Recent Articles from Steve Schuster, [email protected]
DOJ Denial of Handgun Purchase
The court upheld the DOJ's decision to deny Van Oudenhoven's purchase of a handgun.
Excusable Neglect- Erroneous Exercise of Discretion
The circuit court granted a default judgment in favor of Flambeau Hydro because Park Falls Industrial Management (Niagara) failed to timely answer the complaint.
Sentencing Enhancements
Kowalski, an attorney, faced accusations of leveraging her position to conceal her brother's assets during his bankruptcy proceedings.
Sentencing Guidelines- Impersonation of a Law Enforcement Officer
Hancock pleaded guilty to unlawfully possessing a firearm as a previously convicted felon.
Suppression of Evidence-Unlawful Search
An Urbana, Illinois, police officer pulled over a car just after midnight because its head and taillights were not lit.
Ineffective Assistance of Counsel- Deficient Performance and Prejudice
David Lewicki was implicated in a group's attempt to rob Humberto Pelayo, which left Pelayo with permanent injuries.
Insurance-Arbitration Award Enforcement
Sun Holdings acquired a workers’ compensation policy from American Zurich Insurance, which stipulated Sun's responsibility to cover the initial $250,000 of each claim.
Bankruptcy-Insolvency Assessment
Hofmann oversaw several businesses, including Games Management and International Supply.
Immigration- I-360 petition-Due Process
Maria Smith, a Mexican citizen, faced denial of legal status in the U.S. by immigration authorities.
Social Security Disability Benefits-Burden of Proof
Morales appealed an administrative law judge's (ALJ) ruling that she wasn't disabled and thus ineligible for Social Security disability benefits.
Lease Dispute-Timeliness
AsymaDesign, LLC, an entity operating a virtual-reality ride in a shopping mall, leased space from CBL & Associates Management, Inc. Due to noise complaints, CBL relocated the ride within the mall, per the lease agreement.
Fourth Amendment-Illinois Concealed Carry Act
Dameron faced charges of possessing a firearm as a felon after police officers observed what appeared to be a gun in his waistband on a live video feed from a pole camera and subsequently found a gun on him during a frisk search on a public bus in Chicago.
Legal News
- Biden called to resign immediately after the president announces he won’t seek reelection
- Biden drops out of 2024 presidential race, endorses Harris
- Local PA cops allegedly thought Trump’s would-be assassin was Secret Service
- Biden-Lead Secret Service admits agency denied past requests by Trump’s campaign for tighter security
- Class action filed against Walgreens
- Former Waukesha County Sheriff’s Office lieutenant pleads guilty to smuggling contraband
- Two dead, one injured after Ozaukee County water rescue
- RNC Final Day: Trump accepts GOP Nomination
- Wisconsin officials intervene in Planned Parenthood action
- 7th Circuit adopts modifications to Rules 31, 34, 40, 47 and 60
- MPD issues statement on outside agency officer assignments
- Teen charged with stealing Trump campaign team SUV from Pfister Hotel
Case Digests
- Absentee Ballot Drop Boxes
- Separation of Powers- Legislative Oversight of Executive Actions
- Notice of Recommitment and Involuntary Medication Hearings
- Firearm Possession-Sufficiency of Evidence
- Motion for Substitute Counsel
- Jury Instructions
- Equal Credit Opportunity Act
- Fourth and 14th Amendment Rights-Parental Medical Neglect
- Eminent Domain
- Intrusion Upon Seclusion Claim-§1983 claim
- Employment Law- Title VII
- Employment Law