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Seventh Circuit Holds That Individualized Damages Preclude Certification

On Monday, February 4, the Seventh Circuit decided Espenscheid v. DirectSat, Inc. The decision is notable for two holdings. First, Judge Posner held, rather summarily, that there is no good reason to distinguish certification...more

The Seventh Circuit Affirms That The District Court Bit Off More Than It Could Chew By Affirming Decertification In Collective...

Hollywood certainly believes that it’s often easier to reach back into the well than to spend time creating something new. (See, e.g., any movie series that has more than one sequel.) Sometimes, we here at the Employment...more

7th Circuit Raises Bar For FLSA Collective Actions

Plaintiffs' attorneys in Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin will likely think twice before attempting to mount collective actions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) in the wake of a new ruling from the 7th Circuit Court...more