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Waving New Arguments Goodbye: The Seventh Circuit Contributes to the Waiver vs. Forfeiture Discussion With a Strict Rule for Appellants By Alexandra Avvocato Federal Civil Practice, June 2026 The distinction between waiver and forfeiture is a common subject in appellate decisions. In theory, that distinction is straightforward. That distinction matters: several circuits have stated that they have some discretion to review forfeited arguments but have no power to review waived arguments.

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