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ACCA Violation
On January 23, 2018, the Government filed a single-count indictment against Jeremy Glispie for being a felon in possession of a firearm in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 922(g).
Court Error – Abuse of Discretion
Deborah Amling and her husband Robert sued Harrow Industries and other businesses in an Illinois state court for causing Robert to develop mesothelioma by exposing him to asbestos.
Court Error – Abuse of Discretion
Plaintiff Brigid Ford worked as a deputy in the Marion County Sheriff’s Office until her hand was seriously injured in a car accident while on duty.
Damages
Noemi Valdivia worked successfully as an administrative assistant for Township High School District 214, which is headquartered in Arlington Heights, Illinois, until she began experiencing severe psychological problems that ultimately led to the end of her employment there.
RICO Claims
Insurance executive Steven Menzies sold over $64 million in his company’s stock but did not report any capital gains on his 2006 federal income tax return.
Bankruptcy – Chapter 13 Payment Plan
In re Steenes, 918 F.3d 554 (7th Cir. 2019) (Steenes I), holds that the confirmation of a payment plan under Chapter 13 of the Bankruptcy Code causes the debtor’s assets, including automobiles, to revert to the debtor’s personal ownership unless the judge has made a debtor-specific finding under 11 U.S.C. §1327(b).
Court Error – Abuse of discretion
A state can speak in litigation only through its agents and may select its agents without the interference of the federal courts.
Sentencing Guidelines – Resentencing
After Brandon Shoffner was convicted of unlawful possession of a firearm, he successfully appealed to this court his sentence of 84 months’ imprisonment, a sentence below the applicable Sentencing Guidelines range.
Abuse of Discretion – Judgment
Gary Williky appeals a judgment in favor of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) that followed a bifurcated settlement agreement regarding Williky’s fraudulent conduct while working for the Indiana based company Imperial Petroleum, Inc. (“Imperial”).
FDCPA Violation
Capital Management Services, L.P. (CMS) is a debt collector, and therefore regularly sends out dunning letters to debtors hoping to collect past-due debts.
Judgment – Breach of Contract
In June 2013, a storm passed over Villas at Winding Ridge (“Winding Ridge”), a condominium complex located in Indiana, causing some minor damage from hail.
Lanham Act – Attorney Fees
Defendants appeal the denial of their request for Lanham Act attorney fees following the plaintiff’s voluntary dismissal of its trademark infringement suit.
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