Recent Articles from WISCONSIN LAW JOURNAL STAFF
Wisconsin Assembly to vote on limits for unemployment aid
Gov. Tony Evers vetoed nearly identical legislation in his first term.
Biden announces 2024 reelection bid: ‘Let’s finish this job’
76-year-old Trump is the favorite to emerge as the Republican nominee.
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.
Legal News
- Wisconsin man gets 15 years in prison for Door County bar fire that killed two
- Noncitizen voting, already illegal in federal elections, becomes a centerpiece of 2024 GOP messaging
- Wisconsin election officials fear voter confusion over 2 elections for same congressional seat
- ICC prosecutor seeks arrest warrant for Israeli and Hamas leaders, including Netanyahu
- Up in smoke: Workers remove dozens of apparent marijuana plants from Wisconsin Capitol tulip garden
- The Senate filibuster is a hurdle to any national abortion bill
- Bones found in 1989 in a Wisconsin chimney identified as man who last contacted relatives in 1970
- WisGOP convention spotlights abortion, higher education, immigration and national security
- NAACP: No consequences for UWM Pro-Palestinian protesters shows ‘bias’ and ‘privilege’
- New complaints filed against Northwestern over Kenosha football hazing scandal
- Justice Department submits proposed regulation to reschedule marijuana
- Reckless driving on Brown Deer Road results in fatal collision
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