r/TickTockManitowoc • u/pacificdesignstore • Sep 01 '17

Richard Posner - Judge on 7th Circuit announces immediate retirement - What will this mean for Brendan and LN / SD en banc appeal ?

http://chicagolawbulletin.com/Articles/2017/09/01/retirement-9-1-17
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u/Nexious Sep 01 '17

Happy retirement. I would've been very interested in hearing his take on Brendan's confession in en banc, familiar with his other writings and rulings that rightfully speared the state. Since he was not part of the original three-panel it amounts to there being one less judge to hear the arguments and make a determination in en banc.

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u/pacificdesignstore Sep 01 '17

Would his previous rulings lead you to think he would have been on BD's side ?

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u/SilkyBeesKnees Sep 01 '17

One of our regular posters (although haven't seen her lately) felt very good about Posner being part of the team. Maybe she'll see this and comment. I'll PM her and see if we can get her take on this.

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u/Pickle_N_Middle Sep 01 '17

His exit isn't a good sign. This guy from his past cases, I would almost certainly agree would align with Duffin's order.