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Economic Loss – Data Breach – Remedies
In late 2012, hackers infiltrated the computer networks at Schnuck Markets, a large Midwestern grocery store chain based in Missouri and known as “Schnucks.”
Compensable Damages – Class Action Fairness Act
In 2012 Barnes & Noble discovered that scoundrels had compromised some of the machines, called PIN pads, that it used to verify payment information.
Sentencing Guidelines
In his third round of appeals, we affirmed defendant Cureton’s convictions and sentences for using a firearm during a crime of violence and related crimes.
Equal Protection Claim
Illinois law provides that the Mayor of Chicago appoints the City’s Board of Education. 105 ILCS 5/34-3.
Statutory Interpretation – Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act
Kelly Jean Floyd bought a home in 2004 and lived there with her ex-husband, their four children, and her parents.
Sentencing Guidelines
During the execution of a search warrant on January 15, 2016, ATF agents found Derrick Bell in possession of a .40 caliber pistol.
Failure to State Claim
Kathy Haywood and Lia Holt filed this putative class action alleging that Massage Envy Franchising, LLC (“Massage Envy”), committed unfair and deceptive business practices by advertising and selling one‐hour massages but providing massages that lasted only 50 minutes.
Sentencing Guidelines
On June 27, 2014, Kyle Williams was charged with conspiracy to possess heroin with intent to distribute in violation of 21 U.S.C. §§ 846 and 841(a)(1). In September 2014, Williams entered the Pretrial Alternatives Detention Initiative (PADI), a treatment-based trial diversion program.
Order Correcting Opinion
The opinion issued in this case on April 2, 2018, is amended as follows: On page 16, line 14, the word “AFFIRMED” is to be followed by the words “in part; VACATED and REMANDED in part.”
ALJ Error – Disability
Rebecca Akin, a 47-year-old woman, challenges the denial of her application for Supplemental Security Income.
Plea & Sentencing – Ineffective Assistance of Counsel
LeeAnn Brock-Miller pled guilty, pursuant to a plea agreement, to one count of conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute heroin.
Plea & Sentencing – Ineffective Assistance of Couns
A jury found Isaiah Hicks guilty of multiple drug offenses.
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- Former law enforcement praise state’s response brief in Steven Avery case
- Eric Toney announces re-election bid for Fond du Lac County District Attorney
- Former Wisconsin Democratic Rep. Peter Barca announces new bid for Congress
- Republicans file lawsuit challenging Evers’s partial vetoes to literacy bill
- More human remains believed those of missing woman wash up on Milwaukee Co. beach
- Vice President Harris returning to Wisconsin for third visit this year
- Wisconsin joins Feds, dozens of states to hold airlines accountable for bad behavior
- Trump ahead of Biden in new Marquette poll
- Bankruptcy court approves Milwaukee Marriott Downtown ‘business as usual’ motion
- New Crime Gun Intelligence Center to launch in Chicago
- Arrest warrant proposed for Minocqua Brewing owner who filed Lawsuit against Town of Minocqua
- Wisconsin Supreme Court justices question how much power Legislature should have
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