Recent Articles from Derek Hawkins
Wisconsin law firm files civil rights complaint against American Bar Association, judge
The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) has filed a Title VI complaint against the American Bar Association (ABA) for its allegedly discriminatory programs, including its “Judicial Clerkship Program” and “Judicial Intern Opportunity Program,” which offer exclusive opportunities to candidates based on race.
Former Northwestern football players and ex-coach complaints to be consolidated for trial
The allegations occurred on Wisconsin soil.
Chicago woman gets 30 years for helping mother kill pregnant teen
The child died about two months later.
Roberts rejects Senate Democrats’ request to discuss Supreme Court ethics and Alito flag controversy
The code lacks a means of enforcement.
Guilty X 34: Trump becomes first former U.S. president convicted of felony crimes
Sentencing will be held July 11, four days before the Republican National Convention begins in Milwaukee.
WILL files appeal in defamation case for criticizing school district position
The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) has filed an appeal on behalf of Scarlett Johnson, a Moms for Liberty activist, who is being sued for defamation for criticizing the Mequon-Thiensville School District on social media for employing a "social justice coordinator."
Wisconsin judge hearing lawsuit challenging union law appears to have signed Walker recall petition
Unions argue in the lawsuit that the law unconstitutionally exempts firefighters and other law enforcement agencies.
Wisconsin Republican leader who angered Trump is targeted for recall a 2nd time
No Republican has yet filed to challenge Vos in the primary for the November election.
Wisconsin house explosion kills 2 and authorities say reported gunfire was likely ignited ammunition
One person was found dead in the home's ruins.
Taylor Swift bill is signed into Minnesota law, boosting protections for online ticket buyers
The law takes effect Jan. 1, 2025, and applies to tickets sold on or after that date.
15-year-old shot in Milwaukee just blocks away from police station
Anyone with any information is asked to contact Milwaukee Police at (414) 935-7360.
Former chief public defender receives probation for tax evasion
As of publication, he was authorized to practice law and had not been subject to discipline.
Legal News
- Outside the RNC, small Milwaukee businesses and their regulars tried to salvage a sluggish week
- Biden called to resign immediately after the president announces he won’t seek reelection
- Biden drops out of 2024 presidential race, endorses Harris
- Local PA cops allegedly thought Trump’s would-be assassin was Secret Service
- Biden-Lead Secret Service admits agency denied past requests by Trump’s campaign for tighter security
- Class action filed against Walgreens
- Former Waukesha County Sheriff’s Office lieutenant pleads guilty to smuggling contraband
- Two dead, one injured after Ozaukee County water rescue
- RNC Final Day: Trump accepts GOP Nomination
- Wisconsin officials intervene in Planned Parenthood action
- 7th Circuit adopts modifications to Rules 31, 34, 40, 47 and 60
- MPD issues statement on outside agency officer assignments
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