Recent Articles from Derek Hawkins
Verizon to pay $4 million to resolve cyber security False Claims Act allegations
The company will pay $4,091,317 to resolve False Claims Act allegations that it failed to completely satisfy certain cybersecurity controls.
Attorney General Kaul urges Congress to study AI and its harmful effects on children
In addition to Wisconsin, the South Carolina led letter is co-sponsored in a bipartisan effort by North Carolina, Mississippi, and Oregon.
Proud Boys leader sentenced to 22 Years in prison for January 6 ‘Seditious Conspiracy’
In the 31 months since Jan. 6, 2021, more than 1,106 individuals have been arrested in nearly all 50 states for crimes related to the breach of the U.S. Capitol, including more than 350 individuals charged with assaulting or impeding law enforcement.
Baltimore County to pay women employees $275K to settle complaint relating to nude photos
Baltimore County will pay 11 women employees of its fire department $275,000 to settle a federal complaint that they were subjected to a hostile work environment, federal and county officials announced Tuesday.
Judge blocks Wisconsin officials from using federal voter registration form
Conservative law firm Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty filed a lawsuit in September 2022 asking a judge to declare the National Mail Voter Registration Application illegal in the state.
FBI and Milwaukee Police request public’s assistance in shooting investigation
Authorities are requesting the public to submit pictures or videos.
Disciplinary Proceeding
Attorney David V. Penn was admitted to the practice of law in Wisconsin in 1986 and practices law in northern Wisconsin.
Parental Rights Termination
C.D. appeals an order terminating her parental rights to her daughter, E.D.C.D. On appeal, C.D. argues that the circuit court erroneously exercised its discretion when the court: (1) entered a default judgment against C.D.; (2) denied C.D.’s request for new counsel; and (3) denied C.D.’s request to proceed with counsel of her choice.
Condemned Property
This appeal involves the amount of just compensation that Kenneth and Doreen Stankowski were entitled to receive following a taking of their property by the City of Wausau.
Wisconsin Attorney General joins law enforcement, to discuss Office of School Safety Services
Kaul held press conferences in both Waukesha and Middleton Tuesday.
Commitment Order- Involuntary Administration of Medication
Alex appeals a WIS. STAT. ch. 51 commitment order and an associated order allowing for the involuntary administration of medication.
Summary Judgment-Loan Repayment-Breach of Contract
On April 16, 2007, ST Paper, LLC purchased the assets of a paper mill from Oconto Falls Tissue, Inc. (“OFTI”) and other companies affiliated with OFTI’s then-president for approximately $86,400,000.
Legal News
- Corn mill owners plead to federal charges in fatal explosion, will pay $11.25 million
- From bananas to baby socks, lawyers stick to routines before arguments
- Colleges should step up their diversity efforts after affirmative action ruling, the government says
- Wisconsin Supreme Court won’t hear longshot case trying to head off impeachment
- Havana Syndrome hits CIA, Congress in Wisconsin, Russia takes credit
- Wisconsin woman gets life without parole for killing and dismembering ex-boyfriend
- Judge rules Donald Trump defrauded banks, insurers as he built real estate empire
- Wisconsin sues Amazon for illegally maintaining monopoly power
- Wisconsin state Senate’s chief clerk, former Legislative Council attorney, resigns following undisclosed allegation
- Watchdog files open meetings lawsuit against secret panel studying Wisconsin justice’s impeachment
- McCarthy allies press GOP holdouts
- States expand Medicaid dental coverage
WLJ People
- Evers appoints McElroy as Price County district attorney
- Evers appoints Ann Peacock to Dane County Circuit Court
- Michael Best appoints Sarah Alt to new role as chief process and AI officer
- Attorney Peter Baziano joins Murphy Desmond in its Business and Real Estate practice groups
- GRGB partner Karnes honored at Run for Justice
- DeWitt’s Miotke reappointed to SPD’s Board
- Hupy and Abraham wins award for ‘Behind the Handlebars’ video series
- Evers appoints trio to Milwaukee County Circuit Court
- Kubiak joins Amundsen Davis’ Business Litigation Service Group
- GRGB partners Jason Luczak, Nicole Masnica honored with Wisconsin Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers award
- Teuta Jonuzi, Joshua Hargrove promoted to equity partners at Tracey Wood & Associates
- Reinhart’s Taggatz joins International Association of Defense Counsel