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Federal Courts Judge Richard Cudahy Dies, Served 7th Cir. for 36 Years

Judge Richard Cudahy Dies, Served 7th Cir. for 36 Years

By Casey C. Sullivan, Esq. | Last updated on

It was a sad day in the Seventh Circuit last Tuesday, as Seventh Circuit Judge Richard Cudahy died of natural causes in his home. Judge Cudahy, a Carter...

Federal Courts Car Dealer Illegally Threatens Workers Against Unionizing

Car Dealer Illegally Threatens Workers Against Unionizing

By Casey C. Sullivan, Esq. | Last updated on

Just in time for Labor Day comes a (relative) success for union organizers. The Seventh Circuit slapped down an auto dealership which threatened its employees...

Federal Courts Non-Citizens Have a Right to Bear Arms -- With 1 Major Catch

Non-Citizens Have a Right to Bear Arms -- With 1 Major Catch

By Casey C. Sullivan, Esq. | Last updated on

Non-citizens have a right to bear arms, even if they are in the country illegally, the Seventh Circuit ruled late in August. The ruling overturns a district...

Federal Courts Posner's Internet Research Alters Case: Did He Cross the Line?

Posner's Internet Research Alters Case: Did He Cross the Line?

By Casey C. Sullivan, Esq. | Last updated on

Another Seventh Circuit judge is in hot water these days, and no, it's not for forgetting a case for a few years this time. Judge Posner, perhaps one of the...

Federal Courts Judicial Oversight: 7th Cir. Literally Lost a Case for 5 Years

Judicial Oversight: 7th Cir. Literally Lost a Case for 5 Years

By Casey C. Sullivan, Esq. | Last updated on

The Seventh Circuit simply forgot about a case, for over five years. In a surprising ruling issued by Judges Easterbrook and Kanne last Thursday, the court...

Federal Courts Victims of Data Breaches, Corporate Hacking Have Standing to Sue

Victims of Data Breaches, Corporate Hacking Have Standing to Sue

By Casey C. Sullivan, Esq. | Last updated on

Customers who have seen their personal information stolen due to corporate data breaches have suffered recognizable injuries and have standing to sue, the...

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