Recent Articles from Erika Strebel, [email protected]
Evers signs bills addressing threats against judges
The Judicial Security Package was developed by the Legislative Committee of the Judicial Conference at the request of Chief Justice Annette Kingsland Ziegler,
Illegal immigrant charged with Fond du Lac domestic violence stabbing
The defendant’s initial appearance is anticipated to be March 27, 2024.
Disney settlement reached with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis allies
As punishment for Disney's opposition, DeSantis took over the governing district through legislation passed by the Republican-controlled Florida Legislature.
Milwaukee creates requirements for private security guards after Isaiah Allen’s shooting death
Nagra has since filed a lawsuit in Milwaukee County Circuit Court seeking a reversal of that decision.
Milwaukee Police asking for public’s assistance after shooting of 6-year-old
Anyone with any information is asked to contact Milwaukee Police at (414) 935-7360.
Man shot at Miami Hilton
The Hilton hotel is located at 1601 Biscayne Blvd. in downtown Miami.
Wisconsin Supreme Court lets ruling stand that declared Amazon drivers to be employees
A Virginia appeals court ruled in 2023 that Amazon Flex drivers were employees, not independent contractors, and ordered Amazon to pay unemployment insurance taxes and penalties.
Steven Avery prosecutor’s leaked diary reveals Ken Kratz’s confession
Zellner's motion to stay and remand was denied.
Trevor Casper, killed in the line of duty, remembered 9 years later
Parked in his patrol car, Casper was looking for a serial bank robber and homicidal Neo-Nazi when he was ambushed 9-years ago.
DOJ vs. Apple (chart)
On March 21, the U.S. Justice Department sued Apple for antitrust violations, concluding a multi-year investigation into Apple's business practices. Google, Amazon and Facebook-parent Meta are also the subject of U.S. government antitrust cases as part of an expansive look into the practices of major tech companies.
Milwaukee officers shoot, critically wound man when he fires at them during pursuit, police say
No one else was injured and police said a gun was recovered on the scene.
Appellate courts do away with paper briefs
The Court also made some non-controversial changes to other rules.
Legal News
- With GOP convention over, Milwaukee weighs the benefits of hosting political rivals
- Congress to formally investigate Secret Service
- Milwaukee Police Department issues statement regarding video release policy
- GOP convention sets the stage for the Democratic convention in Chicago, activists and police say
- 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
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