Immigration – Removal Order
Aleksey Arkadyevich Ruderman is seeking to avoid removal to Belarus, his native country.
Antitrust Violation
This case is about the birds and the bees—in particular, about human efforts to control the reproductive outcomes otherwise determined by Mother Nature.
Sentencing Guidelines
On trial for bank robbery, Scott Books chose not to testify in his own defense and was found guilty and sentenced to 180 months’ imprisonment.
Title VII Violation – Retaliation Claim
Juan Cervantes brought this action against his employer, Ardagh Group (“Ardagh”), alleging violations of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 42 U.S.C. § 2000e et seq., and the Illinois Human Rights Act, 775 ILCS 5/1‐101 et seq. (“IHRA”).
Due Process Violation – Collective Bargaining Agreement
Under the terms of a collective bargaining agreement, T&W Edmier Corporation regularly contributed on behalf of its employees to the Suburban Teamsters of Northern Illinois Pension Fund.
2nd Amendment Violation
A jury convicted Blair Cook of being an unlawful user of a controlled substance (marijuana) in possession of a firearm.
Sentencing – Supervised Released
In this appeal, Derrick Phillips is challenging the district court’s decision to revoke his supervised release.
Abuse of Discretion – ADA Violation
Plaintiff‐appellant Linda Reed alleges that she suffered discrimination on the basis of her disabilities while she was a patient at defendant‐appellee Columbia St. Mary’s Hospital in March 2012.
1st Amendment Violation
Between 2012 and 2013, the Jerome Combs Detention Center in Kankakee, Illinois, prohibited inmates from receiving any newspapers.
Writ of Coram Nobis
Defendant-appellant Ruben Delhorno filed a petition for a writ of coram nobis, a rare form of collateral attack on a criminal judgment.
Trade Practices Act Violation
A Zestimate is an estimated value for real estate, available on the Zillow web site for about 100 million parcels.
Sentencing Guidelines
Hiram Graham pleaded guilty to Hobbs Act robbery and using a firearm during a crime of violence.
Legal News
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- U.S. Attorney Gregory J. Haanstad recognizes service and sacrifice of federal, state, local, and Tribal law enforcement
- Gov. Evers calls special elections for the 4th Senate District and 8th Congressional District
- Wisconsin GOP-led Senate votes to override nine Evers vetoes in mostly symbolic action
- Bill to curb mask-wearing at protests could make it illegal for medical reasons too
- University board slashes diversity program funding to divert money to public safety resources
- Second defendant convicted in Fond du Lac 2016 firebombing
- UPDATED: ‘Louder than a dog whistle’: Milwaukee protesters clear illegal tents, face no legal consequences
- Redistricting could draw attention to Wisconsin’s Med Mal legal gap
- Disbarred Attorney directly implicates Trump in testimony at hush money trial
- Rural Wisconsin voters face additional hurdles without ballot drop boxes
- Gov. Evers sues Republican legislators
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