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Oct 1, 2013

Union president shocked by appeals court decision

County employees who retire after a health benefit is taken away are not eligible to receive the benefit, even if it was promised when they were hired, according to a Wisconsin Court of Appeals decision issued Tuesday.

Sep 25, 2013

BENCH BLOG: The importance of jury instruction

When there’s no objection to jury instructions, how can they be faulty enough to warrant reversal?

Sep 24, 2013

Appeals court refuses to overturn rape conviction

The Wisconsin Court of Appeals refused to overturn the conviction of a Somali refugee who argued that a Milwaukee County judge didn’t properly explain the ramifications a plea would have on his immigration status.

Sep 22, 2013

Horse trainer loses dispute over show jumper

A western Wisconsin horse trainer has lost a legal dispute over a show jumper in a case that gives a glimpse into the world of champion horses.

Sep 11, 2013

In 3rd attempt, wrongfully convicted man to get compensation (UPDATE)

When David Turnpaugh appeared before the Wisconsin Claims Board on Wednesday for the third time in three years, he knew he would receive compensation for his wrongful conviction on prostitution and bail-jumping charges in 2006.

Aug 22, 2013

BENCH BLOG: Mental commitment case shows the need to question

A mental commitment case that recently went before the state Supreme Court offers a valuable lesson to attorneys and judges: listen closely.

Aug 20, 2013

ON THE DEFENSIVE: The dangerous reach of civil forfeiture laws

Law enforcement officers for years have taken advantage of overly broad civil forfeiture laws.

Aug 15, 2013

Brown Deer fights appeal of road decision

The village of Brown Deer is seeking confirmation from the Wisconsin Court of Appeals that a reconstruction project on five roads is legal.

Aug 14, 2013

Appeals court overturns marijuana conviction in traffic stop

A Green Bay man’s marijuana conviction was overturned after the Court of Appeals said a police officer unlawfully searched the man’s car and found evidence during a traffic stop that was already completed.

May 3, 2013

Health club can’t enforce injury waiver, rules Wis. Court of Appeals

A health and fitness club could not enforce an exculpatory waiver that a member signed when he joined the club, the Wisconsin Court of Appeals has ruled in reversing a dismissal.

Apr 11, 2013

Appeals court affirms hospital liens are enforceable after Medicare billing period expires

A recent decision from the Wisconsin Court of Appeals affirmed that the University of Wisconsin Hospital could pursue a hospital lien against a Medicare-eligible patient even after the Medicare billing period had expired.

Feb 22, 2013

Lawyers find ADA circuit split hard to accommodate

It’s an issue that leaves employment lawyers and their clients scratching their heads: Must an employer reassign a disabled employee to a vacant position that would have otherwise been filled by a competitive process?

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