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Wednesday, Sep 07th, 2011

Of course, stare decisis is a less rigid doctrine than res judicata. But it is not a noodle.

Bethesda Lutheran Homes & Servs. v. Born

238 F.3d 853, 858 (7th Cir. Wis. 2001)

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[stare decisis] [noodle] [Posner]

Monday, Mar 28th, 2011

Often it is unclear whether the Board is using the term “social visibility” in the literal sense or in the “external criterion” sense, or even whether it understands the difference.

Benitez Ramos v. Holder

589 F.3d 426

∞08:20 pm, by lemonlines Comments

[AMEN.] [Posner] [7th Circuit] [immigration]

Friday, Dec 10th, 2010

… we have decided that a further statement … would be helpful … perhaps even [to] Mr. Krislov, whose accusations are over the top, as we shall now explain, and who may wish to moderate his fury.

from the 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals opinion denying plaintiff’s lawyer’s—Clinton Krislov’s—”request” for a rehearing (for a class action involving stainless steel clothing dryers)

∞02:28 am, by lemonlines Comments

[lawyers] [attorney fury] [Posner] [awesome] [class action]

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