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Illinois Human Rights Act
Court did not properly administer methodology to assess overall likelihood of discrimination
Sentencing
Sentence imposed was not unreasonable given appellants history of drug use and drug sales.
Sentence Reduction
Judge lacked clarity in explaining reasons for limited sentence reduction
Motion to Suppress
Appellant motion denied as he voluntarily shared relevant information with technology companies – therefore he did not have a reasonable expectation of privacy in the information provided.
Plea Withdrawal
Appellant plea agreement did not limit information the government could use in sentencing.
New Trial
Appellant motion for new trial based on newly discovered evidence improperly denied as immaterial.
Duty of Fair Representation
Union failed to apply its own arbitration standard in termination matter.
Suppression of Evidence – Sufficiency of Evidence
Appellant raises immaterial arguments against instillation of hidden cameras – evidence provided is more than sufficient to support convictions.
Wage Garnishment
Wage garnishment actions are not legal actions on a debt against the consumer
Right to Testify
Appellant failed to show he was harmed by not having live patient testimony
Removal
Application for withholding of removal denied based on ALJ disbelief that appellant was bisexual.
Retaliation
NLRB had reasonable basis to hold that employer improperly retaliated against employees to protesting low wages.
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- The Latest: Supreme Court arguments conclude in Trump immunity case
- Net neutrality restored as FCC votes to regulate internet providers
- Wisconsin Attorney General asks Congress to expand reproductive health services
- Attorney General Kaul releases update at three-year anniversary of clergy and faith leader abuse initiative
- State Bar leaders remain deeply divided over special purpose trust
- Former Wisconsin college chancellor fired over porn career is fighting to keep his faculty post
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- A conservative quest to limit diversity programs gains momentum in states
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