Recent Articles from WISCONSIN LAW JOURNAL STAFF
Susan Rice, Biden’s top domestic policy adviser, departing
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden said Monday that his top domestic policy adviser, Susan Rice, will leave her post next month. As director of the White House Domestic Policy Council, Rice had broad sway on the administration’s approach to health care, immigration and racial inequality. It was a surprising shift for Rice, a longtime Democratic […]
“Right-to-take” Action
This controversy stems from a driveway closure——specifically, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation's (DOT's) closure of a driveway connecting DEKK Property Development, LLC's (DEKK's) property to State Trunk Highway (STH) 50.
Termination of Parental Rights
Stephanie appeals from an order terminating her parental rights to her son Robert.
Suppression of Evidence-Probable Cause to Search Vehicle
The State of Wisconsin appeals from an order of the circuit court granting a motion to suppress that was filed by the defendant, Barksdale.
Confrontation Clause of the Sixth Amendment
Brian D. Triplett appeals a judgment convicting him of armed robbery, as a party to a crime, first-degree recklessly endangering safety using a dangerous weapon, as a party to a crime, and felon in possession of a firearm, all as a repeater.
Postconviction Motion for Plea Withdrawal
Donnavan Mitchell appeals a judgment of conviction for endangering safety by use of a dangerous weapon and an order denying his postconviction motion to withdraw his plea.
Sovereign Immunity
Sheboygan County appeals from an order of the circuit court dismissing its declaratory judgment action filed against the State of Wisconsin, Department of Health Services, and the Wisconsin Secretary of State (collectively the State).
Suppression of Evidence
Federal officials suspected that Thomas was supplying large quantities of illegal drugs in Indiana.
Unemployment Benefits
Indiana provides weekly unemployment benefits to claimants who meet certain qualifications.
Wire Fraud
On August 20, 2020, a grand jury returned a two-count indictment charging Hise with two counts of wire fraud, in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 1343.
Former Minnesota police officer Kim Potter released from prison after serving time for deadly shooting of Daunte Wright
Former Minnesota Police officer Kimberly Potter has been released from prison after serving 16 months of a two-year sentence in the fatal shooting of Daunte Wright, whom she shot after mistaking her gun for a Taser during a traffic stop in Brooklyn Center, according to the Minnesota Department of Corrections. Potter was released from the […]
Gov. Evers proposes investments in conservation, state parks, and outdoor recreation
Wisconsin’s outdoor recreation industry contributed a record-setting $8.7 billion to the state’s gross domestic product in 2021.
Legal News
- Evers signs bills addressing threats against judges
- Illegal immigrant charged with Fond du Lac domestic violence stabbing
- Milwaukee creates requirements for private security guards after Isaiah Allen’s shooting death
- Milwaukee Police asking for public’s assistance after shooting of 6-year-old
- Man shot at Miami Hilton
- Wisconsin Supreme Court lets ruling stand that declared Amazon drivers to be employees
- Steven Avery prosecutor’s leaked diary reveals Ken Kratz’s confession
- Trevor Casper, killed in the line of duty, remembered 9 years later
- DOJ vs. Apple (chart)
- Milwaukee officers shoot, critically wound man when he fires at them during pursuit, police say
- Appellate courts do away with paper briefs
- Man dies from becoming trapped in municipal Wisconsin water tank
WLJ People
- Power 30 Personal Injury Attorneys – Russell Nicolet
- Power 30 Personal Injury Attorneys – Benjamin Nicolet
- Power 30 Personal Injury Attorneys – Dustin T. Woehl
- Power 30 Personal Injury Attorneys – Katherine Metzger
- Power 30 Personal Injury Attorneys – Joseph Ryan
- Power 30 Personal Injury Attorneys – James M. Ryan
- Power 30 Personal Injury Attorneys – Dana Wachs
- Power 30 Personal Injury Attorneys – Mark L. Thomsen
- Power 30 Personal Injury Attorneys – Matthew Lein
- Power 30 Personal Injury Attorneys – Jeffrey A. Pitman
- Power 30 Personal Injury Attorneys – William Pemberton
- Power 30 Personal Injury Attorneys – Howard S. Sicula