Recent Articles from Derek Hawkins
Reinhart launches new Artificial Intelligence group
Reinhart Boerner Van Deuren s.c. (Reinhart) announces the formation of its Artificial Intelligence (AI) Group
Gov. Evers and Attorney General Kaul celebrate groundbreaking of new Wisconsin State Crime Lab in Milwaukee
Current lab had not met the needs of current scientific advancements in terms of space and workflows.
Marquette Law School poll shows Haley ahead of Biden
New data shows that Biden would win if he faces Trump, but would lose if he faces other candidates such as Haley.
Julius A. Freeman sentenced in First Degree Intentional Homicide jury conviction
This case was investigated by the City of Fond du Lac Police Department.
Custody ruling draws sharp dissent
The court discharged the Guardian ad Litem Program and the assigned guardian ad litem, finding that the duties and obligations were fulfilled
Sanctions stand, but recalculation required
The appeals court remanded the case because the lower court erred in its calculation of the attorneys’ and paralegal fees.
Former White House chief of staff Mark Meadows sued by book publisher for breach of contract
Meadows has pleaded not guilty to charges in Georgia for trying to overturn the state’s election results in 2020.
FBI headquarters move to Maryland receives praise, criticism
Federal officials with the General Services Administration (GSA) announced Wednesday that roughly 7,500 FBI employees will eventually be working in a new Maryland-based headquarters facility.
Speaker Johnson was dean of law school that never opened
Johnson’s office declined to make him available for an interview and did not offer comment for this story.
Arrest made after car crashes into nuke plant gate
WALHALLA — An Arkansas man was arrested after an attempt was made to crash through the exit gates of the Oconee Nuclear Station, authorities said. Doyle Wayne Whisenhunt, of Lockesburg, Arkansas, was taken into custody Friday night at an abandoned home in Pickens County, South Carolina, and transferred to the Oconee County Sheriff’s Office, the […]
NCAA lawsuit ruling could lead to billions in damages
Brought by Arizona State swimmer Grant House in 2020, the lawsuit challenges the NCAA’s remaining name, image and likeness compensation rules.
Governors call for more funds to secure places of worship
Democratic governors in Wisconsin, North Carolina, New Mexico, New York, New Jersey, Minnesota, Colorado, Louisiana, Maryland and Puerto Rico signed a letter asking for more fundings.
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