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Federal Courts 7th Cir Says Kiobel Wrong, Corporations Liable Under Alien Tort Law

7th Cir Says Kiobel Wrong, Corporations Liable Under Alien Tort Law

By Robyn Hagan Cain | Last updated on

The Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals ruled this week that corporations can be held liable under the Alien Tort Act, raising the circuit-level...

Federal Courts 2012-2014 Staff Clerkships at the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals

2012-2014 Staff Clerkships at the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals

By Tanya Roth, Esq. | Last updated on

Here’s a future law job announcement from the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals. The Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals has filled its Fall 2011 position for...

Federal Courts 7th Circuit Upholds Wisconsin EPA Law, Rejects Sierra Club

7th Circuit Upholds Wisconsin EPA Law, Rejects Sierra Club

By Tanya Roth, Esq. | Last updated on

The Wisconsin implementation of the Environmental Protection Agency's rules involving permits for plant modifications was recently upheld by the Seventh...

Federal Courts Indiana Seeks Appeal on Ban of Public Funding for Abortion

Indiana Seeks Appeal on Ban of Public Funding for Abortion

By Tanya Roth, Esq. | Last updated on

A Planned Parenthood lawsuit might make it to the U.S. Supreme Court yet again. The case has already weathered the district court and is now on its way up to...

Federal Courts Sears Class Action Lawsuit Sent Back to 7th Circuit Court of Appeals

Sears Class Action Lawsuit Sent Back to 7th Circuit Court of Appeals

By Tanya Roth, Esq. | Last updated on

When are class actions appropriate? This question has been addressed by many courts and most recently, by the U.S. Supreme Court. The U.S. Supreme Court took a...

Federal Courts Ex-East Chicago Mayor George Pabey Asks 7th Circuit for New Trial

Ex-East Chicago Mayor George Pabey Asks 7th Circuit for New Trial

By Tanya Roth, Esq. | Last updated on

Illinois political corruption is in the news again. This week, in a brief filed before the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals, former East Chicago Mayor George Pabey...

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