In this episode of the Seventh Circuit Roundup, Kian Hudson, Mark Crandley, and Laura Langeneckert of Barnes & Thornburg’s Appeals and Critical Motions group break down three Seventh Circuit decisions from August: a First Amendment retaliation case from a small-town political feud, an insurance fight over who picks defense counsel, and a creative constitutional challenge to the National Voter Registration Act.

This month, the Seventh Circuit Roundup looks at three cases that put some important boundaries around federal litigation.

Kian Hudson, Mark Crandley, and Lara Langeneckert discuss a major en banc Title IX decision involving a university’s response to alleged sexual harassment, a TCPA case asking whether a text message is a “telephone call,” and an international dispute that raises the question of whether a U.S. court is the right place to litigate.

The discussion highlights the importance of statutory text, procedural posture and jurisdictional boundaries in determining whether—and where—a federal claim can proceed.

This episode covers recent Seventh Circuit decisions on gun laws, arbitration appeals, and qualified immunity, highlighting procedural nuances and legal principles. Our team analyzes key cases, emphasizing the importance of factual disputes, appellate jurisdiction, and the impact of Supreme Court precedents.