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Case Digests

Aug 14, 2023

Tax Deduction for Deferred Compensation

Hoops, the proprietor of an NBA franchise (the Grizzlies), sought a sizeable tax deduction amounting to $10.7 million for deferred compensation it owed to two of its players, a sum earned based on their past performances across preceding seasons, as of the conclusion of the 2012 tax year.

Aug 14, 2023

Telephone Consumer Protection Act

FSSolutions repeatedly sent faxes to Dr. Thalman, urging him to become part of their preferred medical providers network and offer various employment screening and testing services to their clients.

Aug 14, 2023

Wire Fraud

Lee orchestrated a fraudulent scheme targeting the Chicago White Sox.

Aug 14, 2023

Sentencing Guidelines

In 1997, Castaneda was apprehended for his involvement in a substantial heroin conspiracy.

Aug 14, 2023

Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act

The Agriculture Act enacted in 1961 granted authorization to the USDA for extending loans to rural water associations.

Aug 14, 2023

Insufficient Evidence-Filing False Tax Returns

For several years, Dr. Xiao served as a mathematics educator at Southern Illinois University, while simultaneously conducting academic work with connections to China.

Aug 14, 2023

Fourteenth Amendment-Proper Hearing

In 2021, while attending the University of Illinois, plaintiff Malhotra entered into a sublease agreement for a room in a fraternity house.

Aug 14, 2023

Immigration and Nationality Act-Governor Pardon

Wojciechowicz arrived in the United States during the 1980s.

Aug 14, 2023

Interpretation of Body-worn Camera Video

The Kailins contacted the Gurnee Police Department to report a possible criminal incident involving their daughter.

Aug 14, 2023

Leave to Amend-Fraud

Shortly after Schmees commenced her employment with HC1.COM, her role was eliminated.

Aug 14, 2023

Employment Discrimination

Singmuongthong identifies himself as an individual of Laotian national origin with a tan complexion.

Aug 14, 2023

Ineffective Assistance of Counsel

In 2015, Crowell was charged by Indiana with 13 felony counts, encompassing four Class A felony child molesting charges, four Class B felony sexual misconduct with a minor charges, two Level 5 felony incest charges, as well as single counts of Class C felony incest, Class C felony child molesting, and Class C felony sexual misconduct with a minor.

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