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B -> BARTELL...(click to open)
BARTELL, Laurence
BERRY, Delwin
BRADLEY, E.
Beza, Ion
Brinckhaus, Lily
G -> GARCIA...(click to open)
GARCIA, Bernard
GRESHAM, Demarcus
Ganiban, Emerson
Ganiban, Imelda
Gates, S.
Grant, Andre
Griffin, Irving
Gross, Kenneth
M -> MARSHALL...(click to open)
MARSHALL, Robert
MATIAS, Sandra
MCFARLANE, Coywae
MCWATERS, Cassidy
Mansukhani, Navneet
Maroy, Akos
Mejia, Ivan
Mermelstein, Ita
Morales, Irene
Music, Irish
Music, Naughty
R -> RIGGS...(click to open)
RIGGS, Irene
ROBERTS, Solomon
ROBERTS, Thomas
ROMERO-CERRATO, Jahir
ROMERO-CERRATO, Yannik
ROSALES, Israel
Riley, Dasha
Roessner, Karl
S -> SAMSON...(click to open)
SAMSON, Isaias
SESSIONS, Jefferson
SMITH, Charles
STAUFFER, Jerry
STRACHAN, Mackendy
Salva, Igor
Sanchez-Chicas, Isamarde
Schwab, Craig
Songs, Notting
Speer, Sheri
W -> WILLIAMS...(click to open)
WILLIAMS, Albert
WILLIAMS, Anthony
Wane, Ibrahima
Wash, Cory
Wash, Glenn
Wendelberger, Iris
Wendelberger, Rudiger
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In re: MACKENDY STRACHAN
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UNITED STATES OF AMERICA |
| [Case # 18-10554], [Filed: February 13, 2018] [ Other§ ⚖ ] >>> More Information |
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| IVAN RAY BEGAY | UNITED STATES OF AMERICA |
| [Case # 18-70432], [Filed: February 13, 2018] [ Other§ ⚖ ] >>> More Information |
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California, February 13, 2018 ⚖ Case 2:2018cv01196/701249 A legal case marked by the docket number case 2:2018cv01196/701249 was filed on February 13, 2018. It involves Irish Intellect Music, Naughty Music, Notting Dale Songs, Silento, Tarpo Music Publishing and WB Music Corp. as the plaintiff and Jonathan S. Deveaux, Kenneth I. Gross and Los Angeles Entertainment, Inc. as the defendant. The nature of the suit pertains to Other, falling under the jurisdiction of US District Court for the Central District of California, presided over by Judge R. Gary Klausner, Alexander F. MacKinnon. More Information about >>> ✅ Irish Intellect Music, ✅ Naughty Music, ✅ Notting Dale Songs, ✅ Tarpo Music Publishing, ✅ Jonathan S. Deveaux, ✅ Kenneth I. Gross … | |
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| ISIS CRISTINA CASTRO-ESCALANTE and CHRISTOPHER COTO-CASTRO AKA Christopher David Corto-Castro | JEFFERSON B. SESSIONS III, Attorney General |
| [Case # 18-70436], [Filed: February 13, 2018] [ Other§ ⚖ ] ✅ JEFFERSON B. SESSIONS >>> More Information |
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Seaport Capital Partners
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Sheri Speer |
| [Case # 18-503], [Filed: February 21, 2018] [ STATUTES-Withdrawal§ ⚖ ] ✅ Sheri Speer >>> More Information |
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California, February 21, 2018 ⚖ Case 4:2018cv01098/322896 In the US District Court for the Northern District of California case 4:2018cv01098/322896, Imagize LLC files a suit against Ateknea Solutions Hungary KFT, a Hungarian limited liability company, Aero Glass, Inc., a Delaware corporation and Akos Maroy. The filing date was February 21, 2018, and this case concerns Copyrights under 17 U.S.C. § 101. Presiding over the case is Judge Richard Seeborg. The Plaintiff has requested a jury trial. More Information about >>> ✅ Akos Maroy … | |
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In re: CHARLES E. SMITH
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COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, DAUPHIN COUNTY PROSECUTORS OFFICE, SUPREME COURT OF PENNSYLVANIA and ATTORNEY GENERAL PENNSYLVANIA |
| [Case # 18-1236], [Filed: February 07, 2018] [ Other§ ⚖ ] >>> More Information |
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In re: EDWARD VALENTIN
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UNITED STATES OF AMERICA |
| [Case # 18-10661], [Filed: February 20, 2018] [ Other§ ⚖ ] >>> More Information |
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California, February 07, 2018 ⚖ Case 3:2018cv00804/322334 At the US District Court for the Northern District of California, the legal case 3:2018cv00804/322334 entails Isabella Taylor and Mendocino Community Health Clinic, Inc., Navneet Mansukhani, Periza Zaninovic and Lily Brinckhaus. The filing date is February 07, 2018, and this case deals with Personal Injury- Medical Malpractice as per 28 U.S.C. § 1441. Judge Joseph C. Spero is presiding over this matter, and no jury trial is demanded. More Information about >>> ✅ Isabella Taylor, ✅ Navneet Mansukhani, ✅ Periza Zaninovic, ✅ Lily Brinckhaus … | |
