Recent Articles from dmc-admin
Negligence-Dental Procedures-Statute of Limitations
Kozubovsky, representing himself, had alleged that Menomonie Street Dental, (MSD) was negligent in various dental procedures performed between 2014 and 2018.
Insurance Coverage
The dispute in this case surrounds a homeowner’s insurance policy (hereinafter, “the policy”) issued by the Massachusetts Bay Insurance Company (MBIC) to the insureds, Bret and Amy Achtenhagen, and whether that policy provided them with coverage for “personal liability” and “medical payments to others” following a utility terrain vehicle (UTV) accident away from their primary residen[...]
Suppression of Evidence-Right to Counsel
Peterson, acting pro se, was convicted of homicide by intoxicated use of a vehicle with a prior intoxicant-related conviction and challenged the circuit court's decision on several grounds.
Postconviction Relief- ineffective Assistance of Counsel
Durocher, representing himself, had appealed the circuit court's decision, arguing it erred in denying his motion without a hearing.
Providing Material Support to a Terrorist Organization
Osadzinski was convicted for providing material support to a terrorist organization.
Sentencing Guidelines
The defendant, Shazariyah Hibbett, who received a sentence for being a felon in possession of a firearm contested the sentence, and that the district court had erroneously applied a two-level enhancement under the United States Sentencing Guideline § 3C1.2 for reckless endangerment during flight.
Tax
Direct Supply, a company specializing in aiding nursing homes with equipment, medical supplies, and furniture procurement through its "Direct Supply DSSI" (DSSI) system, sought tax deductions under §199 of the Internal Revenue Code.
Collective Bargaining Agreement
The dispute stemmed from two collective bargaining agreements between Bulk Transport Corp. and Teamsters Local 142, which were effective from 2003 to 2006.
Denial of Supplemental Security Income
Chavez contested the denial of supplemental security income due to her various mental and physical impairments.
Ineffective Assistance of Counsel
Tony Rogers, the petitioner, who was convicted of sexually assaulting his daughter, DAR, appealed his conviction on the grounds of ineffective assistance of counsel.
Gov. Evers vetoes school district administrators bill
Republican-backed bill would have allowed individuals with no license, no education, no training, no experience, no specific skillsets, no qualifications, and no background check to become school district administrators.
Wisconsin joins coalition taking action against Idaho’s Abortion ban
Federal law requires doctors and hospitals to provide necessary abortion care during pregnancy in case of medical emergencies.
Legal News
- UW-Milwaukee chancellor to step down next year amid handling of Pro-Hamas protesters
- Wisconsin Republicans are improperly blocking conservation work, court says
- Man hurt when home in rural Wisconsin explodes has died, authorities say
- Wisconsin Supreme Court changes course, will allow expanded use of ballot drop boxes this fall
- Gov. Evers appoints Travis Maze as Jefferson County Sheriff
- Democrat Dora Drake wins open seat in Wisconsin state Senate
- Wisconsin joins coalition urging Supreme Court to uphold federal ghost gun regulations
- GM will pay $146 million in penalties because 5.9 million older vehicles emit excess carbon dioxide
- NFL is liable for $4,707,259,944.64 in ‘Sunday Ticket’ case
- Milwaukee Police investigating fatal downtown crash
- Milwaukee drops security personnel ordinance
- Wisconsin Supreme Court tacks on additional months to already suspended lawyer
Case Digests
- Termination of Parental Rights
- First Amendment Rights
- Termination of Parental Rights
- Late Filing
- Real Estate-Attorney Fees
- Ineffective Assistance of Counsel
- Variance-Interpretation of Zoning Ordinances
- Sentencing
- Fourteenth Amendment’s Due Process Clause-Jury Instructions
- Unlawful Collection Practices-Evidence
- Sentencing-Vindictiveness
- Prisoner Grievances-Exhaustion of Administrative Remedies