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6th Amendment Violation
Following a jury trial, Mauricio Marchan was convicted of one count of possession with intent to distribute 500 grams or more of cocaine, in violation of 21 U.S.C. §§ 841(a)(1) and 846, and one count of distribution of 500 grams or more of cocaine in violation of 21 U.S.C. § 841(a)(1).
ERISA Claim – Time-barred
Two companies set up a pension plan for their employees, then withdrew from it.
Court Error – Abuse of Discretion
The decisive issue in this appeal is whether the district court abused its discretion in granting summary judgment for defendants despite plaintiff’s motion under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 56(d) to postpone a summary judgment decision so that she could complete further discovery.
Abuse of Discretion – Sentencing
In the early hours of September 8, 2015, in South Bend, Indiana, appellants Ivan Brazier, Derek Fields, and Lindani Mzembe kidnapped, shot, and ruthlessly beat Adrian Harris as he left his home.
Damages
Sherard Martin appeals the district court’s grant of partial summary judgment, Fed. R. Civ. P. 56, on his suit under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 against the City of Chicago and several of its police officers for false arrest and unlawful search.
Insurance Claim – Coverage
The question in this case is a simple one: who must cover certain costs arising from an automobile accident involving an employee of Deerfield Construction, Inc.: Deerfield, or its excess insurer, Landmark American Insurance Company?
Due Process Violation
Water is vital for both health and sanitation. Dehydration affects practically every life function, including temperature regulation, digestion, brain function, toxin elimination, and oxygen distribution.
Weekly Case Digests – September 3, 2019 – September 6, 2019
Weekly Case Digests – September 3, 2019 – September 6, 2019
Court Error – Abuse of Discretion
Marilyn Martin appeals an order of the Dane County Circuit Court denying her motion to reopen a default judgment in this small claims case.
Court Error – Abuse of Discretion
Maurice Holt appeals a judgment convicting him, following a jury trial, of armed robbery, substantial battery, battery, two counts of felony intimidation of a victim, and two counts of false imprisonment, each as a party to the crime.
Ineffective Assistance of Counsel
Eric Koula, pro se, appeals a circuit court order that denied Koula’s WIS. STAT. § 974.06 (2017-18)1 motion seeking relief from a judgment of conviction for two counts of first degree intentional homicide.
Probable Cause Hearing
On October 22, 2018, Ozaukee County filed a Statement of Emergency Detention by Law Enforcement Officer against R.CJ.Y.2 A probable cause hearing was scheduled for October 24, 2018.
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