Recent Articles from dmc-admin
Termination of Parental Rights
Appeals from an order of the circuit court terminating her parental rights to her son, John.2 On appeal, H.C. argues that WIS. STAT. § 48.426(3) is unconstitutional on its face because it does not define a specific burden of proof for the State at the dispositional phase of a proceeding to terminate parental rights.
Postconviction Relief-Sentence Modification
Lyons appealed his conviction and the denial of his postconviction motion for sentence modification.
Employment Law
On June 17, 2020, MFD Chief Mark Rohlfing terminated Peden from his position as a heavy-equipment operator.
Evidence
The City of Glendale appeals from an order of the circuit court granting summary judgment in favor of Robert Cronwell and ordering the City to produce an unredacted version of the application to sell alcohol beverages submitted by PrimeTime Events, LLC.
Warrantless Search
Law enforcement stopped a vehicle driven by Ashley Campbell. While an officer drafted citations for traffic infractions, another officer arrived with a police canine and ordered Campbell and her passenger out of the vehicle.
Sufficiency of Evidence
Hudson was convicted by a jury of second-degree reckless homicide as a party to a crime (PTAC).
Gender Identity Support- Due Process and Free Exercise Clauses of the U.S. Constitution
Parents Protecting Our Children, an organization of parents, sought to halt the implementation of the Eau Claire Area School District’s Administrative Guidance for Gender Identity Support.
Evidence-Sentencing Guidelines
Anthony Bender, Jr. was convicted of unlawful possession of a firearm, resulting in a 96-month prison sentence.
Illinois Workers’ Occupational Diseases Act
Candice Martin, representing herself and her deceased husband Rodney Martin's estate, sued Goodrich Corporation and PolyOne Corporation, Rodney's former employers.
National Firearms Act-Sentencing Guidelines
The Seventh Circuit upheld the ruling of the Southern District of Illinois, which determined that a tin can containing energetic powder, sealed with adhesive, and equipped with a fuse qualifies as a "destructive device" under the National Firearms Act.
Indiana Unclaimed Property Act
Gerlach alleged that Indiana officials violated her Fifth Amendment right to just compensation under the Takings Clause.
Sentencing Guidelines
The Seventh Circuit upheld a 240-month prison sentence imposed on Herbert Holder, a repeat offender convicted on three counts of distributing methamphetamine and being a felon in possession of a firearm,
Legal News
- (Updated) Wisconsin law enforcement clash with pro-Palestinian Madison protestors
- Gov. Evers seeks applicants for Lafayette County Circuit Court
- Complaint against University filed by Wisconsin law firm over $1.9M given to Palestinian students
- Hush money trial judge raises threat of jail as he finds Trump violated gag order, fines him $9K
- Active shooter ‘neutralized’ outside Wisconsin middle school
- Audit finds Wisconsin Capitol Police emergency response times up, calls for better tracking
- Jury finds Wisconsin man sane in sexual assault, killing of toddler
- Attorney sentenced to 20 years in prison for sexually exploiting numerous children
- UW-Madison pro-Palestine protesters spark debate over free speech laws
- DEA to reclassify marijuana in a historic shift
- Wisconsin opens public comment on constitutional amendment regarding election officials
- Court upholds Milwaukee police officer’s firing for posting racist memes
WLJ People
- Power 30 Personal Injury Attorneys – Russell Nicolet
- Power 30 Personal Injury Attorneys – Benjamin Nicolet
- 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
- Power 30 Personal Injury Attorneys – Howard S. Sicula