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Case Commentary: Bordelais v. Bordelais, 844 F. App’x 910 (7th Cir. 2021)

James D. Garbolino

November 16, 2022

Age of Child | Attorney Fees and Costs

In this case, the Seventh Circuit addressed the loss of jurisdiction when a child turns sixteen years of age and whether sanctions were warranted for a frivolous appeal.

Holdings

Case Commentary: Montes v. Toscano (In re M.V.U.), 2020 IL App (1st) 191762

James D. Garbolino

March 18, 2021

Domestic Violence | Grave Risk | Child Not a Target of Abuse | No Expert Witness Required to Testify to Psychological Dangers to the Child

This case addressed the question whether domestic violence against a parent poses grave risk to a child.

Case Commentary: Martinez v. Cahue, 826 F.3d 983 (7th Cir. 2016)

James D. Garbolino

April 20, 2017

Habitual Residence | Custody Rights

This case addresses the fundamental principles of habitual residence and discusses the significance of establishing custody rights and habitual residence when only one parent has the legal right to custody of the child.

Case Commentary: Hernandez v. Cardoso, 844 F.3d 692 (7th Cir. 2016)

James D. Garbolino

April 19, 2017

Grave Risk Defense | Intimate Partner Violence in Child’s Presence

Case Commentary: Van De Sande v. Van De Sande, 431 F.3d 567 (7th Cir. 2005)

James D. Garbolino

March 5, 2016

Grave Risk | Domestic Violence

Case Commentary: Redmond v. Redmond, 724 F.3d 729 (7th Cir. 2013)

James D. Garbolino

January 20, 2016

Order Compelling Parent to Return | Recognition or Enforcement of Custody Orders | No Retroactive Wrongful Retention | Habitual Residence

Study of Class Action Objector Appeals in the Second, Seventh, and Ninth Circuit Courts of Appeals: Report to the Advisory Committee on Appellate Rules of the Judicial Conference of the United States

Marie Leary

October 1, 2013

This report to the Judicial Conference’s Advisory Committee on Appellate Rules focused on class action objector appeals filed in the Second, Seventh, and Ninth Circuits from settlements approved by the district courts in class actions filed after January 1, 2008.

Analysis of Briefing Requirements in the United States Courts of Appeals

Marie Leary

November 30, 2004

The Federal Judicial Center prepared this report to assist the Judicial Conference Advisory Committee on the Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure to evaluate reported problems with and potential amendments to Rules 28 and 32 on the content and cover of briefs.

CJRA Annual Assessment Report for the Western District of Wisconsin

John C. Shabaz

August 28, 1996

The 1995 Periodic Assessment for the Western District of Wisconsin, prepared by Chief Judge John C. Shabaz

Letter: Civil Justice Reform Act Annual Report Southern District of Illinois

J. Phil Gilbert, Civil Justice Advisory Group for the Southern District of Illinois

August 23, 1996

Chief Judge J. Phil Gilbert transmits the 1995 annual Civil Justice Reform Act assessment for the Southern District of Illinois to all Chief U.S. District Judges of the 7th Circuit. Assessment was originally published December, 1995.

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Case Commentary: Bordelais v. Bordelais, 844 F. App’x 910 (7th Cir. 2021)

Case Commentary: Montes v. Toscano (In re M.V.U.), 2020 IL App (1st) 191762

Case Commentary: Martinez v. Cahue, 826 F.3d 983 (7th Cir. 2016)

Case Commentary: Hernandez v. Cardoso, 844 F.3d 692 (7th Cir. 2016)

Case Commentary: Van De Sande v. Van De Sande, 431 F.3d 567 (7th Cir. 2005)

Case Commentary: Redmond v. Redmond, 724 F.3d 729 (7th Cir. 2013)

Study of Class Action Objector Appeals in the Second, Seventh, and Ninth Circuit Courts of Appeals: Report to the Advisory Committee on Appellate Rules of the Judicial Conference of the United States

Analysis of Briefing Requirements in the United States Courts of Appeals

CJRA Annual Assessment Report for the Western District of Wisconsin

Letter: Civil Justice Reform Act Annual Report Southern District of Illinois

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