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Copyright Infringement – Attorney Fees
Richard Bell brought a copyright infringement lawsuit against Vacuforce, LLC, accusing it of publishing his photograph of the Indianapolis skyline on its website without a license.
1st Amendment Violation and Jurisdiction
Plaintiff-appellee Courthouse News Service (“CNS”) seeks injunctive relief under 42 U.S.C. § 1983, arguing that the First Amendment requires Dorothy Brown, Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, to release newly filed complaints to the press at the moment of receipt by her office—not after processing.
Weekly Case Digests – December 3 – December 7, 2018
Weekly Case Digests – December 3 - December 7, 2018
Statutory Interpretation – ADEA
John Guido and Dennis Rankin filed suit, alleging that the Mount Lemmon Fire District, a political subdivision in Arizona, terminated their employment as firefighters in violation of the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 (ADEA).
Attorney Disciplinary Proceedings
Attorney Jason C. Gonzalez has appealed a report filed by Referee James C. Boll, Jr., concluding that Attorney Gonzalez committed five counts of professional misconduct and recommending that he be publicly reprimanded.
OWI – Probable Cause
Michael Hale appeals an order of the circuit court which held that he refused to submit to a chemical test in violation of WIS. STAT. § 343.305(9)(a).
Mental Commitment
In this direct appeal of an order for involuntary medication and treatment, B.L. argues that the doctor specializing in psychiatric medicine who initiated B.L.’s emergency detention could not properly also serve as one of the two health professionals specified in WIS. STAT. § 51.20(9)(a)1. to examine B.L. B.L. does not contest that he makes this argument for the first time on appeal.
Termination of Parental Rights
L.O.O. appeals an order of the Juneau County Circuit Court granting summary judgment in the grounds phase of L.O.O.’s termination of parental rights case.
4th Amendment Violation
Jonalle Ferraro appeals the circuit court’s denial of multiple motions to suppress evidence and the judgment of conviction for operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of an intoxicant, third offense.
Termination of Parental Rights
S.D. appeals the circuit court’s order terminating her parental rights to her child, R.S. S.D.’s parental rights were terminated under a three-month abandonment provision in WIS. STAT. § 48.415(1)(a)2.
Abuse of Discretion – Damages – ERISA
Jeffrey Riggert brought multiple claims against John Reed under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA), 29 U.S.C. § 1001 (2012) et seq., and under state law.
Motion to Suppress Evidence Denied
The State of Wisconsin appeals from the circuit court’s grant of Emily Mays’ motion to suppress evidence.
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