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