20, 2007
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit issues one
In USA v. Morris (ND Ind., Judge Springmann), a 19-page opinion, Judge Wood writes:Denard Morris was convicted on various...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, August 20, 2007
Friday, August 17, 2007
Ind. Decisions - More on 7th Circuit decision re Orland's Deputy Town Marshal
The 7th Circuit's decision Wednesday in the case of Ryan Belcher and Daraina Gleason v. Vaughn Norton and Town of...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, August 17, 2007
Ind. Decisions - "7th Circuit Breaks With Six Circuits Over Waiver of Appeal"
The July 31st 7th Circuit opinion in the Illinois case of Armando Nunez v. USA. is the focus of a...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, August 17, 2007
Wednesday, August 15, 2007
Ind. Decisions - One today re Indiana from the 7th Circuit
In Ryan Belcher and Daraina Gleason v. Vaughn Norton and Town of Orland (ND Ind. Judge Springmann), a 27-page,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, August 15, 2007
Tuesday, August 14, 2007
Ind. Decisions - One Indiana case decided today by the 7th Circuit; plus an interesting decision out of Illinois
In Williams v. Rohm and Haas Pension Plan (SD Ind., Judge Barker), an 8-page opinion, Judge Kanne writes:Gary Williams...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, August 14, 2007
Friday, August 10, 2007
Ind. Decisions - More coverage of the appeal of Indiana voter ID case to U.S. Supreme Court
The Fort Wayne Journal Gazette's Washington reporter, Sylvia A. Smith, who reported June 30th on the cert petitions filed in...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, August 10, 2007
Thursday, August 09, 2007
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit "calls appeal of within-guideline sentence frivolous"
In a 7th Circuit ruling out of the ED Illinois today, USA v. Sam Gammicchia, Judge Posner begins:The defendant appeals...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, August 09, 2007
Ind. Decisions "Judge Posner for Seventh Circuit calls appeal of within-guideline sentence frivolous"
In a 7th Circuit ruling out of the ED Illinois today, USA v. Sam Gammicchia, Judge Posner begins:The defendant appeals...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, August 09, 2007
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit makes available two previously unpublished Indiana prisoner appeal decisions
Neither opinion is new. Both were originally released as unpublished orders, Woods v. Buss on May 3, 2007, and Lambert...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, August 09, 2007
Tuesday, August 07, 2007
Ind. Decisions - Still more on: Appeal of Indiana voter ID case to U.S. Supreme Court
The State of Indiana has filed its response to the cert petition filed July 2nd in the Indiana voter ID...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, August 07, 2007
Monday, August 06, 2007
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit decides one Indiana case today
In Hendricks v. Compass Group, USA (Judge Sharp), a 7-page opinion, Judge Manion writes:Susan Hendricks filed a complaint against...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, August 06, 2007
Friday, August 03, 2007
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit decides one Indiana case
In USA v. Mallett (ND Ind., Judge Springmann), a 7-page opinion, Judge Bauer writes:A jury convicted Jimmie Mallett of...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, August 03, 2007
Wednesday, August 01, 2007
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit rules in case challenging sentencing distinction between cocaine base and cocaine
In USA v. Williams (ND Ind., Judge Springmann), a 19-page opinion, Judge Kanne writes:Sylvanus Williams was arrested after police...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, August 01, 2007
Ind. Decisions - More on: 7th Circuit rules on Dunkin Donuts case out of Illinois
Following up on this brief ILB entry from July 10th, the Chicago Tribune has a long feature today on the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, August 01, 2007
Tuesday, July 31, 2007
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit issues one today
In USA v. Hollingsworth (SD Ind., Judge Hamilton), a 19-page opinion, Judge Flaum writes:Hollingsworth and McCotry moved to suppress...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, July 31, 2007
Monday, July 30, 2007
Ind. Decisions - One today from 7th Circuit
In USA v. Charles Johnson, Jr. (SD Ind., Judge Tinder), a 14-page opinion, Judge Ripple writes:Charles Johnson was charged in...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, July 30, 2007
Sunday, July 29, 2007
Courts - New Albany, adult store still await ruling
Dick Kaukas writes today in the Louisville Courier Journal:It's been almost two years since lawyers for the city of New...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, July 29, 2007
Wednesday, July 25, 2007
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit rules in patent dispute today
In Jennings v. Auto Meter, et al. (SD Ind., William T. Lawrence, Magistrate Judge), a 17-page opinion, Judge Wood...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, July 25, 2007
Monday, July 23, 2007
Courts - More on: Federal judge John Daniel Tinder (SD Ind.) nominated to 7th Circuit
On July 17th the ILB reported that Judge Tinder had been nominated to the 7th Circuit. Here is a list...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, July 23, 2007
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit decides one today
In USA v. Victor Goodwin (SD Ind., Judge Young), a 14-page opinion, Judge Manion writes:A jury convicted Victor Goodwin,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, July 23, 2007
Friday, July 20, 2007
Law - More on: Dormant Michigan voter ID law may now be enforced
Updating this ILB entry from July 19th on the ruling of the Michigan Supreme Court, which ended with a reminder...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, July 20, 2007
Wednesday, July 18, 2007
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit issues Indiana insurance coverage decision
In St. Paul Travelers v. Corbin Island Shipyard (SD Ind., Judge Hamilton), a 19-page opinion, Judge Manion writes:The St....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, July 18, 2007
Tuesday, July 17, 2007
Courts - Federal judge John Daniel Tinder (SD Ind.) nominated to 7th Circuit
A press release sent out by the White House this afternoon announces several nominations, including:John Daniel Tinder, of Indiana, to...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, July 17, 2007
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit issues one Indiana decision today
In Gregory S. Fehribach v. Ernst & Young LLP (SD Ind., Judge Tinder), a 13-page opinion, Judge Posner writes:The...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, July 17, 2007
Tuesday, July 10, 2007
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit rules on Dunkin Donuts case out of Illinois
Decision of the Day has picked up on the 7th Circuit's civil rights decision today in Elkhatib v. Dunkin Donuts,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, July 10, 2007
Monday, July 09, 2007
Ind. Decisions - Two today from the 7th Circuit
In Mickey Ervin v. Johnson & Johnson (SD Ind., John Daniel Tinder, Judge), a 6-page opinion, Judge Bauer writes:Mickey...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, July 09, 2007
Friday, July 06, 2007
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit issues one Indiana opinion today
In U.S. v. Jong Hi Bek (ND Ind., Hudge Allen Sharp), an 18-page opinion, Judge Williams writes:When Dr. Jong Hi...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, July 06, 2007
Thursday, July 05, 2007
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit chambers opinion appoints counsel to assist in filing cert petition
In U.S. v. Price (ND Ind., James T. Moody, Judge). a 5-page ruling on a motion for appointment of...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, July 05, 2007
Tuesday, July 03, 2007
Ind. Decisions - How long has it been since the 7th Circuit heard oral arguments in the legislative prayer case?
The 7th Circuit heard oral arguments in the case of Hindrichs v. Bosma on September 7th, 2006. See the ILB...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, July 03, 2007
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit rules on disputed bankruptcy question
In a case out of Illinois, In the Matter of Craig Wright, Chief Judge Easterbrook's opinion begins:Bankruptcy judges across...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, July 03, 2007
Monday, July 02, 2007
Ind. Decisions - Even more on: Appeal of Indiana voter ID case to Supreme Court anticipated
Updating this ILB entry from June 30th, on the upcoming filing of a cert petition in the Indiana voter ID...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, July 02, 2007
Ind. Decisions - Notre Dame case goes to SCOTUS
The case is JOAN LASKOWSKI and DANIEL M. COOK v. MARGARET SPELLINGS, Secretary of Education, and UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, July 02, 2007
Saturday, June 30, 2007
Ind. Decisions - Still more on: Appeal of Indiana voter ID case to Supreme Court anticipated
On May 16th the ILB reported:The ILB has just learned that the ACLU-represented plaintiffs and the Indiana Democratic Party have...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, June 30, 2007
Thursday, June 28, 2007
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit issues one today
In Carolyn Kochert v. Adagen Medical (ND Ind., Allen Sharp, Judge), a 10-page opinion, Judge Sykes writes:This appeal presents...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, June 28, 2007
Ind. Decisions - "Court overturns death penalty in child's murder"
Charles Wilson of the AP reports today on the 7th Circuit's June 18th decision in Christopher M. Stevens v. Daniel...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, June 28, 2007
Wednesday, June 27, 2007
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit decides Indy Parks equal pay case
In Kimberly M. Sims-Fingers v. City of Indianapolis (SD Ind., V. Sue Shields, Magistrate Judge), a 7-page opinion, Judge Posner...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, June 27, 2007
Monday, June 18, 2007
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit rules in Indiana capital case [Updated]
Here is what Howard Bashman of How Appealing just posted about today's 7th Circuit ruling in Christopher M. Stevens v....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, June 18, 2007
Friday, June 15, 2007
Ind. Decisions - "Court gives test failing grade" - story is a puzzlement
Well, the ILB is confused. It read this article in the Greater Fort Wayne Business Journal today, dated June 15,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, June 15, 2007
Thursday, June 14, 2007
Ind. Decisions - More on: "'Honk for peace' case tests limits on free speech"
Updating this ILB entry from May 14th, which included a quote from the LA Times that began:When one of Deborah...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, June 14, 2007
Wednesday, June 13, 2007
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit decides waiver case
In U.S. v. Blinn (SD Ind., David F. Hamilton, Judge), a 5-page opinion, Judge Williams concludes:However, we need not...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, June 13, 2007
Tuesday, June 12, 2007
Ind. Decision - 7th Circuit decides environmental clean-up costs case
The 7th Circuit has just released a decision in typescript (a printed copy, they say, will follow later) in the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, June 12, 2007
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit turns down Lambert appeal for stay of execution
In Lambert v. Buss (SD Ind., Larry J. McKinney, Chief Judge), in a per curiam opinion, Judges Ripple, Kanne and...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, June 12, 2007
Monday, June 11, 2007
Ind. Decisions - More on "Does Judge Posner Write Too Much?"
Readers may recall this Decision of the Day entry on Judge Ripple re Judge Posner from June 5th. Today a...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, June 11, 2007
Thursday, June 07, 2007
Ind. Decisions - One (now two) today from the 7th Circuit [Updated]
In U.S. v. Jeremy D. Hagenow (ND Ind., Robert L. Miller, Jr., Chief Judge), a 7-page opinion, Judge Williams...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, June 07, 2007
Wednesday, June 06, 2007
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit issues one Indiana opinion today
Griffin and Yarden v. Sisters of Saint Francis (SD Ind., Richard L. Young, Judge), is a 12-page, per curiam...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, June 06, 2007
Tuesday, June 05, 2007
Ind. Decisions - "Does Judge Posner Write Too Much?"
