Sentencing Guidelines
Scott Carnell pled guilty to a conspiracy to distribute a mixture containing methamphetamine.
ERISA – Breach of Fiduciary Duty
Plaintiffs Donald Bator, Edmond W. Moses, Christopher O’Malley, Michael Anthony Pappa, and Rogelio Jimenez, Jr. are former members of a union, Local 458- M.
Qualified Immunity
In 2013, Mohammad Siddique applied for a temporary student-government position at the University of Wisconsin–Madison.
Summary Judgment – Title IX Claim – Evidentiary Rulings
Sarah Johnson sued North Central High School and Northeast School Corporation (“NESC”) in 2018, claiming that their inadequate response to her allegations of sexual harassment violated Title IX, 20 U.S.C. § 1681(a).
Insurance Claim – Duty to Defend
While performing HVAC work at a construction site in Chicago, Eduardo Guzman fell approximately 22 feet through an unguarded opening in the second floor, sustaining serious injuries.
Abuse of Discretion – Admittance of Evidence
Marcus Harrington brings this appeal requesting us to reverse the district court’s admitting evidence of his firearm, prohibiting him from arguing racial animus in closing arguments, failing to sanction the Appellees, and denying his motion for post‐trial discovery.
Summary of Judgment – Issue of Material Fact
Federal Insurance Company refused to cover Apex Mortgage for the settlement of state tort claims filed against Apex.
Weekly Case Digests – October 12, 2020 – October 16, 2020
Weekly Case Digests – October 12, 2020 – October 16, 2020
Miranda Warnings – Motion to Suppress Denied
Nathan Leopold appeals a judgment of conviction following his no contest pleas to two offenses: homicide by operation of a motor vehicle, with a detectable amount of restricted controlled substance in his blood; and operating a motor vehicle with a detectable amount of restricted controlled substance in his blood, causing injury.
Sentencing Guidelines – Expungement
The State appeals a circuit court order expunging three of Jordan Lickes’ convictions.
Plea Withdrawal
Justin Douglas appeals a judgment of conviction and an order denying his motion for postconviction relief.
Prisoner – Restitution Order
Jumar Jones, pro se, appeals the circuit court’s order dismissing his claims against two prison officials.
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