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Seventh Circuit Roundup: Two Opinions Every Civil Litigator Should Read
The Seventh Circuit issued two landmark decisions in early 2026 that fundamentally reshape civil litigation practice. One establishes that strategic choices at summary judgment constitute waiver rather than forfeiture, foreclosing appellate review even when counsel changes hands. The other applies the Supreme Court's recent Hippocratic Medicine framework to organizational standing, potentially ending the diversion-of-resources theory that advocacy groups have relied upon for decades.
United States Litigation
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Barnes & Thornburg LLP
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In New York A Sudden Stop On Highway Provides Non-Negligent Explanation For Defendants In Rear-End Collisions
A New York appellate court recently reversed a lower court's summary judgment award in a rear-end collision case, establishing that a sudden stop on a highway without apparent reason can provide a non-negligent explanation for the trailing driver. The decision in Correa v. Cannon demonstrates how certain sudden stops differ from typical rear-end collision scenarios where the trailing driver is presumed negligent. This ruling offers critical guidance for defendants facing liability in highway rear-end accide
United States Transport
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Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP
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Michigan Court Grants Final Approval To Debt Collection Interest-Rate Settlement
A Michigan federal court has granted final approval of a class action settlement against a creditor law firm and affiliated debt buyers over allegedly excessive post-judgment interest charges in debt collection proceedings. The case centered on whether a 13% interest rate—Michigan's maximum for judgments on written instruments—was improperly applied to judgments that did not involve written instruments. Eligible class members whose judgment balances were reduced to zero will receive $150 monetar
United States Finance
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Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
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Incentives for Whistleblowers Remain, Even When the Government Declines a Case
A recent Ninth Circuit decision highlights how private whistleblowers can drive significant False Claims Act litigation and settlements even when the federal government declines to intervene or actively seeks dismissal. The case examines the boundaries of attorney fee enhancements in FCA cases, particularly when counsel achieves unprecedented results without government support.
United States Litigation
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Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP
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Current State Of Play On Tariff Refunds
Following the Supreme Court's ruling that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act does not authorize presidential tariff authority, the Court of International Trade has established a clear framework for importers to recover unconstitutional IEEPA duties. Judge Gary S. Katzmann Eaton's landmark decision mandates refunds for all affected importers nationwide, while U.S. Customs and Border Protection develops a new automated claims portal called CAPE to process these refunds.
United States International
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Donahue Fitzgerald Attorneys
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What Lawyers Should Know About AI And Ethics Today
Mark Palmer, Chief Counsel of the Illinois Supreme Court's Commission on Professionalism, delivered a CLE session at Schiller DuCanto & Fleck addressing the intersection of artificial intelligence and the Illinois Rules of Professional Conduct. The presentation explored how attorneys must balance technological innovation with ethical obligations, covering competence requirements, confidentiality protections, and supervision standards for AI-generated legal work.
United States Technology
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Schiller DuCanto & Fleck LLP
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Federal Circuit Reinforces Strict Application of Prosecution History Disclaimer
The United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit has reinforced the lasting impact of prosecution history disclaimer in patent law. In Puradigm, LLC v. DBG Group Investments LLC, the court held that statements made during patent prosecution to distinguish prior art can permanently narrow claim scope, even when the examiner rejects those arguments and the applicant proceeds with amendments. This decision highlights critical considerations for patent applicants regarding statements made in office ac
United States IP
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Dinsmore & Shohl
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Court Annuls New York State’s Wetlands Regulations
A New York court has annulled the state's new wetlands regulations, finding that the Department of Environmental Conservation failed to conduct the required environmental review under SEQRA. The decision creates significant uncertainty for property owners and developers regarding wetlands regulation, as the court determined the agency did not adequately analyze potential adverse impacts of regulations affecting millions of acres across the state.
United States Environment
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FBT Gibbons
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