Recent Articles from WISCONSIN LAW JOURNAL STAFF
No charges to be filed in drawbridge death
No charges will be filed in the death of a man who fell from a Milwaukee drawbridge that was raised as he was walking across it, prosecutors said Friday, noting that investigators found no evidence of criminal wrongdoing.
Deputy fatally shoots person outside Windsor hotel
The Wisconsin Department of Justice is investigating a fatal shooting by a Dane County sheriff's deputy outside a hotel north of Madison.
Clinics offer free vasectomies, citing a surge in demand
After the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in June, a 31-year-old Independence, Missouri, man decided it was time to take action — and jumped at the chance to sign up for a free vasectomy.
Sex harassment results in lawyer discipline
A rare complaint to the Office of Lawyers Professional Responsibility based on sexual misconduct has resulted in a stipulation for settlement and an expedited Minnesota Supreme Court hearing.
Termination of Parental Rights
Alexis appeals from an order of the trial court terminating her rights to her son, Tom. 2 On appeal, she argues that the...
Involuntary Commitment
Carter appeals an order extending his involuntary commitment under WIS. STAT. § 51.20.
Domestic Abuse Injunction
Ryan Milbeck, pro se, appeals from an order granting the Petitioner a domestic abuse injunction.
Writ of Certiorari – Food Dealer License Renewal
Family Dollar Stores of Wisconsin LLC and Lonnie McCaffety (collectively “Family Dollar”) appeal the order of the circuit court denying its writ of certiorari relating to...
Breach of Contract – Material Breach
As owners of land, Randall, Reed, Roger, Robert and Richard Niederkorn entered into a logging contract with Thomas and Kirsten King to cut and sell timber from portions of the Niederkorns’ property.
Frivolous Appeal – Sanctions
On appeal, the Zahrans challenge both the merits of the circuit court’s decisions and the procedures the court employed.
Sixth Amendment – Excluded Evidence
James Hinkle is serving a 42‐year prison sentence after an Indiana jury convicted him of sexually molesting his minor nephew, S.B., who testified at trial.
First Step Act – Sentencing Relief
Recently, the Supreme Court decided in Concepcion v. United States, that “when deciding a First Step Act motion, district courts bear the standard obligation to explain their decisions and demonstrate that they considered the parties’ arguments.”
Legal News
- UW-Milwaukee chancellor to step down next year amid handling of Pro-Hamas protesters
- Wisconsin Republicans are improperly blocking conservation work, court says
- Man hurt when home in rural Wisconsin explodes has died, authorities say
- Wisconsin Supreme Court changes course, will allow expanded use of ballot drop boxes this fall
- Gov. Evers appoints Travis Maze as Jefferson County Sheriff
- Democrat Dora Drake wins open seat in Wisconsin state Senate
- Wisconsin joins coalition urging Supreme Court to uphold federal ghost gun regulations
- GM will pay $146 million in penalties because 5.9 million older vehicles emit excess carbon dioxide
- NFL is liable for $4,707,259,944.64 in ‘Sunday Ticket’ case
- Milwaukee Police investigating fatal downtown crash
- Milwaukee drops security personnel ordinance
- Wisconsin Supreme Court tacks on additional months to already suspended lawyer
Case Digests
- Termination of Parental Rights
- First Amendment Rights
- Termination of Parental Rights
- Late Filing
- Real Estate-Attorney Fees
- Ineffective Assistance of Counsel
- Variance-Interpretation of Zoning Ordinances
- Sentencing
- Fourteenth Amendment’s Due Process Clause-Jury Instructions
- Unlawful Collection Practices-Evidence
- Sentencing-Vindictiveness
- Prisoner Grievances-Exhaustion of Administrative Remedies