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Phase 1

Status

Active

Summary

Local municipalities have clearly and inarguably violated election laws to silence The People, and have opened themselves up to lawsuits for damages and penalties under 42 USC 1983.

Overview

Overview

Reason to Invest:

 

The government has violated the rights of The People to put issues on the ballot, denying them their 1st amendment right to free speech.  The damages for depriving a citizen of their civil rights under color of law are both actual and punitive, and historically generate 6 figure settlements.  The legal arguments are straightforward and unambiguous, documentation of their abuse perfect, and required legal work is low, so this suit should generate a substantial ROI in a limited timeframe.

Team

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Gregory M. Erickson
Contact Me: (612) 979-9791

Education University of Minnesota Law School, Minneapolis, Minnesota J.D. - 1997 Honors: cum laude Miami University, Oxford, Ohio B.A. - 1993 Honors: Cum Laude Major: Political History Science Bar Admissions Minnesota Wisconsin United States Supreme Court U.S. Court of Appeals 7th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals 8th Circuit U.S. District Court Eastern District of Wisconsin U.S. District Court Western District of Wisconsin U.S. District Court Northern District of Illinois Representative Cases Advanced Communication Design v. Follett, 615 N.W. 2d 285, 2000 Pergament v. Loring Properties, Ltd., 599 N.W.2d 146, 1999 Digital Resources LLC v. James Loestetter, et. al., 246 B.R. 357, 2000 Past Positions Rider Bennett, LLP, Partner Professional Associations Minnesota Bar Association, Member Hennepin County Bar Association, Member American Bar Association, Member Certified Legal Specialties M.S.B.A. Board Certified Real Estate Specialist

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Elizabeth Nielsen
Contact Me: (612) 979-9791

Education University of Illinois College of Law, Illinois J.D. - 2022 Honors: magna cum laude Honors: Rickert Award for Excellence in Advocacy Honors: Paul M. Lisnek Award for Excellence and Ethics in Trial Advocacy Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, Illinois B.A. - 2014 Honors: summa cum laude Honors: Chancellor’s Scholar Major: Political Science Major: Theater Minor: French Bar Admissions Minnesota Michigan Pennsylvania U.S. Court of Appeals 3rd Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals 6th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals 8th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals 9th Circuit U.S. District Court District of Minnesota U.S. District Court Eastern District of Michigan

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Erick G. Kaardal
Contact Me: (612)-341-1074

Education University of Chicago Law School, Chicago, Illinois J.D. - 1992 Harvard College Honors: magna cum laude Honors: U.S. Army Reserve Officer Training Corps scholarship Major: Economics Bar Admissions Minnesota Wisconsin U.S. Supreme Court U.S. Court of Appeals District of Columbia Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals Federal Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals 3rd Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals 6th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals 7th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals 8th Circuit U.S. District Court District of Minnesota U.S. District Court Eastern District of Wisconsin U.S. District Court Western District of Wisconsin U.S. District Court Central District of Illinois U.S. District Court Northern District of Iowa U.S. District Court District of Idaho U.S. District Court Northern District of Georgia U.S. District Court Eastern District of Michigan U.S. District Court Western District of Michigan U.S. District Court Western District of Pennsylvania U.S. Court of Federal Claims U.S. Tax Court Representative Cases Republican Party of Minnesota v. White (U.S. Supreme Court victory 5-4), 2002 Minnesota Voters Alliance v. Mansky (U.S. Supreme Court victory 7-2), 2018 Honors Outstanding Contribution to the Cause of Liberty, Institute for Justice Minnesota Lawyer, Lawyer of the Year, 2018 Life Legal Defense Foundation "Defender of Life" Award Winner – 2021 Pro-Bono Activities Republican Party of Minnesota, Past Secretary/Treasurer John Adams Society, Past Chairman Minnesota Chapter of the Federalist Society, Advisory Board Member Past Positions Mohrman, Kaardal & Erickson, PA - since January 1, 2000 Trimble & Associates, Ltd., Associate Attorney, 1994-1999 Faegre & Benson, Associate Attorney, 1992-1994 U.S. Army Reserves, Minnesota and Illinois National Guard, Field Artillery Officer, Captain (retired)

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Milestones

Phase - 1 Funding is Aiding Ongoing Action

$50,000 The Initial Title IX Complaint (Immediate)

  • Filing in the US District Court Eastern District of Michigan

  • Project has started and is Active at $25,000 of Phase -1 Funding

Phase -2

$60,000 US District Court Motion Practice (1 Year)

  • Motion to Dismiss, Discovery, and Summary Judgment

Phase -3

$120,000 Trial (if required) (6 Months)

  • A small number of such cases require trial.  If required, we will provide trial preparation, witness lists, exhibit lists, pre-trial motions, trial and post-trial motions.

Phase -4

$60,000 Appeal (if required) (1 Year)

  • A small number of such cases require Appeal.  If required, we will provide notice of appeal, principal brief, reply brief, and oral argument.

 

Project Milestone Fees include a 20% Administrative Expense which covers items including website, legal, accounting, management, and advertising.

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