Recent Articles from WISCONSIN LAW JOURNAL STAFF
BridgeTower Media acquires ColoradoBiz for its growing business-intelligence media portfolio
Acquisition marks national business-media and events company’s first foray into Colorado.
Sen. Baldwin, Rep. McCollum Introduce Legislation to Restore and Protect the Mississippi River
The measure is co-sponsored by an Illinois lawmaker.
Wisconsin attorney general leads bipartisan group to stabilize crime victim support funds
These funds aim to support the diverse needs of survivors while fostering a comprehensive and survivor-centered network of advocac
Professional Misconduct – Costs
The supreme court reviews the recommendation of Referee James D. Friedman that the license of Attorney John O. Ifediora to practice law in Wisconsin be revoked due to professional misconduct.
Violation of Work Rules
In 2018, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (the “department”) discharged Andrew Dryja from his position as a conservation warden at the department’s warden station in Langlade County based on Dryja’s having allegedly violated three work rules.
Attorney Fees
In this small claims action, Lonnie Slocum and Graceful Living LLC (collectively “Graceful Living” unless context requires otherwise) appeal the judgment awarding Angela Drake double the amount of her security deposit, and costs and attorney fees.
Termination of Parental Rights
Emma appeals from the circuit court orders terminating her parental rights to her children: Ivan, Andrew, and Maddie.
Warrantless Search-Suppression of Evidence
Jacob Bertelsen appeals from a judgment convicting him of two felonies and from an order denying his postconviction motion.
Ineffective Assistance of Counsel
Noah D. Clark appeals from a judgment of conviction, entered following a jury trial, for intentional physical abuse of a child, felony bail jumping, and disorderly conduct.
Failure to Show a Manifest Injustice
Calvin Scott, Jr. appeals from his judgment of conviction, entered upon a guilty plea, for second-degree sexual assault of a child, and from the order denying his motion for postconviction relief.
Ineffectiveness of Postconviction Counsel
Clarence A. Thomas appeals a circuit court order denying his WIS. STAT. § 974.06 (2021-22) postconviction motion. In his motion, Thomas asked the court to vacate a judgment of conviction from 1999 and allow him to withdraw his guilty pleas based on his postconviction counsel’s alleged ineffectiveness.
Postconviction Relief-Ineffective Assistance of Counsel
Orlando Eaton appeals a judgment convicting him of first-degree reckless homicide by delivery of a controlled substance as a party to the crime.
Legal News
- Milwaukee County District Attorney, UWM police address Jewish threats
- With GOP convention over, Milwaukee weighs the benefits of hosting political rivals
- Secret Service head resigns as Congress formally investigates
- Milwaukee Police Department issues statement regarding video release policy
- GOP convention sets the stage for the Democratic convention in Chicago, activists and police say
- 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
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