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GONZALEZ-SERVIN v. FORD MOTOR CO.
United States Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit (2011) | 662 F.3d 931
TL;DR: An attorney's failure to cite or address controlling adverse precedent is unprofessional and unacceptable appellate advocacy. The court affirmed dismissals on other grounds while admonishing counsel for this "ostrich-like tactic," which violates the duty of candor to the tribunal.
Legal Significance: Establishes that an appellate advocate has a professional duty to confront apparently dispositive precedent from the governing jurisdiction. Ignoring adverse authority is an unprofessional tactic that violates the duty of candor and may result in judicial admonishment.