Recent Articles from WISCONSIN LAW JOURNAL STAFF
Biden ties legislative agenda to MLK push for racial justice
President Joe Biden on Thursday tied his legislative priorities on voting rights, police reform and climate change to Martin Luther King Jr.'s push for racial justice as he marked the 10th anniversary of the opening of the civil rights leader's memorial on the National Mall.
14 arrested, charged with large-scale cocaine distribution
Fourteen people from southeastern Wisconsin have been arrested and charged with selling cocaine and crack cocaine in high volumes.
Attorney Disciplinary Proceedings
Pending before the court is Attorney Daniel Parks' second petition for reinstatement of his license to practice law in Wisconsin.
Unlawful Seizure – Suppression of Evidence
The State charged John W. Lane with operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated and with a prohibited blood alcohol concentration, third offense, based on evidence obtained during a traffic stop.
Guardianship and Protective Placement
L.W. appeals orders for guardianship and protective placement. L.W. argues that the order for protective placement should be reversed.
Divorce – Property Division
Kimberly B. Rushman appeals the circuit court’s division of property in a judgment of divorce between herself and her former husband, Christopher John McMahon.
Jury Instructions
Eric Newman appeals a judgment of conviction for aggravated battery and an order denying his postconviction motion.
Unlawful-stop Claim – Ordinary Inquiry – Suppression of Evidence
The State appeals an order suppressing evidence found during a traffic stop of Joel R. Davis.
Wisconsin Republicans release redistricting plan
The Republicans who control the Wisconsin Legislature released their redistricting plans on Wednesday, maps that were immediately blasted as "rigged" because they are based largely on existing districts the GOP drew a decade ago and that solidified their majorities.
WMC Litigation Center expands with acquisition of Great Lakes Legal Foundation
The WMC Litigation Center -- an affiliate of Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce -- announced on Wednesday it has acquired the Great Lakes Legal Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit law firm.
Municipalities deserve a seat at the table regarding offender placements
It’s a safe assumption that nobody is going to relish the prospect of having to live in close proximity to a convicted flagrant sex offender.
Kenosha police: Shooting that killed 3 was domestic-related
Three people are dead and two others critically wounded following a shooting at a home in the southeastern Wisconsin city of Kenosha, police said.
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