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Diane Sykes

Jun 30, 2021

7th Circuit uses ‘wholistic’ reading of statutes to define scope of alternative fuel tax credit

After a “wholistic” reading of the statutory text about an alternative fuel tax credit, the Seventh Circuit has ruled that a Wisconsin-based fuel producer may not receive tax refunds for its gasoline-butane fuel mixture. The court released its decision in U.S. Venture, Inc. v. United States of America on Tuesday. The lawsuit was over the scope of a […]

Feb 12, 2021

Rachel Blise appointed Eastern District bankruptcy judge

Rachel M. Blise has been appointed to a 14-year term as a U.S. bankruptcy judge for the Eastern District of Wisconsin.

Feb 27, 2017

Judges express skepticism over claims in voting cases

Three federal court judges expressed deep skepticism Friday over claims that Wisconsin Republicans deliberately made it harder for minorities to vote.

Apr 12, 2016

Court sends part of voter ID case back to judge

A judge must consider whether Wisconsin's voter photo identification law applies to people who face daunting obstacles in obtaining identification, a three-judge federal appellate panel ruled Tuesday.

Sep 28, 2015

7th Circuit hears oral arguments in Madison

The Chicago-based 7th Circuit came to Madison on Monday and was highlighted by spirited exchanges between Judge Diane Sykes and counsel in one of the three cases they heard.

Mar 26, 2015

Court: Lender liable for project’s cost overruns

A federal appeals court has ruled that an insurer is not always liable for cost overruns in ongoing construction projects.

Sep 30, 2014

Sharply divided appeals court explains ID ruling (UPDATE)

A sharply divided federal appeals court issued dueling opinions Tuesday on Wisconsin's voter identification law, shedding light on the arguments of judges who pushed for and against allowing the requirement to take effect for the Nov. 4 election.

May 27, 2014

Pay to play: Rove, Gibbs coming to State Bar conference

The State Bar is spending $51,000 to bring Robert Gibbs and Karl Rove to its 2014 Annual Meeting & Conference next month.

May 14, 2014

Court: Campaign finance laws went too far (UPDATE)

A federal appeals court on Wednesday declared major portions of Wisconsin's campaign finance law unconstitutional in a decision that experts said would have little immediate effect but would make it clear that the rules must be rewritten.

May 1, 2014

7th Circuit rejects civil appointment request

A Wisconsin inmate who tried to argue he needed an attorney to represent him in a civil case had his case shot down Wednesday by the 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals.

Dec 12, 2011

Federal appeals court strikes down Wis. donation law (UPDATE)

A federal appeals court has struck down a Wisconsin law limiting how much any one person can donate to independent political action groups.

Jun 14, 2011

Cocaine base ruling triggers longer penalties

“All crack is cocaine base but not all cocaine base is crack,” Judge Diane S. Sykes noted in U.S. v. Edwards, 397 F.3d 570 (7th Cir. 2005).

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