Judge Joel M Flaum

6 court opinions authored by Judge Joel M Flaum. AI-powered plain English summaries, key holdings, and legal analysis.

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Admissibility of evidence (2)Fourth Amendment search and seizure (2)First Amendment free speech in public employment (1)Speech pursuant to official duties doctrine (1)Equal Protection Clause discrimination claims (1)Proof of discriminatory intent (1)Motion for a new trial standards (1)First Amendment free speech (1)

Opinions by Judge Joel M Flaum (6)

John Kluge v. Brownsburg Community School Corporation

Teacher's speech not protected; termination upheld

ca7 · 2025-08-05 · Defendant Win · Impact: 15/100

John Kluge v. Brownsburg Community School Corporation, decided by Seventh Circuit on August 5, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Seventh Circuit affirmed the dismissal of a former teacher...

Alarm Detection Systems, Inc. v. Village of Schaumburg

Alarm permit fee ordinance survives First Amendment challenge

ca7 · 2025-07-25 · Defendant Win · Impact: 25/100

Alarm Detection Systems, Inc. v. Village of Schaumburg, decided by Seventh Circuit on July 25, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Seventh Circuit affirmed the dismissal of Alarm Detection ...

United States v. Dana Curtin

Seventh Circuit Affirms Wire Fraud Conviction, Upholds Evidence Admission

ca7 · 2025-07-25 · Defendant Win · Impact: 15/100

United States v. Dana Curtin, decided by Seventh Circuit on July 25, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Seventh Circuit affirmed Dana Curtin's conviction for wire fraud and conspiracy to c...

United Wisconsin Grain Producers LLC v. Archer Daniels Midland Company

Soybean contamination claim fails: Seeds fit for ordinary purpose

ca7 · 2025-07-25 · Defendant Win · Impact: 25/100

United Wisconsin Grain Producers LLC v. Archer Daniels Midland Company, decided by Seventh Circuit on July 25, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. United Wisconsin Grain Producers LLC (UWGP) su...

United States v. Carlos Estrada

Seventh Circuit: No reasonable expectation of privacy in cell site location data

ca7 · 2025-04-28 · Defendant Win · Impact: 60/100

United States v. Carlos Estrada, decided by Seventh Circuit on April 28, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Seventh Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of Carlos Estrada's motion ...

Sterigenics U.S., LLC v. National Union Fire Insurance Company of Pittsburg

Pollution Exclusion Doesn't Bar Coverage for EtO Emissions

ca7 · 2025-04-11 · Plaintiff Win · Impact: 65/100

Sterigenics U.S., LLC v. National Union Fire Insurance Company of Pittsburg, decided by Seventh Circuit on April 11, 2025, resulted in a plaintiff win outcome. This case concerns whether an "absolute ...

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