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Sentencing Guidelines
During a warrant execution at Jamic Johnson's residence, law enforcement discovered firearms and bags containing substances later identified as methamphetamine.
Family and Medical Leave Act
Wayland contended that her former employer, OSF Healthcare System, violated her rights under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) by neglecting to adjust performance expectations to accommodate her reduced hours during approved medical leave, subsequently terminating her employment.
18 U.S.C. §1591-Sex Trafficking
A jury convicted Biancofiori of sex trafficking by force, in violation of 18 U.S.C. §1591, and he was sentenced to 360 months in prison plus supervised release for life.
Title VII and the Indiana Wage Payment Statute
Wells, sought to hold her employer, The Freeman Company, accountable for sexual assault committed by a fellow employee, Timothy Vaughn. Wells argued that the company should be held liable under Title VII, the Indiana Wage Payment Statute, and various tort theories.
ADA- Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act
Arroyo, a military reservist, filed a lawsuit against her employer, Volvo Group North America, LLC, alleging discrimination based on her military status and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Bankruptcy
The matter stems from a dispute following the dissolution of a business partnership between Gregory Kleynerman and Scott Smith.
Suppression of Evidence
Cade was apprehended by Chicago police officers after they observed an open bottle of alcohol in a sedan beside which Cade and another individual were standing.
Standard of Review to Immigration Judge’s Decision
F.J.A.P., a petitioner hailing from El Salvador had previously been deported from the U.S. but returned due to threats from the MS-13 gang.
Special Use Permit-Constitutional Rights-Evidence
Chicago Joe's Tea Room LLC intended to establish an adult entertainment venue in a Chicago suburb.
Ineffective Assistance of Counsel
Anderson, the petitioner, sought to overturn his guilty plea for conspiring to distribute heroin, alleging that his plea was not made knowingly and voluntarily due to ineffective assistance of counsel.
Speedy Trial Act
Linnel Blount, Jr. was convicted on drug and firearm charges in 2019 and sentenced to 63 months in prison.
ADA-IHRA
Bruno, a seasoned firefighter from the Kankakee Fire Department, brought a lawsuit against Mayor Chasity Wells-Armstrong, James Ellexson (the Human Resources Director for the City of Kankakee), and the City of Kankakee.
Legal News
- Former prosecutor suspended for unwelcome contact during legal conference
- One Wisconsin Attorney’s misconduct ‘in a league of its own’
- Wisconsin election fraud charge issued from November 2022 general election
- Indigenous consultant accuses NHL’s Blackhawks of fraud, sexual harassment
- Man pleads guilty in theft of Arnold Palmer green jacket, other Masters memorabilia from Augusta
- KS Governor cites competition concerns while vetoing measure for school gun-detection technology
- U.S. Attorney Gregory J. Haanstad recognizes service and sacrifice of federal, state, local, and Tribal law enforcement
- Gov. Evers calls special elections for the 4th Senate District and 8th Congressional District
- Wisconsin GOP-led Senate votes to override nine Evers vetoes in mostly symbolic action
- Bill to curb mask-wearing at protests could make it illegal for medical reasons too
- University board slashes diversity program funding to divert money to public safety resources
- Second defendant convicted in Fond du Lac 2016 firebombing
WLJ People
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