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Ex-East Chicago Mayor George Pabey Asks 7th Circuit for New Trial
By Tanya Roth, Esq. | Last updated on
Illinois political corruption is in the news again. This week, in a brief filed before the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals, former East Chicago Mayor George Pabey...
Court Threatens Bankruptcy Pro Se Litigant with Sanctions
By Robyn Hagan Cain | Last updated on
Have you ever asked yourself: “How many frivolous appeals does it take before the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals threatens to sanction a pro se litigant?”...
No En Banc Rehearing for Merrill Lynch Class Action Certification
By Robyn Hagan Cain | Last updated on
The Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals denied an en banc rehearing petition this week in the Merrill Lynch class action lawsuit. A three-judge panel had...
Causation or Coincidence: Retaliation Claims are Hard to Prove
By Robyn Hagan Cain | Last updated on
Courts recognize the distinction between causation and coincidence in employment retaliation claims. The distinction rarely favors plaintiffs. This week, the...
Easterbrook: OSHA Log Work-Related Requirement is a 'Puzzle'
By Robyn Hagan Cain | Last updated on
The Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) requires employers to maintain a log of work-related deaths, injuries, and illnesses. A death, illness, or injury...
Think Before You Sue: Did Your Client Satisfy Duties After Loss?
By Robyn Hagan Cain | Last updated on
How much documentation must Indiana policyholders provide to their insurers to collect on a claim? According to the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals, it’s...
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