Recent Articles from WISCONSIN LAW JOURNAL STAFF
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.
UNSUNG HERO – Kim Randall – Godfrey & Kahn
Kim Randall, an executive legal assistant in Godfrey & Kahn’s Milwaukee office, said she really enjoys her work.
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