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California, February 20, 2018 ⚖ Case 3:2018cv01091/322888 The legal proceedings in case 3:2018cv01091/322888 at US District Court for the Northern District of California involve Isaac Israel Tolliver and Illinois Tool Works Inc., Crane Carrier Company, Mary Tolliver, Johnny Tolliver, Jr. and CCI Corporation. Filed on February 20, 2018, this case focuses on Personal Injury- Product Liability based on 28 U.S.C. § 1332. Judge Saundra Brown Armstrong is presiding, and it's notable that the Plaintiff has requested a jury trial. More Information about >>> ✅ Isaac Israel Tolliver, ✅ Mary Tolliver, ✅ Johnny Tolliver … | |
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| In re: EDDIE LEE PICKETT | UNITED STATES OF AMERICA |
| [Case # 18-10662], [Filed: February 20, 2018] [ Other§ ⚖ ] >>> More Information |
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| I. L. | HOUSTON INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, ROBERT SCOTT ALLEN, Individually and In His Official Capacity, HARRISON PETERS, Individually and In His Official Capacity and JUSTIN FUENTES, Individually and In His Official Capacity |
| [Case # 18-20113], [Filed: February 20, 2018] [ Civil Rights: Education§ ⚖ ] ✅ ROBERT SCOTT ALLEN, ✅ In His Official Capacity, ✅ HARRISON PETERS, ✅ In His Official Capacity, ✅ JUSTIN FUENTES, ✅ In His Official Capacity >>> More Information |
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| In re: SHAWN NICE | UNITED STATES OF AMERICA |
| [Case # 18-10664], [Filed: February 20, 2018] [ Other§ ⚖ ] >>> More Information |
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| In re: RODRICK HILL | ATTORNEY GENERAL, STATE OF FLORIDA |
| [Case # 18-10653], [Filed: February 20, 2018] [ Other§ ⚖ ] >>> More Information |
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| In re: MARK EDWARD ELLIS | UNITED STATES OF AMERICA |
| [Case # 18-10649], [Filed: February 20, 2018] [ Other§ ⚖ ] >>> More Information |
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IXCHEL PHARMA
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BIOGEN, INC. |
| [Case # 18-15258], [Filed: February 20, 2018] [ Antitrust§ ⚖ ] >>> More Information |
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In re: LTF CLUB OPERATIONS COMPANY
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dba Life Time Fitness
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JERRY STAUFFER and LAURENCE BARTELL |
| [Case # 18-301], [Filed: February 20, 2018] [ Other§ ⚖ ] ✅ JERRY STAUFFER, ✅ LAURENCE BARTELL >>> More Information |
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California, February 20, 2018 ⚖ Case 3:2018cv00384/563305 At the US District Court for the Southern District of California, the legal case 3:2018cv00384/563305 involves Igor Salva and Dasha Riley and Breckenridge Property Fund 2016, LLC, Regional Service Corporation, Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., DOES 1 through 50 and NBS Default Services, LLC. Filed on February 20, 2018, this case deals with Foreclosure based on 28 U.S.C. § 1444. Judge Jill L. Burkhardt, Larry Alan Burns is overseeing the proceedings, and it's worth noting that Both have requested a jury trial. More Information about >>> ✅ Igor Salva, ✅ Dasha Riley … | |
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Ita Mermelstein
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E Trade Financial Corporation, ETRADE Securities LLC, Paul T. Idzik, David Herbert, Roger A. Lawson and Karl A. Roessner |
| [Case # 18-461], [Filed: February 16, 2018] [ STATUTES-Secur Comm Exchange§ ⚖ ] ✅ Paul T. Idzik, ✅ David Herbert, ✅ Roger A. Lawson, ✅ Karl A. Roessner >>> More Information |
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| ISSA MOHAMED SHEIKH-ISSA AKA Issa Mohamed Sheikh Issa | JEFFERSON B. SESSIONS III, Attorney General |
| [Case # 18-70456], [Filed: February 16, 2018] [ Other§ ⚖ ] ✅ JEFFERSON B. SESSIONS >>> More Information |
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| IRIS MURILLO | JEFFERSON B. SESSIONS III, Attorney General |
| [Case # 18-70454], [Filed: February 16, 2018] [ Other§ ⚖ ] ✅ JEFFERSON B. SESSIONS >>> More Information |
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Irene Olazabal and Filiberto Olazabal
