Recent Articles from dmc-admin
Weekly Case Digests – September 20, 2021 – September 24, 2021
Weekly Case Digests – September 20, 2021 – September 24, 2021
Republicans say charges against refugees raise concerns
Wisconsin Republicans on Thursday reiterated their concerns about the vetting of Afghan refugees being housed at an Army post in the state, after two Afghan men were charged with crimes there.
Kaul slams GOP election investigation, calls for gun laws
Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul on Thursday accused Republicans of chasing conspiracy theories with a $680,000 taxpayer-funded investigation into the 2020 election instead of passing gun control measures polls have shown have broad public support.
Wisconsin Assembly to vote on bill banning race theory
The Wisconsin Assembly plans to vote next week on a Republican bill that would prohibit public schools from teaching students and training employees about concepts such as systemic racism and implicit bias.
Attorney Disciplinary Proceedings
We review, pursuant to Wis. Stat. § 757.91 (2019-20), a Judicial Conduct Panel's (the Panel) findings of fact, conclusions of law, and recommendation for discipline for the Honorable Scott C. Woldt, a judge for the Winnebago County circuit court.
Sentencing Guidelines – Resentencing
Alexandrea C.E. Throndson appeals a judgment of conviction for maintaining a drug trafficking place and bail jumping.
Warrantless Search – Suppression of Evidence
Percy L. Oliver appeals a judgment of conviction for second-degree reckless homicide.
1st Amendment Violation
Aaron Matthew Oleston appeals a judgment of conviction for five counts of disorderly conduct.
Ineffective Assistance of Counsel
Jimmy McDaniel was convicted, after a jury trial in the Crawford County Circuit Court, of first-degree reckless homicide and strangulation of Linda Kline.
Sufficiency of Evidence
Lamardus D. Ford appeals a judgment of conviction and an order denying Ford’s postconviction motion.
Standing to Sue
This case involves a run-of-the-mill fact pattern—buyer purchases house, discovers defects, and sues seller—complicated by a thorny standing issue stemming from the buyer’s having purchased and owned the property as three related but separate legal entities.
Candlelight vigil in Milwaukee to honor Ruth Bader Ginsburg postponed to Monday (UPDATE)
A candlelight vigil in honor of the life and service of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg has been postponed three days in honor of Shabbat, the weekly day of rest in the Jewish religion.
Legal News
- CIA is obstructing justice and witness tampering in Havana Syndrome cover up, attorney says
- Wisconsin Supreme Court will decide whether mobile voting sites are legal
- WisDOT honors Wisconsin State Patrol staff for going above and beyond to keep communities safe
- Milwaukee Men sentenced to Federal Prison for pharmacy robberies and firearms offenses
- Man arrested in death of 4-year-old was previously convicted of killing another pedestrian
- Justice Department strengthens efforts, builds partnerships to address the crisis of Missing or Murdered Indigenous Persons
- Wisconsin lawyers file University of Wisconsin public records request seeking answers to protests
- Wisconsin Supreme Court issues orders amending Supreme Court rules and Wis. Stats.
- EXCLUSIVE: Former Milwaukee ‘big law’ partner attacks news media for bias against Trump
- Former Milwaukee election official fined for obtaining fake absentee ballots
- Contract dispute prevents airing of 15 regional sports networks, impacts Brewers
- Wis. middle school focuses on recovery as authorities investigate shooting
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