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.
Underinsured Motorist (UIM) Coverage
Meisner was seriously injured in an automobile accident.
Wrongful Death-Motor Vehicle
Kevin Wiemer died after falling into a gravity-operated hopper trailer that was attached to a semi-tractor and being smothered by the trailer’s cargo of corn gluten.
Breach of Trust Claim
Joseph L. Simek died in February 2013, leaving a will that bequeathed all of his remaining property to a trust.
Miranda Waiver
Seehaver was charged with first-degree intentional homicide by use of a dangerous weapon, as an act of domestic abuse and as a repeater, for murdering his roommate.
Summary Judgment
Gary Cembrowski appeals an order of the circuit court granting summary judgment in favor of his sister, Susan A. Krueger, and dismissing his objections to the probate of their father’s will and his claim against their father’s estate.
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.
Legal News
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- 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
Case Digests
- Ineffective Assistance of Counsel; Double Jeopardy; Sentencing
- Ineffective Assistance of Counsel; Sexual Assault-Prosecutorial Misconduct
- Contract-Negligence
- Criminal Law; Juvenile Law; Discovery
- Family Law; Child Support; Property Division First paragraph(s)
- Ineffective Assistance of Counsel- Exclusion of Evidence of Witness Bias
- Postconviction Relief-Sentencing-Ineffective Assistance of Counsel
- 14th Amendment – Due Process
- Criminal-Sentencing Guidelines – Enhancement
- Bankruptcy-Tax
- Civil Rights – 14th Amendment-Jury Instructions
- Contract; Foreclosure and Property