Ineffective Assistance of Counsel
In 2002 an Illinois jury convicted Volney McGhee of murder and attempted murder after he shot two men outside a Chicago gas station.
Bankruptcy – Breach of Fiduciary Duty
Irwin Financial Corporation was a holding company for two banks that failed in the wake of the 2007–2008 financial crisis.
Malicious Prosecution Claim
In 2012, Chicago Police Department officers arrested Daniel Martinez during a search of his home.
4th Amendment Violation
The City of Naperville owns and operates a public utility that provides electricity to the city’s residents.
Breach of Contract
This case involves a contract dispute over the sale and purchase of carbon black, an important ingredient in rubber products.
ADA Violation
Eric Koty, a deputy in the DuPage County Sheriff’s Department, requested a different model of squad car.
Sufficiency of Evidence
Tyrone Miller was arrested after police found him unconscious behind the wheel of his car, which he had crashed into a street light.
Sentencing Guidelines
In 2015, Matthew Elder was convicted of conspiring to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine and 500 grams or more of a mixture or substance containing a detectable amount of methamphetamine, in violation of 21 U.S.C. §§ 841 and 846.
Title VII Violation
Kimberly Moreland appeals the entry of summary judgment in her suit under Title VII against the Department of Homeland Security.
ALJ Error – Disability
Leta Penrod brings this appeal on behalf of her deceased husband, Tod Penrod, who before his death applied for disability insurance benefits based on various impairments, including arthritis, diabetes, and high blood pressure.
ALJ Error – Disability
Sean Walker has degrees in robotics and electrical engineering and worked for 21 years, primarily as an engineer, before suffering a stroke in 2008.
Court Error – Expert Testimony
Jaboree Williams argues that his conviction was tainted by improperly admitted expert testimony.
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