Recent Articles from Derek Hawkins
DOJ facing biggest test in its history
The Justice Department is facing its biggest test in history – navigating unprecedented conditions in American democracy.
Wisconsin judge orders the release of records sought from fake Trump elector
A Wisconsin judge on Friday ordered the state elections commission to release all records it has related to one of its Republican members.
Wisconsin Elections Commission deactivates more than 100,000 voter records in routine process
The Wisconsin Elections Commission has deactivated the records of 108,378 voters, the agency said Friday
Evers vetoes GOP proposals on unemployment and gas engines but signs bills on crime
Gov. Evers on Friday vetoed two packages of bills passed by the Republican-controlled Legislature.
New liberal Wisconsin Supreme Court majority moves to weaken conservative chief justice
Liberals who gained majority control of the Wisconsin Supreme Court this week voted Friday to reduce powers of the conservative chief justice.
Wisconsin Attorney General Kaul moves for final judgment in abortion case
Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul filed a motion and brief Monday asking the Dane County Circuit Court to enter final judgment.
Parental Rights Termination
On December 17, 2018, when her daughter, A.M.H. was eleven years old, M.S.H. contacted the Division of Milwaukee Child Protective Services and asked them to remove A.M.H. from her home.
Sentence Modification-Speedy Trial
Carroll appeals his judgment of conviction for first-degree reckless homicide with the use of a dangerous weapon, attempted armed robbery, and possession of a firearm by a felon.
Sexual Assault-Postconviction Relief-Plea Withdrawal
Bye appeals judgments, entered upon his guilty and no-contest pleas, convicting him of fourth-degree sexual assault and intentionally contributing to the delinquency of a child—the second charge as a repeater.
Attorney Ethical Duties
Mac Naughton, an attorney from New Jersey, initially represented Harmelech in a lawsuit against RMG.
Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act
G.G., who ran away from home at the age of 13 and fell into the hands of a sex trafficker.
Equal Protection-First Amendment
The Bail Project is a nonprofit organization dedicated to eliminating cash bail and covering bail expenses.
Legal News
- Wisconsin lawyers file University of Wisconsin public records request seeking answers to protests
- Wisconsin Supreme Court issues orders amending Supreme Court rules and Wis. Stats.
- EXCLUSIVE: Former Milwaukee ‘big law’ partner attacks news media for bias against Trump
- Former Milwaukee election official fined for obtaining fake absentee ballots
- Contract dispute prevents airing of 15 regional sports networks, impacts Brewers
- Wis. middle school focuses on recovery as authorities investigate shooting
- Gov. Evers seeks applicants for Sheboygan and Green County Sheriffs
- North Carolina man who harbored Nazi memorabilia and attacked Black and Latino men sentenced to 41 months
- Nation grieves with families of officers killed in NC
- Amended complaint filed in federal court against State Bar of Wisconsin seeks punitive damages
- United Healthcare suit against cancer drug distributor time-barred
- Trump’s Wisconsin visit warns of jail time if he violates a trial gag order
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