Recent Articles from Derek Hawkins
White Supremacist convicted of Federal hate crime for defacing Michigan synagogue
African Americans and Jewish Americans were targets of the hate group.
Wisconsin Supreme Court issues three orders in gerrymandering case
Wisconsin’s highest Court issued three orders this week in the case Clarke v. Wisconsin Elections Commission. The case challenges Wisconsin’s gerrymandered political maps. According to Wisconsin Supreme Court officials, two of the orders were issued at the end of the day Wednesday and the third order was issued Thursday morning. Court officials said, “The first […]
Hupy and Abraham, S.C. Honored with Golden Gavel Award for Best Print Ad
Hupy and Abraham won for its print ad, “If Grandma Gets Run Over by a Reindeer.” The Golden Gavel Awards celebrate exceptional marketing from law firms across the country. The award was presented by the National Trial Lawyers Association, a group of the most accomplished trial lawyers across the country, at an evening ceremony recognizing […]
CIA director to negotiate peace in the Middle East in landmark Gaza deal
The deal would not only release all Gaza hostages, but would also create a two-month ceasefire.
Chicago police officer gets probation for role in January 6
Federal agents reviewed the Chicago police officer's geolocation data along with racist text messages, photographs, and video to positively identify him at the Capitol on January 6.
Wisconsin’s Democratic governor promises to veto last-ditch Republican redistricting effort
Evers' veto will leave it to the Wisconsin Supreme Court to install the state's new maps.
North Carolina attorney disbarred after crimes committed in Wisconsin
$1.6 million in fraudulently obtained funds targeted vulnerable victims, including a woman with Alzheimer’s, and elderly veterans.
New electronic storage detection canine at WisDOJ will help fight internet crime against children
Moose assists with investigations around the state of Wisconsin that require the detection of electronics.
Commentary: State Bar train off track?
"In bypassing our standard procedure in addressing important items, we are not fulfilling the role the Court designed for us."
Evers goes around GOP to secure grant for largest land conservation purchase in Wisconsin history
Republicans on the Legislature’s budget committee in April blocked spending stewardship dollars on the project.
Gov. Evers urges legislative action to address Wisconsin’s Mental Health Crisis
During the State of the State address Tuesday, Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers announced he will be creating the Governor’s Interagency Council on Mental Health. The Council is intended to improve communication and efficiency across state agencies by creating a statewide action plan to expand access to mental and behavioral health services, increase prevention, reduce stigma, […]
Evers in State of the State address vows to veto any bill that would limit access to abortions
Evers said that in coming weeks he will be announcing new steps his administration is taking to increase voter turnout.
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