Recent Articles from Associated Press
Law students offered therapy in wake of recent US Supreme Court rulings
In the wake of the recent decisions impacting affirmative action, religious freedom, and student debt forgiveness, Boston University School of Law students were offered therapy.
Tax- Transportation Utility Fee
The Supreme Court upheld the circuit court's ruling that the Town of Buchanan's transportation utility fee (TUF) is considered a property tax and is subject to the Town's levy limit.
Jury Trial Request
The Supreme Court overturned the circuit court's decision that denied the appellant's request for a jury trial when his involuntary commitment was extended by twelve months in Walworth County.
Attorney Disciplinary Proceedings
The supreme court reviews the recommendation of referee Charles H. Barr that the court declare Attorney William H. Green in default and suspend his license to practice law in Wisconsin for a period of two years for 24 counts of professional misconduct that arose out of six separate client matters.
Attorney Disciplinary Proceedings
The supreme court reviews referee Sue E. Bischel's recommendation that this court suspend Attorney Brian T. Stevens' license to practice law in Wisconsin for a period of 60 days and impose conditions on his practice of law thereafter.
Erroneous Exercise of Discretion
The Supreme Court reversed the court of appeals' decision to overturn the Defendant's conviction for second-degree sexual assault.
Termination of Parental Rights
Julia and her husband, Joseph, are the parents of Emma, born in December 2020.
Protective Placement-Guardianship
R.B.L. appeals an order of the circuit court continuing his protective placement.
Standing
The Friends of Blue Mound State Park (“the Friends”) a small nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting historical, educational, and related visitor services to enhance Blue Mound State Park.
Postconviction Motion-Plea Withdrawal
Jeremy Hoover appeals judgments convicting him of one count of possessing child pornography and one count of second-degree sexual assault of a child.
Postconviction Motion for Plea Withdrawal
Hoover appeals judgments convicting him of one count of possessing child pornography and one count of second-degree sexual assault of a child.
Postconviction Motion-Ineffective Assistance of Counsel
Mario Earl Smith appeals from a judgment of conviction for possession with intent to deliver cocaine, with use of a dangerous weapon and as a second or subsequent offense, and felon in possession of a firearm.
Legal News
- Adam Gerol named Ozaukee County Circuit Court judge
- Moms for Liberty to spend over $3 million targeting Wisconsin and other swing states
- Grand jury indicts managing partner of Milwaukee’s Five O’Clock Steakhouse for sex trafficking a minor
- Government sues Ticketmaster owner and asks court to break up company’s monopoly on live events
- Legislature approves bill classifying abortion pills as controlled dangerous substances
- American Airlines retreats after blaming a 9-year-old for not seeing a hidden camera in a lavatory
- Five Americans facing 12-year prison sentences in the Turks and Caicos over alleged ammunition possession
- 16-year-old charged with DUI in deadly crash with UPS truck
- FBI and Milwaukee Police respond to homicide related vehicle ‘hot pursuit’
- Criminal justice groups argue for invalidating constitutional amendments on bail
- Wisconsin regulators investigating manure spill that caused mile-long fish kill
- Marquette Poll: U.S. Supreme Court approval falls to 39%
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