Recent Articles from Derek Hawkins
Gov. Evers calls special elections for the 4th Senate District and 8th Congressional District
The 4th Senate District seat is currently vacant due to the resignation of State Sen. Lena Taylor following her appointment to the Milwaukee County Circuit Court.
Wisconsin GOP-led Senate votes to override nine Evers vetoes in mostly symbolic action
Evers said in his veto message that he objected to the bill because it would limit the DNR's authority to hold polluters liable.
Bill to curb mask-wearing at protests could make it illegal for medical reasons too
Since the start of the Israel-Hamas war, instances of pro-Palestinian protesters blocking roadways have occurred across the country.
University board slashes diversity program funding to divert money to public safety resources
If the alteration is approved, it will take effect immediately.
Second defendant convicted in Fond du Lac 2016 firebombing
Federal, state and local law enforcement investigated the case.
UPDATED: ‘Louder than a dog whistle’: Milwaukee protesters clear illegal tents, face no legal consequences
"Chancellor Mone has been negligent in his duty to ensure all students feel and are safe on campus." - Jewish Community response
Redistricting could draw attention to Wisconsin’s Med Mal legal gap
"Wisconsin is one of the hardest states to prove a malpractice claim" - Attorney
Disbarred Attorney directly implicates Trump in testimony at hush money trial
Michael Cohen's home and office were raided by the FBI in 2018.
Rural Wisconsin voters face additional hurdles without ballot drop boxes
WILL: Biden’s margin would have been substantially narrower without drop boxes.
Gov. Evers sues Republican legislators
Governor’s countersuit comes as Republican lawmakers refuse to release nearly $200 million in already-approved investments to fight PFAS, improve kids’ literacy, respond to hospital closures in Western Wisconsin.
Man pleads guilty to producing videos depicting monkey torture
Defendant also mailed a thumb drive containing 64 videos of monkey torture to a co-conspirator in Wisconsin.
Recommitment- Involuntary Medication
Richard appeals orders for his recommitment and for his involuntary medication, entered pursuant to WIS. STAT. §§ 51.20 and 51.61(1)(g)3., respectively.
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