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Federal Courts Decision in Criminal Matter Involving Family-based Drug Ring

Decision in Criminal Matter Involving Family-based Drug Ring

By FindLaw Staff | Last updated on March 21, 2019

US v. Green, No. 08-4088 concerned a consolidated appeal of defendants convicted of drug related crimes involved a family-based drug distribution network and...

Federal Courts Denial of Motion to Suppress Claiming Deficient Warrant Affidavit Upheld

Denial of Motion to Suppress Claiming Deficient Warrant Affidavit Upheld

By FindLaw Staff | Last updated on March 21, 2019

In US v. Billian, No. 09-3385, the Seventh Circuit faced a challenge to a conviction for drug and firearm related crimes, claiming that an officer's affidavit...

Federal Courts Policy Excludes Coverage for Liability in U.S. Caused By Toys Made in China

Policy Excludes Coverage for Liability in U.S. Caused By Toys Made in China

By FindLaw Staff | Last updated on March 21, 2019

ACE Am. Ins. Co. v. RC2 Corp., Inc., No. 09-3032, concerned a toy manufacturer's suit seeking declaratory relief and damages from its insurer for refusing...

Federal Courts Denial of Qualified Immunity in Fatal Shooting of a Suicidal Individual Upheld

Denial of Qualified Immunity in Fatal Shooting of a Suicidal Individual Upheld

By FindLaw Staff | Last updated on March 21, 2019

Estate of Escobedo v. Bender, No. 08-2365, involved a 42 U.S.C. section 1983 suit filed by a personal representative on behalf of the deceased plaintiff...

Federal Courts Forfeiture of Criminal Proceeds are Punitive and Subject to 8th Amendment Scrutiny, But Not Excessive Here

Forfeiture of Criminal Proceeds are Punitive and Subject to 8th Amendment Scrutiny, But Not Excessive Here

By FindLaw Staff | Last updated on March 21, 2019

In US v. Centra Bank, Inc., No. 08-5172, the Fourth Circuit addressed the district court's denial of government's request for the forfeiture of approximately...

Federal Courts Decisions on Criminal Matters Plus an FMLA Violation Claim

Decisions on Criminal Matters Plus an FMLA Violation Claim

By FindLaw Staff | Last updated on March 21, 2019

The Seventh Circuit decided two criminal matters involving issues of whether a death-row inmate is competent to participate in habeas proceedings and a...

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