That is the question posed today by the blog, Decision of the Day, referencingJudge Posner's today opinion in Harzewski v....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, June 05, 2007
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit decides two Indiana cases today
In Harzewski, Erisa v. Guidant Corp (SD Ind., Larry J. McKinney, Chief Judge), a 17-page opinion, Judge Posner writes:October...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, June 05, 2007
Monday, June 04, 2007
Ind. Decisions - One Indiana decision today from 7th Circuit
In U.S. v. Elton Burks (ND Ind., Philip P. Simon, Judge) Judge Bauer writes:Burks was convicted on the attempted murder...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, June 04, 2007
Saturday, June 02, 2007
Ind. Decisions - More on: Supreme Court sets date for Lambert execution
Updating this May 23rd ILB entry, the AP reports today:INDIANAPOLIS -- The state asked a federal court of appeals yesterday...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, June 02, 2007
Saturday, May 26, 2007
Ind. Decisions - "Appeals court upholds dismissal of U.S. Grand Prix lawsuit"
Here is an AP story on the 7th Circuits ruling yesterday upholding Judge Sarah Evans Barker's "dismissal of a class-action...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, May 26, 2007
Friday, May 25, 2007
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit affrims SD Ind.'s 2005 United States Grand Prix race ruling
In IN RE: 2005 United States Grand Prix (SD Ind., Sarah Evans Barker, Judge), a 14-page opinion, Judge Cudahy...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, May 25, 2007
Wednesday, May 23, 2007
Law - 7th Circuit rules that lawyer can't appeal judge's critique
The May 3, 2007 7th Circuit decision is Leslie v. Matlaw (ND Ill, ED). Judge Kanne writes:Attorney Leslie V....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, May 23, 2007
Monday, May 21, 2007
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit rules in Indiana police chase case
In Steen v. Myers (ND Ind., Theresa L. Springmann, Judge), a 14-page opinion, Judge Kanne writes:The plaintiffs in this combined...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, May 21, 2007
Thursday, May 17, 2007
Ind. Decisions - Fort Wayne teacher in gay rights tolerance case honored in D.C.
The ILB last wrote on the Amy Sorrell situation on May 3rd. Today the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette reports, in...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, May 17, 2007
Wednesday, May 16, 2007
Law - Cert petitions to be filed re 7th Circuit voter ID decision [Updated]
The ILB has just learned that the ACLU-represented plaintiffs and the Indiana Democratic Party have each made final decisions to...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, May 16, 2007
Monday, May 14, 2007
Ind. Decisions - One Indiana case decided today by 7th Circuit
In USA v. Eddie Lee Strong (SD Ind., John Daniel Tinder, Judge), a 12-page opinion, Judge Ripple writes:A jury...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, May 14, 2007
Ind. Decisions - More on: Potential appeal of Indiana voter ID case to Supreme Court anticipated
As the ILB wrote on May 2nd, "The papers have been full of stories about pressure being put on U.S....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, May 14, 2007
Ind. Decisions - "'Honk for peace' case tests limits on free speech"
Bob Egelko of the San Francisco Chronicle writes today about the Jan. 24th 7th Circuit decision in the Indiana case...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, May 14, 2007
Friday, May 11, 2007
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit decides two companion ADA cases out of Illinois today
The decisions are Board of Education of Township High School District 211 v. Ross, No. 05-3700 (“Ross I”), and...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, May 11, 2007
Monday, May 07, 2007
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit issues one Indiana decision today
In Scruggs v. Jordan (ND Ind., Allen Sharp, Judge), a 10-page opinion, KANNE, Circuit Judge, writes"Aaron Scruggs, an inmate...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, May 07, 2007
Ind. Decisions - More on "Don't bother us by arguing over what some federal district judge may have said in another case, Seventh Circuit tells lawyers"
Re Chief Judge Frank H. Easterbrook's statement last week in RLJCs Enterprises v. Professional Benefit Trust, Howard Bashman of How...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, May 07, 2007
Friday, May 04, 2007
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit issues three decisions in Indiana cases today
In Decatur Ventures v. Stapleton Ventures (SD Ind., John Daniel Tinder, Judge), an opinion by Chief Judge Easterbrook, the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, May 04, 2007
Thursday, May 03, 2007
Ind.Decisions - Followup on "Gay-rights article stirs debate over student freedoms"
The ILB last wrote on the Amy Sorrell situation on April 28th. Here are some press items since then: "School...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, May 03, 2007
Ind. Decisions - "Don't bother us by arguing over what some federal district judge may have said in another case, Seventh Circuit tells lawyers"
That is what a panel headed by Chief Judge Frank H. Easterbrook may have implied in an opinion yesterday on...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, May 03, 2007
Tuesday, May 01, 2007
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit decides one Indiana case
In United States v. Jeremy S. Craft, (ND Ind., a 13-page opinion, Robert L. Miller, Jr., Chief Judge) Judge...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, May 01, 2007
Saturday, April 28, 2007
Ind.Decisions - Yet more on "Gay-rights article stirs debate over student freedoms" [Updated]
The Fort Wayne Journal Gazette has both a story and an editorial today on the settlement reached Thursday between Amy...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, April 28, 2007
Friday, April 27, 2007
Ind. Courts - 7th Circuit Bar Association meeting May 6-8 in Milwaukee
The 7th Circuit Bar Association is meeting May 6-8 in Milwaukee. Take a look at the agenda for Monday morning,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, April 27, 2007
Thursday, April 26, 2007
Ind.Decisions - Even more on "Gay-rights article stirs debate over student freedoms" [Updated]
More today on Amy Sorrell, the faculty sponsor of a high school paper that published an opinion piece by a...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, April 26, 2007
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit tosses Midway crash to Illinois state courts
In Bennett et al v. Southwest Airlines, et al, a 10-age opinion today, Chief Judge Easterbrook writes:Southwest Airlines flight...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, April 26, 2007
Tuesday, April 24, 2007
Ind. Decisions - More on: U.S. Supreme Court to hear Lake County definition of "money laundering" case
Joe Carlson of the NWI Times writes today, in a story that begins:AST CHICAGO | The case of East Chicago's...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, April 24, 2007
Monday, April 23, 2007
Ind. Decisions - U.S. Supreme Court to hear Lake County definition of "money laundering" case [Updated]
Lyle Denniston of SCOTUSblog reports today:The Supreme Court agreed on Monday to clarify the scope of the main federal money...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, April 23, 2007
Sunday, April 22, 2007
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit issues two Indiana-related opinions Friday
In US v. Swanson (SD Ind., Sarah Evans Barker, Judge), a 13-page opinion relating to the Countrymark fraud conviction, affirming...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, April 22, 2007
Law - Still more on: Injustice in Wisconsin, bad enough to shock 7th Circuit panel; Plus, more on Indiana Headnotes
Updating this ILB entry from April 11th, about former Wisconsin state purchasing supervisor Georgia Thompson , who was freed from...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, April 22, 2007
Monday, April 16, 2007
Ind. Decisions - Yet more on possible appeal of Indiana voter ID case to Supreme Court
Updating this ILB entry from April 11th, Prof. Rick Hasen of Election Law Blog has a roundup today on the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, April 16, 2007
Wednesday, April 11, 2007
Law - More on: Injustice in Wisconsin, bad enough to shock 7th Circuit panel
Updating this ILB entry from Monday, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports today in a story that begins:Madison - Former state...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, April 11, 2007
Ind. Decisions - Still more on possible appeal of Indiana voter ID case to Supreme Court [Updated]
Updating this ILB entry from last Friday, Rick Hasen of Election Law Blog had another post Monday on the 7th...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, April 11, 2007
Monday, April 09, 2007
Law - Injustice in Wisconsin, bad enough to shock 7th Circuit panel
This editorial today in the NY times alerted me to the story. Some quotes:As Congress investigates the politicization of the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, April 09, 2007
Friday, April 06, 2007
Ind. Decisions - More on possible appeal of Indiana voter ID case to Supreme Court
Rick Hasen of Election Law Blog writes more today on the pros and cons of appealing this particular voter ID...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, April 06, 2007
Ind.Decisions - Still more on "Gay-rights article stirs debate over student freedoms"
More today on Amy Sorrell, the faculty sponsor of a high school paper that published an opinion piece by a...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, April 06, 2007
Ind. Decisions - Oral argument before the 7th Circuit this week in challenge to Indiana's anti- Automated Dialing Machine law
A press release from Indiana Attorney General Steve Carter earlier this week announced:The United States Court of Appeals for the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, April 06, 2007
Thursday, April 05, 2007
Ind. Decisions - More on: Voter ID decision featured in new law journal article
This March 29th ILB entry quoted from the summary of Prof Rick Hasen's new law journal article, The Untimely Death...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, April 05, 2007
Ind. Decision - 7th Circuit denies en banc review of Voter ID decision
In Crawford, William v. Rokita, Todd, a 7-4 ruling, the Order reads:On January 17, 2007, plaintiffs-appellants filed a petition...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, April 05, 2007
Monday, April 02, 2007
Ind.Decisions - More on "Gay-rights article stirs debate over student freedoms"
"National groups rally to support teacher facing dismissal" is the most recent AP story on the "northeastern Indiana high school...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, April 02, 2007
Ind. Decisions - More on: Voter ID decision featured in new law journal article
The Fort Wayne Journal Gazette has an editorial this morning calling for an en banc 7th Circuit review of its...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, April 02, 2007
Sunday, April 01, 2007
Ind. Decisions - Legislative prayer, the view from New Jersey
Legislative prayer has been an issue in the Indiana General Assembly in the past few years, with an appeal now...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, April 01, 2007
Saturday, March 31, 2007
Ind.Decisions - More on "Gay-rights article stirs debate over student freedoms"
Updating this ILB entry from March 26, 2007, Krista J. Stockman of the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette reports today in...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, March 31, 2007
Friday, March 30, 2007
Ind. Decisions - One Indiana decision from 7th Circuit today
The case is Spiegla v. Hull (ND Ind., Allen Sharp, Judge), a 12-page opinion. SYKES, Circuit Judge:This First Amendment retaliation...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, March 30, 2007
Thursday, March 29, 2007
Ind. Decisions - Voter ID decision featured in new law journal article
Prof. Rick Hasen of Election Law Blog has a new law journal article, The Untimely Death of Bush V. Gore,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, March 29, 2007
Tuesday, March 27, 2007
Ind. Decisions - Two Indiana decisions today from the 7th Circuit
Washington, Leon v. City Fort Wayne (ND Ind., Theresa L. Springmann, Judge) - The facts of this case are...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, March 27, 2007
Monday, March 26, 2007
Ind.Decisions - "Gay-rights article stirs debate over student freedoms"
Rebecca Neal of the Indianapolis Star writes today on the ongoing controversy in Woodburn Indiana over a student's opinion piece...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, March 26, 2007
Thursday, March 22, 2007
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit decides one Indiana case today
USA v. Duncan, Criss E. (ND Ind., Allen Sharp, Judge.) - Per Curiam: "The district court’s sentence of 457 months’...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, March 22, 2007
Wednesday, March 21, 2007
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit decides two Indiana cases, in one it rules the NCAA must comply with a subpoena issued by the US Dept of Education
