Statutory Interpretation – FTCA – Expert Testimony
Louis Vargas received extensive medical care from the Veterans Administration.
Sentencing Guidelines – Enhancement
Believing that Carissa Sammons had stolen some of his girlfriend’s jewelry, Michael Price called the house in Indianapolis where Sammons was staying and announced that he was coming to get the jewelry back—by force, if necessary.
Due Process Violation
A jury convicted Danny Wilber of murder in Wisconsin state court, and he was sentenced to a life term in prison.
Immigration – Removal Proceedings
In March 2017, the Department of Homeland Security commenced removal proceedings against Yves Mabuneza.
Frivolous Appeal and Attorney Fees
Melvin Reed applied for a job at Planet Fitness of Milwaukee.
Immigration – Removal Proceedings
Jose Edin Pineda-Teruel illegally entered the United States in 2007.
Prisoner – ADA and Rehabilitation Act Violation
Damon Turnage contends that on September 21, 2016, he fell from an upper bunk at Cook County Jail and suffered a broken ankle plus other injuries.
Sufficiency of Evidence
Carl P. Palladinetti participated in a scheme to defraud lenders into facilitating certain real estate transactions.
Summary Judgment – Jurisdiction
William White sued several federal agencies under the Freedom of Information Act, 5 U.S.C. § 552, challenging the pace at which the agencies released responsive records and their alleged failure to reveal other records.
Sentencing Guidelines – Enhancements
Christian Lovies, wielding a gun, stole Emily Butler’s car as she was filling it with gasoline.
Warrantless Search & Seizure – Suppression of Evidence
Henry Wood was arrested for violating his parole. Midway through the arrest, parole agents found methamphetamine hidden underneath the back cover of his cellphone.
Sovereign Immunity
This appeal is another chapter in concurrent federal and state litigation challenging the construction of a $500 million, 100-mile power line in southwestern Wisconsin.
Legal News
- Wisconsin attorney loses law license, ordered to pay $16K fine
- Former Wisconsin police officer charged with 5 bestiality felony counts
- Judge reject’s Trump’s bid for a new trial in $83.3 million E. Jean Carroll defamation case
- Dozens of deaths reveal risks of injecting sedatives into people restrained by police
- The Latest: Supreme Court arguments conclude in Trump immunity case
- Net neutrality restored as FCC votes to regulate internet providers
- Wisconsin Attorney General asks Congress to expand reproductive health services
- Attorney General Kaul releases update at three-year anniversary of clergy and faith leader abuse initiative
- State Bar leaders remain deeply divided over special purpose trust
- Former Wisconsin college chancellor fired over porn career is fighting to keep his faculty post
- Pecker says he pledged to be Trump campaign’s ‘eyes and ears’ during 2016 race
- A conservative quest to limit diversity programs gains momentum in states
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