Recent Articles from Michaela Paukner, [email protected]
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.
Tax
Direct Supply, a company specializing in aiding nursing homes with equipment, medical supplies, and furniture procurement through its "Direct Supply DSSI" (DSSI) system, sought tax deductions under §199 of the Internal Revenue Code.
Collective Bargaining Agreement
The dispute stemmed from two collective bargaining agreements between Bulk Transport Corp. and Teamsters Local 142, which were effective from 2003 to 2006.
Denial of Supplemental Security Income
Chavez contested the denial of supplemental security income due to her various mental and physical impairments.
Legal News
- Madison protests turn violent, hate crime probes follow
- Hyundai to pay $333,941 over alleged violations of Civil Relief Act, repossessing 26 servicemembers vehicles
- Federal judge tosses Democrats’ lawsuit challenging Wisconsin absentee voting requirements
- Wisconsin woman who argued she legally killed sex trafficker pleads guilty to homicide
- Gov. Evers to become first Midwest governor to join U.S. Climate Alliance’s Executive Committee
- Wisconsin lacks clear system for tracking police caught lying
- Police confirm ‘Heil Hitler’ salute during Madison pro-Palestinian protests, suspect identified
- Federal agencies failed to investigate Havana Syndrome, ignored crucial evidence and withheld information, attorney says during Congressional hearing
- As Patrick Beverley calls his actions ‘inexcusable,’ police announce they’ve opened an investigation
- Democrats spend $7 million from campaign war chest in TV ads, many directed at Milwaukee northern suburbs
- Biden lauds new Microsoft center on the same site where Trump’s Foxconn project failed
- Gov. Evers seeks applicants for Eau Claire County Circuit Court
WLJ People
- Power 30 Personal Injury Attorneys – Russell Nicolet
- Power 30 Personal Injury Attorneys – Benjamin Nicolet
- Power 30 Personal Injury Attorneys – Dustin T. Woehl
- Power 30 Personal Injury Attorneys – Katherine Metzger
- Power 30 Personal Injury Attorneys – Joseph Ryan
- Power 30 Personal Injury Attorneys – James M. Ryan
- Power 30 Personal Injury Attorneys – Dana Wachs
- Power 30 Personal Injury Attorneys – Mark L. Thomsen
- Power 30 Personal Injury Attorneys – Matthew Lein
- Power 30 Personal Injury Attorneys – Jeffrey A. Pitman
- Power 30 Personal Injury Attorneys – William Pemberton
- Power 30 Personal Injury Attorneys – Howard S. Sicula