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Ford Motor Company |
| [Case # 2018cv01331/701850], [Filed: February 16, 2018] [ Contract Product Liability§28 U.S.C. § 1441 Notice of Removal - Product Liability ⚖ ] [Judge: Andre Birotte] , [Frederick F Mumm] [jury demanded by Both] >>> More Information |
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California, February 16, 2018 ⚖ Case 1:2018cv00231/330850 US District Court for the Eastern District of California case 1:2018cv00231/330850 comprises Ibrahima Wane and California Correctional Health Care, Services Health Care Correspondence and Appeals Branch and S. Gates. Filed on February 16, 2018, this case concerns Civil Rights based on 42 U.S.C. § 1983. Judge Barbara A. McAuliffe, Lawrence J. O'Neill is overseeing the case, and there is no demand for a jury trial. More Information about >>> ✅ Ibrahima Wane, ✅ S. Gates … | |
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| ISAMAR DEL-CARMEN SANCHEZ-CHICAS a.k.a. Isamarde Sanchez-Chicas and J.G.A.-S. minor's name redacted | U.S. ATTORNEY GENERAL |
| [Case # 18-10627], [Filed: February 16, 2018] [ Other§ ⚖ ] >>> More Information |
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IRENE RIGGS
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LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC., a Tennessee corporation |
| [Case # 18-35117], [Filed: February 16, 2018] [ Jobs§ ⚖ ] >>> More Information |
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California, January 25, 2018 ⚖ Case 3:2018cv00561/321888 In the US District Court for the Northern District of California case 3:2018cv00561/321888, IGLESIA NI CRISTO files a suit against LUISITO E CAYABYAB, ISAIAS T SAMSON, ROLANDO DIZON, LIONEL ROQUE DELA USO, ALLAN MONTE DE RAMOS, NEMIS JERIEL, KUIZON LLABAN JESLE, BERNARD GARCIA, LIEZL DIAZ-DEOCAMPO, EDWIN LIONEL R. MORA, ALLAN VILLANUEVA and H20 NOW USA. The filing date was January 25, 2018, and this case concerns Trademark under 15 U.S.C. § 1125. Presiding over the case is Judge Beth Labson Freeman. The Plaintiff has requested a jury trial. More Information about >>> ✅ LUISITO E CAYABYAB, ✅ ISAIAS T SAMSON, ✅ ROLANDO DIZON, ✅ NEMIS JERIEL, ✅ KUIZON LLABAN JESLE, ✅ BERNARD GARCIA, ✅ ALLAN VILLANUEVA … | |
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In re: ALBERT WILLIAMS
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UNITED STATES OF AMERICA |
| [Case # 18-10668], [Filed: February 20, 2018] [ Other§ ⚖ ] >>> More Information |
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California, January 25, 2018 ⚖ Case 5:2018cv00172/699620 Here's the deal—Ivan Mejia is going against Experian Information Solutions, Inc. Case number case 5:2018cv00172/699620, started on January 25, 2018. It's about Other before Judge Kenly Kiya Kato, Otis D. Wright. More Information about >>> ✅ Ivan Mejia … | |
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| In re: JEFFREY YOUNG-BEY | UNITED STATES OF AMERICA |
| [Case # 18-10646], [Filed: February 20, 2018] [ Other§ ⚖ ] >>> More Information |
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California, January 25, 2018 ⚖ Case 3:2018cv00546/321806 The legal proceedings in case 3:2018cv00546/321806 at US District Court for the Northern District of California involve Irving Griffin and Shell Oil Company, Glenn Herluff Urban dba Shell Car Wash and Cory Louis Urban dba Shell Car Wash. Filed on January 25, 2018, this case focuses on Americans with Disabilities - Other based on 42 U.S.C. § 12101. Judge Laurel Beeler is presiding, and it's notable that the Plaintiff has requested a jury trial. More Information about >>> ✅ Irving Griffin, ✅ Glenn Herluff Urban dba Shell Car Wash, ✅ Cory Louis Urban dba Shell Car Wash … | |
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| In re: JOHN MILTON PHILLIPS JR. | ATTORNEY GENERAL, STATE OF FLORIDA |
| [Case # 18-10827], [Filed: March 02, 2018] [ Other§ ⚖ ] >>> More Information |
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In re: ANTHONY WILLIAMS
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ATTORNEY GENERAL, STATE OF FLORIDA |
| [Case # 18-10822], [Filed: March 02, 2018] [ Other§ ⚖ ] >>> More Information |
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In re: JERMAINE A. YOUNG
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UNITED STATES OF AMERICA |
| [Case # 18-10823], [Filed: March 02, 2018] [ Other§ ⚖ ] >>> More Information |
