Montana Lanham Act Law
<H2> United States of America v. Usman Hanif Khan
Billings, Montana criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with use of a facility in interstate commerce in aid of racketeerring. Usman Hanif Khan, 52, was charged with one count of use of a facility of interstate commerce to aid in racketeering. prior to April 9, 2023, Khan met a woman on a social media website for those interested in a commercial sex relationship. Then, o... More...
$ (12-04-2025 - MT)United States of America v. Tracy Allen Reilly
Helena, Montana, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with failure to register as a sex offender in violation of 18 U.S.C. 2250, which provides:<br> <br> (a) In General.—Whoever—<br> (1) is required to register under the Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act;<br> (2)<br> (A) is a sex offender as defined for the purposes of the Sex Offender Registration a... More...
$0 (10-19-2025 - MT)United States of America v. David Antonio Molina-Mendoza
Billings, Montana, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with re-entry of a deported alien.<br> <br> Any alien who—<br> <br> (1) has been denied admission, excluded, deported, or removed or has departed the United States while an order of exclusion, deportation, or removal is outstanding, and thereafter<br> (2) enters, attempts to enter, or is at any time found in, the U... More...
$0 (10-19-2025 - MT)Virgal DRM, LLC v. Ressler Motor Company
Butte, Montana, intellectual property lawyers represented the parties in a trademark infringement dispute. <br> <br> Trademark infringement is the unauthorized use of a registered or unregistered trademark on goods or services that is likely to cause consumer confusion, deception, or mistake about the source of the goods. To prove infringement, a plaintiff must show they own a valid trademark, tha... More...
$0 (10-08-2025 - MT)United States of America v. Gabriel Cowan Metcalf
Billing, Montana, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with violation of the Gun-Free School Zones Act, 18 U.S.C. § 922(q)(2)(A),<br> <br> Gabriel Cowan Metcalf lives in Billings, Montana,<br> across the street from a public elementary school. For<br> several days in August 2023—before the schoolyear<br> started—Metcalf patrolled outside his home with a shotg... More...
$0 (09-26-2025 - MT)United States of America v. Juan Ramon Matta-Lopez, aka El Negro, aka Juan Ramon Matta-Ballesteros
Los Angeles, California, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant seeking compassionate release.<br> <br> Matta-Lopez was convicted for conduct that occurred before the <br> enactment of the Sentencing Reform Act (SRA) on November 1, 1987. Under the <br> pre-SRA statutory scheme, 18 U.S.C. § 4205(g) (the old law), Matta-Lopez is <br> precluded from personally moving for compassionate ... More...
$0 (09-08-2025 - MT)United States of America v. Derek Capozzi
Northampton, Massachusetts criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant convicted in 1999 of possession of a firearm as a felon under 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(1); attempted extortion under 18 U.S.C. § 1951(a); and use of a firearm in furtherance ofa crime of violence under 18 U.S.C. § 924(c). <br> <br> Derek Capozzi brings two challenges to the district court's disposition of his motion t... More...
$0 (07-09-2025 - MT)United States of America v. Francisco Alcocer-Sanchez
Great Falls, Montana criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with using or possessing fraudulent immigration docuemtns in violation of 18 U.S.C. 1546, which provides:<br> <br> he first paragraph of 18 U.S.C. § 1546(a) proscribes the forging, counterfeiting, altering or falsely making of certain immigration documents or their use, possession, or receipt. The second paragraph pr... More...
$0 (07-07-2025 - MT)Claudia Riveron Verdecia v. T-T Contracting, LLC, et al.
Great Falls, Montana personal injury lawyers represented the Plaintiff on an auto negligence wrongful death claim.<br> <br> <br> In Montana, a wrongful death lawsuit in a car accident case can be filed by the deceased's personal representative if the death was caused by another's negligence or wrongful act. This civil action seeks compensation for the surviving family members' losses, such as loss... More...
$1 (07-10-2025 - MT)Soctt Dimke and Tamara Dimke v. Austin Mutual Insurance Company
Great Falls, Montana insurance law lawyer represented the Plaintiff on a bad faith breach of contract claim.<br> <br> In Montana, insurance bad faith occurs when an insurance company fails to uphold its contractual obligations and deal fairly with its policyholders. This includes actions like wrongly denying claims, unreasonably delaying payments, failing to investigate properly, or offering lowba... More...
