Case law

United States v. Charles R. Michalek

54 F.3d 325 · Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit · May 31, 1995

After reviewing the record, we cannot say that the district court’s finding is clearly erroneous. Mr. … These provisions state: (a) If the defendant clearly demonstrates acceptance of responsibility for his offense, decrease the offense level by 2 levels. *329 (b) If the defendant qualifies for a decrease under subsection (

United States v. Christian

673 F.3d 702 · Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit · Mar 12, 2012

the Federal Rules of Evidence provides that “[i]f a witness is not testifying as an expert, testimony in the form of an opinion is limited to one that is: (a) rationally based on the witness’s perception; (b) helpful to clearly … The government also properly qualified Agent Manns as an expert and the defendant was not limited in his cross-examination.

Burger v. Rattigan

974 F.2d 1340 · Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit · Aug 25, 1992

legal rules that were 'clearly established' at the time it was taken." … the qualified immunity inquiry is "whether, based on all the undisputed facts, the defendant's conduct violated any clearly established constitutional or statutory right."

Patrick Bell, Sr., Etc. v. City of Milwaukee, Howard Johnson and Edwin Shaffer, Patrick Bell, Sr., Etc. v. Thomas Grady, Jr., Patrick Bell, Sr., Etc. v. City of Milwaukee

746 F.2d 1205 · Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit · Sep 4, 1984

Phillips, supra, but the survivors clearly are. The brothers and sister established all other elements of their Section 1985 claim and were themselves the direct targets of a racially-motivated cover-up conspiracy. … Sandutch is clearly inapplicable 27 42 U.S.C.

Teshome Campbell v. Dan Reardon

780 F.3d 752 · Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit · Mar 10, 2015

Under AEDPA, a federal habeas peti- tion may be granted only if a state court’s ruling on a federal constitutional question “was contrary to, or involved an un- reasonable application of, clearly established Federal law, … But it did not address the adequacy of the pretrial investigation, which was clearly established under Strickland as the critical threshold question.

United States v. Gregory Lewis

954 F.2d 1386 · Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit · Jan 27, 1992

In order to prove a conspiracy, the government must establish that there is an agreement or meeting of the minds between the members of the alleged conspiracy. See United States v. … Indeed, the government pointed out that Lewis would qualify for category VIII or IX, if such categories existed. S.H. Tr. at 16.

Cox v. City of Chicago

868 F.2d 217 · Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit · Jan 27, 1989

Factual determinations made by the trial court are reviewed under the “clearly erroneous” standard. … The district court implicitly recognized that all lieutenants are not qualified to become battalion chiefs.

Edith A. JOHNSON, Plaintiff-Appellant, v. Margaret M. HECKLER, Defendant-Appellee

741 F.2d 948 · Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit · Aug 9, 1984

The decision of the district court is not subject to review under the “clearly erroneous” standard of Fed.R. … Initially, the evidence demonstrates that Johnson was unable to establish medically an impairment or combination of impairments through medical testimony which met or qualified for a finding of equivalency to any of the Listings

Fain, Carolyn S. v. Wayne County Auditor

Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit · Oct 27, 2004

She did not work for most of the time period from January 1, 1999, through June 18, 1999, using personal leave, vacation, sick leave, and FMLA-qualified leave. … As Rollins noted, if the Census were to control in all instances, the regulations could have said that much more clearly. Id.

United States v. Virginia Harper

457 F.2d 373 · Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit · Mar 27, 1972

He did say his opinion was “slightly qualified.” … This finding and the record of the trial court clearly establish that Miss Edwards made a positive identification of the check in question.

Thomas Hall v. Steve Babb, Brian Piersma, and Barbara Westell

389 F.3d 758 · Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit · Nov 24, 2004

, the parties agree on several propositions: that the job at issue did not fall under the policymaking exception to Rutan , that the defendants are proper parties under § 1983, that none of the defendants is entitled to qualified … immunity, and that Hall’s chosen level of political activity was protected conduct.

Bond v. Stanton

630 F.2d 1231 · Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit · Sep 19, 1980

Plaintiffs’ status as the prevailing party in this case has already been established in Bond I. 504 F.2d at 1251 . … Indeed, as we remarked in Bond III, “[t]he legislative history clearly indicates that Congress intended to cover not only pending cases generally but this case in particular.” 555 F.2d at 174 (emphasis supplied).

United States v. Tomas Rodriguez

69 F.3d 136 · Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit · Oct 23, 1995

Rodriguez — establish that the consent was voluntary and that no coercion took place. … In any event, the government argues, the district court’s determination is not clearly erroneous.

Freeman United Coal Mining Co. v. Cooper

965 F.2d 443 · Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit · Jun 11, 1992

Vest’s opinion was clearly supported by objective medical evidence. Dr. Singh, who also examined Mr. … Nevertheless, a conclusory assertion does not qualify as a reasoned medical judgment *449 under § 718.202(a)(4). Thus, we must determine whether Dr. Martin’s opinion qualifies as a “reasoned medical judgment.” Id. Dr.

United States v. Tina M. Miner

127 F.3d 610 · Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit · Oct 14, 1997

Miner was granted immunity in exchange for her testimony. During her testimony, Miner freely admitted distributing cocaine and purchasing it from William Patrick. However, Miner denied any involvement with John Marro. … Magistrate Judge Crocker’s findings clearly indicate the absence of prejudice: Here, Miner has pointed to no actual prejudice of any sort that might begin to meet her preliminary evidentiary burden.

Ryan v. Rush-Presbyterian-St. Luke's Medical Center

15 F.3d 697 · Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit · Feb 2, 1994

“A waiver by a veteran of [her] statutory rights must ... be clearly and unequivocally indicated.” O’Mara v. Petersen Sand & Gravel Co., 498 F.2d 896, 897 (7th Cir.1974) (quotation omitted). … The statute establishing veterans’ reemployment rights has been renamed several times since it was established in 1940. However, the provisions have remained substantially unchanged. See Hanna v.

Wisconsin Voter Alliance v. Don M. Millis

Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit · Feb 10, 2026

Our court’s caselaw expressly re- lies on a now-incorrect understanding of Havens, seen most clearly in Common Cause Indiana v. Lawson, 937 F.3d 944 (7th Cir. 2019). … First, two kinds of spending now qualify as “manufacture[d]” standing after Hippocratic Medicine. 602 U.S. at 394.

Wisconsin Voter Alliance v. Don M. Millis

Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit · Feb 10, 2026

Our court’s caselaw expressly re- lies on a now-incorrect understanding of Havens, seen most clearly in Common Cause Indiana v. Lawson, 937 F.3d 944 (7th Cir. 2019). … First, two kinds of spending now qualify as “manufacture[d]” standing after Hippocratic Medicine. 602 U.S. at 394.

United States v. Luis Blas

947 F.2d 1320 · Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit · Nov 19, 1991

since the cocaine involved in the larger conspiracy should be grouped with the two kilo conspiracy for which Bias was convicted pursuant to § 3D1.2(d), if the former were charged, the cocaine from the larger conspiracy qualifies … that the district judge’s finding that there was not “sufficient support for the credit” was clearly erroneous.

David Haywood v. City of Chicago

378 F.3d 714 · Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit · Aug 10, 2004

We needn’t resolve the one-hour issue, however, because there is still the missing tan card and its absence clearly created probable cause to arrest Haywood. … Nor do the officers argue qualified immunity in this court.