Recent Articles from dmc-admin
The Simon Law Firm on Patent Trademark Copyright Litigation
The Intellectual Property Group at The Simon Law Firm assists hourly firms in representing clients in IP litigation matters on a contingency fee basis.
UW-Madison pro-Palestine protesters spark debate over free speech laws
UW Madison Police: Active investigation for protester(s) who allegedly performed a 'Heil Hitler" salute while blocking Jewish student(s) on the University of Wisconsin Madison campus from walking to/from class.
DEA to reclassify marijuana in a historic shift
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration will move to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug.
Wisconsin opens public comment on constitutional amendment regarding election officials
The public comment period for this request will be open through May 13, 2024.
Court upholds Milwaukee police officer’s firing for posting racist memes
Officer Erik Andrade was involved in the 2018 arrest of Sterling Brown, who then played for the Milwaukee Bucks
FCC fines wireless carriers millions for sharing user locations without consent
The FCC argues that the four firms are required to take reasonable measures to protect certain consumer data per federal law.
Wisconsin Supreme Court scheduled to hear oral arguments in absentee voting case
On Monday, May 13, 2024 at 9:45 a.m., the Wisconsin Supreme Court will hear oral arguments.
Commentary: Law Day 2024: Honoring Our Legal Heritage and Democratic Values
Courts serve as a forum for individuals, families, businesses, and government to peacefully resolve legal disputes according to the law and facts presented.
Attorney General Kaul joins multistate coalition to defend U.S. EPA’s light-duty vehicle emission standards
The Final Rule sets stricter tailpipe emissions standards for light- and medium-duty vehicles for harmful air pollutants.
State Bar of Wisconsin names election winners
Ryan Billings has been elected president-elect of the State Bar of Wisconsin on Monday, according to the State Bar of Wisconsin.
Attorney Professional Misconduct-Attorney-Client Relationship
The Supreme Court revoked of Merry’s law license after determining that he committed serious professional misconduct by using confidential information from a former client, M.S., to publish a book without her consent.
Sentence Modification-Assistance in Prosecution of Fellow Inmate
In 2000, the State charged Schwartz with two counts of arson, one count of possessing a firebomb, and one count of recklessly endangering safety, all counts as a party to the crime.
Legal News
- With GOP convention over, Milwaukee weighs the benefits of hosting political rivals
- Congress to formally investigate Secret Service
- Milwaukee Police Department issues statement regarding video release policy
- GOP convention sets the stage for the Democratic convention in Chicago, activists and police say
- Survey: Harris has enough delegates to be nominee
- Outside the RNC, small Milwaukee businesses and their regulars tried to salvage a sluggish week
- Biden called to resign immediately after the president announces he won’t seek reelection
- Biden drops out of 2024 presidential race, endorses Harris
- Local PA cops allegedly thought Trump’s would-be assassin was Secret Service
- Biden-Lead Secret Service admits agency denied past requests by Trump’s campaign for tighter security
- Class action filed against Walgreens
- Former Waukesha County Sheriff’s Office lieutenant pleads guilty to smuggling contraband
Case Digests
- Ineffective Assistance of Counsel; Double Jeopardy; Sentencing
- Ineffective Assistance of Counsel; Sexual Assault-Prosecutorial Misconduct
- Contract-Negligence
- Criminal Law; Juvenile Law; Discovery
- Family Law; Child Support; Property Division First paragraph(s)
- Ineffective Assistance of Counsel- Exclusion of Evidence of Witness Bias
- Postconviction Relief-Sentencing-Ineffective Assistance of Counsel
- 14th Amendment – Due Process
- Criminal-Sentencing Guidelines – Enhancement
- Bankruptcy-Tax
- Civil Rights – 14th Amendment-Jury Instructions
- Contract; Foreclosure and Property