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Federal Courts Afraid of Heights? 7th Circuit Says You May Have ADA Lawsuit

Afraid of Heights? 7th Circuit Says You May Have ADA Lawsuit

By Tanya Roth, Esq. | Last updated on March 21, 2019

Is the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals saying that fear of heights is a disability, under the Americans With Disabilities Act? In a May 10th decision, the 7th...

Federal Courts 7th Circuit Court of Appeals Reprimands Hogan Lovell Attorneys

7th Circuit Court of Appeals Reprimands Hogan Lovell Attorneys

By Tanya Roth, Esq. | Last updated on March 21, 2019

Judges want their courtrooms to be respected and they can demand a high level of professionalism from those who appear before them. If you're ever appearing...

Federal Courts SCOTUS Keeps 7th Circuit Convictions For Conrad Black

SCOTUS Keeps 7th Circuit Convictions For Conrad Black

By Tanya Roth, Esq. | Last updated on March 21, 2019

Last October, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit overturned two mail and wire fraud convictions against media mogul Conrad Black. These...

Federal Courts Chicago Must Right Disparate Impact, Hire 111 Black Firefighters

Chicago Must Right Disparate Impact, Hire 111 Black Firefighters

By Tanya Roth, Esq. | Last updated on March 21, 2019

The 7th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled against the City of Chicago last week in a landmark employment discrimination case. As a result of the 7th Circuit...

Federal Courts 7th Circuit: Inefficient 401(k) Leads to Violation of ERISA Law

7th Circuit: Inefficient 401(k) Leads to Violation of ERISA Law

By Tanya Roth, Esq. | Last updated on March 21, 2019

The 7th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that inaction might trigger liability under ERISA law, reports CFO.com. ERISA. It's one of those things that in-house...

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