U.S. Dept. Educ v. Nat'l Collegiate Athletic Ass'n. (SD Ind., John Daniel Tinder, Judge.) - Posner: The University of...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, March 21, 2007
Tuesday, March 20, 2007
Ind. Decisions - Interesting (make that entertaining) 7th Circuit opinion out of ND Illinois [Updated]
The case is JCW INVESTMENTS, INC., d/b/a Tekky Toys, Plaintiff-Appellee v. NOVELTY, INC.. Judge Diane P. Wood writes:Meet Pull...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, March 20, 2007
Thursday, March 15, 2007
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit issues 3 Indiana decisions today
IN RE: Garzolini Tire and Fuel (SD Ind., Richard L. Young, Judge) is a bankruptcy appeal and deals with...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, March 15, 2007
Wednesday, March 14, 2007
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit issues two Indiana decisions today
Kikalos, Nick v. USA (ND Ind., James T. Moody, Judge), a 9-page opinion, FLAUM, Circuit Judge, writes:The Supreme Court...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, March 14, 2007
Monday, March 12, 2007
Ind. Decisions - Two today from 7th Circuit
USA v. Shearer, Kenneth (ND Ind., William C. Lee, Judge), a 10-page opinion, Judge Flam writes:On August 12, 2004,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, March 12, 2007
Friday, March 09, 2007
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit issues two Indiana-based decisions today
It has been a while since we've seen a case out of Indiana. Today we have two opinions: USA...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, March 09, 2007
Wednesday, March 07, 2007
Courts - 7th Circuit Rules on FMLA Leave With Disability Benefits
"7th Circuit Rules on FMLA Leave With Disability Benefits" is the title to an article by Jenner & Block attorneys...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, March 07, 2007
Tuesday, February 20, 2007
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit issues one Indiana opinion today
In Shadday, Miranda v. Omni Hotel Mgmt (SD Ind., Judge Tinder), a 15-page opinion, Judge Posner writes on the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, February 20, 2007
Wednesday, February 14, 2007
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit decides Vincennes University case
In Gilles v. Blanchard (SD Ind., McKinney), a 14-page opinion (which includes on p. 4 a satellite photo of...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, February 14, 2007
Tuesday, February 13, 2007
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit issues interesting non-Indiana decision re location of an "adult business"
The case is Illinois One News v. City of Marshall Illinois. The opinion is written by Chief Judge Easterbrook....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, February 13, 2007
Monday, February 12, 2007
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit today has two interesting, non-Indiana cases
The first, USA v. Nettles, Gale, involves the appeal of Gale Nettles, who was charged with attempting to destroy...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, February 12, 2007
Wednesday, February 07, 2007
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit case out of Illinois in which things get totally out of hand
The case is Redwood v. Dobson, and involves a racial slur, among other things. Howard Bashman, of How Appealing, highlights...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, February 07, 2007
Ind. Decisions - One Indiana decision from the 7th Circuit today
In Custom Vehicles v. Forest River (ND Ind., Judge Miller, Jr.), a 10-page opinion, Judge Posner concludes:In the absence...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, February 07, 2007
Tuesday, February 06, 2007
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit issues two today from Indiana
In Miles Distributors v. Specialty Con (ND Ind., Judge Nuechterlein), an 18-page opinion, Judge Flaum writes:After Specialty Construction Brands, Inc....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, February 06, 2007
Monday, February 05, 2007
Ind. Decisions - Three Indiana cases today from 7th Circuit
In USA v. Horne, Dewan A. (SD Ind., Judge Hamilton), a 6-page opinion, Judge Posner begins:The defendant advertised fictitious vintage...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, February 05, 2007
Friday, February 02, 2007
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit Wisconsin decision of interest
Howard Bashman of How Appealing has an entry this afternoon taking note of today's 7th Circuit opinion in U.S. v....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, February 02, 2007
Tuesday, January 30, 2007
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit: "We are, however, distressed at the sloppiness with which the case has been handled by both sides." [Updated]
The 7th Circuit has issued an opinion today in an Indiana case. The facts [emphasis added]:At 3:00 a.m. one...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, January 30, 2007
Wednesday, January 24, 2007
Ind. Decisions - Two Indiana civil cases decided by 7th Circuit today
In Mayer, Deborah v. Monroe County (SD Ind., Judge Barker), a 6-page opinion, Chief Judge Easterbrook writes:Deborah Mayer worked for...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, January 24, 2007
Law - No court consensus on voter ID laws
USA Today has a story by Joan Biskupic on voter ID laws, including a nice map showing the status of...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, January 24, 2007
Monday, January 22, 2007
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit issues one Indiana decision today
In Omega Helathcare Investors v. Res-Care (SD Ind., Judge Young), a 20-page opinion, Judge Kane writes:This diversity case concerns...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, January 22, 2007
Saturday, January 20, 2007
Courts - Motion to reconsider filed by both sides re local Louisiana school board prayer decision by the 5th Circuit
David J. Mitchell of The Advocate of Baton Rouge, Louisiana today reports:In court petitions filed Friday in the three-year legal...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, January 20, 2007
Tuesday, January 16, 2007
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit issues one Indiana decision today
In Keith, Kenneth v. Barnhart, Jo Anne, Comm. of Soc.Sec. (SD Ind., Judge Young), a 16-page, 3-0 opinion, Judge Coffee...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, January 16, 2007
Sunday, January 14, 2007
Ind. Decisions - "Speaker's was voice of reason on prayer issue"
Matt Tully, of the Indianapolis Star, has a quite good column today on Speaker Bauer's handling of the legislative prayer...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, January 14, 2007
Ind. Decisions - More on 7th Circuit's decision upholdng Indiana voter ID law
The Terre Haute Trib-Star has a strong editorial today titled "Will state ever admit to voter ID law’s real intent?"...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, January 14, 2007
Tuesday, January 09, 2007
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit case out of Wisconsin offers cautionary lesson
In Treiber & Straub v. UPS, a 13-page opinion, Judge Wood begins:Treiber & Straub, Inc. (“Treiber”), a fine-jewelry store in...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, January 09, 2007
Monday, January 08, 2007
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit decides 2 Indiana cases, Friday and today
Boyer v. Belavilas (ND Ind., Judge Springmann) - bankruptcy In Clark, Merry v. State Farm Mutual (SD Ind., Judge...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, January 08, 2007
Saturday, January 06, 2007
Ind. Decisions - Still more on the voter ID ruling by the 7th Circuit
Law prof. Rick Hasen of the Election Law Blog had an entry yesterday headed "Initial Thoughts on the Seventh Circuit...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, January 06, 2007
Friday, January 05, 2007
Ind. Decisions - More on the voter ID ruling by the 7th Circuit
Theodore Kim of the Indianapolis Star has this story today. Some quotes:A federal appeals court on Thursday found little evidence...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, January 05, 2007
Thursday, January 04, 2007
Ind. Decisions - Two from 7th Circuit, including voter ID
In Crawford, William v. Rokita, Todd (SD Ind., Judge Barker), a 2-1, 15-page opinion, the 7th Circuit upholds Indiana's voter...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, January 04, 2007
Friday, December 29, 2006
Ind. Decisions - Another interesting non-Indiana 7th Circuit ruling
Judge Sykes' opinion today in Oshana v. Coca-Cola begins:This putative class action alleges the Coca-Cola Company (“Coke”) deceived Diet...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, December 29, 2006
Thursday, December 28, 2006
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit issues one Indiana decision today, plus two interesting non-Indiana cases
First, the Indiana case: In Halfhill v. Northeast School Corp. (John Daniel Tinder, Judge), Circuit Judge Flaum writes: Steven D....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, December 28, 2006
Tuesday, December 19, 2006
Ind. Decisions - Beware, again: 7th Circuit sanctions attorney
Recall the discussion late last month about the 7th Circuuit opinion in Smoot v. Mazda Motors, where, to quote an...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, December 19, 2006
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit issues one Indiana ruling today
In USA v. Robert White (ND Ind., Rudy Lozano, Judge), Judge Kanne writes:The defendant appeals a conviction for multiple counts...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, December 19, 2006
Friday, December 15, 2006
Ind. Decisions - One Indiana case today from 7th Circuit
In USA v. Davis (SD Ind., Judge Barker), a 15-page opinion, Judge Kanne writes:The defendant was indicted for defrauding Indiana...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, December 15, 2006
Wednesday, December 13, 2006
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit issues one Indiana decision today, and two others of interest
In US v. Johnson (SD Ind., John Daniel Tinder, Judge), a 5-page opinion, Judge Posner writes:POSNER, Circuit Judge. Under...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, December 13, 2006
Ind. Decisions - More on 7th Circuit decision involving East Chicago attorney
Yesterday's 7th Circuit decision in USA v. Fife, summarized in this ILB entry, is the subject of a story today...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, December 13, 2006
Tuesday, December 12, 2006
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit decides one Indiana case
In USA v. JAMES FIFE and KAREN KRAHN (ND Ind., James T. Moody, Judge), an 8-page opinion, Judge Kanne...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, December 12, 2006
Monday, December 11, 2006
Ind. Decisions - Not an Indiana case, but a good 7th Circuit read
"Tax Cheat Cheats Himself Out of Sixth Amendment Right" is the heading to an amusing Decision of the Day summary...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, December 11, 2006
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit issues one Indiana decision today
In Garth V. Davis (ND Ind., Allen Sharp, Judge), a 34-page decision with a dissent by Judge Rovner beginning on...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, December 11, 2006
Saturday, December 09, 2006
Ind. Decisions - Still more on: 7th Circuit practitioners, beware!
Recall the discussion late last month about the 7th Circuuit opinion in Smoot v. Mazda Motors, where, to quote an...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, December 09, 2006
Wednesday, December 06, 2006
Ind. Decisions - One today from the 7th Circuit
In Merillat v. Metal Spinners, Inc. (ND Ind., William C. Lee, Judge), a 24-page opinion, Judge Ripple writes:Janet M....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, December 06, 2006
Tuesday, December 05, 2006
Ind. Decisions - One Indiana case today from the 7th Circuit
In Lummis v. State Farm Insurance (SD Ind., David F. Hamilton, Judge), a 5-page opinion, Evans writes:Most people who...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, December 05, 2006
Monday, December 04, 2006
Ind. Decisions - An interesting 7th Circuit decision in an Indiana torts case today
In Matheny v. U.S. (ND Ind., Andrew P. Rodovich, Magistrate Judge), an 8-page opinion, Judge Poser begins:One wintry day,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, December 04, 2006
Friday, December 01, 2006
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit rules on one Indiana case today
In U.S. v. Parker (ND Ind., Robert L. Miller, Jr., Chief Judge), a 9-page opinion, Judge Bauer writes:A jury...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, December 01, 2006
Thursday, November 30, 2006
Ind. Decisions - More on: 7th Circuit practitioners, beware!
A reader writes about yesterday's ILB entry re what awaits 7th Circuit lawyers who fail to submit a correct jurisdictional...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, November 30, 2006
Ind. Decisions - "Appeals judges say it was not enough to get sidewalks approved after the fact"
"Appeals judges say it was not enough to get sidewalks approved after the fact" is the leadline to this story...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, November 30, 2006
Wednesday, November 29, 2006
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit practitioners, beware!
