Should the Court allow limited discovery in this case against the EEOC?

Everyday Law · District Court, District of Columbia

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Your callShould the Court allow limited discovery in this case against the ?

TL;DR

1A union and federal employees allege the unfairly halted class complaints processing.
2They argue this delay harmed employees by denying timely resolutions to their grievances.
3The Court must decide if limited discovery is needed to clarify the 's actions and policies.

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Your callConvicted of creating child pornography. What sentence fits this crime?

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1The defendant admitted to making child porn and previously pled guilty to state charges.
2He spent over three years in state prison for related crimes before the federal sentence.
3The question is if his federal sentence should credit the time served in state custody.

Money & Corp · California Court of Appeal

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A jet owner and an insurance rep stand next to a private jet, in dispute. — The insurer debates covering a jet purchased with stolen funds.

Your callCan the insurer cancel the policy over the stolen funds used?

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1A jet was bought with nearly $2 million in stolen money by one of its co-owners.
2When the government took the jet, the insurer refused to pay, citing undisclosed theft.
3The insurer now wants to cancel the policy, saying the policyholder hid facts about the crime.

Money & Corp · Court of Appeals for the First Circuit

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A student questions a university rep on a campus lawn, holding a stethoscope. — Did the university falsely promise valid medical credentials to students?

Your callDid the med students prove USAT ran a racketeering scheme?

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1Medical students attended USAT, believing it was certified for U.S. exams.
2They claim USAT lied about being accredited after losing ECFMG approval in 2018.
3They're suing, alleging USAT's false promises were a scheme to take tuition money.

Serious Crime · California Court of Appeal

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Your callShould he get a reduced sentence because the officer was off duty?

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1In 2006, a man acted as a lookout in a robbery where his friend killed an off-duty deputy.
2He was sentenced to life under a rule holding accomplices liable, but the law changed in 2018.
3He says his sentence should be cut because the new rule requires intent if the officer wasn't on duty.

Serious Crime · Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit

Your callCan the man charged challenge his conviction despite the procedural issues?

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1A man was sentenced to death in Nevada for killing a person with a tire iron and then setting the house on fire, leaving the victim inside.
2He says his earlier lawyer's errors in the appeal process stopped him from proving that his trial lawyer didn't do a good job.
3He wants the court to allow him to bring these arguments now, even though it's late according to the rules.

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Your callConvicted of creating child pornography. What sentence fits this crime?

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1The defendant admitted to making child porn and previously pled guilty to state charges.
2He spent over three years in state prison for related crimes before the federal sentence.
3The question is if his federal sentence should credit the time served in state custody.

Money & Corp · California Court of Appeal

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Your callCan the insurer cancel the policy over the stolen funds used?

TL;DR

1A jet was bought with nearly $2 million in stolen money by one of its co-owners.
2When the government took the jet, the insurer refused to pay, citing undisclosed theft.
3The insurer now wants to cancel the policy, saying the policyholder hid facts about the crime.

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Your callDid the med students prove USAT ran a racketeering scheme?

TL;DR

1Medical students attended USAT, believing it was certified for U.S. exams.
2They claim USAT lied about being accredited after losing ECFMG approval in 2018.
3They're suing, alleging USAT's false promises were a scheme to take tuition money.

Serious Crime · California Court of Appeal

Your callShould he get a reduced sentence because the officer was off duty?

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1In 2006, a man acted as a lookout in a robbery where his friend killed an off-duty deputy.
2He was sentenced to life under a rule holding accomplices liable, but the law changed in 2018.
3He says his sentence should be cut because the new rule requires intent if the officer wasn't on duty.

Serious Crime · Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit

Your callCan the man charged challenge his conviction despite the procedural issues?

TL;DR

1A man was sentenced to death in Nevada for killing a person with a tire iron and then setting the house on fire, leaving the victim inside.
2He says his earlier lawyer's errors in the appeal process stopped him from proving that his trial lawyer didn't do a good job.
3He wants the court to allow him to bring these arguments now, even though it's late according to the rules.

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