Recent Articles from WISCONSIN LAW JOURNAL STAFF
Judge blocks absentee ballot spoiling
A Wisconsin judge is prohibiting voters from canceling their original absentee ballot and casting a new one, siding with a conservative group created by prominent Republicans that said the practice known as ballot spoiling is illegal.
Minnesota AG sues Fleet Farm over gun sales to straw buyers
Attorney General Keith Ellison sued Fleet Farm on Wednesday, alleging the retailer negligently sold firearms to two straw buyers, including one gun that was used in a shootout in a St. Paul bar that left one person dead and 14 bystanders injured.
Missouri man convicted in brothers’ deaths admits to fraud
A Missouri man pleaded guilty Tuesday to a cattle fraud scheme that he tried to cover up by killing two Wisconsin brothers.
AG candidates Toney, Kaul to debate at State Bar
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin attorney general candidates Eric Toney and Josh Kaul are scheduled to debate at the state bar headquarters later this month.
WILL sues to block student loan forgiveness
A conservative Wisconsin law firm on Tuesday sued to stop federal student loan forgiveness, saying President Joe Biden's loan forgiveness plan is discriminatory and constitutes taxation without representation.
Godfrey & Kahn opens Eau Claire office
Godfrey & Kahn has opened its newest office in Eau Claire as the firm expands into western Wisconsin.
Arrest made in double homicide case in northeast Wisconsin
Sheriff's officials in northeastern Wisconsin have arrested a man in connection with a double homicide investigation.
Dado, Ross join Ruder Ware
Ruder Ware has added attorneys Mykayla Dado and Ruth Ross to its team.
Parade suspect delays jury picks with disruptions
A man accused of killing six people and injuring dozens more when he allegedly drove his SUV through a Christmas parade in Wisconsin last year managed to delay the start of his trial Monday by becoming so disruptive the judge had to take multiple breaks before forcing him to watch the proceedings via video from another room.
Involuntary Commitment – Sufficiency of Evidence
In these consolidated appeals, Chris appeals from an order committing him under WIS. STAT. ch. 51 and from an order extending his commitment for an additional year.
Postconviction Motion – Admissible Evidence
Wren appeals from his conviction for possession with intent to deliver cocaine and possession with intent to deliver...
Divorce – Division of Property
Thomas A. Akers appeals from a judgment of divorce
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