Recent Articles from Associated Press
Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress-Employment
Nikkolai Anderson, a former host at Mott Street, alleged sexual harassment, discrimination, and retaliation following her termination.
Insurance
Continental Indemnity Company (Continental) has attempted to collect a default judgment against BII, Inc. (BII) from Starr Indemnity & Liability Company (Starr), BII's insurer.
Attempted Enticement of a Minor-Inducement vs. Enticement
Gerald Sewell responded to a post on Craigslist, seeking a sexual encounter.
Estate Claims
The case centers on a dispute over the estate of Dr. Lester Frank Sumrall, founder of the global evangelical organization LeSEA, Inc. Following his death, his son and grandson, Lester Sumrall, claimed they were entitled to inherit part of his estate, including copyrights to his works and his right of publicity.
Suppression of Evidence-Border Searches
Mendez underwent inspection upon his return to O'Hare International Airport from a trip abroad, where customs agents, alerted by his arrest record and travel history, examined his cell phone and discovered child pornography.
Tax Fraud
Taiwo Onamuti faced 23 charges linked to his participation in a tax-fraud scheme.
Environmental and Wire Fraud-Sentencing Guidelines
Shibilski faced charges of environmental and wire fraud, as well as conspiracy to defraud the United States, in connection to his management of three Wisconsin-based companies engaged in electronic equipment recycling.
Black Lung Benefits Act
McLain, a former coal miner developed a severe lung condition after nearly twenty years of underground work.
Second Amendment
Echo Scheidt was convicted for knowingly providing false information on a Firearms Transaction Record (ATF Form 4473) during five separate gun purchases.
Digital court reporters play growing role in courtrooms
A surge in stenographer retirements has left a gap in the workforce of court reporters, according to Jon Bellows, district court administrator for the 4th Judicial District in Oshkosh. To address the issue, digital court reporters are now being used with the Wisconsin Court System creating three hub offices for reporters where they remotely take records […]
Donald Trump’s 78th birthday becomes a show of loyalty for his fans and fellow Republicans
Trump is now three years younger than Democratic President Joe Biden, who is 81.
Attorneys to serve as ‘election integrity’ watchdogs in November
Conspiracy theories about voting and election fraud erupted in past years.
Legal News
- Wisconsin Supreme Court to consider whether 175-year-old law bans abortion
- Wisconsin man facing bestiality and felony bail jumping charges
- Waukesha County woman indicted in National Health Care Fraud Law Enforcement Action
- Man sentenced to 15 months for fraud involving luxury vehicles
- Wisconsin Department of Justice Fire Marshal investigating fire that killed six
- Ozaukee County first responders save family of three, father and son on Milwaukee River
- Supreme Court sends Trump immunity case back to lower court, dimming chance of trial before election
- Brewers have American Family Field escalators inspected after malfunction results in 11 injuries
- US wants Boeing to plead guilty to fraud over fatal crashes, lawyers say
- GOP lawmakers in Wisconsin appeal ruling allowing disabled people to obtain ballots electronically
- 11 people injured when escalator malfunctions at Milwaukee ballpark
- Judge receives ethics fine after endorsing candidate
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