Attorney Disciplinary Hearing
We review the recommendation of the referee, Allan Beatty, recommending that Attorney Christopher S. Petros' license to practice law be suspended for two years due to his professional misconduct.
Attorney Disciplinary Hearing
Attorney Wendy Alison Nora appeals from various interlocutory orders and a final report issued by the referee, Attorney James Winiarski.
Constitutional Authority – Veto Powers
This is an original action challenging whether two partial vetoes in the 2017-19 biennial budget exceeded the governor's constitutional authority.
Constitutional Authority – Veto Powers
We review the petitioners' original action requesting a declaration that Governor Evers exceeded his constitutional authority to partially veto appropriation bills.
Constitutionality – Legislative Involvement in Litigation
Under our constitutional order, government derives its power solely from the people.
Unlawful-stop Claim – Reasonable Suspicion
Courtney Brown failed to fully stop his car at a stop sign, prompting a police officer to initiate a traffic stop.
Abuse of Discretion – Expert Testimony
The petitioner, Timothy E. Dobbs, seeks review of the court of appeals' decision affirming his judgment of conviction for homicide by intoxicated use of a vehicle.
Statutory Interpretation – Surface Transport and Assistance Act – Seasonal Weight Limitation
When spring finally arrives in Wisconsin, and roadways begin to thaw from the long winter, many municipalities impose weight limitations on certain roads especially vulnerable to deterioration during this time.
Bar Admission
This is a review, pursuant to Supreme Court Rule (SCR) 40.08(7), of a final decision of the Board of Bar Examiners (Board) declining to certify that the petitioner, David E. Hammer, satisfied the character and fitness requirements for admission to the Wisconsin bar set forth in SCR 40.06(1).
4th Amendment Violation – Warrantless Seizure
Alfonso Lorenzo Brooks was parked on the side of a road after having been stopped for speeding.
Attorney Disciplinary Hearing
We review Referee Kim M. Peterson's recommendation that Attorney Peter J. Kovac's license to practice law in Wisconsin be suspended for six months for four counts of professional misconduct.
Legal Malpractice
David Skindzelewski committed a crime, pled guilty, and spent time in jail as a consequence for committing that crime until a circuit court vacated his conviction because the statute of limitations rendered the conviction erroneous.
Legal News
- Trump backers try again to recall Wisconsin GOP Assembly speaker as first effort stalls
- Wis. Department of Justice Office of School Safety (OSS) funding bill signed into law
- Bryan Steil teams up with election denier Jim Jordan
- Milwaukee Bar Association releases 2024 Judicial Poll results
- Hilton Doubletree Lawsuit: 8-year-old died after being sucked into swimming pool pipe
- Gov. Evers signs measure allowing tactical emergency medical services to bear arms
- Evers signs anti-human trafficking bills
- Evers signs bills addressing threats against judges
- Illegal immigrant charged with Fond du Lac domestic violence stabbing
- Milwaukee creates requirements for private security guards after Isaiah Allen’s shooting death
- Milwaukee Police asking for public’s assistance after shooting of 6-year-old
- Man shot at Miami Hilton
WLJ People
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