Court Error – Inadmissible Evidence
Willie Brownlee Jr. appeals from a judgment of conviction, entered upon a jury’s verdict, for one count of possession of cocaine, fifteen to forty grams, with intent to deliver, contrary to WIS. STAT. §961.41(1m)(cm)3 (2015-16).
Plea Withdrawal
Ahyoh E. Cowans appeals an order denying his collateral attack on a judgment convicting him of felony murder.
Court Error – Postconviction Motion Denied
David Frentz filed a petition for writ of habeas corpus pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2254 after the Court of Appeals of Indiana affirmed the denial of his petition for postconviction relief in state court.
Statutory Interpretation – Local Hotel Tax Ordinances
Thirteen Illinois municipalities (“the municipalities”) assert that the Appellees‐Cross‐Appellants, which are online travel agencies (“OTAs”), have withheld money owed to them under their local hotel tax ordinances.
Petition for Rehearing
On consideration of the EEOC’s petition for rehearing, the panel has voted unanimously to deny rehearing.
Negligence Claim – Inland Navigation Rules
At 5:33 in the evening on April 18, 2013, a 14‐barge tow pushed by the M/V Dale A. Heller was sucked into a powerful cross‐current and broke up.
Structural Error – Voir Dire – Juror Questions
Elmer Wiman was convicted by a jury of robbing a credit union, carrying a firearm during and in relation to a crime of violence (the robbery itself), and possessing a firearm as a felon.
Kenosha attorney facing 2-year suspension wants misconduct allegations dismissed
A Kenosha attorney is denying allegations that he committed nine counts of misconduct.
Staying on schedule vital for IP paralegal Hughes
Organization is a must for Julie Hughes.
Optimism, compassion make Casillas crucial to her team
Rachel Casillas loves the outdoors. Her list of favorites recreations includes camping, bicycling and hiking.
Taibleson sets the table at Godfrey & Kahn
Before there was email or e-filing, Godfrey & Kahn had Saralee Taibleson.
Binns has a hat for every occasion at Reinhart
Ken Binns describes himself as someone who likes to stay in the background at work. But as the facilities manager for Reinhart Boerner Van Deuren, Binns is at the helm of various front-and-center firm operations, from supervising front desk reception and client services to managing its catering team and overseeing office maintenance.
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