Recent Articles from Derek Hawkins
Fond du Lac man convicted in fatal drunk driving crash
Adam Richardson has been convicted of two counts of homicide by intoxicated use of a vehicle after pleading guilty to the charges.
Georgia case against Chesebro, Trump in legal jeopardy as DA Willis faces misconduct charges
It is not yet known if the judge will rule on whether Willis and her office should be disqualified from the case.
A loophole got him a free New York hotel stay for five years. Then he claimed to own the building
For five years, a New York City man managed to live rent-free in a landmark Manhattan hotel by exploiting an obscure local housing law.
Law as a career
Watching the lawyers involved in numerous high-profile trials, from the various Trump cases to the Michigan mother of the school shooter, causes me to wonder: just how much do these lawyers actually believe what they’re advocating?
2 former Didion Milling officials sentenced to 2 years in Wisconsin corn plant blast
A federal judge sentenced two senior employees at a Wisconsin corn plant to two years in prison Thursday for falsifying records and obstructing an investigation into a fatal corn dust explosion seven years ago.
Assembly passes bills regulating AI use in elections and outlawing AI-produced child porn
Wisconsin lawmakers on Thursday passed bills to regulate artificial intelligence, joining a growing number of states grappling with how to control the technology as November's elections loom.
A Republican plan to legalize medical marijuana in Wisconsin is dead
A Republican proposal to legalize medical marijuana in Wisconsin is dead.
Disbarred Wisconsin attorney claims OLR mistakes
A former University of Wisconsin-Platteville professor who had his law license rescinded last month calls the process a “farce.”
Wisconsin Assembly passes constitutional amendment to limit diversity efforts
A constitutional amendment supported by Republicans that attempts to limit diversity, equity and inclusion efforts in Wisconsin won approval Thursday in the state Assembly.
Remington appointed to Milwaukee County Circuit Court
The appointment will fill the vacancy created by Judge Ellen Brostrom’s resignation, effective May 3, 2024. Remington will complete a term ending July 31, 2025.
Defense wins chiropractic malpractice case in Waupaca County
A jury verdict has been reached in Joy Popke vs. Jarod Bedor (2020CV000206), a chiropractic malpractice case in Waupaca County.
Applicants wanted for Forest County district attorney
The appointment will fill a vacancy being created by District Attorney Charles J. Simono’s resignation, effective March 8.
Legal News
- WisGOP convention spotlights abortion, higher education, immigration and national security
- NAACP: No consequences for UWM Pro-Palestinian protesters shows ‘bias’ and ‘privilege’
- New complaints filed against Northwestern over Kenosha football hazing scandal
- Justice Department submits proposed regulation to reschedule marijuana
- Reckless driving on Brown Deer Road results in fatal collision
- Lavinia Goodell 150th Anniversary commemoration to be held June 17
- WisGOP reacts to vice president’s Wisconsin visit
- 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
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