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Eviction – Landlord-tenant Relationship
In this small claims action, Andrea and Eric Olmanson appeal the circuit court’s dismissal of their only claims against Brenda Weits, one for eviction and one for trespass.
ALJ Error – Amended Permit
The Department of Natural Resources (Department) issued to Meteor Timber, LLC, a permit (the permit or the initial permit) and, some months later, an amended permit (the amended permit) allowing Meteor Timber to fill wetlands for purposes of constructing a facility for drying and storing industrial sand and an associated facility for loading the sand onto rail cars and shipping the sand by rail.
Abuse of Discretion – Maintenance Termination
When James Murphy and Nancy Holland divorced in 2010, Holland was awarded indefinite spousal maintenance as a percentage of Murphy’s income.
Postconviction Relief – Evidentiary Hearing
Chadwick Johnson appeals a judgment of conviction for substantial battery in violation of WIS. STAT. § 940.19(2) (2019-20)1 and an order denying his postconviction motion.
Involuntary Commitment and Medication
Jane appeals from an order of the circuit court extending her WIS. STAT. ch. 51 involuntary commitment and from an order for involuntary medication and treatment.
Unlawful Seizure – Suppression of Evidence
Robby R. Walentowski appeals a judgment of conviction, entered upon his guilty pleas, for five counts of possession of child pornography.
Unlawful Seizure – Suppression of Evidence
Robby R. Walentowski appeals a judgment of conviction, entered upon his guilty pleas, for five counts of possession of child pornography.
Court Error – Dispositional Order
Brandon appeals a dispositional order adjudicating him delinquent on one count of disorderly conduct.
LIRC Review – Worker’s Compensation Benefits
Conway Freight, Inc./Conway Central Express (Conway Freight) appeals an order of the circuit court affirming a decision from the Labor and Industry Review Commission (LIRC) in which Timothy J. Rothe was awarded worker’s compensation benefits for an occupational injury that resulted in Rothe’s permanent total disability.
Damages – Comparative Negligence
This case is on appeal for the second time, from an action brought in the district court by Kevin Clanton under the Federal Tort Claims Act.
Unlawful-stop Claim – Reasonable Suspicion – Suppress of Evidence
An Illinois state trooper stopped Janhoi Cole for following too closely behind another car.
Title VII Violation – Retaliation Claim
After being fired from the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA), Donald A. Miller and John W. McGuire sued their former employer and one of its officers, Donald Bonds, alleging racial discrimination and retaliation in violation of federal and Illinois state law.
Polls
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- Local PA cops allegedly thought Trump’s would-be assassin was Secret Service
- Biden-Lead Secret Service admits agency denied past requests by Trump’s campaign for tighter security
- Class action filed against Walgreens
- Former Waukesha County Sheriff’s Office lieutenant pleads guilty to smuggling contraband
- Two dead, one injured after Ozaukee County water rescue
- RNC Final Day: Trump accepts GOP Nomination
- Wisconsin officials intervene in Planned Parenthood action
- 7th Circuit adopts modifications to Rules 31, 34, 40, 47 and 60
Case Digests
- Ineffective Assistance of Counsel; Double Jeopardy; Sentencing
- Ineffective Assistance of Counsel; Sexual Assault-Prosecutorial Misconduct
- Contract-Negligence
- Criminal Law; Juvenile Law; Discovery
- Family Law; Child Support; Property Division First paragraph(s)
- Ineffective Assistance of Counsel- Exclusion of Evidence of Witness Bias
- Postconviction Relief-Sentencing-Ineffective Assistance of Counsel
- 14th Amendment – Due Process
- Criminal-Sentencing Guidelines – Enhancement
- Bankruptcy-Tax
- Civil Rights – 14th Amendment-Jury Instructions
- Contract; Foreclosure and Property
