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Attorney reprimanded over witness payments
The Wisconsin Supreme Court publicly reprimanded a Milwaukee attorney for offering improper payments to a witness in a construction dispute.
Konopacki joins Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown
Attorney Joshua Konopacki has joined the trial and litigation firm of Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown LLP (GRGB).
Attorney disbarred after sexual assault conviction
The Wisconsin Supreme Court revoked Jerome Babiak's law license after he was convicted of misdemeanor sexual assault involving a client's witness in a custody case.
Involuntary Medication-Competency to Stand Trial
PP. M. V.P. M. V.P. M. V.” was charged with false imprisonment and obstructing an officer.
Informer Privilege Statute-Clear Error
The case began after police received an anonymous tip alleging Davis was recruiting homeless women into prostitution.
Sixth Amendment-Third-Party Perpetrator Evidence
Steinhoff was convicted of first-degree intentional homicide. He subsequently argued that the trial court wrongly excluded evidence suggesting a third party, George Welch, may have committed the murder, thereby violating his constitutional right to present a defense.
Plea Withdrawal-Manifest Injustice
Cvikel was convicted of felony murder. He sought to withdrawal a guilty plea based on his submission to the court requesting new counsel.
Ineffective Assistance of Counsel-Procedural Bar
Bell had been convicted after a jury trial of multiple offenses arising from the shooting of his former girlfriend, which left her paralyzed.
CHIPS Confidentiality-Remedial Versus Punitive Sanctions
In consolidated appeals, Attorney Sarah Yacoub challenged a Wisconsin circuit court order finding her in contempt for intentionally disclosing confidential information from five child protection (CHIPS) cases.
Insurance Law
A car accident that caused injuries to Saslow and his passenger, the Saslows sought compensation under automobile and umbrella insurance policies issued by Bankers Standard Insurance.
Breach of Contract-Rule 12(b)(6) Dismissal
The Plaintiff Aberdeen Developers LLC secured a $41 million loan that was collateralized by a mixed-use property located in Chicago.
Constitutional Law-Qualified Immunity-First Amendment Retaliation
Court held that the Chief Talent Officer of the Chicago Public Schools, Matthew Lyons, was entitled to qualified immunity in a First Amendment retaliation claim brought by a former college administrator, Kathleen Hayes.
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Case Digests
- Involuntary Medication-Competency to Stand Trial
- Informer Privilege Statute-Clear Error
- Sixth Amendment-Third-Party Perpetrator Evidence
- Plea Withdrawal-Manifest Injustice
- Ineffective Assistance of Counsel-Procedural Bar
- CHIPS Confidentiality-Remedial Versus Punitive Sanctions
- Insurance Law
- Breach of Contract-Rule 12(b)(6) Dismissal
- Constitutional Law-Qualified Immunity-First Amendment Retaliation
- Qualified Immunity-Excessive Force-Civil Rights
- Hostile Work Environment-Sexual Harassment
- Sufficiency of Evidence-McDonnell Douglas Framework
