BENCH BLOG: Sheriff fights law, law wins
A sheriff did battle with the open records law and lost.
BENCH BLOG: Good-faith exception to exclusionary rule
In a hotly contested case about suppressing a dog’s sniff search of a residence, the Wisconsin Supreme Court unanimously decided that the good faith exception to the exclusionary rule applied.
BENCH BLOG: Justices, judges assemble their wish lists
The Bench Blog’s Santa asked Wisconsin Supreme Court justices and Court of Appeals judges what they want in their appellate Christmas stockings.
BENCH BLOG: Case raises notable open records concerns
In a recent Court of Appeals’ case, domestic violence clashed with the open records law.
Candid courtroom: Outspoken judges prompt criticism, admiration
Not every judge would feel comfortable writing in an opinion that “the sight of a shackled litigant is apt to make jurors think they’re dealing with a mad dog.”
Appeals court tosses homicide conviction (UPDATE)
A state appeals court ordered a new trial Tuesday for a Milwaukee man accused of shooting his parents.
BENCH BLOG: State justices get to heart of the matter
In a child sexual assault case that divided the Court of Appeals, the state Supreme Court properly kept the focus on the elements of the crime and a jury’s function.
Appeals court allows warrant obtained on improper grounds
Evidence that was obtained illegally does not immediately invalidate a search warrant, if the requesting officer believed he or she was acting lawfully at the time, the Wisconsin Court of Appeals ruled Tuesday.
BENCH BLOG: Job well done at Court of Appeals
In a new court of appeals case, the doctrine of mutual mistake in a home sale contract meets a motion for sanctions based on frivolous claims.
Appeals court affirms ruling in tainted fountain case
A Milwaukee-based contractor’s insurance companies are not liable for covering damages incurred by those who got sick after breathing in contaminated water that came from a decorative fountain, according to an appellate court decision released Tuesday.
BENCH BLOG: Judges’ perspectives on voir dire
Voir dire is subject to judicial control and discretion, so it pays to know your judge.
Necessity of Supreme Court citation rule unclear after more than 2 years
When the Wisconsin Supreme Court next year reviews its 2009 rule that allows for citation of unpublished appellate court decisions, there may be minimal evidence to determine the value of the change.
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- Evers taps Marcus Hawkins to Public Service Commission
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- Milwaukee Bucks partner with WisDOT to expand reckless driving prevention campaign
- Evers taps State Bar President-Elect Bucher for Circuit Court Judge
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