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Abuse of Discretion – Evidentiary Ruling
In the course of a police check of a suspicious vehicle, Nicholas Nelson was caught with a handgun.
Habeas Corpus
Timothy Fredrickson, then awaiting his criminal trial, petitioned for a writ of habeas corpus, 28 U.S.C. § 2241, seeking release on bail.
Unlawful-stop Claim – Suppression of Evidence
On December 14, 2016, Shon L. Gibson (“Gibson”), was arrested and charged with possessing with intent to distribute methamphetamine and being a felon in possession of a firearm.
Evidentiary Hearing – Recanted Testimony
Albert Kirkman (“Kirkman”) was arrested and charged with the murders of two men and attempted murder of a third, Willie Johnson (“Johnson”).
Sentencing Guidelines – Supervised Release
Roberta “Mama Bear” Draheim was a drug dealer in northern Wisconsin. Draheim’s meth conspiracy was her proverbial cub.
Breach of Contract
This set of cross-appeals arises from a distribution agreement that each party asserts the other breached.
Sanctions – Res Judicata
Plaintiff H.A.L. NY Holdings, LLC is in the business of trading securities.
ADA Violation
Whether the Americans with Disabilities Act’s public accommodation provisions apply to ridesharing companies like Uber is unsettled.
Statutory Interpretation – Illinois’ Biometric Information Privacy Act
Section 15(b) of Illinois’s Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA), 740 ILCS 14 (2008), regulates the collection, use, and retention of a person’s biometric identifiers or information.
Unlawful-stop Claim – Suppression of Evidence
On an afternoon in December 2012, the Chicago Police Department received an anonymous 911 call reporting a Hispanic man in a black sweater and black hat, carrying a bag, and climbing under a warehouse fence.
Judgment – Injunctive Relief
Quincy Bioscience, LLC (“Quincy”) filed this civil action against Ellishbooks, related individuals, and entities (collectively “Ellishbooks”) alleging claims for trademark infringement, false advertising, dilution, and unfair competition under the Lanham Act, 15 U.S.C. §§ 1114, 1125, as well as claims under Illinois statutory and common law.
Worker’s Compensation Claim – Subject-matter Jurisdiction
This appeal asks us to consider under which federal employee compensation act a postal worker’s claim of emotional distress must be resolved.
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