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Sentencing Guidelines
Brian Carter pleaded guilty to possessing a firearm as a felon, see 18 U.S.C. § 922(g), after police officers arrested him and found a stolen handgun in his possession.
Amended Complaint
Almost seven years into this lawsuit, after discovery had closed and with a summary judgment deadline looming, defendants raised the affirmative defense of res judicata for the first time, in an unexpected motion to dismiss an amended complaint.
Bankruptcy – Automatic Stay
After filing a petition under Chapter 13 of the Bankruptcy Code, Marzie Bastani asked the judge to stay a foreclosure proceeding pending in state court.
Sanctions
On April 24, 2020, we issued an opinion affirming the judgment in favor of the appellee, Quincy Bioscience, LLC (“Quincy”).
Summary Judgment – Good Cause Standard
A medical supply company sent faxes to thousands of medical providers to solicit prescriptions to sell medical equipment to the providers’ patients.
FDCPA Violation
Norman Peck sued IMC Credit Services for mailing him a letter to collect a debt that he insists he does not owe, in violation of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, 15 U.S.C. §§ 1692–1692p.
Abuse of Discretion – Byrne JAG Program
In this appeal from two consolidated cases, we consider for a second time the legality of conditions imposed by the Attorney General on the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program (“Byrne JAG”). See 34 U.S.C. § 10151 et seq. (formerly 42 U.S.C. § 3750).
14th Amendment Violation – Access to Courts Claim
Public officials in Bartholomew County, Indiana, believe that Cary Owsley committed suicide.
Court Error – Jury Instructions
In separate cases, juries found appellants Carlos Maez, Matthew Jones, and Cameron Battiste guilty of violating 18 U.S.C. § 922(g), which prohibits convicted felons and several other classes of people from possessing firearms or ammunition.
Breach of Contract – Commission Agreements
The central issue in this case is whether R3 Composites Corporation owes G&S Sales Corporation any additional sales commissions for work G&S did as a representative for R3.
Immigration – Removal Order
Haiyan Chen, a citizen of China, entered the United States without inspection (that is, by stealth) in 2004.
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