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Suppression of Evidence – Expert Testimony
Following a jury trial, Elijah Vines was found guilty of five counts related to sex trafficking of a minor, including: sex trafficking of a child, in violation of 18 U.S.C. §§ 1591(a)(1), (b)(2), and (c); sex trafficking of a child, in violation of 18 U.S.C. §§ 1591(a)(2) and (b)(2); conspiracy to commit sex trafficking of a minor, in violation of 18 U.S.C. §§ 1594(c) and 1591; transportatio[...]
Sentencing Guidelines
Jesus Raul Beltran-Leon (“Beltran”) pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute controlled substances, in violation of 21 U.S.C. §§ 841(a) and 846.
Statutory Interpretation – FCRA and False Claims Act – Scienter
This Court is no stranger to False Claims Act qui tam actions.
Restitution
Dameion Wyatt victimized six females, each of whom acted as prostitutes under Wyatt’s abusive supervision over varying periods from September 2011 through May 2014.
Arbitration – Equitable Estoppel
Plaintiff Fredy Sosa, a user of the marketplace application OfferUp, registered his identity to become a verified user on the app.
Warrantless Search and Seizure – Suppression of Evidence
During a visit to Mark McGill’s home, McGill’s probation officer seized a cell phone without warrant to do so.
ERISA – Pension and Health Benefits
Chicago offers public-school teachers higher pay if they earn extra college credits.
Breach of Implied Warranty
Bernard and Beverly Zylstra spent close to $100,000 on a brand-new recreational vehicle in order to enjoy travel and recreation during their retirement years.
TCPA – Jurisdiction
Christopher Bilek received two unauthorized robocalls soliciting health insurance that he alleged violated the Telephone Consumer Protection Act and the Illinois Automatic Telephone Dialing Act. Bilek sued Federal Insurance Company and Health Insurance Innovations on a vicarious liability theory, claiming that defendants’ agents generated the unauthorized robocalls.
Securities Exchange Act Violation – Retrospective Statements
The City of Taylor Police and Fire Retirement System contends that Zebra Technologies Corporation defrauded investors by making bad predictions during a corporate consolidation.
Sentencing Guidelines – Supervised Release
One component of a federal criminal sentence may, and sometimes must, be a period of supervised release that begins after the offender has completed his time in prison.
Sentencing Guidelines – Enhancement
Jason White, convicted of possessing a firearm as a felon, petitions under 28 U.S.C. § 2255 to vacate, set aside, or correct his 30-year sentence.
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