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Offline Chris_

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Seventh Circuit Blocks the HHS Mandate for a Private Business
« on: December 30, 2012, 01:43:36 PM »
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Seventh Circuit Blocks the HHS Mandate for a Private Business

Late yesterday afternoon, the Seventh Circuit granted an emergency injunction against the HHS mandate — preventing its enforcement against an Illinois business and its owners. My colleagues at the ACLJ represent Korte & Luitjohan Contractors, Inc., a family-owned, full-service construction contractor. The company is located in Highland, Ill., and employs about 90 workers.

The brief opinion is worth a read in its entirety, but two parts stand out. First, the court disagreed with the Tenth Circuit’s recent decision rejecting Hobby Lobby’s request for a similar injunction. In a key paragraph the court stated:
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Re: Seventh Circuit Blocks the HHS Mandate for a Private Business
« Reply #1 on: December 30, 2012, 01:58:57 PM »
Quote from: Chris_ on December 30, 2012, 01:43:36 PM
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Re: Seventh Circuit Blocks the HHS Mandate for a Private Business
« Reply #2 on: December 31, 2012, 01:54:59 PM »
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