⚖ Oral Arguments, with Context

The Seventh Circuit hears Motorola Solutions' petition under the Crime Victims' Rights Act for a writ of mandamus, an extraordinary order directing a lower court to correct an alleged error. That procedure explains why the caption names District Judge John Tharp. At sentencing, Judge Tharp found about two hundred fourteen million dollars in lost profits but ordered no restitution after crediting Hytera's payments on a related civil judgment. Mark Schneider of Kirkland and Ellis will argue for Motorola that punitive damages and other civil payments cannot offset restitution for different losses, and that the judge reduced the loss figure on a mistaken record. Assistant United States Attorney Wesley Morrissette will support Motorola's position. Christopher Niewoehner of Steptoe will answer for Hytera that Motorola has already been made whole and that the judge acted within his discretion.

Motorola Solutions, Inc. v. John J. Tharp, Jr. (No. 26-1541) — U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit, argued July 21, 2026.