Recent Articles from WISCONSIN LAW JOURNAL STAFF
Law students offered therapy in wake of recent US Supreme Court rulings
In the wake of the recent decisions impacting affirmative action, religious freedom, and student debt forgiveness, Boston University School of Law students were offered therapy.
Tax- Transportation Utility Fee
The Supreme Court upheld the circuit court's ruling that the Town of Buchanan's transportation utility fee (TUF) is considered a property tax and is subject to the Town's levy limit.
Jury Trial Request
The Supreme Court overturned the circuit court's decision that denied the appellant's request for a jury trial when his involuntary commitment was extended by twelve months in Walworth County.
Attorney Disciplinary Proceedings
The supreme court reviews the recommendation of referee Charles H. Barr that the court declare Attorney William H. Green in default and suspend his license to practice law in Wisconsin for a period of two years for 24 counts of professional misconduct that arose out of six separate client matters.
Attorney Disciplinary Proceedings
The supreme court reviews referee Sue E. Bischel's recommendation that this court suspend Attorney Brian T. Stevens' license to practice law in Wisconsin for a period of 60 days and impose conditions on his practice of law thereafter.
Erroneous Exercise of Discretion
The Supreme Court reversed the court of appeals' decision to overturn the Defendant's conviction for second-degree sexual assault.
Termination of Parental Rights
Julia and her husband, Joseph, are the parents of Emma, born in December 2020.
Protective Placement-Guardianship
R.B.L. appeals an order of the circuit court continuing his protective placement.
Standing
The Friends of Blue Mound State Park (“the Friends”) a small nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting historical, educational, and related visitor services to enhance Blue Mound State Park.
Postconviction Motion-Plea Withdrawal
Jeremy Hoover appeals judgments convicting him of one count of possessing child pornography and one count of second-degree sexual assault of a child.
Postconviction Motion for Plea Withdrawal
Hoover appeals judgments convicting him of one count of possessing child pornography and one count of second-degree sexual assault of a child.
Postconviction Motion-Ineffective Assistance of Counsel
Mario Earl Smith appeals from a judgment of conviction for possession with intent to deliver cocaine, with use of a dangerous weapon and as a second or subsequent offense, and felon in possession of a firearm.
Legal News
- Former prosecutor suspended for unwelcome contact during legal conference
- One Wisconsin Attorney’s misconduct ‘in a league of its own’
- Wisconsin election fraud charge issued from November 2022 general election
- Indigenous consultant accuses NHL’s Blackhawks of fraud, sexual harassment
- Man pleads guilty in theft of Arnold Palmer green jacket, other Masters memorabilia from Augusta
- KS Governor cites competition concerns while vetoing measure for school gun-detection technology
- 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
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