Statutory Interpretation – Americans with Disabilities Act
Burlington Northern Sante Fe Railroad Company refused to hire Ronald Shell solely because it believed his obesity presented an unacceptably high risk that he would develop certain medical conditions that would suddenly incapacitate him on the job.
Court Error – Abuse of Discretion
We previously vacated the entry of summary judgment for certain defendants in this case brought by James Lewis, a Wisconsin prisoner, for alleged violations of his Eighth Amendment rights.
Wisconsin Fair Dealership Law Violation
A company that enters a dealership agreement with a manufacturer takes a risk.
Interlocutory Appeal – Jurisdiction
When a district court certifies an order for review before final judgment, parties have only ten days to petition us to hear the interlocutory appeal.
Abuse of Discretion – Failure to Recuse
Judge Colin S. Bruce sentenced James Atwood to 210 months’ imprisonment for federal drug crimes.
Wrongful Termination – 1st Amendment Violation
After the Indiana Department of Transportation (“INDOT”) fired Peter Daza from his position as a geologist, Daza filed various claims against the State of Indiana and INDOT employees, alleging that his firing was unlawful.
Habeas Corpus
John Kimbrough was convicted in Indiana state court of molesting two young girls on multiple occasions.
ERISA – Collective Bargaining Agreement Violation
The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, AFL-CIO Local 494 and the Electrical Contractors Association Milwaukee Chapter, N.E.C.A., Inc. (“NECA”), entered into a collective bargaining agreement (“CBA”) providing health, welfare, and pension benefits for union workers.
Probable Cause – Warrantless Search
Michael Haldorson is a self-proclaimed fireworks enthusiast.
Preliminary Injunction – Illinois Medicaid Program – State Contracts
Circumstances often change as time passes. And changed circumstances can have consequences in litigation.
Sentencing Guidelines
Following a six-year investigation into a methamphetamine operation, James Hanson was indicted on May 5, 2009, with conspiracy to manufacture, distribute, and possess with intent to distribute methamphetamine in excess of 500 grams.
Sentencing – Supervised Release
Anthony Shockey appeals from the district court’s order revoking his supervised release and imposing a 15-month prison sentence.
Legal News
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