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Case Digests

Oct 23, 2023

Illinois Cable and Video Competition Law

The Illinois Cable and Video Competition Law mandates that operators must secure statewide authorization to be recognized as "holders," while those wishing to offer cable or video services must obtain approval from state or local authorities and pay a fee for the privilege of utilizing public rights of way.

Oct 16, 2023

State Legislative Redistricting

On August 2, 2023, petitioners Rebecca Clarke, et al., 19 Wisconsin voters, filed a petition for leave to commence an original action under Wis. Stat. § (Rule) 809.70, together with a supporting memorandum, an appendix, and a motion for a scheduling order.

Oct 16, 2023

Judge Recusal Motion

Here, individual Wisconsin citizens ask the court to hear an original action concerning the State's legislative districts.

Oct 16, 2023

Land Condemnation Challenge

According to the complaint, Van Dreel previously owned the entirety of a forty-acre property termed “Parcel D-235” in the Town of Ledgeview, Wisconsin.

Oct 16, 2023

Termination of Parental Rights

Sherry appeals the orders of the circuit court terminating her parental rights to Terri, Tisha, Troy, Tina, and Todd.

Oct 16, 2023

Mandamus Claim-Administrative Law

In 2004, the Village of Roberts established a municipal court.

Oct 16, 2023

Postconviction Relief-Plea Withdrawal

In January 2019, Pate robbed both a liquor store and a gas station while armed. He also attempted to rob a second gas station.

Oct 16, 2023

Foreseeable Suicide in Jail

Lumar's incident at a clinic in Chicago led to his arrest due to an outstanding warrant.

Oct 16, 2023

In Forma Pauperis

Whitaker, an inmate incarcerated in Illinois, had a total of $573 in his possession when he submitted a notice of appeal for his Section 1983 lawsuit. Subsequently, he spent a significant portion of his funds on items from the prison commissary and postage expenses.

Oct 16, 2023

Forum Selection-Contracts

Venequip, a supplier of heavy equipment based in Venezuela, used to sell and service products manufactured by Caterpillar, a company headquartered in Illinois.

Oct 9, 2023

Serious Juvenile Offender Order-Discretion

According to testimony introduced at the waiver hearing, Thomas— then sixteen years old and without a driver’s license—was driving a car with three passengers when he decided to drive over a dip in the road at “70 to 100 miles per hour” so that the vehicle would “catch air.”

Oct 9, 2023

Suppression of Evidence

David VanRemortel appeals from a judgment convicting him of a seventh offense operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of an intoxicant.

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