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United States of America v. DeMarcus J. Chappel

St. Louis, Missouri criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with felony possession of a firearm.

Who can legally own a firearm in the United States?

In the United States, adults who are U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, or certain other foreign nationals, and who are not otherwise prohibited, can legally own firearms.

Key prohibited categories

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Gillian Filyaw v. Steve Corsi, et al.

Lincoln, Nebraska civil rights lawyer represented the Plaintiff in a wrongful termination of Medicaid benefits without notice.

Medicaid is a federal and state funded program that provides medical
coverage for certain people with limited income. Accepting the facts in Filyaw’s
complaint as true, she obtained Medicaid in the fall of 2020 administered through
the NDHHS.

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Cherilynne Bell v. IV Waste, L.L.C.

New Orleans, Louisiana employment law lawyer represented the Plaintiff on a pregnancy discrimination claim.

The Pregnancy Discrimination Act (PDA) makes it unlawful to discriminate against employees in any aspect of employment because of pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions. This means an employer cannot fire, deny a promotion, or otherwise negatively affect an employee's

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Joe Manis v. U.S. Department of Agriculature, et al.

Greensboro, North Carolina civil litigation lawyers represented the Plaintiff seeking injunctive relief from Department of Agriculture (“USDA”) proceedings charging him with violating the Horse Protection Act (“HPA”).

Tennessee Walking Horses are known for their distinctive, smooth gaits. These
horses are entered into horse shows and competitions featuring their gaits. The di

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United States of America v. Raphael Ross

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with : (1) possession of a firearm as a felon,4 in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(1); (2) possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance, in violation of 21 U.S.C. § 841; and (3) possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime, in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 924(c)(1)(A).

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United States of America v. Niranjan Mittal

Brooklyn, Ny criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with health care fraud and bribery

A Brooklyn cardiologist was sentenced for his involvement in a health care fraud and bribery scheme.


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United States of America v. Rambhai Patel

Massachusetts criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Visa Fraud Conspiracy

Indian National Sentenced for Visa Fraud Conspiracy




An Indian national, unlawfu

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Jeffry Cintron v. Paul Bibeault, et al.

Providence, Rhode Island personal injury lawyers represented the Plaintiff who sued on a civil rights violation theory.

In July 2019, Jerry Cintron overdosed on a fentanyl-laced pill while in Rhode Island Department of Corrections (RIDOC) custody. For his alleged role in acquiring, possessing, and consuming the pill, RIDOC sanctioned Cintron with 450 days in solitary confinement. While so

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United States of America v. Salasha Fae Bosley

Muskogee, Oklahoma criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Child Neglect in Indian Country.

Wagoner Resident Sentenced To Fourteen Years For Child Neglect




Salasha Fae Bosl

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Henry R. Seawell, III and Kathryn D. Seawell v. Colonial Life & Accident Insurance Company

Mobile, Alabama insurance law lawyers represented the Plaintiff who sued on bad faith breach of insurance contract theories.

In 2002, the Seawells purchased a supplemental cancer insurance policy from Colonial.1 The policy is intended to
supplement traditional health insurance policies and cover additional costs of cancer treatment.

The parties contest the meaning of the par

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In re Marriage of R.K. and G.K.

San Luis Obispo, California family law lawyers represent the parties in divorce case.

The parties were married in May 2016. They have one child – Daughter – who was born in January 2016. They separated in February 2019. Mother acknowledges that she “experienced mental health issues after giving birth.” In December 2020, the parties signed a marital settlement agreement (MSA).

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Jennifer Richey v. Charles Goodwin, United States District Courthouse

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma pro se Plaintiffs without a lawyer sued the defendant claiming violation of her civil rightsdue to mental anguish and emotional distress.

Plaintiff’s complaint arose out of another lawsuit she brought in Federal District Court. Judge Goodwin dismissed that employment discrimination suit without prejudice because Plaintiff failed to timely effect service. On direc

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United States of America v. Jeffrey Paul Vappie, II, LaToya Cantrell

New Orleans, Louisiana criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendants charged with wire fraud, conspiracy to obstruct justice

New Orleans Mayor Latoya Cantrell and Former NOPD Officer Jeffrey Vappie Indicted for Fraud and Obstruction of Justice


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Michael Mockeridge and Suan J. Mockerridge v. Harry Harvey, et al.

