ABA: Judge Tinder ‘well qualified’ for 7th Circuit
The American Bar Association has given its highest ranking to U.S. District Judge John D. Tinder in his nomination for the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals.
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Court orders lawyer to prove suit not frivolous
The 7th Circuit Court of Appeals today affirmed the orders of the District Court to grant summary judgment to defendants and also ordered the plaintiff’s attorney to show cause why he shouldn’t be sanctioned for filing a “frivolous” appeal.
7th Circuit rules on garnished ‘Sidewalk Six’ money
One of East Chicago’s so-called “Sidewalk Six” convicts is the subject of a 7th Circuit Court of Appeals ruling today, though the case more accurately centers on the $25 million in restitution he was ordered to repay and whether those garnishments should be considered marital assets during his subsequent divorce proceedings.
7th Circuit upholds conviction
The 7th Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a defendant’s conviction and sentence for selling a firearm to a felon, ruling the wording of his indictment did not require the government to prove he knew about the gun buyer’s past convictions
7th Circuit issues U.S. Grand Prix ruling
Race fans have a reason to watch the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals today.