Recent Articles from WISCONSIN LAW JOURNAL STAFF
GRGB lands attorneys on Super Lawyers, Rising Stars lists
The Milwaukee-based trial and litigation law firm of Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown has announced that several attorneys from their team have been recognized as Super Lawyers and Rising Stars by Super Lawyers Magazine.
Lindner & Marsack attorneys earn Super Lawyer designations
Lindner & Marsack placed four attorneys on the Super Lawyers list. Honorees include Douglas Feldman, Gary Marsack, Daniel Pedriana and Oyvind Wistrom. Feldman and Wistrom were also named as Best Lawyers by U.S. News & World Report, along with Daniel Finerty and Jonathan Swain.
10 Herrling Clark attorneys named Wisconsin Super Lawyers
Herrling Clark Law Firm had 10 of its attorneys named among the 2021 Wisconsin Super Lawyers.
Jury begins deliberations at Kyle Rittenhouse murder trial
The jury began deliberating Tuesday at the murder trial of Kyle Rittenhouse after listening to dueling portrayals of him as a "wannabe soldier" who went looking for the trouble, or a concerned citizen who came under attack while trying to protect property.
Which side did better in Rittenhouse closings?
A defense lawyer angrily accused the prosecution at Kyle Rittenhouse's murder trial of lying. The lead prosecutor struck a measured tone, even as he raised the accused's rifle at one point and sighted at a courtroom wall.
Exciting advances in IP theft investigations can protect you, your clients
Intellectual property theft and misuse of proprietary data makes headlines nearly every day – brazenly stolen by an unknown (and sometimes known) miscreant. But what happens when you’re the one in charge of securing data or finding it has been stolen in the first place?
Breach of Contract and Negligence Claim
Rapid Die and Molding Co. appeals an order of the Grant County Circuit Court dismissing its claims against Royal Bancshares, Inc. One of RDM’s employees stole funds from the business checking account that RDM maintained with Royal Bank.
Motion for Reconsideration Denied
In this consolidated appeal, Sandra J. Koziol appeals from orders of the circuit court granting the City of Port Washington’s motion to dismiss her appeal from municipal court convictions and denying her motion to reconsider the dismissal.
Ineffective Assistance of Counsel
In these consolidated appeals, Derek J. Degroot, pro se, appeals from judgments and an order denying his motion for postconviction relief.
Court Error – Theft-by-contractor
Century Fence Company appeals from an order of the circuit court dismissing its claim under WIS. STAT. § 779.16 (2019-20) for theft by contractor.
Property Tax Exemption
The City of Milwaukee appeals an order granting summary judgment in favor of Saint John’s Communities, Inc., relating to a property tax exemption dispute.
Collective Bargaining Agreement – Duty Disability Retirement Benefits
The City of Milwaukee and the Milwaukee Employees’ Retirement System (MERS) appeal the order granting summary judgment to the Milwaukee Police Supervisors Organization (MPSO) and the Milwaukee Professional Firefighters’ Association Local 215 (Local 215) on the issue of the proper calculation of Duty Disability Retirement (DDR) benefits under their respective collective bargaining agreements (C[...]
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