Recent Articles from WISCONSIN LAW JOURNAL STAFF
GOP attorney rescinds subpoena to Wisconsin immigrant group
The Republican-hired attorney leading an investigation into Wisconsin's 2020 presidential election has withdrawn a subpoena he issued to an immigrants rights group not involved with administering elections in the battleground state.
Foley & Lardner embarking again on Street Law program
Foley & Lardner Milwaukee headquarters will soon begin its annual Street Law program in partnership with the national Boys and Girls Club of America.
Wisconsin elections officials knock down conspiracy claims
Wisconsin's top elections officials systematically knocked down a series of conspiracy theories about the state's voter records and election administration during a public hearing Wednesday before a legislative committee led by a Republican who has helped elevate the claims.
UW System to end mask mandate by spring break
University of Wisconsin System officials said Wednesday they plan to end their campus mask mandates by spring break.
Wisconsin Elections Commission retracts ballot box guidance
The Wisconsin Elections Commission voted unanimously Wednesday to retract its guidance that allowed for multiple absentee ballot boxes and for people other than the voter to return absentee ballots, in compliance with a state Supreme Court order.
Acting Milwaukee mayor, former alderman advance in primary
The acting Milwaukee mayor and a longtime former alderman will face off in the mayoral general election in April.
Evers calls on Legislature to approve $150 taxpayer refund
Gov. Tony Evers used his election year State of the State address on Tuesday to call on the Republican-controlled Legislature to approve his plan to send $150 to every taxpayer in Wisconsin, saying inaction by lawmakers now while people are suffering is "baloney."
Declaratory and Injunctive Relief – Damages
The City of Memphis sits on the banks of the Mississippi River in the southwest corner of Tennessee.
Attorney Disciplinary Proceedings
We review a report filed by Referee Jean A. DiMotto, recommending the court suspend Attorney Walter W. Stern, III's license to practice law for a period of 45 days for three counts of professional misconduct.
Attorney Disciplinary Proceedings
This court has pending before it Attorney Joseph R. Laumann's petition for reinstatement of his license to practice law in Wisconsin.
Involuntary Commitment – Sufficiency of Evidence
C.K.S. appeals from an order extending his WIS. STAT. ch. 51 commitment. C.K.S. argues that there was insufficient evidence of current dangerousness to justify recommitment.
Statutory Interpretation – Health Care Records – Fee Restrictions
We review the court of appeals' decision reversing the circuit court's dismissal of Andrea Townsend's claim against ChartSwap, LLC ("ChartSwap") for unlawfully overcharging her for copies of her medical records in contravention of the fee restrictions set out in Wis. Stat. § 146.83(3f) (2017-18).
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