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Denial of Motion to Suppress Claiming Deficient Warrant Affidavit Upheld
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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...
Policy Excludes Coverage for Liability in U.S. Caused By Toys Made in China
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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...
Denial of Qualified Immunity in Fatal Shooting of a Suicidal Individual Upheld
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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...
Forfeiture of Criminal Proceeds are Punitive and Subject to 8th Amendment Scrutiny, But Not Excessive Here
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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...
Decisions on Criminal Matters Plus an FMLA Violation Claim
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The Seventh Circuit decided two criminal matters involving issues of whether a death-row inmate is competent to participate in habeas proceedings and a...
Dismissal of Section 1983 Suit Against a Bank for Freezing Funds Upheld
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London v. RBS Citizens, N.A., No. 09-1516, involved a judgment debtors' 42 U.S.C. section 1983 suit against their bank for freezing their checking account,...
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