"Another Seventh Circuit Crackdown on Sloppy Lawyering" is the headline to this entry today in the blog, Decision of the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, November 29, 2006
Ind. Decisons - 7th Circuit issues one Indiana case today, re East Chicago sidewalks
In U.S. v. De La Cruz , a 12-page opinion, Judge Kanne writes:Defendants Joe De La Cruz and Edwardo...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, November 29, 2006
Monday, November 27, 2006
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit issues one Indiana decision today
In Schneider National Carriers v. Nat'l. Employee Care (SD Ind., Larry J. McKinney, Chief Judge), a 13-page opinion, Judge Stykes...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, November 27, 2006
Saturday, November 25, 2006
Ind. Decisions - East Chicago case could resolve dispute in the federal courts re definition of money laundering
Joe Carlson of the NWI Times reports:Government lawyers are hoping to use the case against East Chicago's "Puerto Rican Frankie"...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, November 25, 2006
Wednesday, November 22, 2006
Courts - Linking to 7th Circuit opinions can be tricky
The ILB has been tricked up by this. You cannot just link to 7th Circuit opinions, like you can to...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, November 22, 2006
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit issues one Indiana opinion today
In U.S. v. Daniel Groves Sr. (ND Ind., Allen Sharp, Judge), a 34-page opinion, Judge Rovner writes:Daniel Groves was...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, November 22, 2006
Saturday, November 11, 2006
Indiana Decisions - Commentary on 7th Circuit's open source ruling [Updated]
Commenting on Judge Easterbrook's opinion this week In Wallace, Daniel v. Int'l Business Machines (SD Ind., Richard L. Young, Judge)...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, November 11, 2006
Thursday, November 09, 2006
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit issues two Indiana decisions today
In Wallace, Daniel v. Int'l Business Machines (SD Ind., Richard L. Young, Judge), a 7-page opinion, Judge Easterbrook writes:Does...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, November 09, 2006
Thursday, November 02, 2006
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit Indiana cases since Oct. 23rd
In Johnson v. Finnan (11/2/06, SD Ind., Richard L. Young, Judge), a 4-page opinion, Judge Easterbrook writes:Disciplinary panels in...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, November 02, 2006
Wednesday, October 18, 2006
Law - 7th Circuit hears Indiana voter ID case
Today the 7th Circuit heard oral arguments in the Indiana voter ID case (for background, start with this ILB entry...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, October 18, 2006
Tuesday, October 17, 2006
Law - 7th Circuit hears Indiana voter ID case tomorrow
Updating yesterday's ILB entry, which covered the Missouri Supreme Court decision striking down their voter ID law and noted that...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, October 17, 2006
Friday, October 13, 2006
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit issues one Indiana decision today
In U.S. v. Avila (ND Ind., Theresa L. Springmann, Judge), a 5-page opinion, Circuit Judge Posner writes:The defendant was indicted...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, October 13, 2006
Wednesday, October 11, 2006
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit rules in Gary "sexually oriented businesses" case
In Andy's Restaurant et al v. City of Gary, a 14-page opinion, Circuit Judge Kanne writes:This appeal concerns the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, October 11, 2006
Wednesday, September 27, 2006
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit issues two Indiana decisions today
In USA v. Harris, Antone C. (SD Ind., Sarah Evans Barker, Judge), a 13-page opinion, Circuit Judge Williams writes:When...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, September 27, 2006
Tuesday, September 26, 2006
Ind. Decisions - "Court OKs Ball State shooting lawsuit"
"Court OKs Ball State shooting lawsuit" is the heading to a brief AP story posted on the Indianapolis Star website...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, September 26, 2006
Monday, September 25, 2006
Ind. Decisions - One Indiana 7th Circuit opinion today
It is Custom Vehicles v. Forest River (ND Ind., Robert L. Miller, Jr., Chief Judge), a 5-page opinion in which...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, September 25, 2006
Friday, September 22, 2006
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit acts on CWA case, post-Raponas
"U.S. Supreme Court wetlands decision today muddies waters" was the headline to an AP story June 20th about the Supreme...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, September 22, 2006
Tuesday, September 19, 2006
Ind. Decisions - A 7th Circuit opinion, albeit not from Indiana
Normally the ILB only covers 7th Circuit opinions that originated with Indiana cases. However, a case today picked up by...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, September 19, 2006
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit issues one Indiana decision today
In U.S. v. Gilbert (SD Ind., Larry J. McKinney, Chief Judge), a 15-page opinion, Judge Rovner writes:A jury convicted...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, September 19, 2006
Friday, September 15, 2006
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit issues one today, and it is an Indiana case
In Automation by Design v. Rayasbestos (John Daniel Tinder, Judge), a 24-page, 2-1 opinion, Circuit Judge Rovner writes:In this...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, September 15, 2006
Thursday, September 14, 2006
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit decides two Indiana cases
In Shepard, Gregory v. State Automobile Mutual Ins. (SD Ind., David F. Hamilton, Judge), a 13-page opiion, Circuit Judge...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, September 14, 2006
Wednesday, September 13, 2006
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit decides one Indiana case today
In Sublett, LaTeirra R. v. John Wiley (SD Ind., Sarah Evans Barker, Judge), a 17-page opinion, Circuit Judge Wood...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, September 13, 2006
Tuesday, September 12, 2006
Ind. Decisions - More on 7th Circuit Cigarette Smuggling Decision
Picking up on yesterday's opinion by a 7th Circuit panel in the case of USA v. Daryl Harper (see ILB...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, September 12, 2006
Monday, September 11, 2006
Ind. Decisions - One Indiana case decided today by 7th Circuit
In USA v. Daryl Harper (ND Ind., Robert L. Miller, Jr., Chief Judge), a 12-page opinion, Circuit Judge Kanne...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, September 11, 2006
Saturday, September 09, 2006
Courts - More on: "Exacting Easterbrook to Be Chief of 7th Circuit"
Following up on this ILB posting from August 29th, here is another article on Judge Easterbrook. This one is from...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, September 09, 2006
Friday, September 08, 2006
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit decides one Indiana case today
In Demetrius G. Jackson v. Unitied States (ND Ind., Allen Sharp, Judge), a 9-page opinion, Judge Bauer concludes:Finally, we...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, September 08, 2006
Ind. Decisions - More on 7th Circuit argument in legislative prayer case
Odd. The 7th Circuit has now posted the oral arguments for today, September 8th. And it had already posted those...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, September 08, 2006
Ind. Decisions - Yesterday's arguments before the 7th Circuit in the legislative prayer case
Most of the stories the ILB has read yesterday and this morning about the oral arguments yesterday before the 7th...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, September 08, 2006
Thursday, September 07, 2006
Ind. Decisions - More on: 7th Circuit decides Michigan City ban on park use by convicted child molester
Richard D. Walton of the Indianapolis Star has a story today on Tuesday's decision from the 7th Circuit in the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, September 07, 2006
Ind. Decisions - Evansville paper editorializes on school prayer case
The Evansville Courier& Press has this strong editorial today on the school prayer case:A federal appeals court will hear arguments...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, September 07, 2006
Wednesday, September 06, 2006
Ind. Decisions - More on: 7th Circuit to hear oral arguments in legislative prayer case Thursday
Updating yesterday's entry are additional stories today on the oral arguments scdeduled before the 7th Circuit tomorrow in the case...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, September 06, 2006
Tuesday, September 05, 2006
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit to hear oral arguments in legislative prayer case Thursday [Updated]
Mary Beth Schneider of the Indianapolis Star reports, in a story just posted headed "Lawmakers seek donations for prayer appeal,"...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, September 05, 2006
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit decides Michigan City ban on park use by convicted child molester [Updated]
In Robert Brown v. Michigan City (ND Ind., Robert L. Miller, Jr., Chief Judge), a 27-page opinion, Circuit Judge...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, September 05, 2006
Saturday, September 02, 2006
Ind. Decisions - Has the 7th Circuit created a special doctrine for below-the-age-of-consent teenagers who experience sexual harassment at work?
An article by Hofstra Law Prof Joanna Grossman, published in FindLaw.com's Writ this weekend, is titled "In a Title VII...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, September 02, 2006
Tuesday, August 29, 2006
Ind. Decisions - One Ind. case today from the 7th Circuit
In USA v. Cunningham, Herman (SD ind., Sarah Evans Barker, Judge), a 14-page opinion, Circuit Judge Kane writes:After a...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, August 29, 2006
Friday, August 25, 2006
Ind. Decisions - One today from the 7th Circuit
Santos, Efrain v. USA (ND Ind., James T. Moody, Judge), a 15-page opinion, Circuit Judge Manion writes:Efrain Santos and...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, August 25, 2006
Tuesday, August 22, 2006
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit issues one Indiana ruling today
In US v. Ellis (SD Ind., Richard L. Young, Judge), a 14-page opinion, Circuit Judge Kanne writes:After being convicted...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, August 22, 2006
Friday, August 18, 2006
Ind. Decisions - "U.S. wins round in air pollution fight"
Yesterday's decision by the 7th Cricuit in USA v. Cinergy Corp. (see ILB entry here) is reported in this AP...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, August 18, 2006
Thursday, August 17, 2006
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit rules on two Indiana cases today
In USA v. Cinergy Corp. (SD Ind., Larry J. McKinney, Chief Judge), a 9-page opinion, Circuit Judge Posner writes:The...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, August 17, 2006
Wednesday, August 16, 2006
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit decides one Indiana case today
In Black, Joseph M. v. Educational Testing Management Corp. and Margaret Spellings, Sec. of Ed., a 13-page opinion (SD...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, August 16, 2006
Monday, August 14, 2006
Ind. Decisions - Conseco bankruptcy decision issued by 7th Circuit last Friday
Well, the ILB missed this 7th Circuit decision last Friday (and so did most everyone else, it seems). The...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, August 14, 2006
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit ruling today involves the "probate exemption" to federal courts' jurisdiction
Lois Jones v. Thomas Brennan, et al. is a 9-page opinion out of Illinois, written by Circuit Judge Posner....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, August 14, 2006
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit issues one Indiana decision today
In Gabe Keri v. Board of Trustees of Purdue University (ND Ind. - Theresa L. Springmann, Judge), a 4-page...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, August 14, 2006
Friday, August 11, 2006
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit decides one from Indiana today
In USA v. Demaree, Rebecca S. (SD Ind., David F. Hamilton, Judge), an 8-page opinion, Judge Posner begins:POSNER, Circuit...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, August 11, 2006
Thursday, August 10, 2006
Ind. Decisions - One Indiana case from 7th Circuit today
In Massey, Michael v. Johnson, Mable (SD Ind. Larry J. McKinney, Chief Judge), a 17-page opinion, Circuit Judge Ripple...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, August 10, 2006
Wednesday, August 09, 2006
Ind. Decisions - More on today's 7th Circuit sentencing decision, overturning SD Ind.