$1 (07-08-2025 - MT)United States of America v. Connan J. Kittson
Great Falls, Montana criminal defense lawyer represented the defendant charged with possession with intent to distribute meth.<br> <br> 21 U.S.C. 841 provides:<br> <br> (a) Unlawful actsExcept as authorized by this subchapter, it shall be unlawful for any person knowingly or intentionally—<br> (1) to manufacture, distribute, or dispense, or possess with intent to manufacture, distribute, or... More...
$0 (07-10-2025 - MT)United States of America v. Joseph David Wipf
Billings, Montana criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with being a prohibited person in possession of a firearm.<br> <br> 18 U.S.C. 922(g):<br> <br> Federal law prohibits felons from possessing firearms. Specifically, 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(1) makes it illegal for anyone convicted of a felony (or a crime punishable by more than one year of imprisonment) to ship, transport, pos... More...
$0 (07-11-2025 - MT)United States of America v. Jussica Leigh Siegel
Billings, Montana criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with wire fraud.<br> <br> 18 U.S.C. 1343 provides:<br> <br> Whoever, having devised or intending to devise any scheme or artifice to defraud, or for obtaining money or property by means of false or fraudulent pretenses, representations, or promises, transmits or causes to be transmitted by means of wire, radio, or televisi... More...
$0 (07-02-2025 - MT)United States of America v. Jeremiah Robert Wibert
Billings, Montana criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charge with failure to register as sex offender.<br> <br> 18 U.S. Code § 2250 - Failure to register:<br> <br> (a) In General.—Whoever—<br> (1) is required to register under the Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act;<br> (2)<br> (A) is a sex offender as defined for the purposes of the Sex Offender Registra... More...
$0 (06-25-2025 - MT)<h1> United States of America v. Marty Edward Plenty Hawk </h1>
<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Billings, Montana criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with aggravated sexual abuse and abusive sexual contact of a child </font/color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b></b> Lodge Grass man sentenced to 20 years in prison for sexually abusing child on Crow Indian Reservation</h2></center></b></b> </h2></center></... More...
$0 (12-20-2024 - MT)<a href="https://juddocumentservice.mt.gov/getDocByCTrackId?DocId=500483" target="_new">Rikki Held, et al. v. State of Montana, et al.</a>
Helena, Montana environmental law lawyers represented the Plaintiff who sued the State of Montana and others challenging the constitutionality of a statute.<br> <br> Issues:<br> <br> Issue One: Whether the Montana Constitution's guarantee of a "clean and healthful<br> environment†includes a stable climate system that sustains human lives and<br> liberties.<br> Issue Two: Whether Plaintiffs ... More...
$0 (12-18-2024 - MT)James Morrison v. United States et al.
<h2><br> Billings, Montana lawyer represented the Plaintiff who sued on medical malpractice theory.<br> </h2><br> <br> Morrison's claims relate to medical treatment he did or did not receive in November, 2021 and associated events. Morrison sought treatment at the Indian Health Services. (Doc 5 at 2.) He was then transferred to Billings Clinic, who then treated him improperly. (Doc. 5 at 3.) He wa... More...
$0 (10-18-2024 - MT)United States of America v. Israel Gonzalez-Pacheco
<h2><br> Billings, Montana prohibited person in possession of a firearm criminal Defense lawyer represented the Defendant.<br> </h2><br> 18:922G PROHIBITED PERSON IN POSSESSION OF A FIREARM and CRIMINAL FORFEITURE.<br> <br> container in which there is a firearm.<br> <br> (g) It shall be unlawful for any person—<br> (1) who has been convicted in any court of, a crime punishable by imprisonme... More...
$0 (10-18-2024 - MT)Planned Parenthood of Montana and Samuel Dickman, M.D. v. State of Montana and Austin Knudsen
<h2><br> Helena, Montana civil rights lawyers represented the Plaintiff.<br> <h2><br> <br> The Montana Supreme Court has unanimously upheld a district court's decision that the Parental Consent for Abortion Act of 2013 (Consent Act) violated the fundamental right of a minor to control her body and destiny guaranteed by the right of privacy in Montana's Constitution and Montana Supreme Court preced... More...
$0 (08-19-2024 - MT)United States of America v. Mickey James Buchholz
<font color="red"><h2><br> Great Falls, Montana criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with wire fraud.<br> </font </color="red"></h2><br> <br> Violation of 18 U.S.C. 1343:<br> <br> Whoever, having devised or intending to devise any scheme or artifice to defraud, or for obtaining money or property by means of false or fraudulent pretenses, representations, or promises, transmits... More...
