Recent Articles from Derek Hawkins
New York removes medical debt from credit reports
Unpaid medical debt will no longer appear in New York residents’ credit reports under a bill signed into law by Gov. Kathy Hochul on Wednesday.
Law Journal honors its 2023 Legal All-Stars
The Wisconsin Law Journal honored 29 Legal All-Stars on Wednesday afternoon at the Grain Exchange in downtown Milwaukee.
UNSUNG HERO – Craig Stewart – Veterans Treatment Court
The complexity of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs can be challenging to navigate. However, one of the people who intricately understands that challenge is Craig Stewart, court coordinator with the Sheboygan Area Veterans Treatment Court.
UNSUNG HERO – Jon Hendrix — Office of Lawyer Regulation
Jon Hendrix has been an attorney for 17 years, spending more than the last decade at the Office of Lawyer Regulation in Madison.
LEADER IN THE LAW – Stacie Rosenzweig — Halling & Cayo
Stacie Rosenzweig is a shareholder with Halling & Cayo, where she focuses primarily on legal ethics and election law.
SOLO PRACTICE FIRM – Casey Hoff — Attorney at Law
One of the reasons that Casey Hoff chose to become a lawyer is that he wanted to help people during their times of need.
RISING YOUNG LAWYER – Betsy Stone – Foley & Lardner
Whether Betsy Stone, an associate at Foley & Lardner, is working with a Fortune 500 company on environmental matters or representing a pro bono client, the attention given remains the same.
UNSUNG HERO – Karen Nimz — Fox, O’Neill & Shannon
Karen Nimz is skilled at multitasking. It’s part of what allows her to excel as a legal assistant for Fox, O’Neill & Shannon.
DIVERSITY IN THE LAW – Emil Ovbiagele – OVB Law & Consulting
Emil Ovbiagele’s path to achieving the American dream came with challenges and high points.
LEADER IN THE LAW – Clyde Tinnen – Foley & Lardner
Clyde Tinnen believes he is an example of the old adage: If you want something done, ask a busy person to do it.
UNSUNG HERO – Kim Randall – Godfrey & Kahn
Kim Randall, an executive legal assistant in Godfrey & Kahn’s Milwaukee office, said she really enjoys her work.
DIVERSITY IN THE LAW – Judge Pedro Colon — Wisconsin Court of Appeals
Sworn in on Nov. 21 as the first Latino appointed or elected judge to the Wisconsin Court of Appeals, Pedro Colón plans to use his experiences as an attorney, state legislator and circuit court judge to guide him in his new role.
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