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Federal Courts Dismissal of Section 1983 Suit Against a Bank for Freezing Funds Upheld

Dismissal of Section 1983 Suit Against a Bank for Freezing Funds Upheld

By FindLaw Staff | Last updated on March 21, 2019

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,...

Federal Courts Decisions re Brady and Giglio Claims & Confrontation Rights Issues

Decisions re Brady and Giglio Claims & Confrontation Rights Issues

By FindLaw Staff | Last updated on March 21, 2019

In US v. Jumah, No. 08-1931, the Seventh Circuit faced a challenge to a conviction of a DEA's confidential informant for knowing possession of a listed...

Federal Courts Decisions in Criminal, Tax, and Civil Rights Matters

Decisions in Criminal, Tax, and Civil Rights Matters

By FindLaw Staff | Last updated on March 21, 2019

Today, the Seventh Circuit decided a criminal matter, a former inmate's civil rights action and a tax matter involving a taxpayer's challenge to the IRS's...

Federal Courts Ruling on Application of Attorney-Client Privilege to Law Firm Investigation, Plus Civil Rights and Criminal Matters

Ruling on Application of Attorney-Client Privilege to Law Firm Investigation, Plus Civil Rights and Criminal Matters

By FindLaw Staff | Last updated on March 21, 2019

Brown v. Chicago, No. 08-4265, concerned a 42 U.S.C. section 1983 action claiming that an officer used excessive force. The court of appeals affirmed...

Federal Courts Appeal Decided in Inmate's Civil Rights Action Against Illinois Correctional Department

Appeal Decided in Inmate's Civil Rights Action Against Illinois Correctional Department

By FindLaw Staff | Last updated on March 21, 2019

Santiago v. Walls, No. 07-1219, involved a pro se action under 42 U.S.C. section 1983 against certain officers and employees of the Illinois correctional...

Federal Courts Decisions in Criminal and Civil Matters Including Issue of Forum Non Conveniens

Decisions in Criminal and Civil Matters Including Issue of Forum Non Conveniens

By FindLaw Staff | Last updated on March 21, 2019

In US v. Barnhart, No. 07-2729, the Seventh Circuit faced a challenge to a conviction for wire fraud involving a fraud of a former employer and a fraudulent...

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