$0 (06-18-2024 - MT)<h1> United States of America v. Windelyn Valdo Shoulderblade, Jr. </h1>
<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Billings, Montana criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with failing to register as a sex offender </font </color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> Oklahoma sex offender sentenced to seven years in prison for failing to register in Montana</h2></center></b></b> </h2></center></b><br> <br> Windelyn Valdo Should... More...
$0 (06-14-2024 - MT)<h1> United States of America v. Windelyn Valdo Shoulderblade, Jr. </h1>
<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Billings, Montana criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with failing to register as a sex offender </font </color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> Oklahoma sex offender sentenced to seven years in prison for failing to register in Montana</h2></center></b></b> </h2></center></b><br> <br> The defendant, Windel... More...
$0 (06-12-2024 - MT)United States of America v. Juvenvile Male
Billings, Montana criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant, a juvenile, charged with non-consensual sex acts with a minor in Indian County.<br> <br> At the age of 13, S.E. engaged in non-consensual sexual acts with a 10-year-old child. This activity continued until S.E. was 15 and the victim was 12. S.E. and the victim were residents of the Fort Belknap Reservation in Montana. In 2005, th... More...
$0 (06-27-2011 - MT)Stephen Cranska v. UMIA Insurance, Inc. et al
Missoula, Montana insurance law lawyers represented the Plaintiff who sued on a bad faith breach of insurance contract theory.<br> <br> Montana's claim handling practices are governed by the Montana Unfair Trade Practices Act (UTPA). Mont. Code Ann. § 33-18-101, et seq. Insurers must acknowledge and act promptly upon communications with respect to claims and promptly investigate claims. Mont. C... More...
$0 (02-21-2024 - MT)Benjamin Fettkether v. Progressive Northwestern Insurance Company
Billings, Montana insurance lawyer represented the Plaintiff who sued the Defendant on a bad faith breach of insurance contract theory.<br> <br> Montana's claim handling practices are governed by the Montana Unfair Trade Practices Act (UTPA). Mont. Code Ann. § 33-18-101, et seq. Insurers must acknowledge and act promptly upon communications with respect to claims and promptly investigate claims... More...
$0 (02-03-2024 - MT)<h1> STATE OF MONTANA v. WILLIAM G. ROSSBACH </h1>
On May 15, 2019, Officer Haynes saw Rossbach riding a bike that matched the <br> description of one that had been reported stolen and tried to stop him. Rossbach did not <br> stop for Officer Haynes, and Officer Haynes ran after him. The two ended up in a physical <br> altercation when Rossbach would not comply with Officer Haynes's orders, and these <br> charges resulted. <br> 3<br> ¶4 The Offic... More...
$0 (02-04-2024 - MT)Tammy Whilhite v. United States of America
Billings, Montana personal injury lawyer represented the Plaintiff who sued the Defendant on a Federal Tort Claims Act negligence theory.<br> <br> The Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA) is federal legislation enacted in 1946 that provides a legal means for compensating individuals who have suffered personal injury, death, or property loss or damage caused by the negligent or wrongful act or omission o... More...
$1 (01-10-2023 - MT)Korrie Flugge and David Flugge v. United States of America
Helena, Montana personal injury car wreck lawyer represented the Plaintiffs who sued the Defendant on Federal Tort Claims Act auto negligence theory claiming to have suffered damages and/or injuries as a direct result of a motor vehicle accident caused by a federal government employee.<br> <br> Here's an overview of the Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA):<br> <br> What it is:<br> <br> A federal st... More...
$1 (03-17-2023 - MT)Michael Rowe v. United States of America
Missoula, Montana personal injury car wreck lawyer represented the Plaintiff who sued the Defendant on a Federal Tort Claims Act auto negligence theory claiming to have suffered damages and/or injuries caused by a federal government employee.<br> <br> the FTCA is a federal law that allows individuals to sue the United States government for certain kinds of negligence committed by its employees act... More...
$1 (10-03-2023 - MT)Dennis Peplow v. United States of America
Billings, Montana personal injury car wreck lawyers represented the Plaintiff who sued the Defendant on Federal Tort Claims Act auto negligence theory claiming to have suffered damages and/or injuries caused by federal government employee.<br> <br> Montana Auto Negligence Law:<br> <br> Fault-Based System: Montana operates under a fault-based system for auto negligence. This means that the driver d... More...
