Recent Articles from Erika Strebel, [email protected]
Owner of ship that destroyed Key Bridge files limitation of liability action in federal court
The owner of the ship that toppled Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge appears to be seeking to cap the amount of damages that the company can be forced to pay following the deadly crash.
Judge Michael Skwierawski’s legacy lives on throughout Wisconsin judiciary
Milwaukee may have lost of a legal legend, but Judge Michael Skwierawski's legacy will live on throughout Wisconsin's legal community and beyond.
Judge Substitution Request
Davis faced charges for misdemeanor battery and disorderly conduct.
Independent Contractors
The Supreme Court of Wisconsin dismissed as improvidently granted a petition from Amazon Logistics, Inc., seeking review of an appeals court decision.
Improperly Altering of Jury Verdict
In a wrongful death case involving Angel Castillo-Rivera, who was struck and killed by a city bus driven by Brian C. Brown, the Estate of Castillo-Rivera filed a complaint alleging negligence.
Ineffective Assistance of Counsel
Matthew Myke appeals a judgment convicting him of repeated sexual assault of the same child.
Negligence-Dental Procedures-Statute of Limitations
Kozubovsky, representing himself, had alleged that Menomonie Street Dental, (MSD) was negligent in various dental procedures performed between 2014 and 2018.
Insurance Coverage
The dispute in this case surrounds a homeowner’s insurance policy (hereinafter, “the policy”) issued by the Massachusetts Bay Insurance Company (MBIC) to the insureds, Bret and Amy Achtenhagen, and whether that policy provided them with coverage for “personal liability” and “medical payments to others” following a utility terrain vehicle (UTV) accident away from their primary residen[...]
Suppression of Evidence-Right to Counsel
Peterson, acting pro se, was convicted of homicide by intoxicated use of a vehicle with a prior intoxicant-related conviction and challenged the circuit court's decision on several grounds.
Postconviction Relief- ineffective Assistance of Counsel
Durocher, representing himself, had appealed the circuit court's decision, arguing it erred in denying his motion without a hearing.
Providing Material Support to a Terrorist Organization
Osadzinski was convicted for providing material support to a terrorist organization.
Sentencing Guidelines
The defendant, Shazariyah Hibbett, who received a sentence for being a felon in possession of a firearm contested the sentence, and that the district court had erroneously applied a two-level enhancement under the United States Sentencing Guideline § 3C1.2 for reckless endangerment during flight.
Legal News
- Wisconsin joins Feds, dozens of states to hold airlines accountable for bad behavior
- Trump ahead of Biden in new Marquette poll
- Bankruptcy court approves Milwaukee Marriott Downtown ‘business as usual’ motion
- New Crime Gun Intelligence Center to launch in Chicago
- Arrest warrant proposed for Minocqua Brewing owner who filed Lawsuit against Town of Minocqua
- Wisconsin Supreme Court justices question how much power Legislature should have
- Reinhart named the 2024 Wisconsin law firm of the year by benchmark litigation
- Milwaukee’s Common Council now has the most African Americans, women and openly LGBTQ members ever
- Office of School Safety Provides Behavioral and Threat Assessment Management Training Ahead of 25th Anniversary of Columbine Shooting
- Wisconsin Supreme Court to hear arguments in Democratic governor’s suit against GOP-led Legislature
- Lawsuit asks Wisconsin Supreme Court to strike down governor’s 400-year veto
- Wisconsin man pleads not guilty to neglect in disappearance of boy
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