Recent Articles from Michaela Paukner, [email protected]
Audit finds Wisconsin Capitol Police emergency response times up, calls for better tracking
Wisconsin's Capitol is among the most open in the country.
Hupy and Abraham Wins Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Top Workplaces Award for 11th Year
Hupy and Abraham was honored as an 11-time winner of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Top Workplace awards. Winners are determined entirely by employee survey feedback. Hupy and Abraham was the only law firm to win in the small business category against 85 other businesses in Southeastern Wisconsin.
Jury finds Wisconsin man sane in sexual assault, killing of toddler
Marshawn Giles, 25, was found guilty last week of 15 charges.
Attorney sentenced to 20 years in prison for sexually exploiting numerous children
This case was brought as part of Project Safe Childhood.
The Simon Law Firm on Patent Trademark Copyright Litigation
The Intellectual Property Group at The Simon Law Firm assists hourly firms in representing clients in IP litigation matters on a contingency fee basis.
UW-Madison pro-Palestine protesters spark debate over free speech laws
UW Madison Police: Active investigation for protester(s) who allegedly performed a 'Heil Hitler" salute while blocking Jewish student(s) on the University of Wisconsin Madison campus from walking to/from class.
DEA to reclassify marijuana in a historic shift
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration will move to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug.
Wisconsin opens public comment on constitutional amendment regarding election officials
The public comment period for this request will be open through May 13, 2024.
Court upholds Milwaukee police officer’s firing for posting racist memes
Officer Erik Andrade was involved in the 2018 arrest of Sterling Brown, who then played for the Milwaukee Bucks
FCC fines wireless carriers millions for sharing user locations without consent
The FCC argues that the four firms are required to take reasonable measures to protect certain consumer data per federal law.
Wisconsin Supreme Court scheduled to hear oral arguments in absentee voting case
On Monday, May 13, 2024 at 9:45 a.m., the Wisconsin Supreme Court will hear oral arguments.
Commentary: Law Day 2024: Honoring Our Legal Heritage and Democratic Values
Courts serve as a forum for individuals, families, businesses, and government to peacefully resolve legal disputes according to the law and facts presented.
Legal News
- Survey: Harris has enough delegates to be nominee
- 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
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