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Seventh Circuit Can't Agree on 'Class of One' Standard
By Robyn Hagan Cain | Last updated on
The Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals released an unusual per curiam opinion this week. More accurately, the court released 73 pages of non-binding opinions,...
Law Crushes and Phone Numbers Change, Robo-Dialing Fines Remain
By Robyn Hagan Cain | Last updated on
You might consent to a business calling you on your cell phone, but that doesn't mean that the successor to your phone number will do the same. Unwanted phone...
Seventh Circuit Says Citizens Have a Right to Record the Police
By Robyn Hagan Cain | Last updated on
The Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals enjoined enforcement of the Illinois eavesdropping law on Tuesday. In a 2-1 decision, the court ruled that the law, which...
Defendant Can't Withdraw Guilty Plea After Waiving Appeal
By Robyn Hagan Cain | Last updated on
The Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals ruled this week that lack of education and the language barrier can’t trump a waiver of appeal. Hipolito Alcala was...
Cops Shouldn't Shoot Drunk Drivers, Even with Rubber Bullets
By Robyn Hagan Cain | Last updated on
The Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals is tired of bad police judgment. The Chicago-based appellate court recently denied cops qualified immunity in two...
SCOTUS Tells Seventh Cir. to Reconsider Gov. George Ryan's Appeal
By Robyn Hagan Cain | Last updated on
Is there a glimmer of hope for disgraced Illinois Governor George Ryan? The former governor, who is serving time in federal prison for corruption charges,...
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