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Seventh Circuit

Jun 16, 2022

Recent Court of Appeals case confirms need for careful analysis of jurisdiction when litigating in Federal Court

The decision whether to litigate in state or federal court is a very important strategic choice that needs to be made at the outset of litigation.

Apr 1, 2021

7th Circuit: Railroad company’s claims within scope of indemnification clause

The 7th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled a railroad company is responsible for paying the bill for cleaning up contamination in a park on Lake Superior.

Dec 18, 2020

Seventh Circuit affirms dismissal of Act 10 lawsuit

The Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals this week affirmed the dismissal of a First Amendment lawsuit challenging Wisconsin's Act 10.

Aug 17, 2020

Seventh Circuit remands inmate’s pro se lawsuit over pain medication management for trial

The Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals is remanding for trial a Wisconsin inmate's pro se lawsuit over his pain medication management. The judges found the Western District of Wisconsin court was wrong to grant summary judgment to a nurse who could be found deliberately indifferent to the inmate's suffering.

Feb 20, 2012

Justices to consider error methodology

Few rulings on appeal are as frustrating for a defense attorney as one that holds the defense is correct on the merits, but that the error was harmless.

Mar 1, 2011

THE DARK SIDE: The main difference between Madison and Milwaukee? Sand

I was in Madison one day last week. Those of you who enjoy my work will be happy to know that I was not burned at the stake for heresy. Instead, I had a lovely time.

Oct 14, 2010

Fast-track departures authorized

Shorter prison sentences for illegal aliens convicted of illegal re-entry after deportation are on the way.

Oct 5, 2010

Doctor can’t be sued for cybersquatting in distant state

Within three days, the Seventh Circuit issued two opinions both addressing whether a out-of-state business could be sued for cybersquatting.

Oct 4, 2010

Trademark law limited to commerce

A vanity search on the Internet may result in some dismaying hits. But it is not the basis for a federal lawsuit.

Sep 23, 2010

Real party in interest defense waived

If a defendant does not timely object that the plaintiff is not the real party in interest, the defense can be waived.

Sep 9, 2010

Public Image Campaign is constitutional

The State Bar's use of mandatory dues to fund the Public Image Campaign did not violate the First Amendment.

Sep 9, 2010

Disclosure waives work-product privilege

An attorney who discloses information pursuant to court order, despite asserting it is privileged, cannot file an interlocutory appeal of the order to disclose.

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