Case law

United States v. Jenette George

Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit · Aug 14, 2018

government  on  cross‐examination  first  ques‐ tioned  her  as  to  the  first  page  of  the  first  chapter  of  that  book,  which  was  an  article  entitled  “Marketing  Within  the  Four Corners of the Law” and quite clearly … The  provision  applies  only  to  Federally‐qualified health centers as defined in clauses (i) or  (ii)  of  42  U.S.C.

United States v. Phillips, Jarrode E.

239 F.3d 829 · Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit · Feb 1, 2001

The Amended Plan clearly follows the process and procedures recommended by the Act. … In this case, the jury instructions defining enterprise and racketeering activity clearly distinguish the elements needed for the two separate charges.

Brown v. Stanton

617 F.2d 1224 · Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit · Jan 30, 1980

The court continued: Such an assumption flies in the face of simple, economic reality, as the impoverished lifestyle of the named plaintiffs in this action clearly demonstrates. … When the support order is for a child or children who qualify for assistance under IC 12-1-7-1, or when the order is for a child or children whose parent has sought the assistance of the agency designated to administer Title

Halil Demir v. Markwayne Mullin

Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit · Aug 4, 2026

As another quality control measure, Congress directed the TSA Administrator to “establish a procedure to enable airline passengers, who are delayed or prohibited from boarding a flight because the advanced passenger prescreening … Although Storer mainly discussed whether the petitioner qualified as “aggrieved” under the direct review provision for standing purposes, Investment Co. viewed it as at least degrad- ing D.C.

Christian Legal v. Walker, James E.

453 F.3d 853 · Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit · Jul 10, 2006

The majority acknowledges this well-established law briefly, ante at 859, but, citing Hurley v. … For example, the reviewing court does not give the normal deference to matters of witness credibility, nor does the usual “clearly erroneous” standard of review cabin the examination of the facts. Id.

Metropolitan Life Insurance v. Christ

979 F.2d 575 · Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit · Nov 10, 1992

Thus, “a state divorce decree ... must give- way to clearly conflicting federal enactments.” Id. at 55 , 102 S.Ct. at 54 . … We agree that in spite of the total collapse of the marriage the defendant technically qualifies as the widow of the insured within the meaning of the statute.” Id. at 1349 .

Tranzact Technologie v. Evergreen Partners

Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit · Apr 28, 2004

It found, however, that although Tranzact intended to pay and the advisors intended to receive an investment banking fee upon the completion of a qualifying transaction, the terms of Section 4’s fee provision are too indefinite … Cornell Forge Co., 183 F.3d 598, 606 (7th Cir. 1999) (reversing sua sponte judgment because plaintiff “presented enough evidence” to establish a viable claim).

Margarito Castanon Nava v. U.S. Department of Homeland Security

Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit · May 5, 2026

Texas, 563 U.S. 277, 284 (2011) (state sovereign immunity is waivable). … Landry, 116 F.4th 309, 318 (5th Cir. 2024) (“The whole point of negotiating and agreeing on a plethora of spe- cific, highly detailed action plans was to establish a clearly de- fined roadmap for attempting to achieve the

Amp Incorporated v. James Fleischhacker

823 F.2d 1199 · Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit · Jul 16, 1987

Fleischhacker, whom Molex found to be a desirable and highly qualified candidate for the position as a result of his background, education, skill, and ability, including demonstrated product management capabilities, and especially … The clearly erroneous standard ensures that the trial on the merits is "the main event ... rather than a tryout on the road." Id. at 575 , 105 S.Ct. at 1512 (quoting Wainwright v.

United States v. Jenette George

Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit · Aug 14, 2018

government  on  cross‐examination  first  ques‐ tioned  her  as  to  the  first  page  of  the  first  chapter  of  that  book,  which  was  an  article  entitled  “Marketing  Within  the  Four Corners of the Law” and quite clearly … The  provision  applies  only  to  Federally‐qualified health centers as defined in clauses (i) or  (ii)  of  42  U.S.C.

