Injunctive Relief – Medicaid Programs
Federal law prohibits discrimination against persons with disabilities, and in furtherance of that goal, it requires states to administer public programs “in the most integrated setting appropriate to the needs of qualified individuals with disabilities.”
Statutory Interpretation – Illinois Joint Tortfeasor Contribution Act
At a road construction site in Madison County, Illinois, a flagger abruptly turned his sign from “SLOW” to “STOP.”
Abuse of Discretion – Summary Judgment and Sanctions
When her teaching contract with Madison Area Technical College was not renewed, Taysheedra Allen-Noll sued her former employer alleging racial discrimination and harassment.
Insurance Claim – Jurisdiction
Most appellate opinions try to answer questions of law. This opinion is an exception.
Statutory Interpretation – Federal Arbitration Act – Residual Category
Section 1 of the Federal Arbitration Act exempts from the Act’s coverage “contracts of employment” of two enumerated categories of workers—“seamen” and “railroad employees.”
Habeas Relief – Ineffective Assistance of Counsel
Indiana University student Jill Behrman went for a bike ride one morning but never re‐ turned.
Statutory Interpretation – Child Pornography
Matthew Howard was charged with seven crimes relating to possession, receipt, distribution, and production of child pornography.
Writ of Mandamus – Forum-selection Clause
Leslie Billings is a party to an employment agreement with his former employer, RYZE Claim Solutions, LLC (“RYZE”).
Abuse of Discretion – Damages
Denean Adams was superintendent of the Harvey, Illinois, public schools from July 2013 through June 2016.
Weekly Case Digests – September 21, 2020 – September 25, 2020
Weekly Case Digests – September 21, 2020 – September 25, 2020
Sentencing Guidelines – Extended Supervision
Tory J. Agnew pleaded no contest in the Dodge County Circuit Court to one count of operating a vehicle while intoxicated, causing injury, with a minor in the vehicle.
Abuse of Discretion – Default Judgment
Frank T. Whitehead moved the circuit court for default judgment against Indianhead Food Distribution and Corbet Petersen.
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- Wisconsin officials intervene in Planned Parenthood action
- 7th Circuit adopts modifications to Rules 31, 34, 40, 47 and 60
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Case Digests
- Ineffective Assistance of Counsel; Double Jeopardy; Sentencing
- Ineffective Assistance of Counsel; Sexual Assault-Prosecutorial Misconduct
- Contract-Negligence
- Criminal Law; Juvenile Law; Discovery
- Family Law; Child Support; Property Division First paragraph(s)
- Ineffective Assistance of Counsel- Exclusion of Evidence of Witness Bias
- Postconviction Relief-Sentencing-Ineffective Assistance of Counsel
- 14th Amendment – Due Process
- Criminal-Sentencing Guidelines – Enhancement
- Bankruptcy-Tax
- Civil Rights – 14th Amendment-Jury Instructions
- Contract; Foreclosure and Property