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Federal Courts No Tax-Free Cake and Eating Antitrust Protection Too For Motorola

No Tax-Free Cake and Eating Antitrust Protection Too For Motorola

By William Peacock, Esq. | Last updated on

Motorola makes phones. It makes nearly all of those phones in Asia. It buys its components from Asian suppliers. So, for all you 1Ls out there, here is the...

Federal Courts 5 Things to Be Thankful for in the Seventh Circuit

5 Things to Be Thankful for in the Seventh Circuit

By Mark Wilson, Esq. | Last updated on

As we give thanks this year, we wondered, what is there to be thankful for in the Seventh Circuit? Partly it's that we never stop to consider the court beyond...

Federal Courts Grumpy Posner Removes Judge From Case for Grumpiness, Errors

Grumpy Posner Removes Judge From Case for Grumpiness, Errors

By William Peacock, Esq. | Last updated on

Judge Richard Posner is known for his way with words, especially his ability to criticize deserving parties in a caustic, humorous, and legally sound manner....

Federal Courts 7th Cir.: Convict Entitled to Use Entrapment Defense on Remand

7th Cir.: Convict Entitled to Use Entrapment Defense on Remand

By Mark Wilson, Esq. | Last updated on

For some reason, criminals think there is magic in the phrase: "You gotta tell me if you're a cop." Except there isn't and really, police don't. This lead to...

Federal Courts NU Cut Ties From Boozy Jewish House, Not Discrimination: 7th Cir.

NU Cut Ties From Boozy Jewish House, Not Discrimination: 7th Cir.

By Mark Wilson, Esq. | Last updated on

Illinois of course prohibits people under 21 from drinking alcohol. Except that it's permitted "in the performance of a religious ceremony or service."...

Federal Courts Adjunct Prof.'s Critical Letter to College Was Protected: 7th Cir.

Adjunct Prof.'s Critical Letter to College Was Protected: 7th Cir.

By Mark Wilson, Esq. | Last updated on

Robin Meade was an adjunct professor at Moraine Valley Community College in the Chicago suburbs. While we recently blogged about why lawyers might want to be...

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