Recent Articles from Derek Hawkins
Due Process-Employment
Snowden challenges her discharge from the Illinois Department of Human Services (the “Department”).
ADA
Frazier-Hill, a former CTA bus driver, filed a lawsuit against her former employer, alleging a violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Schools and Libraries Universal Service Support Program-Telecommunications Act 110 Stat. 56
The 1996 E-Rate program, also known as the Schools and Libraries Universal Service Support program under the Telecommunications Act 110 Stat. 56, aims to make telecommunication services affordable for schools and libraries in rural and economically disadvantaged regions.
Civil Asset Forfeiture Reform Act
While at O'Hare airport, Wilson was traveling with $33,783 in cash.
Sex Discrimination-Title IX
Three transgender boys filed a lawsuit after being denied access to the boys' bathrooms at their school.
Water Resources Development Act of 2007
The Middle Mississippi spans 195 miles, starting from St. Louis, Missouri, where the Missouri River meets the Mississippi, and ending at Cairo, Illinois, where the Ohio River merges with the Mississippi, effectively doubling its flow.
Suppression of Evidence-Habeas Relief
Following a hit-and-run incident on New Year's Eve, resulting in one person's death and another person being injured, Jones became a suspect and voluntarily turned himself in.
Sentencing-Deterrence
Former State Rep. Arroyo, who served from 2006 to 2019, simultaneously managed a lobbying firm.
Right to Privacy of Sexual Preference
Doe is a transgender male, originally assigned female at birth, who underwent breast-removal surgery but did not pursue any other gender-altering procedures.
ADA-EEOC Charge
Kimmons was diagnosed with early cataracts affecting the center of his vision, which might make him eligible for surgery.
Under Pressure: The Milwaukee County Justice System’s Recovery from COVID-19
Some key pillars of Milwaukee County’s justice system are not functioning in the same way or at the same level as prior to the COVID-19 pandemic
Milwaukee Bar Association issues statement on Supreme Court DEI CLE decision
The mission of the Milwaukee Bar Association is to be an inclusive, equitable, and diverse organization.
Legal News
- Former prosecutor suspended for unwelcome contact during legal conference
- One Wisconsin Attorney’s misconduct ‘in a league of its own’
- Wisconsin election fraud charge issued from November 2022 general election
- Indigenous consultant accuses NHL’s Blackhawks of fraud, sexual harassment
- Man pleads guilty in theft of Arnold Palmer green jacket, other Masters memorabilia from Augusta
- KS Governor cites competition concerns while vetoing measure for school gun-detection technology
- U.S. Attorney Gregory J. Haanstad recognizes service and sacrifice of federal, state, local, and Tribal law enforcement
- Gov. Evers calls special elections for the 4th Senate District and 8th Congressional District
- Wisconsin GOP-led Senate votes to override nine Evers vetoes in mostly symbolic action
- Bill to curb mask-wearing at protests could make it illegal for medical reasons too
- University board slashes diversity program funding to divert money to public safety resources
- Second defendant convicted in Fond du Lac 2016 firebombing
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