Due Process Violation
Chong Lee appeals a judgment convicting him of first-degree intentional homicide by use of a dangerous weapon, possession of afirearm by a felon, and two counts of felony intimidation of a witness, as a party to the crime.
Abuse of Discretion – Divorce – Maintenance
David Carow appeals the spousal maintenance portion of a judgment dissolving his marriage to Nancy Geidel.
Collective Bargaining Agreement – Just Cause Protection
Bryan Massman and Ryan Most appeal a judgment dismissing their claims against the City of Prescott, the City of Prescott Police Commission, and police chief Robert Funk (collectively, the City).
Court Error – Abuse of Discretion
Thomas Kulhanek appeals from a judgment of conviction for exposing genitals, pubic area, or intimate parts to a child.
Court Error – Plea Withdrawal
Clyde Tally appeals from a judgment of conviction for one count of first-degree reckless homicide and one count of first-degree recklessly endangering safety.
FDCPA Violation
Nationwide Credit sent Henry Horia a letter seeking to collect a debt owed to Gottlieb Memorial Hospital.
Abuse of Discretion – Class Certification
Is a person’s username a part of her identity? That is a complex question, but one that Christine Dancel proposes can be resolved categorically for all usernames and all people.
Abuse of Discretion – Due Process Violation
When a group of employees wants to collectively bargain with their employer, but the employer believes the group is ineligible for collective bargaining under the National Labor Relations Act, the two parties may address the dispute in a hearing before the National Labor Relations Board.
Qualified Immunity
In October 2014 Timothy Johnson showed up drunk for an appointment at a rehab clinic.
1st Amendment Violation
7th Circuit Court of Appeals Case Name: Dan Proft, et al. v. Kwame Raoul, et al. Case No.: 18-3475 Officials: EASTERBROOK, KANNE, and BRENNAN, Circuit Judges. Focus: 1st Amendment Violation A provision of the Illinois Election Code limits how much money entities can contribute to political campaigns. But in some races, Illinois lifts these limits, […]
Statutory Interpretation – Patent Act – Expenses
Section 145 of the Patent Act affords applicants “dissatisfied with the decision of the Patent Trial and Appeal Board” an opportunity to file a civil action in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia. 35 U. S. C. §145.
FDCPA Violation – Statute of Limitations
The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) authorizes private civil actions against debt collectors who engage in certain prohibited practices. 91 Stat. 881, 15 U. S. C. §1692k(a).
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