My jaw dropped when I read today's 7th Circuit decision in USA v. Jointer (see ILB entry from earlier this...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, August 09, 2006
Ind. Decisions - Two Indiana cases today from the 7th Circuit
In Hart, Jeffrey v. Fed Ex Ground (ND Ind., Robert L. Miller, Chief Judge), a 14-page opinion, Circuit Judge...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, August 09, 2006
Tuesday, August 08, 2006
Ind. Decisions - Two Indiana cases today from the 7th Circuit
In Tomanovich, George v. Indianapolis (SD Ind., Richard L. Young, Judge), a 21-page opinion, Circuit Judge Manion writes:MANION, Circuit...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, August 08, 2006
Thursday, August 03, 2006
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit decides environmental insurance case re duty to indemnify
The case is Keystone Consolidated Industries v. Employers Ins. of Wausau, a 17-page opinion. It is an appeal from...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, August 03, 2006
Tuesday, August 01, 2006
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit decides two from Indiana today
In Patton, Brenda v. Keystone RV Co (ND Ind., Robert L. Miller Jr., Chief Judge), an 11-page opinion, Judge...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, August 01, 2006
Saturday, July 29, 2006
Law - 7th Circuit decisions make "decision of the day"
A 7th Circuit decision yesterday, Doe v. Oberweis Dairy, (out of Illinois) by Judge Posner, was selected federal Court of...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, July 29, 2006
Friday, July 28, 2006
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit upholds "no-call list" statute
In Nat'l Coalition of Prayer v. Steve Carter (SD Ind., Sarah Evans Barker, Judge), a 32-page opinion, including a...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, July 28, 2006
Wednesday, July 26, 2006
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit, in banc, denies rehearing in Notre Dame case [Updated]
The case is JOAN LASKOWSKI and DANIEL M. COOK v. MARGARET SPELLINGS, Secretary of Education, and UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, July 26, 2006
Monday, July 24, 2006
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit rules on West Lafayette school superintendent dispute
In Stella Batagiannis v. West Lafayette Community School Corp. (ND Ind., Judge Allen Sharp), an 8-page opinion, Judge Easterbrook...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, July 24, 2006
Saturday, July 22, 2006
Ind. Decisions - Commentary on the 7th Circuit's Monon ruling
Commenting on the 7th Circuit's decision Wednesday in USA v. Rosby (access ILB entry here - 2nd case), Leo Morris...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, July 22, 2006
Friday, July 21, 2006
Ind. Decisions - $8.7 million restitution upheld in Monon fraud
Charles Wilson of the AP has this story today, published in the Louisville Courier Journal, on Wednesday's ruling by Judge...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, July 21, 2006
Wednesday, July 19, 2006
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit issues three today
Biomet Orthopedics v. Tact Medical (ND Ind., Philip P. Simon, Judge) (7 pp.)EASTERBROOK, Circuit Judge. For 12 years TACT...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, July 19, 2006
Friday, June 23, 2006
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit ruled on two more Indiana cases yesterday
From Porco, Christopher v. Trustess IU (SD Ind., David F. Hamilton, Judge), an 11-page opinion: ROVNER, Circuit Judge. Like many...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, June 23, 2006
Wednesday, June 21, 2006
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit issues three Indiana decisions [Updated]
In all the excitement yesterday over the toll road decision here, the ILB neglected to see that the 7th...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, June 21, 2006
Wednesday, June 07, 2006
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit decides Indiana sentencing appeal
In affirming USA v. Taryll Miller (SD Ind., John Daniel Tinder, Judge), a 10-page opinion, Judge Easterbrook writes on...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, June 07, 2006
Wednesday, May 31, 2006
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit decides two Indiana cases today [Updated]
In Lax, Kenneth R. v. City South Bend (ND Ind., Robert L. Miller, Jr., Chief Judge), a 3-page opinion,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, May 31, 2006
Thursday, May 25, 2006
Ind. Decisions - A number of briefs are available in legislative prayer case
In addition to the Appellant's brief, a number of amicus briefs have now been filed in the case of Hinrichs,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, May 25, 2006
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit issues one Indiana ruling
In Backwater, Inc. v. Penn-America Ins (ND Ind., Paul R. Cherry, Magistrate Judge.), a 5-page opinion, Circuit Judge Evans concludes:The...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, May 25, 2006
Wednesday, May 17, 2006
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit issues one Indiana opinion today
In USA v. Walker, Thomas (SD Ind., Larry J. McKinney, Chief Judge), a 16-page opinion, Judge Sykes writes:Thomas Walker, an...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, May 17, 2006
Saturday, May 13, 2006
Ind. Decisions - More on: Bosma's attorneys file their brief this week in legislative prayer ruling appeal
In this entry yesterday, I wrote that I hoped to post the brief filed with the 7th Circuit this week...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, May 13, 2006
Friday, May 12, 2006
Ind. Decisions - Bosma's attorneys file their brief this week in legislative prayer ruling appeal
There have been several reports yesterday and today announcing that Speaker Brian Bosma has appealed or is going to appeal...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, May 12, 2006
Tuesday, May 09, 2006
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit issues two Indiana opinions
In USA v. Jarrett, Jerry (ND Ind., William C. Lee, Judge), a 17-page opinion, Circuit Judge Evans writes:Jerry Jarrett...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, May 09, 2006
Monday, May 08, 2006
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit issues Indiana opinion today
In Sallie N. Peeler v. MCI, Inc. (SD Ind., Richard L. Young, Judge), a 4-page opinion argued 1/24/2002 and decided...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, May 08, 2006
Wednesday, May 03, 2006
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit issues no Indiana opinions today, but
But, this is interesting. Freedom from Religion Foundation v. Elaine Chao, Sec. of Labor. A petition for rehearing in banc,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, May 03, 2006
Tuesday, May 02, 2006
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit issues two Indiana rulings today
In USA v. Kelley, Lamond (ND Ind., James T. Moody, Judge), a 10-page opinion, Circuit Judge Sykes writes:Following a...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, May 02, 2006
Wednesday, April 26, 2006
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit decides one Indiana case today
In Marshall v. Knight (ND Ind., Robert L. Miller, Jr., Chief Judge), a 10-page opinion, Circuit Judge Sykes writes:Kenneth...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, April 26, 2006
Thursday, April 20, 2006
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit issues two Indiana opinions today
In Crouch v. Whirlpool Corp. (SD Ind., Richard L. Young, Judge), an 8-page opinion, Circuit Judge Bauer writes:Whirlpool Corporation...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, April 20, 2006
Saturday, April 15, 2006
Ind. Decisions - More on: 7th Circuit revives lawsuit involving Notre Dame
Updating this ILB entry from yesterday, Charles Wilson of the AP has a detailed review of the decision and reactions...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, April 15, 2006
Friday, April 14, 2006
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit revives lawsuit involving Notre Dame
Updating this ILB entry from yesterday on the 7th Circuit decision involing Notre Dame, the Chicago Tribune reports: A federal...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, April 14, 2006
Thursday, April 13, 2006
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit issues one Indiana decision today
In JOAN LASKOWSKI and DANIEL M. COOK v. MARGARET SPELLINGS, Secretary of Education, and UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME (SD...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, April 13, 2006
Wednesday, April 05, 2006
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit issues one Indiana decision today
In USA v. Phillippi, Michael (SD Ind., John Daniel Tinder, Judge), a 6-page opinion, Circuit Judge Manion concludes:Here, we...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, April 05, 2006
Thursday, March 30, 2006
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit issues one Indiana opinion today
In U.S. v. Todd Andrews (ND Ind., Theresa L. Springmann, Judge), a 13-page opinion, Chief Judge Flaum writes:A jury...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, March 30, 2006
Wednesday, March 29, 2006
Ind. Decisions - More on: Supreme Court refuses to reinstate Anderson man's murder conviction
Charles Wilson of the AP has a good story today, published in this afternoon's Fort Wayne News-Sentinel, adding to the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, March 29, 2006
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit issues one Indiana decision today
In Brown, Robert v. Bartholomew School Corp. (SD Ind., David F. Hamilton, Judge), a 21-page opinion, Judge Ripple writes:The Individuals...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, March 29, 2006
Tuesday, March 28, 2006
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court refuses to reinstate Anderson man's murder conviction
The AP reports today, via the Louisville Courier Journal:WASHINGTON -- The U.S. Supreme Court refused yesterday to consider reinstating the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, March 28, 2006
Friday, March 24, 2006
Ind. Law - More on: U.S. Supreme Court's decision not to hear Hosty v. Carter impacts Indiana colleges
This March 2nd ILB entry quoted from a Fort Wayne Journal Gazette editorial that began:The [U.S. Supreme Court] last week...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, March 24, 2006
Monday, March 20, 2006
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit issues no Indiana decisions, but an interesting gun law case from Illinois
In Article II Gun Shop v. Gonzales, a 14-page 2-1 opinion, with Judge Manion's dissent starting on p. 11,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, March 20, 2006
Friday, March 17, 2006
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit decides one from Indiana today
In Cherry v. Auburn Gear (ND Ind., Theresa Springmann, Judge), a 17-page opinion, Chief Judge Flaum writes:The defendant-appellee, Auburn...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, March 17, 2006
Thursday, March 16, 2006
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit decides two Indiana cases today
In Dougherty, Sylvia v. Indiana Bell (SD Ind., Sarah Evans Barker, Judge), a 19-page opinion, Judge Manion concludes:Given the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, March 16, 2006
Tuesday, March 14, 2006
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit issues one Indiana opinion today
In Pinkston, James v. Madry, Anthony (ND Ind., Robert L. Miller, Jr., Chief Judge), a 25-page opinion, Judge Coffey...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, March 14, 2006
Wednesday, March 08, 2006
Ind. Decisions - One Indiana decision from 7th Circuit today
In Loubser, Annare L. v. USA, et al. (ND Ind., Allen Sharp, Judge), a 14-page opnion with Judge Sykes...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, March 08, 2006
Thursday, March 02, 2006
Ind. Law - U.S. Supreme Court's decision not to hear Hosty v. Carter impacts Indiana colleges
The Fort Wayne Journal Gazette had an editorial yesterday titled "Stifling student press." Some quotes:The [U.S. Supreme Court] last week...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, March 02, 2006
Ind. Decisions - More on: 7th Circuit denies stay of legislative prayer ruling
The Fort Wayne Journal Gazette has a comprehensive story this morning, by Niki Kelly, on yesterday's 7th Circuit decision in...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, March 02, 2006
Wednesday, March 01, 2006
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit denies stay of legislative prayer ruling [Updated]
Mike Smith of the AP is reporting, via the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette:INDIANAPOLIS - A federal appeals court on Wednesday...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, March 01, 2006
Tuesday, February 28, 2006
Ind. Decisions - Two Indiana rulings today from the 7th Circuit
In Charlton, Michael v Davis, Cecil (ND Ind., Allen Sharp, Judge), a 9-page opinion, Judge Evans writes:Having explained why...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, February 28, 2006
Thursday, February 09, 2006
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit decides five today, one from Indiana
In Davis, Anthony D. v. VanNatta, John (ND Ind., Allen Sharp, Judge), a prisoner appeal, Judge Manion writes:An Indiana...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, February 09, 2006
Wednesday, February 08, 2006
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit issues two today, neither from Indiana
In Barnett, James v. Ameren Corp, Judge Kanne writes:In this case we are presented with the “much-litigated issue” of...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, February 08, 2006
Tuesday, February 07, 2006
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit issues two today, one from Indiana
USA v. Vallery, Roosevelt, a 14-page opinion, begins:KANNE, Circuit Judge. The government appeals from the district court’s sentencing of...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, February 07, 2006
Monday, February 06, 2006
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit issues four today, none from Indiana
USA v. Browning, Lashon - this is an interesting, and brief, sentencing decision by Judge Posner. USA v. Gokey,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, February 06, 2006
Friday, February 03, 2006
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit issues two
Neither are Indiana cases. USA v. Williams, Darius C. - Sentencing appeal, affirmed. USA v. Cherry, Alan - 2-1...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, February 03, 2006
Thursday, February 02, 2006
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit posts three, none Indiana-related
Bender, Gary v. Freed, Gretchen - attorney fees in ERISA case denied USA v. Wilson, Lee A. - criminal USA...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, February 02, 2006
Wednesday, February 01, 2006
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit posts 5 today, one is from Indiana
Gear, Brent v. Emergency Medical - double billing under Medicaid Dunlap, Charles A. v. Hepp, Randy - confrontation clause IFC...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, February 01, 2006
Tuesday, January 31, 2006
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit issues two, both Indiana-related
In USA v. Belk, Joshua (ND Ind., James T. Moody, Judge) Judge Easterbrook begins:In 1996 George Rogge hired Joshua...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, January 31, 2006
Monday, January 30, 2006
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit decides five today
None of them involve Indiana. Two are immigration appeals; here are the others. Bassiouni, Mahmoud v. FBI is a...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, January 30, 2006
Saturday, January 28, 2006
Law - Chicago to pay $9 million in wrongful conviction; contrast with South Bend case
The Chicago Sun-Times reports today:The city agreed to pay $9 million to a Chicago man wrongfully convicted of raping and...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, January 28, 2006
