Recent Articles from Derek Hawkins
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.
Tortious Interference with Contract-Price Manipulation
Green Plains Trade Group, LLC, appealied the district court's dismissal of their tortious interference with contract claim against Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM).
Suppression of Evidence
The case originated from information provided by a tipster, leading to an investigation and subsequent search of Hueston's apartment in Marion, Indiana.
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