Recent Articles from Derek Hawkins
Wisconsin’s Workforce Challenges Focus of Gov. Evers’ 2024 State of the State Address
Tuesday evening, Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers will deliver his 2024 State of the State address.
Supreme Court rejects an appeal from a former business partner of Hunter Biden
The Supreme Court on Monday rejected an appeal from a former business partner of presidential son Hunter Biden who was seeking to overturn his criminal conviction for securities fraud.
What to know about abortion rulings, bills and campaigns as the US marks Roe anniversary
This time, after the 2022 ruling that overturned the nationwide right to abortion that Roe provided, there's a flurry of activity as state policy gets decided by courts, lawmakers and voters.
Vice President Harris targets Trump as she rallies for abortion rights in Wisconsin
The Department of Health and Human Services said it would beef up training at hospitals around the law and publish new information on how to lodge a complaint against a hospital.
Suspect in killing of 8 people in suburban Chicago has fatally shot himself in Texas
23-year-old Romeo Nance was located by U.S. Marshals near Natalia, Texas.
UW-Madison law school professor gashes State Bar, law school DEI efforts in scathing email
The State Bar of Wisconsin's diversity efforts don't exactly make Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s dream a reality according to federal lawsuit.
Gov. Evers appoints Scott Craig as Judge for Racine County Circuit Court
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers announced Monday the appointment of Scott Craig to the Racine County Circuit Court – Branch 4. According to Evers, the appointment fills a vacancy created by Judge Mark F. Nielsen’s resignation, which was effective on Jan. 1, 2024. Craig will complete a term ending July 31, 2025, Evers noted. “Scott Craig […]
Marital Debt-Prenuptial Agreement
In early 2014, Mary Ann was granted a judgement of divorce from her previous husband and, in May of the same year, Mary Ann purchased a home in Marshfield with $240,000 in cash that she had been awarded from the divorce settlement.
Postconviction Relief-Newly Discovered Evidence
Hoyle appeals a judgment of conviction for two counts of second-degree sexual assault and two counts of second-degree sexual assault of a child.
Suppression of Evidence
The State appeals from the circuit court’s order granting Laquanda N. Strawder’s motion to suppress “all physical evidence; statements; observations; and test results.”
Discriminatory Pricing
The 1996 E-Rate program, officially known as the Schools and Libraries Universal Service Support program under the Telecommunications Act (110 Stat. 56), aims to maintain affordable telecommunications services for schools and libraries situated in rural and economically disadvantaged areas.
Copyright Infringement
UIRC, a company specializing in acquiring and managing properties for the U.S. government, initiated a lawsuit against Blair, a financial services company, alleging copyright infringement.
Legal News
- WisGOP convention spotlights abortion, higher education, immigration and national security
- NAACP: No consequences for UWM Pro-Palestinian protesters shows ‘bias’ and ‘privilege’
- New complaints filed against Northwestern over Kenosha football hazing scandal
- Justice Department submits proposed regulation to reschedule marijuana
- Reckless driving on Brown Deer Road results in fatal collision
- Lavinia Goodell 150th Anniversary commemoration to be held June 17
- WisGOP reacts to vice president’s Wisconsin visit
- Former prosecutor suspended for unwelcome contact during legal conference
- One Wisconsin Attorney’s misconduct ‘in a league of its own’
- Wisconsin election fraud charge issued from November 2022 general election
- Indigenous consultant accuses NHL’s Blackhawks of fraud, sexual harassment
- Man pleads guilty in theft of Arnold Palmer green jacket, other Masters memorabilia from Augusta
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