Patrick Hayden v. Greensburg Community School Co

743 F.3d 569 · Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit · Feb 24, 2014

The board of trustees that establishes policy for the school district has adopted a provision—Policy 5511, entitled “Dress and Grooming”—which in relevant part directs the district superintendent to “establish such grooming … He qualified for the freshman boys basketball squad and agreed to comply with the hair-length policy in order to play.

Hakim v. Accenture United States Pension Plan

718 F.3d 675 · Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit · May 23, 2013

Only those years accrued as an active member qualify as benefit service for the employee. (Employees continue to accrue vesting service even as inactive members.) … That document clearly informed him that his promotion terminated his participation in the Plan.

Tamara Loertscher v. Eloise Anderson

Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit · Jun 18, 2018

The  Ninth  Circuit  ruled  that  the  caseworker  and  prosecutor  had  violated  the  Fourth Amendment, but concluded that they were entitled to  qualified immunity.  … Loertscher has not established that Act 292 prompted her departure  from Wisconsin or that the fear of Act 292’s provisions is preventing her  from returning to Wisconsin.  

In the Matter of Wheaton Oaks Office Partners Limited Partnership, Debtor-Appellant

27 F.3d 1234 · Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit · Aug 4, 1994

Clearly he can; but this does not render the mortgagee’s rights subordinated in priority. So said the Illinois Supreme Court in Stevens v. Blue, 388 Ill. 92 , 57 N.E.2d 451 (1944). … Under Illinois law, an executed assignment of rents creates a lien on future rents, which is a sufficient interest in property to qualify as a security interest under § 552(b).

Tamara Loertscher v. Eloise Anderson

Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit · Jun 18, 2018

The  Ninth  Circuit  ruled  that  the  caseworker  and  prosecutor  had  violated  the  Fourth Amendment, but concluded that they were entitled to  qualified immunity.  … Loertscher has not established that Act 292 prompted her departure  from Wisconsin or that the fear of Act 292’s provisions is preventing her  from returning to Wisconsin.  

Margarito Castanon Nava v. U.S. Department of Homeland Security

Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit · May 5, 2026

Texas, 563 U.S. 277, 284 (2011) (state sovereign immunity is waivable). … Landry, 116 F.4th 309, 318 (5th Cir. 2024) (“The whole point of negotiating and agreeing on a plethora of spe- cific, highly detailed action plans was to establish a clearly de- fined roadmap for attempting to achieve the

George E. Hoffman & Sons, Inc. v. International Brotherhood Of Teamsters, Chauffeurs, Warehousemen & Helpers Of America, Local No. 627

617 F.2d 1234 · Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit · Mar 31, 1980

Assuming that the district court intended to make such a finding, however, that finding is clearly erroneous. 15 38 The record clearly establishes that Barker's demands, although apparently triggered by the sale of the five … Each of these firms, as well as Winzeler Trucking, is signed to the Articles of Construction Agreement with this Local Union and otherwise qualifies as a subcontractor to your company for trucking work covered by our Agreement

Wrinkles v. Buss

537 F.3d 804 · Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit · Aug 12, 2008

Likewise, the Indiana Supreme Court’s legal conclusions will be upheld unless they resulted in a decision that was “(1) contrary to, or involved an unreasonable application of, clearly established federal law, as determined … The court recreated the decision facing Wrinkles’s attorneys in light of the established form of prejudice at the time.

Swanson v. American Consumers Industries, Inc.

475 F.2d 516 · Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit · Mar 6, 1973

Under the circumstances of this case, the court was erroneous as a matter of law in regard to reliance and causal relationship, and was clearly erroneous as a matter of fact in regard to the injury sustained by the corporation … The qualified expert’s testimony was discredited whereas Mc-Oausland, ACI’s man, who was originally responsible for most of the Peoria decisions in an inherent conflict-of-interest situation, was credited when he testified

City of Chicago v. William P. Barr

Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit · Apr 30, 2020

Our reasoning in Chicago I established Chicago’s entitle- ment to relief on the merits, not merely a likelihood of success. … Notably, the Attorney General has never tried to establish that the grant awards are not interdependent.