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Disability Claim Remanded, Mental Health Evaluations Need More Weight
By Gabriella Khorasanee, JD | Last updated on
The Seventh Circuit reviewed an Administrative Law Judge's denial of an applicant's request for Supplemental Security Income ("SSI") due to physical and mental...
School Counselor's Sex Advice Book Not Protected Speech
By Gabriella Khorasanee, JD | Last updated on
You can file this under "Guidance Counselors' I'm Glad I Never Had," or whatever it is you call your miscellaneous crazy file (you know, the file were you keep...
Mistaken Identity, International Intrigue and Service of Process
By Gabriella Khorasanee, JD | Last updated on
It's amazing how Judge Posner can take a simple issue, and use it as an excuse to go on, and on. In this case, the issue before the Seventh Circuit was...
Clergy Tax Break Unconstitutional, Inevitable Appeals to Come
By Gabriella Khorasanee, JD | Last updated on
Did you know that the clergy get tax breaks? Neither did we. Apparently there's a section in the federal tax code that allows "a minister of the gospel" to not...
Ind. Robocall Law Not Preempted by TCPA, Remand on 1st Amend. Issue
By Gabriella Khorasanee, JD | Last updated on
We know Obamacare has provoked litigation regarding its legality and application, but even robocall statutes? It seems the Affordable Care Act is full of...
Dismissal of Convicted Fraudster's 4th Amend. Claims Affirmed
By Gabriella Khorasanee, JD | Last updated on
While there's a special place in hell for women who don't help women, there's also a special place for people who prey on the sick and dying. While her meeting...