Recent Articles from Michaela Paukner, [email protected]
Gov. Evers to become first Midwest governor to join U.S. Climate Alliance’s Executive Committee
The Alliance was formed in June 2017 in response to former President Donald Trump’s announced intent to withdraw the United States from the Paris Agreement.
Wisconsin lacks clear system for tracking police caught lying
Wisconsin lacks a clear system for maintaining and making publicly available information about police officers who are subject to Brady disclosures in court.
Police confirm ‘Heil Hitler’ salute during Madison pro-Palestinian protests, suspect identified
Christian Hansen of Madison admits he performed a 'Heil Hitler' salute to a Jewish student during the Pro-Palestinian protests on campus.
Federal agencies failed to investigate Havana Syndrome, ignored crucial evidence and withheld information, attorney says during Congressional hearing
A federally elected official from Wisconsin says he is among the impacted.
As Patrick Beverley calls his actions ‘inexcusable,’ police announce they’ve opened an investigation
Bucks coach Doc Rivers said Beverley's behavior was “not the Milwaukee way or the Bucks way.”
Democrats spend $7 million from campaign war chest in TV ads, many directed at Milwaukee northern suburbs
The buy will target races in Milwaukee’s northern suburbs,
Biden lauds new Microsoft center on the same site where Trump’s Foxconn project failed
Steil said Biden is using it to hide his record on failing to control rising inflation and taking credit from private sector success.
Gov. Evers seeks applicants for Eau Claire County Circuit Court
Applications must be submitted by 5 p.m. on Mon., June 3, 2024.
Trump appointed judge presiding over classified documents case cancels trial
Judge Aileen Cannon's order postpones the trial indefinitely.
Applicants wanted for Jefferson County, Crawford County circuit courts
Applicants are wanted for the Crawford County and Jefferson County circuit courts.
Wisconsin wedding barns sue over state’s new liquor law requiring licensing
The new law requires such venues to either get a permit or license to sell or allow alcohol legally starting in 2026.
Audit launched of Wisconsin’s diversity efforts
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The Legislature‘s audit committee voted Tuesday to launch a comprehensive review of diversity and inclusion efforts across state government after the Assembly’s top Republican vowed to eliminate equity initiatives. The committee voted 6-4 to order the Legislative Audit Bureau to conduct the review, with all four Democrats on the panel voting against the [&helli[...]
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