Recent Articles from Michaela Paukner, [email protected]
Former prosecutor suspended for unwelcome contact during legal conference
The suspension will commence May 23.
One Wisconsin Attorney’s misconduct ‘in a league of its own’
Wisconsin Supreme Court details reasons for revoking attorney's license.
Life means life, or not
This violation, as serious as it was, probably wouldn’t have resulted in a revocation in and of itself.
Wisconsin election fraud charge issued from November 2022 general election
Martin Kehl is alleged to have been on felony probation for an OWI 4th offense in Dodge County.
Indigenous consultant accuses NHL’s Blackhawks of fraud, sexual harassment
A consultant the Chicago Blackhawks hired to improve relationships with American Indian tribes has filed a lawsuit accusing the team, its charity foundation and its CEO of fraud, breach of contract and sexual harassment.
Man pleads guilty in theft of Arnold Palmer green jacket, other Masters memorabilia from Augusta
Richard Globensky, of Georgia, entered the plea in federal court in Chicago.
KS Governor cites competition concerns while vetoing measure for school gun-detection technology
It was subsequently removed by amendments in Colorado and Wisconsin.
U.S. Attorney Gregory J. Haanstad recognizes service and sacrifice of federal, state, local, and Tribal law enforcement
On Monday, May 13, the names of more than 280 officers killed in the line of duty in 2024 who have been added to the wall at the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial were read during a Candlelight Vigil.
Gov. Evers calls special elections for the 4th Senate District and 8th Congressional District
The 4th Senate District seat is currently vacant due to the resignation of State Sen. Lena Taylor following her appointment to the Milwaukee County Circuit Court.
Wisconsin GOP-led Senate votes to override nine Evers vetoes in mostly symbolic action
Evers said in his veto message that he objected to the bill because it would limit the DNR's authority to hold polluters liable.
Bill to curb mask-wearing at protests could make it illegal for medical reasons too
Since the start of the Israel-Hamas war, instances of pro-Palestinian protesters blocking roadways have occurred across the country.
University board slashes diversity program funding to divert money to public safety resources
If the alteration is approved, it will take effect immediately.
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