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Seventh Circuit Roundup
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit covers three important states – Indiana, Illinois, and Wisconsin – and multiple major metro areas, including Chicago, Indianapolis, and Milwaukee. It handles a wide variety of cases and is home to a prominent and thought-provoking cast of judges, so there’s rarely a dull moment in CA7’s Dirksen Federal Building. Hosts Kian Hudson, Mark Crandley, and Lara Langeneckert of Barnes & Thornburg track what’s going on in the Seventh Circuit, highlight interesting cases, and read between the lines of notable opinions.
Seventh Circuit Roundup
Latest Episodes
June Roundup: Five Opinions in Sixty Minutes: From the Second Amendment to Jury Misconduct
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, ap...
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April 2026 Roundup: Two Opinions Every Civil Litigator Should Read
SummaryIn this episode, Kian and Mark explore two recent Seventh Circuit cases on insurance law, standing, and appellate strategy, including a detailed analysis of the Havens Realty doctrine and its implications for litigato...
February Roundup: A Botched Beneficiary Change, and a Discrimination Claim That Didn't Make It Past the Pleadings
Show Notes:Hosts Kian Hudson and Mark Crandley examine two recent Seventh Circuit decisions that clarify critical pleading and compliance standards.Cases Discussed:Packing Corporation of America Thrift Plan v. Di...
January 2026 Roundup: What Recent Decisions Reveal About Pleading, Intent, and Immunity
Episode SummaryIn this episode of Seventh Circuit Roundup, hosts Kian Hudson and Mark Crandley break down two recent and consequential Seventh Circuit decisions addressing Fair Housing Act pleading standards and constitut...
November 2025 Decisions Address Implied Rights of Action, Personal Jurisdiction, and Section 1983
This episode covers three important decisions that the Seventh Circuit issued in November 2025: Chicago Teachers Union v. Educators for Excellence (a case addressing whether there is a private cause of action to enforce the federal ban...
