Recent Articles from WISCONSIN LAW JOURNAL STAFF
Jurisdiction – Multidistrict Litigation
These two consolidated appeals raise issues about how the common practice of “direct filing” in multidistrict litigation may affect the choice of law in individual cases within the larger MDL.
USERRA Violation – Seniority-based Benefits
Michael Moss brought this class action against United Airlines (“United”) under the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (“USERRA”).
Breach of Forbearance Agreement
This case brings to us a contract dispute over a piece of commercial real property in Arlington Heights, Illinois.
Class Action – Certification
Andrea Santiago, a severely disabled Chicago resident, would leave her van parked on the street in front of her home for extended periods of time.
Evers takes action on Senate Bills
Gov. Tony Evers signed 15 bills on Friday, including Senate Bill 219, now 2021 Wisconsin Act 141, which expands the availability of telephone or live audiovisual means in juvenile and criminal proceedings.
Wisconsin election officials push back against 2020 probe
Wisconsin election officials pushed back Friday against a Republican-hired investigator's review of the 2020 election, branding his findings as inaccurate and insisting the contest was conducted fairly and accurately.
Wisconsin Supreme Court upholds Brown County sales tax
A half-percent sales tax that Brown County officials implemented in 2018 is legal even though it doesn't result in a dollar-for-dollar reduction in property taxes, the state Supreme Court ruled Friday.
Man accused of video taping in athletic clubs’ locker rooms
A Milwaukee man is accused of secretly video taping hundreds of people inside locker rooms at Wisconsin Athletic Club locations.
Evers seeks applicants for Winnebago County district attorney
Gov. Tony Evers announced Friday that he is seeking applicants for Winnebago County District Attorney.
Evers appoints Kenitz to Washington County Circuit Court
Gov. Tony Evers announced Friday his appointment of Michael Kenitz to the Washington County Circuit Court–Branch 3.
Wisconsin Supreme Court adopts governor’s redistricting maps
A divided Wisconsin Supreme Court on Thursday adopted "least change" legislative and congressional redistricting maps submitted by Democratic Gov. Tony Evers, a plan that largely preserves the current district lines that give Republicans majorities.
Weekly Case Digests – February 28, 2022 – March 4, 2022
Weekly Case Digests – February 28, 2022 - March 4, 2022
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