Recent Articles from Derek Hawkins
Wisconsin district attorney asks attorney general compel WisDems to return donations allegedly tied to Epstein
DA Eric Toney stood with AG Josh Kaul in requesting more money for the state crime lab and asks that Kaul stands with him now.
Women rainmakers under attack for their ambition: combatting Tall Poppy Syndrome
8 out of 10 women have experienced TPS at work.
Gov. Evers announces DOR Secretary Barca leaving Evers Administration
Barca’s retirement is effective on April 9, 2024.
Trump backers try again to recall Wisconsin GOP Assembly speaker as first effort stalls
The circuit court scheduled a Friday hearing in that case.
Wis. Department of Justice Office of School Safety (OSS) funding bill signed into law
The short-term, "bridge funding" will provide the state an opportunity to provide stable, ongoing funding for the OSS as part of the 2025-2027 biennial budget.
Bryan Steil teams up with election denier Jim Jordan
Steil is critical of Democrats out-of-state money when he himself has received significant out-of-state donations.
Milwaukee Bar Association releases 2024 Judicial Poll results
The Milwaukee Bar Association (MBA) released results from the 2024 Judicial Poll this week. According to MBA officials, each year prior to the Spring elections, MBA surveys members regarding qualifications of judicial candidates appearing on the Milwaukee County ballot. MBA members are asked to designate each candidate as “qualified” or “not qualified.” Members not familiar[...]
Hilton Doubletree Lawsuit: 8-year-old died after being sucked into swimming pool pipe
Hilton Doubletree management allegedly denied the family's request to review security footage while they were searching for the child.
Gov. Evers signs measure allowing tactical emergency medical services to bear arms
The professionals must be on active duty.
Evers signs anti-human trafficking bills
Other bills Evers signed will increase the penalty for fleeing or attempting to elude a police officer.
Commentary: How Law Practice Is Just Like Baseball
In honor of Opening Day this week, here are some ways that practicing law is just like baseball.
Evers signs bills addressing threats against judges
The Judicial Security Package was developed by the Legislative Committee of the Judicial Conference at the request of Chief Justice Annette Kingsland Ziegler,
Legal News
- 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
- 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