OWI – 1st Offense
Kristina Smithers appeals from an order convicting her of operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated, first offense.
Court Error – Abuse of Discretion
Tracy McCarthy appeals pro se from the order convicting him of disorderly conduct.
Court Error – Fraudulent Representation
Chris Hinrichs and Autovation Limited appeal from a judgment dismissing their complaint against the DOW Chemical Company d/b/a Dow Automotive.
Abuse of Discretion – Sentencing
Daniel L. Shilts, Jr., appeals from a judgment convicting him of ten counts relating to the possession of improvised explosives or their materials and from an order denying his postconviction motion for sentencing relief.
Motion to Compel Discovery Denied
Jordan Nutt was severely injured when a car he was driving was struck by a locomotive operated by Union Pacific Railroad Company.
Breach of Contract
Z Fish Shanty, LLC, appeals an order dismissing its suit for breach of contract, specific performance, and deceptive advertising and granting judgment to Chad Koch and Elizabeth Armstrong (collectively “Koch”) on their counterclaim for breach of contract. Z Fish argues the circuit court erred by denying its summary judgment motion seeking specific performance of the real estate contract.
Abuse of Discretion – ADA Violation
Plaintiff‐appellant Linda Reed alleges that she suffered discrimination on the basis of her disabilities while she was a patient at defendant‐appellee Columbia St. Mary’s Hospital in March 2012.
1st Amendment Violation
Between 2012 and 2013, the Jerome Combs Detention Center in Kankakee, Illinois, prohibited inmates from receiving any newspapers.
Writ of Coram Nobis
Defendant-appellant Ruben Delhorno filed a petition for a writ of coram nobis, a rare form of collateral attack on a criminal judgment.
Trade Practices Act Violation
A Zestimate is an estimated value for real estate, available on the Zillow web site for about 100 million parcels.
Sentencing Guidelines
Hiram Graham pleaded guilty to Hobbs Act robbery and using a firearm during a crime of violence.
ALJ Error – Disability Benefits
Ronnie Winsted applied for disability insurance benefits and supplemental security income claiming disability based on numerous conditions, including degenerative disc disease, osteoarthritis, and anxiety.
Legal News
- Former law enforcement praise state’s response brief in Steven Avery case
- Eric Toney announces re-election bid for Fond du Lac County District Attorney
- Former Wisconsin Democratic Rep. Peter Barca announces new bid for Congress
- Republicans file lawsuit challenging Evers’s partial vetoes to literacy bill
- More human remains believed those of missing woman wash up on Milwaukee Co. beach
- Vice President Harris returning to Wisconsin for third visit this year
- Wisconsin joins Feds, dozens of states to hold airlines accountable for bad behavior
- Trump ahead of Biden in new Marquette poll
- Bankruptcy court approves Milwaukee Marriott Downtown ‘business as usual’ motion
- New Crime Gun Intelligence Center to launch in Chicago
- Arrest warrant proposed for Minocqua Brewing owner who filed Lawsuit against Town of Minocqua
- Wisconsin Supreme Court justices question how much power Legislature should have
WLJ People
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- Power 30 Personal Injury Attorneys – Dustin T. Woehl
- Power 30 Personal Injury Attorneys – Katherine Metzger
- Power 30 Personal Injury Attorneys – Joseph Ryan
- Power 30 Personal Injury Attorneys – James M. Ryan
- Power 30 Personal Injury Attorneys – Dana Wachs
- Power 30 Personal Injury Attorneys – Mark L. Thomsen
- Power 30 Personal Injury Attorneys – Matthew Lein
- Power 30 Personal Injury Attorneys – Jeffrey A. Pitman
- Power 30 Personal Injury Attorneys – William Pemberton
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