Friday, January 27, 2006
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit issues five rulings today
None involve an Indiana appeal. The five rulings are:Knudsen v. Liberty Mutual, concerning removal to federal court - granted; Curtis...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, January 27, 2006
Wednesday, January 25, 2006
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit posts four today, two civil and two criminal sentencing
None of the cases were Indiana-based. In Makor Issues & Right v Tellabs Inc., Judge Wood's opinion begins:WOOD, Circuit Judge....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, January 25, 2006
Tuesday, January 24, 2006
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit issues five today, none involving Indiana directly
But this is interesting. In Van Patten v. Deppish, Judge Evans explores this question:Telephone conversations with clients are a...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, January 24, 2006
Friday, January 20, 2006
Ind. Decisions - Two today from the 7th Circuit, one is from Indiana
In USA v. Serrano, Roberto (ND ind., Theresa L. Springmann, Judge), Judge Evans writes:Roberto Serrano, also known as Eddie Roncone,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, January 20, 2006
Thursday, January 19, 2006
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit posts three today
The 7th Circuit has posted three opinions today, presumably none of them equal the two I missed commenting on until...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, January 19, 2006
Wednesday, January 18, 2006
Ind. Decisions - More on today's 7th Circuit decisons
Apparently I shouldn't have skipped reading the non-Indiana 7th Circuit decisions today. Howard Bashman of How Appealing reports here in...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, January 18, 2006
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit decides five today, one is an Indiana case
The 7th Circuit decided five cases today. Three are prisoner appeals, one is a criminal appeal, and the fifth, a...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, January 18, 2006
Tuesday, January 17, 2006
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit issues five opinions today
No Indiana-based appeals today. Murray v. GMAC Mortgage deals with the Fair Credit Reporting Act and GMACM's effort to...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, January 17, 2006
Friday, January 13, 2006
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit posts more opinions this afternoon
In addition to the establishment clause case blogged here earlier today, the 7th Circuit has now posted two criminal...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, January 13, 2006
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit decides case on standing to challenge an executive-branch program under the establishment clause [Updated]
In Freedom from Religion Foundation v. Choa, DOL, where a 15-page opinion by Judge Posner is followed by a...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, January 13, 2006
Wednesday, January 11, 2006
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit affirms ban against woman distributing religious material on Milwaukee city bus
In Anderson, Gail v Milwaukee County Transport, Judge Evans writes:In this case, filed pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 1983,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, January 11, 2006
Tuesday, January 10, 2006
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit posts two interesting opinions today
The 7th Circuit has decided two interesting civil cases today, neither of them directly relate to Indiana. In 520...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, January 10, 2006
Monday, January 09, 2006
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit rules on two Indiana-related cases today
In USA v. Brock, David C (SD Ind., Chief Judge Larry J. McKinney), Chief Judge Flaum writes:Following a jury trial,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, January 09, 2006
Friday, January 06, 2006
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit ruling makes "Decision of the Day"
Decision of the Day, an outstanding legal blog, selected the 7th Circuit's ruling today in the case of Evans v....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, January 06, 2006
Thursday, January 05, 2006
Ind. Decisions - Another 7th Circuit immigration ruling reversing and remanding
In Giday v. Gonzales, a 23-page opinion issued today, Judge Rover (on a panel including Posner and Manion) writes:Selemawit...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, January 05, 2006
Wednesday, January 04, 2006
Ind. Law - 7th Circuit issues interesting ruling involving federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
In Mosely, Lillian L. v. Chicago Board, Judge Wood writes:For the better part of two years, Lillian Mosely fought...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, January 04, 2006
Tuesday, January 03, 2006
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit rules on South Bend wrongful conviction case [Updated]
In Alexander v. City of South Bend (ND Ind., Christopher A. Nuechterlein, Magistrate Judge) Judge SYKES writes:Wrongly convicted of attempted...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, January 03, 2006
Friday, December 30, 2005
Ind. Decisions - Court upholds GM program accused of religious bias
Charles Wilson of the AP has a story this morning, headlined "Court upholds GM program accused of religious bias," on...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, December 30, 2005
Thursday, December 29, 2005
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit posts four today, including a review of a decision by Judge Hamilton, and more criticism of immigration judges
In a decision of more than passing interest today, Moranski, John W. v. General Motors (SD Ind., David Hamilton), Judge...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, December 29, 2005
Wednesday, December 28, 2005
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit posts five today
The 7th Circuit has posted two opinions today (12/28/05), neither relating to Indiana. USA v. Lister is a sentencing appeal,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, December 28, 2005
Tuesday, December 27, 2005
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit posts four from 12/23/05
This afternoon the 7th Circuit has posted four decisions, dated 12/23/05, to its official site. None involve Indiana: Johnson,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, December 27, 2005
Monday, December 26, 2005
Law - Appeals Courts Criticize Immigration Judges' Handling of Asylum Cases
An Adam Liptak article in the NY Times today (also reprinted in a shortened version here in the Indianapolis Star)...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, December 26, 2005
Saturday, December 24, 2005
Ind. Decisions - More on: 7th Circuit upholds prohibition against pigeons coming home to Chicago to roost
The Chicago Tribune today has a story, headlined "Racing pigeons clipped," on Thurday's 7th Circuit decision reported here yesterday by...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, December 24, 2005
Friday, December 23, 2005
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit upholds prohibition against pigeons coming home to Chicago to roost
In Greater Chicago Combine and Center Inc (GCCC) v. City of Chicago, a 13-page opinion that must have been posted...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, December 23, 2005
Monday, December 19, 2005
Ind. Decisions - Two from 7th Circuit
Two cases today from the 7th Circuit, neither Indiana-based: Jacobs v. Paul Revere Life deals with an exclusion in a...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, December 19, 2005
Ind. Decisions - Two prisoner appeals posted late Friday
The 7th Circuit posted two prisoner appeals late Friday. One was from an Indiana court. In Pavlovsky v. Van Natta...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, December 19, 2005
Thursday, December 15, 2005
Ind. Decisions - More on: 7th Circuit rules against Indiana Supreme Court in prisoner appeal [Updated]
A story by Bob Kasarda of the Munster (NW Indiana) Times fills in some of the facts in Ben-Yisrayl, Obadyah...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, December 15, 2005
Wednesday, December 14, 2005
Ind. Decisions - Bankruptcy decision by Judge Posner today [Updated]
In In re Payne, Judge Posner writes:The question presented by this appeal is whether a debtor may obtain a...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, December 14, 2005
Tuesday, December 13, 2005
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit rules against Indiana Supreme Court in prisoner appeal
In Ben-Yisrayl, Obadyah v. Davis (ND Ind., Judge Sharp), a 21-page opinion, Judge Williams writes:An Indiana jury convicted Obadyah Ben-Yisrayl,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, December 13, 2005
Monday, December 12, 2005
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit posts six decisions today, including one from ND Ind., and others involving NLRB, sentencing, workers comp, and immigration
In USA v. Oritz (ND Ind. Judge Moody), Judge Williams writes:Jose Ortiz pled guilty to one count of distributing...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, December 12, 2005
Friday, December 09, 2005
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit issues several opinions today
Two bankruptcy rulings today from the 7th Circuit. In Sidebottom v. Broyles (SD Ind., CJ McKinney), Judge Wood writes:This...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, December 09, 2005
Thursday, December 08, 2005
Ind. Decision - 7th Circuit affirms Indiana Product Liability Act decision
In Tober v. Graco Children's Products (SD Ind., Chief Judge McKinney), Judge Williams writes:Gregory and Staci Tober filed this...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, December 08, 2005
Tuesday, December 06, 2005
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit posts four today
One is a bankruptcy appeal from Wisconsin, turning on Wisconsin law. Two are criminal appeals, neither is from Indiana, both...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, December 06, 2005
Monday, December 05, 2005
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit remands another immigration judge ruling today
Recall Judge Posner's stinging rebuke in an immigration decision, Benslimane v. Gonzales, last week, including: "Our criticisms of the Board...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, December 05, 2005
Wednesday, November 30, 2005
Ind. Decisions - Several 7th Circuit decisions of interest today
The Indiana decision today is a prisoner's appeal, Woods v. McBride (SD Ind., Chief Judge McKinney), where the District...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, November 30, 2005
Tuesday, November 29, 2005
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit issues one Indiana decision today, and an opinion re telemarketing chiropractic services in Illinois
Among the 7th Circuit decisions today is one that is Indiana-related, and one involving telemarketing chiropractic services in Illinois....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, November 29, 2005
Tuesday, November 22, 2005
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit rules on plea waivers
In Wayne P. Roberts v. U.S.A., an appeal from the N.D. Ind., Judge Sharp, Judge Wood writes:Although the ultimate disposition...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, November 22, 2005
Ind. Decisions - More on 7th Circuit ruling yesterday
For interesting commentary on Judge Easterbrook's decision yesterday in Jane Doe v. Jason Smith (ILB entry here), don't miss Howard...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, November 22, 2005
Monday, November 21, 2005
Ind. Law - 7th Circuit issues decision on pleading of unauthorized interception, and on anonymous suits
In Jane Doe v. Jason Smith, an appeal from the CD Ill. decided today, Judge Easterbrook writes:When she was...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, November 21, 2005
Friday, November 04, 2005
Ind. Decisions - More on 7th Circuit upholds Judge Barker in judicial bias ruling
The Fort Wayne News-Sentinel puts it succinctly today in an "editorial brief":A case of bad judgment A tip for judges:...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, November 04, 2005
Thursday, November 03, 2005
Ind. Decisions - More on 7th Circuit upholds Judge Barker in trial level judical bias decision
Maureen Hayden of the Evansville Courier& Press has a followup story today to her story yesterday on the 7th Circuit's...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, November 03, 2005
Wednesday, November 02, 2005
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit upholds Judge Barker in trial level judical bias decision
An ILB entry from 6/17/04 quotes a story by Maureen Hayden in the Evansville Courier&Press:The Indiana attorney general contends a...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, November 02, 2005
Tuesday, October 18, 2005
Ind. Courts - 7th Circuit's Easterbrook featured in "Underneath their Robes"
In a very interesting entry posted yesterday, UTR asks "Why is Judge Easterbrook seldom mentioned as a possible Supreme Court...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, October 18, 2005
Tuesday, September 27, 2005
Ind. Courts - 7th Circuit hears adult-store debate
Ben Zion Hershberg of the Louisville Courier Journal writes today:A lawyer for the city of New Albany told federal appeals...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, September 27, 2005
Friday, April 29, 2005
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit posts one today
United States v. Cook, John A. (ED Wis.) [7 pp.]...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, April 29, 2005
Thursday, April 28, 2005
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit posts two today
BROOKS, BENJAMIN v. UNIV WI REGENTS (WD Wis.) [16 pp.] USA v. SUTTON, BYRON (ND Ill.) [7 pp.]...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, April 28, 2005
Wednesday, April 27, 2005
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit posts four today
WALL, SHERRY v. CITY OF BROOKFIELD (ED Wis.) [4 pp.]Before POSNER, ROVNER, and WILLIAMS, Circuit Judges. POSNER, Circuit Judge....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, April 27, 2005
Ind. Decisions - ID thief to get new sentence, court says
The Indianapolis Star's Michelle McNeil, who broke the original Scott/PERF story several years back, has a story today on the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, April 27, 2005
Tuesday, April 26, 2005
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit posts one today
USA v. BOWNES, MARVIS H. (SD Ill.) [6 pp]Before POSNER, RIPPLE, and MANION, Circuit Judges. POSNER, Circuit Judge. We...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, April 26, 2005
Ind. Decisions - Ex-state official’s prison term set aside
Well, this is somewhat embassassing. I summarized this 7th Circuit ruling on the appeal of a decision by Judge Sarah...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, April 26, 2005
Monday, April 25, 2005
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit posts three today
LEKAS, CHRISTOPHER v. BRILEY, KENNE (ND Ill.) [23 pp.] EDELSON, HARRY v. CH'IEN, RAYMOND K (ND Ill.) [27 pp.]...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, April 25, 2005
Friday, April 22, 2005
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit posts two today
IN RE: LARRY EDEN (ND Ill.) [12 pp.]Before EASTERBROOK, ROVNER, and SYKES, Circuit Judges. ROVNER, Circuit Judge. When an...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, April 22, 2005
Thursday, April 21, 2005
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit posts three today
Note: For those of you who read yesterday's comments, I'm using the Findlaw links today, which I hope are...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, April 21, 2005
Wednesday, April 20, 2005
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit makes linking difficult! And worse!
