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Sufficient Reason Requirement-Sixth Amendment
Mathis, convicted in 1996 of first-degree intentional homicide as a party to a crime, filed his third postconviction motion under Wis. Stat. § 974.06, again challenging his conviction based on alleged constitutional violations, ineffective assistance of counsel, and newly discovered evidence.
Federal Rule of Evidence 702-Breach of Warranty-Personal Injury
Delta Air Lines contracted with Lands’ End to provide new uniforms for its employees.
Employee Termination-Illinois Human Rights Act
A 69-year-old employee of the Cook County Sheriff’s Office, who previously served for many years with the Chicago Police Department, was terminated from his position as Assistant Chief of the Electronic Monitoring Unit following an internal investigation into his job performance.
Evidence-Scope of Brady Obligations
Mims spent ten years in prison following his conviction for murder, a conviction later vacated after the State’s Attorney’s Office lost confidence in the case for reasons unrelated to the present claim.
Breach of Fiduciary Duty/Investor Misappropriation-Loss Calculation
Courtright operated Today’s Growth Consultant (TGC), also known as The Income Store, which offered investors guaranteed, perpetual monthly payments purportedly derived from website advertising revenue.
Due Process-Prisoner Conditions
Torres, a prisoner in the Illinois Department of Corrections, received two disciplinary tickets for alleged gang affiliation after officials discovered a gang-related questionnaire, purportedly completed by him, in another inmate’s possession.
Attorney Discipline and Reinstatement
The Wisconsin Supreme Court reinstated Attorney Steven D. Johnson’s license to practice law following a six-month suspension imposed in 2023 for multiple rule violations, including lack of candor, poor supervision of staff, and offensive conduct.
Election Law-Judicial Review Limitations (Chapter 227)
Stone alleged that various individuals and organizations, including When We All Vote, Civic Nation, and several mayors, violated election laws by offering incentives for voter registration and improperly influencing elections.
Sentence Credit -Ineligibility for Good Time Credit
Lopez was convicted in two related cases for misdemeanor battery and disorderly conduct, and felony intimidation of a victim. He argued that he should receive an additional 90 days of sentence credit on his felony sentence by including “good time” credit earned from his completed misdemeanor sentences.
Motion to Reopen Judgment-Meritorious Defense Requirement
Cross Law Firm had sued Wilde in December 2023 for unpaid fees, and a default judgment was entered in February 2024 after Wilde failed to respond.
Daubert Standards
Homan was charged with causing the death of a 12-month-old child, “Zachary,” through abusive head trauma after admitting he shook the infant when frustrated.
Burden of Proof / Due Process-Ineffective Assistance of Counsel
Satchell was convicted of six crimes, including attempted first-degree intentional homicide with a dangerous weapon, for shooting his former partner, “Nellie.”
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Case Digests
- Sufficient Reason Requirement-Sixth Amendment
- Federal Rule of Evidence 702-Breach of Warranty-Personal Injury
- Employee Termination-Illinois Human Rights Act
- Evidence-Scope of Brady Obligations
- Breach of Fiduciary Duty/Investor Misappropriation-Loss Calculation
- Due Process-Prisoner Conditions
- Attorney Discipline and Reinstatement
- Election Law-Judicial Review Limitations (Chapter 227)
- Sentence Credit -Ineligibility for Good Time Credit
- Motion to Reopen Judgment-Meritorious Defense Requirement
- Daubert Standards
- Burden of Proof / Due Process-Ineffective Assistance of Counsel
