Recent Articles from WISCONSIN LAW JOURNAL STAFF
Abuse of Discretion – Divorce – Maintenance Modification
Jan Gronewold appeals a postdivorce order, arguing that the circuit court erroneously exercised its discretion by concluding there was no substantial change in circumstances justifying a modification in his monthly maintenance obligation.
Evidentiary Hearing – Newly Discovered Evidence
Robert M. Anderson, Jr. appeals his judgment of conviction after entering pleas to charges of second-degree reckless homicide by use of a dangerous weapon and possession of a firearm by a felon.
Postconviction Relief – Sentence Credit
Joseph Slater appeals from orders denying his postconviction motions for additional sentence credit.
Admission of Evidence – Other Acts Evidence
Hollis Dukes appeals a judgment, entered upon a jury’s verdict, convicting him of second-degree sexual assault by sexual contact with an unconscious person, contrary to WIS. STAT. § 940.225(2)(d) (2019-20).
Ineffective Assistance of Counsel
Jeffrey Wickman, pro se, appeals from an order denying without a hearing his postconviction motion for plea withdrawal based on alleged ineffective assistance of counsel or, in the alternative, for resentencing based upon an illegal sentence.
Foley names Daljit Doogal next chairman and CEO
Foley & Lardner has named Daljit Doogal its next chairman and chief executive officer.
Justices to hear challenge to race in college admissions
The conservative-dominated Supreme Court on Monday agreed to hear a challenge to the consideration of race in college admissions, adding affirmative action to major cases on abortion, guns, religion and COVID-19 already on the agenda.
Vos attorney says he didn’t review Gableman records
The attorney for Wisconsin Assembly Speaker Robin Vos testified Monday that he didn't review records turned over by the investigator Vos hired to look into the 2020 election to determine if they complied with the state open records law.
Wisconsin debates cash bail changes in wake of Waukesha parade deaths
Clare Amari Wisconsin Watch Darrell E. Brooks had been out of jail for just five days when he allegedly plowed a red Ford Escape into a Christmas parade in Waukesha in November, killing six people and injuring dozens more. A series of mix-ups led Brooks, 39, to be released from jail on Nov. 16 on […]
6 dead at Milwaukee home; homicide investigation underway
Six people were found dead in a Milwaukee home in what police are investigating as multiple homicides, authorities said.
Wisconsin judge refuses to stay drop box restrictions ruling
A Wisconsin judge refused Friday to stay a ruling restricting the use of absentee ballot drop boxes, rejecting arguments that the decision will confuse voters heading into the Feb. 15 spring primary.
Overdose investigation leads to large drug bust in Wisconsin
Authorities say an 11-month investigation that began with a drug overdose in southeastern Wisconsin has netted 106 pounds of cocaine with an estimated street value up to $6 million.
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