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Case Digests - 7th Circuit Court of Appeals

Apr 1, 2024

Sentencing Guidelines

The defendant, Shazariyah Hibbett, who received a sentence for being a felon in possession of a firearm contested the sentence, and that the district court had erroneously applied a two-level enhancement under the United States Sentencing Guideline § 3C1.2 for reckless endangerment during flight.

Apr 1, 2024

Tax

Direct Supply, a company specializing in aiding nursing homes with equipment, medical supplies, and furniture procurement through its "Direct Supply DSSI" (DSSI) system, sought tax deductions under §199 of the Internal Revenue Code.

Apr 1, 2024

Collective Bargaining Agreement

The dispute stemmed from two collective bargaining agreements between Bulk Transport Corp. and Teamsters Local 142, which were effective from 2003 to 2006.

Apr 1, 2024

Denial of Supplemental Security Income

Chavez contested the denial of supplemental security income due to her various mental and physical impairments.

Apr 1, 2024

Ineffective Assistance of Counsel

Tony Rogers, the petitioner, who was convicted of sexually assaulting his daughter, DAR, appealed his conviction on the grounds of ineffective assistance of counsel.

Mar 25, 2024

Fair Debt Collection Practices Act

Attorney Howard Howe filed suit for a client in an Indiana state court against Mark Patterson to collect an unpaid educational debt.

Mar 25, 2024

Application for Asylum

Tania Lizeth Borjas Cruz and her minor son, both Honduran citizens, challenge the denial of their application for asylum and withholding of removal.

Mar 25, 2024

Mandatory Victims Restitution Act

LaTonya Foxx, in collaboration with two others, faced charges and was ultimately convicted for participating in a deceitful tax scheme.

Mar 25, 2024

General Maritime Negligence Claim

Herbert Hardimon sued the American River Transportation Company, LLC (ARTCO).

Mar 25, 2024

Title VII

Janay Garrick, a former instructor at Moody Bible Institute, alleged sex discrimination and other violations under Title VII.

Mar 25, 2024

Breach of Restrictive Covenant-Unjust Enrichment

LKQ Corporation sued its former Plant Manager, Robert Rutledge, who left the company to work for a competing firm.

Mar 25, 2024

Bankruptcy

The case revolves around a disagreement between the Trustee representing the bankrupt entity BWGS, LLC, and BMO Harris Bank N.A. and Sun Capital Partners VI, L.P.

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