Recent Articles from Derek Hawkins
Legal or not, Wisconsin contractors have robust policies in place for marijuana testing
Eighty-six percent of Wisconsinites across party lines said they wanted legal weed.
Owner of ship that destroyed Key Bridge files limitation of liability action in federal court
The owner of the ship that toppled Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge appears to be seeking to cap the amount of damages that the company can be forced to pay following the deadly crash.
Judge Michael Skwierawski’s legacy lives on throughout Wisconsin judiciary
Milwaukee may have lost of a legal legend, but Judge Michael Skwierawski's legacy will live on throughout Wisconsin's legal community and beyond.
Judge Substitution Request
Davis faced charges for misdemeanor battery and disorderly conduct.
Independent Contractors
The Supreme Court of Wisconsin dismissed as improvidently granted a petition from Amazon Logistics, Inc., seeking review of an appeals court decision.
Improperly Altering of Jury Verdict
In a wrongful death case involving Angel Castillo-Rivera, who was struck and killed by a city bus driven by Brian C. Brown, the Estate of Castillo-Rivera filed a complaint alleging negligence.
Ineffective Assistance of Counsel
Matthew Myke appeals a judgment convicting him of repeated sexual assault of the same child.
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.
Legal News
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- Class action filed against Walgreens
- Former Waukesha County Sheriff’s Office lieutenant pleads guilty to smuggling contraband
- Two dead, one injured after Ozaukee County water rescue
- RNC Final Day: Trump accepts GOP Nomination
- Wisconsin officials intervene in Planned Parenthood action
- 7th Circuit adopts modifications to Rules 31, 34, 40, 47 and 60
- MPD issues statement on outside agency officer assignments
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