Summary Judgment-Negligence
Jason Burns, a truck driver, injured himself while delivering products to a Sherwin-Williams paint supply store.
Ineffective Assistance of Counsel
In 2013, Coleman was found guilty of conspiring to distribute crack cocaine, as outlined in 21 U.S.C. 841(a)(1), (b)(1)(A), 846. Subsequently, he received a life imprisonment sentence, which was then mandatory, due to his previous convictions for a "felony drug offense" under section 841(b)(1)(A). The Seventh Circuit Court confirmed this decision.
Transportation Benefits for Students Attending Private Schools.
In 2015, the Forro children were enrolled at St. Augustine, a school in Hartford, Wisconsin, which identifies itself as Catholic.
Fair Credit Reporting Act,
Mistakes in compiling and reporting credit information are inevitable.
Suppression of Evidence
ShotSpotter devices alerted authorities to potential gunshots occurring on the west side of Chicago.
Product Liability
In an effort to mitigate the potential dangers stemming from future blood clots, Johnson elected to undergo a surgical procedure for the insertion of a retrievable intravascular filter.
Fair Use-Costs and Fees
The Cremation Society of Illinois and its co-defendants sought to recover their attorney’s fees after defeating Live Face on Web’s copyright claims against them.
Sixth Amendment Speedy Trial Rights
Gunter and Grommet collaborated in a scheme to distribute methamphetamine, which included a controlled transaction where law enforcement agents procured actual methamphetamine from Gunter.
Fair Debt Collection Practices Act
Unifund acquired defaulted consumer debt from Choice and engaged the services of the Kohn Law Firm.
Sentencing Guidelines-Armed Career Criminal Act
Erlinger entered a guilty plea for the charge of being a felon in possession of a firearm under 18 U.S.C. 922(g)(1).
Discretionary Conditions of Supervised Release- Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act
Maranto pled guilty to distributing child pornography.
Insurance Coverage
Schmutzler, a seasoned pilot and the owner-president of Jadair, possessed extensive decades-long flying experience.
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