Judge Michael Stephen Brennan

3 court opinions authored by Judge Michael Stephen Brennan. AI-powered plain English summaries, key holdings, and legal analysis.

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Fourth Amendment search and seizure (2)Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 60(b)(3) (1)Fraud on the court (1)Vacating divorce decrees (1)Equitable relief from judgments (1)Standard of proof for fraud (1)Search incident to lawful arrest (1)Exigent circumstances exception to warrant requirement (1)

Opinions by Judge Michael Stephen Brennan (3)

Jane Girard v. Marissa Girard

Ex-wife's fraud claim fails; divorce decree stands

ca7 · 2025-11-25 · Defendant Win · Impact: 15/100

Jane Girard v. Marissa Girard, decided by Seventh Circuit on November 25, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Seventh Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of a motion to vacate a di...

United States v. Israel Isbell

Seventh Circuit Upholds Cell Phone Search Incident to Arrest

ca7 · 2025-08-06 · Defendant Win · Impact: 40/100

United States v. Israel Isbell, decided by Seventh Circuit on August 6, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Seventh Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of Israel Isbell's motion to...

United States v. Brian Fenner

Seventh Circuit Upholds Warrantless Vehicle Search Based on Erratic Driving and Probable Cause

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

United States v. Brian Fenner, decided by Seventh Circuit on July 25, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Seventh Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of Brian Fenner's motion to su...

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