Recent Articles from WISCONSIN LAW JOURNAL STAFF
Sentence Modification
Romero M. Watson appeals from an order of the postconviction court denying his motion requesting sentence modification based on a new factor.
Contract
Aaron Carmody and Nicole Elizabeth Carmody, both pro se, appeal from the circuit court’s order, entered after a bench trial, dismissing Aaron’s claims and Nicole’s third-party counterclaims against Byline Bank and Dylan Esterling and granting or dismissing as moot Byline’s counterclaims and third-party claims against Aaron and Nicole, respectively.
Right to Remain Silent-Plea Withdrawal
Higgins appeals from a judgment of conviction for one count of first-degree intentional homicide and one count of attempted first-degree intentional homicide, and an order of the circuit court denying his postconviction motion for plea withdrawal, without a hearing.
Ineffective Assistance of Counsel-Brady Violations
Derrick Montorel Wilson, pro se, appeals from the judgment convicting him of two counts of armed robbery, and the order denying postconviction relief.
Recommitment Order-Dangerousness
Catherine appeals a recommitment order entered pursuant to WIS. STAT. § 51.20.
Class Action-IDOC Policy Restricting Contact
The case concerns a class action lawsuit against the Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) by four parents convicted of sex offenses and undergoing mandatory supervised release (MSR).
Failure to Protect Prisoner
On July 4, 2021, Wallmow was arrested for violating his probation and was placed in Oneida County jail. Upon his booking, Wallmow denied any suicidal tendencies or mental health issues.
Racial Discrimination
When DISH and DirecTV Network declined to pay broadcast fees to Circle City Broadcasting for rights to carry the company’s two Indianapolis-based television stations, the dispute entered federal court.
Employment Law-Retaliation
Songie Adebiyi, formerly the Vice President of Student Services at South Suburban College in Illinois, was terminated in 2019 purportedly due to performance issues.
Withdrawal of Guilty Plea
Aron faced indictment by a grand jury for possessing a firearm and ammunition as a felon, contravening 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(1).
Unlawful Pretrial Detention
Washington and Howard were charged with first-degree murder and detained for over a year before being acquitted.
Mootness Fees-Standing to Intervene
Six suits, filed under the federal securities laws, present questions about “mootness fees” in federal litigation.
Legal News
- U.S. Attorney Gregory J. Haanstad recognizes service and sacrifice of federal, state, local, and Tribal law enforcement
- Gov. Evers calls special elections for the 4th Senate District and 8th Congressional District
- Wisconsin GOP-led Senate votes to override nine Evers vetoes in mostly symbolic action
- Bill to curb mask-wearing at protests could make it illegal for medical reasons too
- University board slashes diversity program funding to divert money to public safety resources
- Second defendant convicted in Fond du Lac 2016 firebombing
- ‘Louder than a dog whistle’: Milwaukee protesters clear illegal tents, face no legal consequences
- Redistricting could draw attention to Wisconsin’s Med Mal legal gap
- Disbarred Attorney directly implicates Trump in testimony at hush money trial
- Rural Wisconsin voters face additional hurdles without ballot drop boxes
- Gov. Evers sues Republican legislators
- Man pleads guilty to producing videos depicting monkey torture
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