Recent Articles from ED POLL
Equal Pay-Sex Discrimination
Rongere, a former Diversity Procurement Officer for the City of Rockford, Illinois, filed a lawsuit against the city following her termination from employment, alleging that she had been subjected to overwork and unequal pay compared to her male counterparts, attributing her termination to her vocalization of this inequality.
Sentencing Guidelines
Thomas Brooks, II pleaded guilty to possessing a firearm as a convicted felon.
Sentencing Guidelines
Feeney, a convicted felon, faced charges of unlawfully possessing two pistols and carrying explosives, specifically modified fireworks shells, during the commission of the felony.
Sentencing Guidelines-Armed Career Criminal Act
Denny Anderson was convicted in 2012 for possessing a firearm as a felon, stemming from an incident where he fired at an individual while using racial slurs.
Due Process- Deliberate Indifference to Unjust Imprisonment
Sabo’s probation term exceeded the maximum limit prescribed by Wisconsin law.
Insurer Duty to Defend
In 2003, the City of Chicago engaged Walsh Construction Company to oversee the construction of a canopy and curtain wall system at O’Hare International Airport.
Post-Conviction Petition-Ineffective Assistance of Counsel
In 2014, Allan Kustok was convicted of the murder of his wife, Anita "Jeannie" Kustok. Kustok asserted that his wife had either accidentally shot herself or taken her own life.
Class Action
Scott, a former pretrial detainee at the Cook County Jail, initiated a class action lawsuit against Cook County and its sheriff. Scott alleged that the county failed to provide adequate dental care to him and other pretrial detainees, thereby violating their rights under the Fourteenth Amendment.
Land Use
The Greenwald Family Limited Partnership, a landowner based in the Village of Mukwonago, Wisconsin, had enjoyed a positive and collaborative relationship with the Village over the years, working together on various development ventures.
Inciting a Riot- Constitutionality of the Anti-Riot Act
Betts faced indictment for inciting a riot under the Anti-Riot Act, 18 U.S.C. § 2101, following his posting of a flyer on Facebook calling for a riot at a Champaign, Illinois mall.
Tax-Bankruptcy-Jurisdiction
The Bushes faced a $100,000 tax debt, with the IRS seeking a 75% fraud penalty while the Bushes proposed a 20% negligence penalty.
Statute of Limitations-Sentencing Guidelines
Kelly, a music industry professional was accused of sexually abusing underage girls in the late 1990s and early 2000s.
Legal News
- 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
- ‘Louder than a dog whistle’: Milwaukee protesters clear illegal tents, face no legal consequences
- Redistricting could draw attention to Wisconsin’s Med Mal legal gap
- Disbarred Attorney directly implicates Trump in testimony at hush money trial
- Rural Wisconsin voters face additional hurdles without ballot drop boxes
- Gov. Evers sues Republican legislators
- Man pleads guilty to producing videos depicting monkey torture
WLJ People
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