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Due Process Violation
Steven Luckett appeals a judgment of conviction for attempted first-degree intentional homicide by use of a dangerous weapon and for second-degree recklessly endangering safety by use of a dangerous weapon, as well as an order denying his motions for postconviction relief and postconviction discovery.
Sentencing Guidelines
Jaquel Elijah Simmons appeals judgments convicting him of possession of a firearm contrary to a court order, four counts of burglary as a party to a crime, and misdemeanor endangering safety by use of a dangerous weapon as an incident of domestic abuse.
Statutory Interpretation – Establishment Clause
Since the Founders crafted the Religion Clauses of the First Amendment, courts have grappled with the “play in the joints” between them.
2nd Amendment Violation
Rickey I. Kanter pleaded guilty to one count of mail fraud under 18 U.S.C. § 1341.
Breach of Contract
Kreg Therapeutics, Inc., a medical‐ supply company, contracted with VitalGo, Inc., maker of the Total Lift Bed® (or the “bed”), for exclusive distribution rights in several markets.
Estate – Bankruptcy
An application for relief under Chapter 13 of the Bankruptcy Code transfers most of a debtor’s assets to the newly formed bankruptcy estate.
Statutory Interpretation
In Indiana “[a] person who intentionally acquires, receives, sells, or transfers fetal tissue commits unlawful transfer of fetal tissue, a Level 5 felony.”
Time-barred
The Illinois Sex Offender Registration Act (SORA) requires sex offenders to register with the police.
Sentencing Guidelines
A grand jury indicted Maurice Walker on one count of possessing a firearm as a convicted felon, in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(1).
Weekly Case Digests – April 8, 2019 – April 12, 2019
Weekly Case Digests – April 8, 2019 – April 12, 2019
Statutory Interpretation – Copyright Act – Costs
The Copyright Act gives federal district courts discretion to award “full costs” to a party in copyright litigation.
FELA – Compensation
Respondent Michael Loos was injured while working at petitioner BNSF Railway Company’s railyard.
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