Howard Bashman of How Appealing has this afternoon pointed out here a real problem for those trying to follow the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, April 20, 2005
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit posts three today
Midlock, Andrew v. Apple Vacations (CD Ill.) [9 pp. - civil]Before POSNER, MANION, and WOOD, Circuit Judges. POSNER, Circuit...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, April 20, 2005
Tuesday, April 19, 2005
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit posts five today
USA v. Vitrano, Thomas P. (ED Wis.) [9 pp. - criminal] USA v. Lewis, DeWayne (ND Ind., William C....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, April 19, 2005
Monday, April 18, 2005
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit posts four today
Pervaiz, Abida v. Gonzales, Alberto (Bd.Imm.App.) [6 pp.- agency]Before BAUER, POSNER, and EVANS, Circuit Judges. POSNER, Circuit Judge. Abida...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, April 18, 2005
Friday, April 15, 2005
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit posts one today
Singh, Uday P. v. Gonzales, Alberto R. (Board of Immigration Appeals) [9 pp.]Before BAUER, MANION, and WILLIAMS, Circuit Judges....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, April 15, 2005
Thursday, April 14, 2005
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit posts three today
Rodriguez, Harry v. Briley, Kenneth (ND Ill.) [3 pp.]Before BAUER, POSNER, and EVANS, Circuit Judges. POSNER, Circuit Judge. *...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, April 14, 2005
Wednesday, April 13, 2005
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit posts four today
Copeland, Jason v. County of Macon (CD Ill.) [10 pp.]Before POSNER, KANNE, and WILLIAMS, Circuit Judges. WILLIAMS, Circuit Judge....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, April 13, 2005
Tuesday, April 12, 2005
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit Posts Three Today
Ameritech Corp v. McCann, E. Michael (ED Wis.) [11 pp.]Before EASTERBROOK, KANNE, and EVANS, Circuit Judges. EASTERBROOK, Circuit Judge....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, April 12, 2005
Saturday, April 09, 2005
Ind. Decisions - Appeals court approves lawsuit over PCB cleanup
"Appeals court approves lawsuit over PCB cleanup: Case involves 3 Monroe dumps" is the headline to this AP story in...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, April 09, 2005
Friday, April 08, 2005
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit posts four today
IFC Credit v. Bulk Petroleum Corp (ED Wis.) [10 pp.]Before CUDAHY, KANNE and EVANS, Circuit Judges. CUDAHY, Circuit Judge....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, April 08, 2005
Thursday, April 07, 2005
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit posts four today
Bintz, Robert v. Bertrand, Daniel (ED Wis.) [18 pp.]Before POSNER, MANION, and ROVNER, Circuit Judges. MANION, Circuit Judge. Robert...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, April 07, 2005
Wednesday, April 06, 2005
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit posts three today (at least so far)
Peoples, Robin v. USA (ND Ind., Robert L. Miller, Jr., Chief Judge) [8 pp.]Before EASTERBROOK, RIPPLE, and WILLIAMS, Circuit...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, April 06, 2005
Tuesday, April 05, 2005
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit posts three more today, making five total
Massey, Donald E. v. Baker O'Neal Holding (SD Ind., David F. Hamilton, Judge) [8 pp.] Affirmed USA v. Rand,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, April 05, 2005
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit posts two today
Kircher, Carl v. Putnam Funds Trust (SD Ill.) [10 pp.]Before EASTERBROOK, RIPPLE, and WOOD, Circuit Judges. EASTERBROOK, Circuit Judge....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, April 05, 2005
Monday, April 04, 2005
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit posts one today
USA v. George, Gary R. (ED Wis.) [7 pp.]Before EASTERBROOK, RIPPLE, and MANION, Circuit Judges. EASTERBROOK, Circuit Judge. Gary...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, April 04, 2005
Friday, April 01, 2005
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit posts four today
USA v. Mykytiuk, Robert (WD Wis.) [11 pp.]Before POSNER, ROVNER, and WOOD, Circuit Judges. WOOD, Circuit Judge. After executing...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, April 01, 2005
Thursday, March 31, 2005
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit posts two today
Sveum, Michael A. v. Smith, Judy P. (WD Wis.) [2 pp.][Per curiam denial of request for leave to proceed...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, March 31, 2005
Wednesday, March 30, 2005
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit posts one today
Takle, Joyce v. Univ WI Hosp Clinics (WD Wis.) [10 pp.]Before POSNER, RIPPLE, and ROVNER, Circuit Judges. POSNER, Circuit...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, March 30, 2005
Ind. Decisions - More on Ten Commandments ruling
The Indianapolis Star today contains an AP story on Friday's Ten Commandments ruling by the 7th Circuit (Books, William A....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, March 30, 2005
Tuesday, March 29, 2005
Ind. decisions - 7th Circuit posts two today
USA v. Garcia Parra, Arturo (WD Wis.) [23 pp.]Before CUDAHY, ROVNER, and WOOD, Circuit Judges. WOOD, Circuit Judge. *...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, March 29, 2005
Monday, March 28, 2005
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit posts one today
Lakeland Enter Inc v. Chao, Elane L. (Petition for Review of an Order of the Department of Labor) [15...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, March 28, 2005
Friday, March 25, 2005
Ind. Decisions -- 7th Circuit posts two today
USA v. Grap, Daniel D. (ND Ill.) [14 pp.]Before CUDAHY, EASTERBROOK, and WILLIAMS, Circuit Judges. CUDAHY, Circuit Judge. Defendant...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, March 25, 2005
Thursday, March 24, 2005
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit posts four today
USA v. Rosas, Freddy (ED Wis.) [7 pp.]Before BAUER, COFFEY, and SYKES, Circuit Judges. PER CURIAM. * * *...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, March 24, 2005
Wednesday, March 23, 2005
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit posts one today
Dalton, Lawrence v. Battaglia, Deirdre (ND Ill.) [18 pp.]Before EASTERBROOK, KANNE, and WOOD, Circuit Judges. WOOD, Circuit Judge. Eight...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, March 23, 2005
Tuesday, March 22, 2005
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit issues one today
USA v. Re, Randall (ND Ill.) [16 pp.]Before KANNE, EVANS, and WILLIAMS, Circuit Judges. KANNE, Circuit Judge. A jury...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, March 22, 2005
Monday, March 21, 2005
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit posts two today
Ryder Truck Renal v. NLRB (NLRB) [21 pp.]Before FLAUM, Chief Judge, and BAUER and WILLIAMS, Circuit Judges. FLAUM, Chief...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, March 21, 2005
Friday, March 18, 2005
Ind. Decisions- 7th Circuit posts two today
Leaf, Larry J. v. Shelnutt, Ronald (SD Ind.,Larry J. McKinney, Chief Judge) [41 pp.]Before EASTERBROOK, RIPPLE and WILLIAMS, Circuit...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, March 18, 2005
Thursday, March 17, 2005
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit issues two today
USA v. Baskin, Dustin C. (WD Wis.) [9 pp.] Harper, George v. Albert, Lieutenant (SD Ill.) [33 pp.]...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, March 17, 2005
Wednesday, March 16, 2005
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit posts five today
Grupee, James G. v. Gonzales, Alberto R. (Immigration) [4 pp.] Kobs, Elvis v. United WI Insur Co (WD Wis.)...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, March 16, 2005
Tuesday, March 15, 2005
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit posts five today
USA v. Wade, Levar (CD Ill.) [6 pp.]Before EASTERBROOK, RIPPLE, and EVANS, Circuit Judges. EVANS, Circuit Judge. Bad timing...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, March 15, 2005
Monday, March 14, 2005
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit posts two today
Roberts & Schaefer v. OWCP (US DeptLabor) [13 pp.]Before FLAUM, Chief Judge, and POSNER and SYKES, Circuit Judges. FLAUM,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, March 14, 2005
Friday, March 11, 2005
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit posts four today
Szucz-Toldy, Andrej v. Gonzales, Alberto R. (Immigration) [8 pp.] Skylink Tech Inc v. Assurance Co (ND Ill.) [6 pp.]...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, March 11, 2005
Thursday, March 10, 2005
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit posts one today
Walsh, Dennis R. v. US Dept Veterans (ED Wis.) [5 pp.]Before FLAUM, Chief Judge, and EVANS and WILLIAMS, Circuit...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, March 10, 2005
Wednesday, March 09, 2005
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit posts three today
Details may follow Iao, Zhen Li v. Gonzales, Alberto R. (Immigration) [9 pp.] Knox, Sammy v. USA (ND Ill.)...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, March 09, 2005
Tuesday, March 08, 2005
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit posts 4 today
Winniczek, Hilary M. v. Nagelberg, Sheldon [duplicate of below] Winniczek, Hilary M. v. Nagelberg, Sheldon [3 pp.]Before BAUER, POSNER,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, March 08, 2005
Monday, March 07, 2005
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit posts one today
USA v. KEMPF, JOHN D. (WD Wis.) [4 pp.]Before BAUER, EASTERBROOK, and WOOD, Circuit Judges. BAUER, Circuit Judge. John...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, March 07, 2005
Friday, March 04, 2005
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit posts two today
USA v. Martin, Leland D. (SD Ind., Sarah Evans Barker, Judge [4 pp.]Before FLAUM, Chief Judge, and EASTERBROOK and...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, March 04, 2005
Thursday, March 03, 2005
Ind. Decisions - [Updated] 7th Circuit posts two today
Employers Insur v. Titan Int'l Inc. (CD Ill.) [9 pp.]Before FLAUM, Chief Judge, and POSNER and SYKES, Circuit Judges....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, March 03, 2005
Wednesday, March 02, 2005
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit posts two today
Hor, Abdelhadi v. Gonzales, Alberto R. (Bd.Imm.App.) [8 pp.] Native American Arts v. Waldron Corporation (ND Ill.) [8 pp.]Before...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, March 02, 2005
Tuesday, March 01, 2005
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit posts four today
Williams, Eulah v. Lampe, John (SD Ill.) [6 pp.] Eisencorp Inc v. Rocky Mountain Radar (WD Wis.) [10 pp.]...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, March 01, 2005
Saturday, February 26, 2005
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit posts two, late on Friday afternoon
Apparently these were posted long after the normal time on Friday, so I missed them. I felt bad until...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, February 26, 2005
Thursday, February 24, 2005
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit posts one today
Franklin, Harrison v. McCaughtry, Gary R. (ED Wis.) [13 pp.]Before POSNER, WOOD, and WILLIAMS, Circuit Judges. WOOD, Circuit Judge....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, February 24, 2005
Ind. Decisions - John Doe v. City of Lafayette will not be appealed
In a split en banc decision from July 30, 2004, the 7th Circuit affirmed 8-3 Judge Sharp's (ND Ind.) ruling...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, February 24, 2005
Wednesday, February 23, 2005
Ind. Law - 7th Circuit posts two today
Parks, Marshall v. Wells Fargo Home (CD Ill.) [12 pp.]Before BAUER, KANNE, and WOOD, Circuit Judges. WOOD, Circuit Judge....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, February 23, 2005
Tuesday, February 22, 2005
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit posts six today
