Recent Articles from Derek Hawkins
Dane County court overturns residential solar decision
The court upheld an appeal against the Public Service Commission's decision over third-party financing for residential solar systems.
Judge faces formal complaint from state board
Judge denies violating “any of the Rules of Judicial Conduct.”
Bankruptcies up 16% in U.S.
Total filings rose to 467,774 new cases for the 12-month period ending March 31, 2024.
(Updated) Wisconsin law enforcement clash with pro-Palestinian Madison protestors
WILL has filed a federal Title VI complaint against Northwestern University on behalf of the Young America’s Foundation after the University unveiled plans to offer nearly $1.9 million in scholarship funds, faculty positions, and student-organization space to Palestinian students and staff.
Gov. Evers seeks applicants for Lafayette County Circuit Court
The appointment will fill a vacancy created by the passing of Judge Duane M. Jorgenson on April 21, 2024.
Complaint against University filed by Wisconsin law firm over $1.9M given to Palestinian students
University plans to offer nearly $1.9 million in scholarship funds, faculty positions, and student-organization space to Palestinian students and staff.
Hush money trial judge raises threat of jail as he finds Trump violated gag order, fines him $9K
Testimony resumed Tuesday with a banker who helped Michael Cohen open accounts.
Active shooter ‘neutralized’ outside Wisconsin middle school
MOUNT HOREB, Wis. (AP) — A Wisconsin school district said an active shooter was “neutralized” outside a middle school in Mount Horeb on Wednesday, and no one inside the building was injured. Authorities said without giving details that the “alleged assailant” was harmed, and a witness said she had heard gunshots and saw dozens of […]
Audit finds Wisconsin Capitol Police emergency response times up, calls for better tracking
Wisconsin's Capitol is among the most open in the country.
Hupy and Abraham Wins Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Top Workplaces Award for 11th Year
Hupy and Abraham was honored as an 11-time winner of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Top Workplace awards. Winners are determined entirely by employee survey feedback. Hupy and Abraham was the only law firm to win in the small business category against 85 other businesses in Southeastern Wisconsin.
Jury finds Wisconsin man sane in sexual assault, killing of toddler
Marshawn Giles, 25, was found guilty last week of 15 charges.
Attorney sentenced to 20 years in prison for sexually exploiting numerous children
This case was brought as part of Project Safe Childhood.
Legal News
- Survey: Harris has enough delegates to be nominee
- 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
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