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.
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.
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.
Denial of Supplemental Security Income
Chavez contested the denial of supplemental security income due to her various mental and physical impairments.
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.
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.
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.
Mandatory Victims Restitution Act
LaTonya Foxx, in collaboration with two others, faced charges and was ultimately convicted for participating in a deceitful tax scheme.
General Maritime Negligence Claim
Herbert Hardimon sued the American River Transportation Company, LLC (ARTCO).
Title VII
Janay Garrick, a former instructor at Moody Bible Institute, alleged sex discrimination and other violations under Title VII.
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.
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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