Evidence-Legal Malpractice
This is a review of certain evidentiary determinations and other related issues following a jury verdict in a legal malpractice trial.
Interpretation of “separate occasions”
The State filed a criminal complaint charging Rector with ten counts of possession of child pornography in violation of Wis.
Constitutional Amendments-“Marsy’s Law”
When the Wisconsin Constitution was adopted in 1848, it included a process enabling amendments—— an act the people of Wisconsin have seen fit to do almost 150 times.
Disclosure of Mental Health and Counseling Records
Defendant was charged with sexually assaulting his son, T.A.J., and his daughter. Citing Shiffra, Defendant sought in camera review of T.A.J.'s mental health and counseling records.
Patient’s Rights
The petitioner, Gahl holds health care power of attorney for his uncle, Zingsheim.
Police Officer Discipline
In the fall of 2017, Weiss, a detective for the Department, allegedly accessed sensitive information via the Green Bay Electronic Records Program (GERP) regarding two sexual assault cases that the Department was investigating.
Professional Misconduct
Attorney Rosin was a lawyer at an intellectual property firm, formed a Wisconsin limited liability company dedicated to providing patent law services (hereafter, “the Wisconsin LLC”).
“Right-to-take” Action
This controversy stems from a driveway closure——specifically, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation's (DOT's) closure of a driveway connecting DEKK Property Development, LLC's (DEKK's) property to State Trunk Highway (STH) 50.
Contract-Insurance
This case arises from an automobile accident that occurred when Douglas Curley lost control of his vehicle, crossed the center line, and hit another vehicle, killing Michael Shimeta and seriously injuring his passenger, Terry Scherr.
Electronic Health Records Charges
The petitioner, University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics Authority (UW Hospitals), seeks review of a court of appeals opinion reversing and remanding the circuit court's dismissal of Beatriz Banuelos's complaint for failure to state a claim upon which relief can be granted.
Ineffective Assistance of Counsel
Ms. Ericka Walker was shot and killed in her bedroom during a crowded house party in the early morning hours of March 7, 2015, when a fight bordering on a brawl erupted.
Real Estate Transfer-Legal Sufficiency
This case involves a claim that the seller, in a real estate sale, misrepresented the condition of the subject property, which has given rise to confusion because three legally distinct entities— —Elias "Louis" Pagoudis, Sead Properties, LLC (Sead LLC), and Kearns Management, LLC (Kearns LLC) ——conflated their interests when filing their complaint.
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