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| In re: CARL EDWARD PURYEAR | UNITED STATES OF AMERICA |
| [Case # 18-10798], [Filed: March 02, 2018] [ Other§ ⚖ ] >>> More Information |
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| In re: WILLIE RAY HARPER | ATTORNEY GENERAL, STATE OF FLORIDA |
| [Case # 18-10821], [Filed: March 02, 2018] [ Other§ ⚖ ] >>> More Information |
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In re: CASSIDY MCWATERS
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ATTORNEY GENERAL, STATE OF FLORIDA |
| [Case # 18-10819], [Filed: March 02, 2018] [ Other§ ⚖ ] >>> More Information |
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In re: KEMMYE RICCARDO PARSON
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UNITED STATES OF AMERICA |
| [Case # 18-10799], [Filed: March 02, 2018] [ Other§ ⚖ ] >>> More Information |
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In re: COYWAE MCFARLANE
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UNITED STATES OF AMERICA |
| [Case # 18-10825], [Filed: March 02, 2018] [ Other§ ⚖ ] >>> More Information |
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INGRID JANETH CERRATO-PINEDA
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JEFFERSON B. SESSIONS III, Attorney General |
| [Case # 18-70588], [Filed: March 02, 2018] [ Other§ ⚖ ] ✅ JEFFERSON B. SESSIONS >>> More Information |
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In re: THOMAS J. ROBERTS
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ATTORNEY GENERAL STATE OF ALABAMA |
| [Case # 18-10659], [Filed: February 20, 2018] [ Other§ ⚖ ] >>> More Information |
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| In re: CHADRICK PRAY | ATTORNEY GENERAL, STATE OF FLORIDA |
| [Case # 18-10651], [Filed: February 20, 2018] [ Other§ ⚖ ] >>> More Information |
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Andre Everton Grant
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United States Department of Defense |
| [Case # 18-437], [Filed: February 16, 2018] [ STATUTES-Bkrup Appeals 801§ ⚖ ] >>> More Information |
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California, February 16, 2018 ⚖ Case 5:2018cv01034/322797 At the US District Court for the Northern District of California, the legal case 5:2018cv01034/322797 involves Inn Foods, Inc. and JYC Enterprise, Inc., JYC International, Inc. and FLS Foods, Inc. Filed on February 16, 2018, this case deals with Other Contract based on 28 U.S.C. § 1441. Judge Nathanael M. Cousins is overseeing the proceedings, and it's worth noting that the Defendant has requested a jury trial. | |
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In re: RONNIE PERNELL JOHNSON
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UNITED STATES OF AMERICA |
| [Case # 18-10814], [Filed: March 02, 2018] [ Other§ ⚖ ] >>> More Information |
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ISAAC VIDAL-DURAN
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JEFFERSON B. SESSIONS, III, U. S. ATTORNEY GENERAL |
| [Case # 18-60148], [Filed: March 02, 2018] [ Other§ ⚖ ] ✅ JEFFERSON B. SESSIONS >>> More Information |
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California, February 17, 2018 ⚖ Case 3:2018cv01055/322841 At the US District Court for the Northern District of California, the legal case 3:2018cv01055/322841 involves Iris Wendelberger and Rudiger Wendelberger and Deutsche Lufthansa AG. Filed on February 17, 2018, this case deals with Airplane based on 28 U.S.C. § 1331. Judge Phyllis J. Hamilton is overseeing the proceedings, and it's worth noting that the Plaintiff has requested a jury trial. More Information about >>> ✅ Iris Wendelberger, ✅ Rudiger Wendelberger … | |
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| In re: JUAN B. RODRIGUEZ | E. BRADLEY, Warden and FEDERAL BUREAU OF PRISONS, KIM R. GIBSON |
| [Case # 18-1507], [Filed: March 09, 2018] [ Other§ ⚖ ] ✅ E. BRADLEY >>> More Information |
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California, March 09, 2018 ⚖ Case 2:2018cv01977/703524 Alright, here we have Irene Morales versus Capital One Bank USA, N.A. Case number case 2:2018cv01977/703524, started on March 09, 2018. This is all about Other before Judge Philip S. Gutierrez, Karen L. Stevenson. More Information about >>> ✅ Irene Morales … | |
