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Insurance Claim – Jurisdiction
Most appellate opinions try to answer questions of law. This opinion is an exception.
Statutory Interpretation – Federal Arbitration Act – Residual Category
Section 1 of the Federal Arbitration Act exempts from the Act’s coverage “contracts of employment” of two enumerated categories of workers—“seamen” and “railroad employees.”
Habeas Relief – Ineffective Assistance of Counsel
Indiana University student Jill Behrman went for a bike ride one morning but never re‐ turned.
Statutory Interpretation – Child Pornography
Matthew Howard was charged with seven crimes relating to possession, receipt, distribution, and production of child pornography.
Writ of Mandamus – Forum-selection Clause
Leslie Billings is a party to an employment agreement with his former employer, RYZE Claim Solutions, LLC (“RYZE”).
Abuse of Discretion – Damages
Denean Adams was superintendent of the Harvey, Illinois, public schools from July 2013 through June 2016.
4th Amendment Violation – Excessive Force
Joseph Biegert’s mother called the police for help because she was concerned that her son was attempting to kill himself.
Social Security Benefits – HIPPA Violation
Years after Brenda Mitze unsuccessfully appealed the denial of her application for social security benefits, she moved to seal court decisions and other records, claiming that their publication violated her right to keep her medical information private.
Personal Jurisdiction – Ordinance
The Oneida Nation’s Big Apple Fest has become a test of power and jurisdiction between the Nation and the Village of Hobart, Wisconsin.
ALJ Error – Expert Testimony
Allen Surprise appeals the denial of his claim for disability insurance benefits and supplemental social security income.
Habeas Relief Denied
For nearly a week Christy Lentz feigned ignorance as she pretended to help investigators locate her missing father.
FDCPA Violation
As its name suggests, the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (“FDCPA”) prohibits debt collection practices that are “unfair.” 15 U.S.C. § 1692f.
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