$1 (11-21-2023 - MT)United States of America v. James Cleveland Manywhitehorses
Great Falls, Montana criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with felony possession of a firearm.<br> <br> James Cleveland Manywhitehorses was charged with violating 18 U.S.C. 922, which provides:<br> <br> (g) It shall be unlawful for any person—<br> (1) who has been convicted in any court of, a crime punishable by imprisonment for a term exceeding one year;<br> (2) who is... More...
$0 (12-11-2023 - MT)United States of America v. Simon Paul and Travis John Branson
Missoula, Montana criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with conspiracy to violate the Lacey Act by unlawfully trafficking Bald and Golden Eagles.<br> <br> The government has acussed Simon Paul and Travis John Branson of hunting and killing bald eagles.<br> <br> The United States Attorney's office alleges the two men killed over 3,600 birds, among them an unspecified number of... More...
$0 (12-14-2023 - MT)United States of America v. Marshall Vincent Lucas
Billings, Montana criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with coercing a minor girl to engage in <br> sexual conduct with him and into producing sexually explicit images of herself after providing the girl with a laptop.<br> <br> The government alleged in court documents that in September 2021, Marshall Vincent Lucas, age 42, of Billings, provided the victim, Jane Doe 1, who is... More...
$0 (09-08-2023 - MT)Zackary C. v. Social Security Administration
Great Falls, Montana social security disability lawyers represented Plaintiff seeking review of the denial of his application for Social Security: DIWC/DIWW benefits by HHS.<br> <br> <br> Plaintiff protectively filed his applications for benefits under Titles II and XVI, respectively, of the Social Security Act on November 21, 2018, alleging disability since September 1, 2015. (Doc. 10 at 221, 227... More...
$0 (08-29-2023 - MT)United States of America v. Dr. William D. Stratford
Helena, Montana criminal defense lawyer represented Defendant charged with wrongfully violating the Controlled Substances Act by dispensing ketamine, a dissociative anesthetic that has some hallucinogenic effects, from an unregistered location and failed to maintain records for his controlled substances.<br> <br> Dr. William D. Stratford Jr. entered into a civil settlement agreement with the Drug ... More...
$0 (08-28-2023 - MT)United States of America v. William Ronald Blackman
Great Falls, Montana criminal defense lawyer represented Defendant charged with raping a girl in Browning, on the Blackfeet Indian Reservation.<br> <br> After a two-day trial in March, the jury found William Ronald Blackman, 31, guilty of attempted sexual abuse and two counts of sexual abuse.<br> <br> In court documents and at trial, the government alleged that Blackman sexually abused the victim... More...
$0 (08-16-2023 - MT)United States of America v. Joseph Wayne Cantrell
Billings, Montana criminal defense lawyer represented Defendant charged with robbery and felony used of a gun to steal a car at gun point (carjacking).<br> <br> Joseph Wayne Cantrell, 30, pleaded guilty in April to Hobbs Act Robbery and to possession of a firearm in furtherance of a crime of violence.<br> <br> The government alleged in court documents that on Jan. 8, 2022, the victim was sitting ... More...
$0 (08-10-2023 - MT)United States of America v. Belle Fourche Pipeline Company and Bridger Pipeline, LLC
Billings, Montana civil litigation lawyers represented Defendants accused of violating the Clean Water Act, pipeline safety laws and North Dakota state laws relating to oil spills in Montana and North Dakota. <br> <br> "Today's settlement is the result of federal and state partners working together to comprehensively address oil spills and assess a significant penalty to deter future violations,�... More...
$12500000 (07-31-2023 - MT)Howard Mount, Jr. v. United States of America
Missoula, Montana personal Injury lawyer represented Plaintiff who sued Defendant on a Federal Tort Claims Act Medical Malpractice theory.<br> <br> The claims made and defenses asserted by the parties relating to the death of Howard Mount, Sr. are not available.<br> <br> The Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA) is a federal law that waives the sovereign immunity of the United States and allows individua... More...
$0 (04-10-2023 - MT)Justin Stevens v. Northwestern Corporation, d/b/a Northwestern Energy
Butte, Montana civil rights lawyer represented Plaintiff who sued Defendant on an Americans With Disabilities Act violation theory under 42 U.S.C. 12102.<br> <br> §12102. Definition of disability<br> <br> As used in this chapter:<br> (1) Disability<br> <br> The term "disability†means, with respect to an individual—<br> <br> (A) a physical or mental impairment that substantially li... More...
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