Recent Articles from Ethan Duran
Milwaukee County setting up RFP for courthouse project
County officials expect the RFP to be released in mid-June.
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.
Legal or not, Wisconsin contractors have robust policies in place for marijuana testing
Eighty-six percent of Wisconsinites across party lines said they wanted legal weed.
OSHA fines two Wisconsin construction companies after Lambeau Field carpenter’s death
Federal labor inspectors have levied fines against two construction companies in connection with a worker's death at Lambeau Field, home of the Green Bay Packers, earlier this year.
Department of Labor announces new Davis-Bacon Act rules now in effect
The federal government returned to a previous definition for prevailing wage among other changes to the Davis-Bacon Act.
Renovation project for Waukesha County Courthouse will enhance security
Waukesha County on Tuesday started an extensive remodeling of its county courthouse.
Milwaukee County chief judge pushes for family court renovation, citing safety concerns
Milwaukee County is getting ready to renovate the seventh floor of the county courthouse and improve the family courts for what officials and judges call life and safety issues.
Milwaukee County judge dismisses urban planner’s lawsuit against Wauwatosa
The urban planner didn't fit prerequisites for a writ of mandamus for Wauwatosa to hear his appeal, the judge said.
Consolidation trend drives construction contractors to merge, attorney gives advice
As more and more Wisconsin contractors combine or buy like-minded companies, industry experts said contractors must be cognizant of company culture, track ongoing projects and work tight deadlines to make the best deal.
Milwaukee County among top five counties across nation for using federal relief dollars
One of RFA's chosen Milwaukee County projects was Right to Counsel Milwaukee, which gives legal representation to families facing eviction.
Evers signs Dairy Month bill to expand local roads improvement program and focus on improving agricultural roads
The bipartisan bill will create a program for WisDOT to give financial aid to communities with deteriorated agricultural roads and projects left out of other state aid programs.
Elder Abuse Awareness Day proclaimed in Milwaukee County
Around 185,000 residents aged 60 or older live in Milwaukee County, and one in 10 have faced some type of abuse from a trusted family member, friend or neighbor.
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