Recent Articles from Derek Hawkins
Wisconsin Senate approves amendment blocking church closures during public state of emergencies
Senate voted Tuesday to approve an amendment to the state constitution that would prohibit government agencies from ordering churches to shut down during a state of emergency.
Wisconsin Assembly to pass Republican bill banning race, diversity factors in financial aid for UW
GOP lawmakers have long accused colleges of suppressing conservative viewpoints.
The Supreme Court likely to preserve a gun law protecting domestic violence victims
The Supreme Court seemed likely Tuesday to preserve a federal law that prohibits people under domestic violence restraining orders from having guns.
Court of Appeals punts
By avoiding the issue they not only missed an opportunity for a fascinating discussion but provided no assistance to prosecutors and trial courts.
Wisconsin attorneys secure not guilty verdict in federal conspiracy case
Defense attorneys for James Lenz, who was facing up to 10 years in prison for federal conspiracy charges, were able to secure a not guilty verdict last month, following a two-week jury trial.
Wisconsin universities unveil plan to recover $32 million cut by Republicans in diversity fight
The Legislature's budget committee voted in June to eliminate 188 diversity, equity and inclusion positions, slashing the budget by $32 million.
Uber and Lyft to pay $328 million to settle fee dispute
Uber and Lyft will pay a combined $328 million to settle complaints that they improperly saddled their New York drivers with taxes and fees that should have been paid by passengers.
Drug kingpin Pablo Escobar’s Hippos face cull
First stage of the plan will be the surgical sterilization of 40 hippos per year
Forest County Potawatomi unveil dual language highway signs
"Bodwéwadmik" is the traditional name for the reservation, which means “Keeper of the Fire.”
Milwaukee Police Chief injured from vehicle wreck moments after leaving reckless driving press conference
Milwaukee's top cop was injured in a vehicle wreck.
Judge chides Trump as ex-president testifies in civil fraud trial: ‘This is not a political rally’
The judge presiding over the civil fraud trial of Donald Trump admonished him Monday.
Milwaukee County Circuit Court judge Lindsey Grady joins Quarles & Brady Litigation & Dispute Resolution Practice Group
Grady will also work with the Estate, Trust & Wealth Preservation Practice Group.
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