Bay City, Michigan, civil rights lawyer represented the Plaintiffs who sued on a Fourth Amendment violation theory,

In September 2020, Michael Mockeridge and Susan Mockeridge purchased 40 acres of
land in northern Michigan for “cabining, enjoying nature, and family gatherings.” R. 79-2,
PageID 805. The property is remote. To access it, one leaves Hubbard Lake Trail—the neare

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United States of America v. Ankita Singh

Toledo, Ohio, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with healthcare fraud, in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 1347.

In 2018, while working as a hospital physician, Singh was recruited by Barton
Associates, a firm that matches physicians with various healthcare companies. Barton
introduced Singh to two telehealth companies: Real Time Physicians (Real Time) and
E

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United States of America v. Genco Lab, Llc, Paul Conroy, Tricia Conroy, Charles Orefice

New Haven, Connecticut criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendants charged with False Claims Act Allegations

Connecticut Lab, its Owners and Officers, to Pay More Than $1.2 Million to Settle False Claims Act Allegations


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United States of America v. Jeremy Dustin Parke

Tulsa, Oklahoma criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with
three counts for sexual abuse of a minor.

Each count was punishable by a different sentence: Count One carried a maximum sentence of fifteen years, Count Two carried a maximum of two years, and Count Three carried a minimum of fifteen years and a
maximum of life imprisonment.

On June 17, 20

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State of Oklahoma v. T.W.M.

Tulsa, Oklahoma criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with:

DOMESTIC ASSAULT AND BATTERY IN THE PRESENCE OF MINOR CHILD, in violation of 21 O.S. 644(G):

G. Any person convicted of domestic abuse as defined in subsection C of this section that was committed in the presence of a child shall be punished by imprisonment in the county jail for not less than six (6)

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Aileen Mullin v. Secretary, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Tampa, Florida employment law lawyer represented the Plaintiff who disability discrimination, failure to accommodate, unlawful disclosure, and retaliation (and/or a retaliatory hostile work environment theories.

In July 2010, Ms. Mullin began to experience respiratory is-
sues at work. Believing that the building she worked in was causing
the respiratory problems, she spoke with s

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United States of America v. Jose Ric-E Beack, a/k/a Ricky

Muskogee, Oklahoma criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant in a revocation of supervised release matter.

the Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act, which Beck claims is improper because his state-court sex-offense conviction was purportedly entered without jurisdiction; (2) Beck’s mental-health history and lack of essential life skills mitigate his culpability for vio

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Benjamin Joseph Herold v. Michael Christensen, et al.

Salt Lake City, Utah personal injury lawyer represented the Plaintiff on an excessive for claim.

Benjamin Joseph Herold, who suffers from mental illness, lost his right eye after he was shot in the face with pepper spray during an encounter with three St. George, Utah police officers in March 2019. Herold sued Sergeant Michael Christensen (the officer who pepper-sprayed him) and the City

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United States of America v. West End Services, Inc., Christopher Leon

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendants charged with liability allegations under the False Claims Act.

Allentown-Area Pharmacy and Its Owner Agree to Pay $825,000 to Resolve Allegations of False Claims Act Liability


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Lilah Moss v. Country Financial d/b/a Country Preferred Insurance Company

Anchorage, Alaska insurance law lawyer represented the Plaintiff who sued the on a bad faith breach of insurance contract theory.

This case was initially filed in the State of Alaska, Third Judicial District, 3AN-25-04081, and was removed to federal court by the Defendant.

In Alaska, insurance bad faith occurs when an insurer unreasonably denies or delays payment of a valid claim

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United States of America v. West End Services, Inc., Christopher Leon

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Allegations of False Claims Act Liability

Allentown-Area Pharmacy and Its Owner Agree to Pay $825,000 to Resolve Allegations of False Claims Act Liability


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Robert Platt v. Sodexo, SA and Sodexo, Inc.

Santa Ana, California employment law lawyer represented the kPlaintiff under ERISA § 502(a)(1)(B)
and § 502(a)(3), and a breach of fiduciary duty claim on behalf of the employer-sponsored health insurance plan
(“the Plan”) for losses under ERISA § 502(a)(2).

Robert Platt sued his employer, Sodexo, Inc. and Sodexo, S.A. (collectively, “Sodexo”), claiming that a monthly

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