U.S. Supreme Court Opinion on Copyright Damages
On May 9, 2024, the United States Supreme Court issued an opinion regarding whether Section 507(b) of the Copyright Act serves to bar damages for offenses that predate suit by more than three years.
How to Obtain a Default Judgment in the Western Division of the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
[vc_row][vc_column width=”5/6″][vc_column_text]Magistrate Judge Johnston has instituted a whole new regime for default judgments. Judge Johnston’s requirements are more burdensome than those previously employed by Magistrate Judge Mahoney. Plaintiff’s counsel should be aware of these new requirements, and scrupulously follow Judge Johnston’s Standing Order. If you don’t follow the Standing Order, your default judgment will be […]
USA v. Have Faith in Money: How Lien Holders Can Protect Their Interests in Property that is Subject to a Federal Civil Forfeiture Action
[vc_row][vc_column width=”5/6″][vc_column_text]The former comptroller of the city of Dixon, Illinois, Rita A. Crundwell, was sentenced to 19 years and seven months in federal prison for stealing $53.7 million from the city over two decades. According to the FBI, it is believed to be the largest theft of public funds in Illinois history. Crundwell used the […]
How To Avoid Identity Theft and What To Do If Your Identity Is Stolen
[vc_row][vc_column width=”5/6″][vc_column_text]Imagine learning that your identity was stolen and used to rack up $100,000 of credit card debt. Then imagine that the crook went further by purchasing homes, motorcycles, and handguns, before filing for bankruptcy— all in your name. This nightmare scenario is actually a real-life example of one person’s experience as the victim of […]
