Recent Articles from Derek Hawkins
Insufficient Evidence
Cayer appeals from an order committing him to the custody of the Department of Health Services for life, following a special verdict finding that he was not guilty by reason of mental disease or defect (NGI) on two counts of first-degree intentional homicide, one count of attempted first-degree intentional homicide, and three counts of bail jumping.
Enticement of a Minor
Michael Baird responded to an online FBI sting operation advertising the opportunity to have sex with a ten-year-old girl.
Sexual Assault
Two sisters accused Mr. Bell, a friend of their mother, of sexually assaulting them.
Fair Debt Collection Practices Act
Mack used a US Bank credit card to make household purchases.
Employment Law
While he was an Illinois State Police (“ISP”) lieutenant, Mr. Dunn was assigned to work at the Illinois Gaming Board under an inter-governmental agreement.
Suppression of Evidence-Lawful Search
On January 14, 2022, Salazar was at a bar in Peoria, Illinois.
Insurance Coverage
When the COVID-19 pandemic began, Froedtert Health, a Wisconsin-based healthcare system, found itself facing urgent and overwhelming demand to provide lifesaving care.
Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act slated for Congressional review
U.S. diplomats and enabling operations like last year's strike to kill a key plotter of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.
China spy site in Cuba cause for concern says White House and Congress
The existence of an agreement to build a Chinese spy facility in Cuba prompted a forceful response from Capitol Hill.
‘Unabomber’ Ted Kaczynski died by suicide in prison medical center
Kaczynski’s death comes as the federal Bureau of Prisons has faced increased scrutiny in the last several years following the death of wealthy financier Jeffrey Epstein.
Ben Affleck and Matt Damon’s production company put Trump on legal notice
Production company: “Specifically in terms of any & all rights available to us under U.S. copyright and intellectual property law, we hereby, expressly give notice that in the case of any use of material from Air by the Trump campaign where approval or consent is required, we do not grant such consent.”
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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