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California, March 09, 2018 ⚖ Case 2:2018cv01974/703520 Check it out, it's Irene Morales taking on Comenity Bank. Case number case 2:2018cv01974/703520, started on March 09, 2018. It's about Other, happening with Judge Ronald S.W. Lew, Rozella A. Oliver. More Information about >>> ✅ Irene Morales … | |
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California, March 09, 2018 ⚖ Case 3:2018cv00520/566224 In the US District Court for the Southern District of California, Ion Alexandru Beza and U.S. Department of Homeland Security and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement are involved in case 3:2018cv00520/566224. Filed on March 09, 2018, this legal matter focuses on Other Immigration Actions under 28 U.S.C. § 1331. Judge Dana M. Sabraw, Andrew G. Schopler is presiding, and no jury trial is requested. More Information about >>> ✅ Ion Alexandru Beza, ✅ Customs Enforcement … | |
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In re: DELWIN BERRY
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ATTORNEY GENERAL, STATE OF GEORGIA |
| [Case # 18-10973], [Filed: March 09, 2018] [ Other§ ⚖ ] >>> More Information |
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In re: ROBERT MARSHALL
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UNITED STATES OF AMERICA |
| [Case # 18-10679], [Filed: February 22, 2018] [ Other§ ⚖ ] >>> More Information |
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California, February 28, 2018 ⚖ Case 2:2018cv01644/702579 Initiated as Case Number case 2:2018cv01644/702579, Imelda Ganiban and Emerson Ganiban files a lawsuit against Ford Motor Company, Lithia FMF, Inc., Lithia FMF, Inc. a California Corporation doing business as Lithia Ford Lincoln of Fresno and Does 1 through 20, inclusive at the US District Court for the Central District of California. Filed on February 28, 2018, this case revolves around Motor Vehicle Prod. Liability under 28 U.S.C. § 1446 pl Notice of Removal - Product Liability. Judge John E McDermott presides over the case, and Referring Judge Dean D Pregerson is also part of the proceedings. No jury trial has been requested. More Information about >>> ✅ Imelda Ganiban, ✅ Emerson Ganiban … | |
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California, February 22, 2018 ⚖ Case 2:2018cv01481/702103 Here's the deal—Ironhawk Technologies, Inc. is going against DOES and Dropbox, Inc. Case number case 2:2018cv01481/702103, started on February 22, 2018. It's about Other before Judge John E. McDermott, Dean D. Pregerson. | |
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| In re: CURTIS BERNARD HILL | UNITED STATES OF AMERICA |
| [Case # 18-10753], [Filed: February 28, 2018] [ Other§ ⚖ ] >>> More Information |
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California, February 28, 2018 ⚖ Case 3:2018cv01330/323293 The legal proceedings in case 3:2018cv01330/323293 at US District Court for the Northern District of California involve Innovative Design Build, Inc. and Buildzoom, Inc. Filed on February 28, 2018, this case focuses on Trademark based on 15 U.S.C. § 1125. Judge Joseph C Spero is presiding, and it's notable that the Plaintiff has requested a jury trial. | |
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In re: DEMARCUS A. GRESHAM
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UNITED STATES OF AMERICA |
| [Case # 18-10666], [Filed: February 22, 2018] [ Other§ ⚖ ] >>> More Information |
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In re: SANDRA MARIA MATIAS
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UNITED STATES OF AMERICA |
| [Case # 18-10685], [Filed: February 22, 2018] [ Other§ ⚖ ] >>> More Information |
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In re: LOREN ALLEN DENZER
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ATTORNEY GENERAL, STATE OF GEORGIA |
| [Case # 18-10930], [Filed: March 09, 2018] [ Other§ ⚖ ] >>> More Information |
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| ISRAEL SANCHEZ ROSALES and MA ANTONIA MARTINEZ HERNANDEZ SANCHEZ AKA Maria Antonia Hernandez Sanchez | JEFFERSON B. SESSIONS III, Attorney General |
| [Case # 18-70666], [Filed: March 09, 2018] [ Other§ ⚖ ] ✅ JEFFERSON B. SESSIONS >>> More Information |
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In re: SOLOMON DAVID ROBERTS
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ATTORNEY GENERAL, STATE OF FLORIDA |
| [Case # 17-12505], [Filed: June 02, 2017] [ Other§ ⚖ ] >>> More Information |
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