Recent Articles from Michaela Paukner, [email protected]
Contracts
Hoffman, pro se, appeals from a judgment awarding $7,333.80 to Travis Layher and ordering Layher to return a vehicle to Hoffman at Hoffman’s expense.
Postconviction Relief-Evidence Exclusion-Ineffective Assistance
On May 15, 2017, Gianna, the daughter of Hall’s girlfriend, informed law enforcement that Hall had sexually assaulted her the night before.
Postconviction Relief-Ineffective Assistance of Counsel-Sanctions
In his eighth attempt to obtain postconviction relief, Rafeal D. Newson appeals the circuit court’s orders denying his petition for habeas corpus and denying his motion for reconsideration.
Suppression of Evidence
Mitrovich, faced charges for possessing child pornography following a multinational investigation that utilized a software program to uncover evidence on his computer.
Insurance Claim-“Broad Evidence Rule”
Margrit Meier, proprietor of the Hartland Inn restaurant, submitted a coverage claim to Wadena Insurance Company following a fire that ravaged her establishment.
Retaliation Under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
Brooks, a former police lieutenant who developed sleep apnea, asserted that the City violated the Americans with Disabilities Act by failing to reasonably accommodate his condition, discriminating against him, and retaliating against him for lodging complaints.
Juror Procedure-Allowance of Expert Testimony-Jury Instructions
Artis had been previously convicted of misusing public funds for personal political purposes.
A judge tosses claims against a former Wisconsin police officer who killed 3 people in five years
Adelman said in a written order that Mensah warned Gonzales twice to drop the sword before opening fire.
Wisconsin Republican Senate candidate Hovde promises to donate salary to charity
Hovde's promise to donate his salary to charity is reminiscent of former Democratic U.S. Sen. Herb Kohl.
Steven Avery’s attorney Zellner files ‘bombshell’ Manitowoc motion
"Since DOJ is too polite to call this person on her B.S., I guess it falls to me once again." - Ken Kratz
Evers taps Marcus Hawkins to Public Service Commission
Hawkins is the executive director of the Organization of MISO States.
School shootings prompt more states to fund digital maps for first responders
More than 20 states have enacted or proposed digital school mapping.
Legal News
- Madison protesters reach agreement to comply with state law
- 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
WLJ People
- Power 30 Personal Injury Attorneys – Russell Nicolet
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- 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