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7th Circuit Says Disparity in Cocaine Penalties Constitutional
By Tanya Roth, Esq. | Last updated on
Is crack cocaine more powerful than powder cocaine? While that issue wasn’t for the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals to decide, the court did decide on whether...
Afraid of Heights? 7th Circuit Says You May Have ADA Lawsuit
By Tanya Roth, Esq. | Last updated on
Is the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals saying that fear of heights is a disability, under the Americans With Disabilities Act? In a May 10th decision, the 7th...
7th Circuit Court of Appeals Reprimands Hogan Lovell Attorneys
By Tanya Roth, Esq. | Last updated on
Judges want their courtrooms to be respected and they can demand a high level of professionalism from those who appear before them. If you're ever appearing...
SCOTUS Keeps 7th Circuit Convictions For Conrad Black
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Last October, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit overturned two mail and wire fraud convictions against media mogul Conrad Black. These...
Chicago Must Right Disparate Impact, Hire 111 Black Firefighters
By Tanya Roth, Esq. | Last updated on
The 7th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled against the City of Chicago last week in a landmark employment discrimination case. As a result of the 7th Circuit...
7th Circuit: Inefficient 401(k) Leads to Violation of ERISA Law
By Tanya Roth, Esq. | Last updated on
The 7th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that inaction might trigger liability under ERISA law, reports CFO.com. ERISA. It's one of those things that in-house...
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