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Selling of Students' Personal Info Is Not an Injury, Says 7th Cir.
By Jonathan R. Tung, Esq. | Last updated on
In a decision that will outrage many, the Seventh Circuit has affirmed a lower court decision to dismiss the case Silha v. ACT, Inc. for lack of standing. The...
7th Cir. Tosses Man's Arson Conviction, Waffles on Lying Charge
By Jonathan R. Tung, Esq. | Last updated on
The Seventh Circuit overturned a lower court's conviction of a man who was found guilty of arson, but remanded the case with regards to lying to the FBI during...
Firing of Absent Bipolar Doctor Wasn't Discriminatory, 7th Rules
By Casey C. Sullivan, Esq. | Last updated on
'Physician, heal thyself,' the proverb goes. A recent opinion from the Seventh Circuit provides an important addendum: once you're done, get back to work...
7th Circuit Interprets Proximate Cause in Cat's Paw Case
By Jonathan R. Tung, Esq. | Last updated on
If you don't know what the Cat's Paw theory of liability is, don't feel bad. It's a reference to an ancient Aesop story where a scheming monkey dupes a cat...
U. of Wisconsin Wins Big Against Apple in Patent Litigation, Returns for More
By Jonathan R. Tung, Esq. | Last updated on
The University of Wisconsin's Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation (WARF) convinced a federal jury in the Seventh Circuit yesterday that Apple had infringed on...
Your Weeds Are Beautiful but They're Also Illegal, Posner Says
By Casey C. Sullivan, Esq. | Last updated on
You may love the sight of dandelions or want to cover your lawn in crabgrass. Maybe bunches of native wildflowers make your heart sing, while sculpted hedges...
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