Recent Articles from Derek Hawkins
Daughter of Wisconsin inmate who died in solitary files federal lawsuit against prison officials
Dean Hoffmann was found dead in his cell at Waupun Correctional Institution in June.
Sexual relationship with client draws discipline
Attorney is suspended from the practice of law for 90 days.
Milwaukee attorney says Airbnb discriminated against her as FBI makes arrests in national scam
"I knew it was racism and discrimination," said Attorney Makda Fessahaye.
Congress demands ‘Rule of law’ over ‘Rule of Janet’: Protasiewicz must recuse on political maps case
The Wisconsin Supreme Court has a deadline of March 15 to order new maps.
New York City resident pleads guilty to defrauding Wisconsin residents over Milwaukee Bucks tickets
Nikhil S. Mahtani faces 20 years in prison and up to a $250,000 fine.
Amazon delivery driver shoots family dog
KWTX reported no charges will be filed against the driver.
Center for Black Excellence and Culture to address underrepresentation within legal community
Only 2% of all attorneys in the greater Madison area identify as Black.
BridgeTower Media acquires ColoradoBiz for its growing business-intelligence media portfolio
Acquisition marks national business-media and events company’s first foray into Colorado.
Sen. Baldwin, Rep. McCollum Introduce Legislation to Restore and Protect the Mississippi River
The measure is co-sponsored by an Illinois lawmaker.
Wisconsin attorney general leads bipartisan group to stabilize crime victim support funds
These funds aim to support the diverse needs of survivors while fostering a comprehensive and survivor-centered network of advocac
Professional Misconduct – Costs
The supreme court reviews the recommendation of Referee James D. Friedman that the license of Attorney John O. Ifediora to practice law in Wisconsin be revoked due to professional misconduct.
Violation of Work Rules
In 2018, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (the “department”) discharged Andrew Dryja from his position as a conservation warden at the department’s warden station in Langlade County based on Dryja’s having allegedly violated three work rules.
Legal News
- Wisconsin DNR agrees to repeal anti-firearm rule
- Harris kicks off campaign for president with a rally in Wisconsin
- Wisconsin leads 26 governors to strengthen state and tribal child support enforcement act
- Wisconsin man charged with fleeing to Ireland to avoid prison term for Capitol riot role
- Wisconsin Supreme Court reveals September oral arguments calendar
- New Jersey man sentenced for series of violent assaults on members of the Orthodox Jewish Community
- Milwaukee County District Attorney, UWM police address Jewish threats
- With GOP convention over, Milwaukee weighs the benefits of hosting political rivals
- Secret Service head resigns as Congress formally investigates
- Milwaukee Police Department issues statement regarding video release policy
- GOP convention sets the stage for the Democratic convention in Chicago, activists and police say
- Survey: Harris has enough delegates to be nominee
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