Judgment – Injunctive Relief
Quincy Bioscience, LLC (“Quincy”) filed this civil action against Ellishbooks, related individuals, and entities (collectively “Ellishbooks”) alleging claims for trademark infringement, false advertising, dilution, and unfair competition under the Lanham Act, 15 U.S.C. §§ 1114, 1125, as well as claims under Illinois statutory and common law.
Worker’s Compensation Claim – Subject-matter Jurisdiction
This appeal asks us to consider under which federal employee compensation act a postal worker’s claim of emotional distress must be resolved.
Sentencing Guidelines
In December 2016, law enforcement officers facilitated a controlled buy of heroin from Juan Perez- —someone the officers suspected was a high-level drug dealer in the Beloit, Wisconsin area.
Court Error – Abuse of Discretion
For the second time, Kenneth Mayle has sued the State of Illinois to challenge state laws prohibiting bigamy, adultery, and fornication.
Consumer Fraud – Negligent Misrepresentation
Skyrise Construction Group, LLC, a subcontractor, sued Annex Construction, LLC, a general contractor, for breach of contract, promissory estoppel, negligent misrepresentation, violation of the Illinois Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act, 815 ILCS 505/1 et seq., and violation of the Wisconsin Deceptive Trade Practices Act, Wis. Stat. 100.18.
Malicious Prosecution Claim
William Lund, a reporter, was arrested in Rockford, Illinois after discovering a police‐run prostitution sting operation in the course of his news‐gathering activities.
Weekly Case Digests – May 18, 2020 – May 22, 2020
Weekly Case Digests – May 18, 2020 – May 22, 2020
OWI – Suppression of Evidence
Katelyn Leach appeals a judgment of conviction from the Waupaca County Circuit Court for operating a motor vehicle with a detectable amount of a controlled substance in her blood, second offense, contrary to WIS. STAT. § 346.63(1)(am).
Small Claims – Judgment
Martindale Pinnacle Construction (MPC) appeals an order denying MPC’s motion to reopen a default judgment entered against it in a small claims action.
Trust & Estates – Undue Influence
In June 2017, Clarence J. Teynor executed a will directing that his property be sold and the net proceeds from the sale be distributed to his siblings and one nephew.
Child Support – Modification
Sarah Reed and Christopher Pappathopoulos were divorced in 2016 following a bench trial on issues that included child support.
Plea Withdrawal – Suppression of Evidence
Keith Abbott appeals a judgment of conviction for second-degree intentional homicide, which the circuit court entered after accepting Abbott’s Alford plea.
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