Recent Articles from WISCONSIN LAW JOURNAL STAFF
Wisconsin Supreme Court refuses to hear lawsuit challenging voucher school program
The Wisconsin Supreme Court on Wednesday declined to hear a lawsuit brought by Democrats seeking to end the state's taxpayer-funded private school voucher program.
University of Wisconsin regents back GOP deal for funding in exchange for limiting diversity efforts
In a surprising about-face, the Universities of Wisconsin regents approved a deal Wednesday evening with Republican legislators to limit diversity positions at the system’s two dozen campuses in exchange for money to cover staff raises and construction projects.
New York removes medical debt from credit reports
Unpaid medical debt will no longer appear in New York residents’ credit reports under a bill signed into law by Gov. Kathy Hochul on Wednesday.
Law Journal honors its 2023 Legal All-Stars
The Wisconsin Law Journal honored 29 Legal All-Stars on Wednesday afternoon at the Grain Exchange in downtown Milwaukee.
UNSUNG HERO – Jon Hendrix — Office of Lawyer Regulation
Jon Hendrix has been an attorney for 17 years, spending more than the last decade at the Office of Lawyer Regulation in Madison.
UNSUNG HERO – Craig Stewart – Veterans Treatment Court
The complexity of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs can be challenging to navigate. However, one of the people who intricately understands that challenge is Craig Stewart, court coordinator with the Sheboygan Area Veterans Treatment Court.
LEADER IN THE LAW – Stacie Rosenzweig — Halling & Cayo
Stacie Rosenzweig is a shareholder with Halling & Cayo, where she focuses primarily on legal ethics and election law.
SOLO PRACTICE FIRM – Casey Hoff — Attorney at Law
One of the reasons that Casey Hoff chose to become a lawyer is that he wanted to help people during their times of need.
RISING YOUNG LAWYER – Betsy Stone – Foley & Lardner
Whether Betsy Stone, an associate at Foley & Lardner, is working with a Fortune 500 company on environmental matters or representing a pro bono client, the attention given remains the same.
UNSUNG HERO – Karen Nimz — Fox, O’Neill & Shannon
Karen Nimz is skilled at multitasking. It’s part of what allows her to excel as a legal assistant for Fox, O’Neill & Shannon.
DIVERSITY IN THE LAW – Emil Ovbiagele – OVB Law & Consulting
Emil Ovbiagele’s path to achieving the American dream came with challenges and high points.
LEADER IN THE LAW – Clyde Tinnen – Foley & Lardner
Clyde Tinnen believes he is an example of the old adage: If you want something done, ask a busy person to do it.
Legal News
- Milwaukee drops security personnel ordinance
- Wisconsin Supreme Court tacks on additional months to already suspended lawyer
- Supreme Court: Abortion protester’s First Amendment rights violated
- These doctors were censured. Wisconsin’s prisons hired them anyway
- Ruling reinstates lawsuit over ‘Black Lives Matter’ school posters
- Wisconsin Supreme Court to consider whether 175-year-old law bans abortion
- Wisconsin man facing bestiality and felony bail jumping charges
- Waukesha County woman indicted in National Health Care Fraud Law Enforcement Action
- Man sentenced to 15 months for fraud involving luxury vehicles
- Wisconsin Department of Justice Fire Marshal investigating fire that killed six
- Ozaukee County first responders save family of three, father and son on Milwaukee River
- Supreme Court sends Trump immunity case back to lower court, dimming chance of trial before election
Case Digests
- Termination of Parental Rights
- First Amendment Rights
- Termination of Parental Rights
- Late Filing
- Real Estate-Attorney Fees
- Ineffective Assistance of Counsel
- Variance-Interpretation of Zoning Ordinances
- Sentencing
- Fourteenth Amendment’s Due Process Clause-Jury Instructions
- Unlawful Collection Practices-Evidence
- Sentencing-Vindictiveness
- Prisoner Grievances-Exhaustion of Administrative Remedies