More details later ... Padilla, Luis F. v. Gonzales, Alberto R. (Immigration) [9 pp.] Holton, John v. Indiana Horse...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, February 22, 2005
Monday, February 21, 2005
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit site on the fritz again
There may be opinions today, but the Court's site is not loading ......Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, February 21, 2005
Friday, February 18, 2005
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit posts two today
Kelso, Ted v. Bayer Corporation (ND Ill.) [6 pp.]Before BAUER, MANION, and WILLIAMS, Circuit Judges. MANION, Circuit Judge. Ted...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, February 18, 2005
Thursday, February 17, 2005
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit posts one today
USA v. Greene-Thapedi (ND Ill.) [10 pp.]Before WOOD, EVANS, and WILLIAMS, Circuit Judges. WOOD, Circuit Judge. For three years...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, February 17, 2005
Wednesday, February 16, 2005
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit posts two today
Tun, Brandon v. Whitticker, Joselyn (ND Ind., Roger B. Cosbey, Magistrate Judge) [10 pp.]Before CUDAHY, KANNE, and EVANS, Circuit...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, February 16, 2005
Tuesday, February 15, 2005
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit posts five today
In re: v. USA (ND Ill.) [8 pp.]Before EASTERBROOK, MANION, and KANNE, Circuit Judges. PER CURIAM. * * *...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, February 15, 2005
Friday, February 11, 2005
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit posts two today
St. Charles Mfg Ltd v. Whirlpool Corp (ND Ill.) [6 pp.]Before FLAUM, Chief Judge, and EVANS and SYKES, Circuit...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, February 11, 2005
Thursday, February 10, 2005
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit posts two today
Hays, Jon R. v. USA (SD Ill.) [10 pp.]Before EASTERBROOK, KANNE, and EVANS, Circuit Judges. KANNE, Circuit Judge. Jon...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, February 10, 2005
Wednesday, February 09, 2005
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit posts two today
Roquet, Nancy J. v. Arthur Andersen LLP (ND Ill.) [15 pp.]Before RIPPLE, WOOD, and EVANS, Circuit Judges. EVANS, Circuit...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, February 09, 2005
Tuesday, February 08, 2005
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit posts four today
Gulley, Evalene v. Sahara Coal Trust (Benefits Review Board, US Dept. of Labor) [7 pp.] Enodis Corporation v. Freeland,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, February 08, 2005
Monday, February 07, 2005
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit posts one today
Anderson, Jessie v. Griffin, Roy (ND Ind., Philip P. Simon, Judge) [14 pp.]Before POSNER, MANION, and EVANS, Circuit Judges....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, February 07, 2005
Thursday, February 03, 2005
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit posts three today
Olson, Lawrence W. v. Wexford Clearing (ND Ill.) [10 pp.]Before WOOD, EVANS, and WILLIAMS, Circuit Judges. WOOD, Circuit Judge....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, February 03, 2005
Wednesday, February 02, 2005
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit posts five today; including an important Blakely/Booker ruling on retroactivity
Russell, Tracy v. Harms, Bryan (SD Ill.)Before FLAUM, Chief Judge, and EASTERBROOK and SYKES, Circuit Judges. FLAUM, Chief Judge....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, February 02, 2005
Tuesday, February 01, 2005
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit posts four today
Hart, Genise v. Sheahan, Michael (ND Ill.)Before BAUER, POSNER, and EASTERBROOK, Circuit Judges. POSNER, Circuit Judge. This is an...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, February 01, 2005
Monday, January 31, 2005
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit posts four today
Fort, Vanesse v. CW Keller Trucking (ND Ind.,Robert L. Miller, Jr., Chief Judge)Before COFFEY, ROVNER, and WILLIAMS, Circuit Judges....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, January 31, 2005
Friday, January 28, 2005
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit posts three today
Jordan, Juanita v. Thompson, Donald L. (ND Ind., Theresa L. Springmann, Judge)Before BAUER, POSNER and COFFEY, Circuit Judges. COFFEY,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, January 28, 2005
Wednesday, January 26, 2005
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit posts two today
Faiz-Mohammad, Khali v. Ashcroft, John (On Review of a Final Order of the Immigration and Naturalization Service)Before POSNER, RIPPLE...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, January 26, 2005
Tuesday, January 25, 2005
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit posts two today
Nylok Corporation v. Fastener World Inc. (ND Ill.)Before EASTERBROOK, KANNE, and EVANS, Circuit Judges. KANNE, Circuit Judge. Nylok Corporation...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, January 25, 2005
Monday, January 24, 2005
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit posts one today
Blue Cross Blue IL v. Cruz, Julia (ND Ill.)Before POSNER, KANNE, and WILLIAMS, Circuit Judges. KANNE, Circuit Judge. Jose S....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, January 24, 2005
Friday, January 21, 2005
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit posts three today
Myartt, Larry W. v. Frank, Matthew J. (ED Wis.) Nettles, Gale v. Bucklo, Gale (ND Ill.)Before POSNER, RIPPLE, and...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, January 21, 2005
Thursday, January 20, 2005
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit posts four today
Zenith Electronics v. WH-TV Broadcasting (ND Ill.) Boiles, Loretta v. Barnhart, Jo Anne B., Comm. of Social Sec. (SD Ind.,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, January 20, 2005
Wednesday, January 19, 2005
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit posts two today
AG Finan Service Inc v. Hughes, Barbara (SD Ind., Sarah Evans Barker, Judge)Before EASTERBROOK, EVANS, and SYKES, Circuit Judges....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, January 19, 2005
Tuesday, January 18, 2005
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit posts four today
Loughman, Kathleen N v. Malnati Organization (ND Ill.)Before POSNER, MANION, and EVANS, Circuit Judges. EVANS, Circuit Judge. Kathleen Loughman...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, January 18, 2005
Friday, January 14, 2005
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit posts two today
Schmidt, Robert E. v. Barnhart, Jo Anne (WD Wis.)Before COFFEY, WILLIAMS, and SYKES, Circuit Judges. SYKES, Circuit Judge. Appellant...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, January 14, 2005
Thursday, January 13, 2005
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit posts two today
Velez, David v. Johnson, Michael (ED Wis.) USA v. Cummings, Brenda (ND Ill.)...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, January 13, 2005
Wednesday, January 12, 2005
Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit Posts One Today
U.S. v. Elmo Cash (SD Ind.,Larry J. McKinney, Chief Judge)Before FLAUM, Chief Judge, and EASTERBROOK and SYKES, Circuit Judges....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, January 12, 2005
Law - The U.S. Supreme Court has just ruled in Booker and FanFan
The long awaited decisions in US v. Booker (from our 7th Circuit) and US v. Fanfan have just been issued...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, January 12, 2005
Tuesday, January 11, 2005
Ind. Dec. - 7th Circuit posts four today
Foss, Kenneth v. Bear Stearns & Co (ND Ill.) Canaan, Keith B. v. Davis, Cecil (SD Ind., David F. Hamilton,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, January 11, 2005
Monday, January 10, 2005
Indiana Decisions - 7th Circuit posts one today
Kort, Elizabeth v. Diversified Collection (ND Ill.)Before POSNER, MANION, and EVANS, Circuit Judges. MANION, Circuit Judge. Elizabeth Kort, representing a...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, January 10, 2005
Friday, January 07, 2005
Indiana Decisions - 7th Circuit posts 5 today
Foelker, Richard v. Outagamie County (ED Wis.) Winniczek, Hilary M. v. Nagelberg, Sheldon (ND Ill.) USA v. Swanson, David H....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, January 07, 2005
Thursday, January 06, 2005
Indiana Decisions - 7th Circuit posts two today
Garcia, Jose L. v. Ashcroft, John (Petition for Review of an Order of the Board of Immigration Appeals) Owens, George...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, January 06, 2005
Wednesday, January 05, 2005
Indiana Decisions - 7th Circuit posts one today
Board, Herbert L. v. Farnham, Karl (CD Ill.)Before COFFEY, RIPPLE, and KANNE, Circuit Judges. COFFEY, Circuit Judge. Brothers Herbert and...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, January 05, 2005
Tuesday, January 04, 2005
Indiana Decisions - 7th Circuit posts one today
Goulding, Randall v. 37Point9 (ND Ill.)Before FLAUM, Chief Judge, and EASTERBROOK and WILLIAMS, Circuit Judges. EASTERBROOK, Circuit Judge. This suit...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, January 04, 2005
Monday, January 03, 2005
Indiana Decisions - 7th Circuit posts three today, including Ten Commandments decision
Mercier, Sue v. Fraternal Order 1254 (WD Wis.)Before BAUER, MANION, and KANNE, Circuit Judges. MANION, Circuit Judge. For almost forty...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, January 03, 2005
Thursday, December 30, 2004
Indiana Decisions - 7th Circuit posts one today
Int'l Union Eng 139 v. J.H. Findorff & Son (ED Wis.)Before EASTERBROOK, RIPPLE, and WILLIAMS, Circuit Judges. EASTERBROOK, Circuit Judge....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, December 30, 2004
Wednesday, December 29, 2004
Indiana Decisions - 7th Circuit posts three today
Fogel, Richard L. v. Gordon & Glickson (ND Ill.)Before POSNER, KANNE, and WILLIAMS, Circuit Judges. POSNER, Circuit Judge. The cross-appeals...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, December 29, 2004
Tuesday, December 28, 2004
Indiana Decisions - 7th Circuit posts three today
Allstate Insur Co v. Tozer, John (SD Ind., Tim A. Baker, Magistrate Judge)Before FLAUM, Chief Judge, and CUDAHY and POSNER,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, December 28, 2004
Monday, December 27, 2004
Indiana Decisions - 7th Circuit posts two today
Munro, Patrick J. v. Golden Rule (ED Wis.)Before BAUER, EASTERBROOK and KANNE, Circuit Judges. BAUER, Circuit Judge. At all times...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, December 27, 2004
Thursday, December 23, 2004
Indiana Decisions - 7th Circuit posts one
American States v. Capital Assoc of Jackson County (SD ill)Before BAUER, EASTERBROOK, and KANNE, Circuit Judges. EASTERBROOK, Circuit Judge. According...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, December 23, 2004
Wednesday, December 22, 2004
Indiana Decisions - 7th Circuit issues two
Hubanks, Alphonso v. Frank, Matthew (ED Wis.)Before BAUER, RIPPLE, and EVANS, Circuit Judges. BAUER, Circuit Judge. Petitioner-Appellant Alphonso Hubanks brought...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, December 22, 2004
Tuesday, December 21, 2004
Indiana decisions - 7th Circuit posts one
Factory Mutual Insur v. Bobst Group USA Inc (ND Ill.)Before EASTERBROOK, EVANS, and SYKES, Circuit Judges. EASTERBROOK, Circuit Judge. Bobst...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, December 21, 2004
Monday, December 20, 2004
Indiana Decisions - 7th Circuit posts three today
Utica Mutual Insur v. Vigo Coal Co Inc (SD Ind., David F. Hamilton, Judge)Before POSNER, KANNE, and ROVNER, Circuit Judges....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, December 20, 2004
Friday, December 17, 2004
Indiana Decisions - 7th Circuit posts one
Branham, Gary L. v. Snow, John W. (SD Ind., John Daniel Tinder, Judge)Before CUDAHY, RIPPLE and ROVNER, Circuit Judges. RIPPLE,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, December 17, 2004