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SCOTUS Denies Cert in Graduation in Churches Case
By Gabriella Khorasanee, JD | Last updated on
Earlier in May, we noted that a case originating in the Seventh Circuit, Elmsbrook School District v. John Doe was languishing in certiorari purgatory, as the...
Posner Benchslaps Galore: Judges, Attorneys and Plaintiffs -- No One Is Safe
By Gabriella Khorasanee, JD | Last updated on
Has anyone ever time-lined Judge Posner's benchslaps? I wonder what the longest time frame sans benchslap has been. Probably not very long, and on Monday, he...
7th Cir. Stays John Doe Ruling, Rules on Wis. Campaign Fin. Laws
By Gabriella Khorasanee, JD | Last updated on
The Seventh Circuit has seen a lot of action dealing with Wisconsin campaign finance in the past few weeks. First, the circuit court swiftly stepped in to...
Finality in 28-Year NOW Case, Notre Dame and Elmsbrook Languishes
By Gabriella Khorasanee, JD | Last updated on
The Seventh Circuit has important cases up and down the pipeline to the Supreme Court, all dealing with sensitive issues that pit people on either side of...
Supreme Court Affirms 7th Cir. in Mortgage Value Restitution Case
By Gabriella Khorasanee, JD | Last updated on
On Monday, the Supreme Court decided a case that had circuit court of appeals split, that is, whether property, as defined by the Mandatory Victims Restitution...
Let the Blogslaps Begin: 7th Circuit, Please Fix Your Website
By Gabriella Khorasanee, JD | Last updated on
The Seventh Circuit is known for delivering benchslaps, so much so that it's acquired the nickname "Benchslappy" (hat tip to Above the Law). Well, they're not...
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