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Federal Courts Court Threatens Bankruptcy Pro Se Litigant with Sanctions

Court Threatens Bankruptcy Pro Se Litigant with Sanctions

By Robyn Hagan Cain | Last updated on

Have you ever asked yourself: “How many frivolous appeals does it take before the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals threatens to sanction a pro se litigant?”...

Federal Courts No En Banc Rehearing for Merrill Lynch Class Action Certification

No En Banc Rehearing for Merrill Lynch Class Action Certification

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The Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals denied an en banc rehearing petition this week in the Merrill Lynch class action lawsuit. A three-judge panel had...

Federal Courts Causation or Coincidence: Retaliation Claims are Hard to Prove

Causation or Coincidence: Retaliation Claims are Hard to Prove

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Courts recognize the distinction between causation and coincidence in employment retaliation claims. The distinction rarely favors plaintiffs. This week, the...

Federal Courts Easterbrook: OSHA Log Work-Related Requirement is a 'Puzzle'

Easterbrook: OSHA Log Work-Related Requirement is a 'Puzzle'

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The Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) requires employers to maintain a log of work-related deaths, injuries, and illnesses. A death, illness, or injury...

Federal Courts Think Before You Sue: Did Your Client Satisfy Duties After Loss?

Think Before You Sue: Did Your Client Satisfy Duties After Loss?

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How much documentation must Indiana policyholders provide to their insurers to collect on a claim? According to the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals, it’s...

Federal Courts Employer Must Prove Legal Reason for Unequal Pay

Employer Must Prove Legal Reason for Unequal Pay

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The Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals ruled this week that a former employee can pursue her sex discrimination lawsuit against Acosta Sales and Marketing. The...

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