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First Amendment Retaliation Claim
Schlemm, an inmate, had filed a First Amendment retaliation claim against Brendan Pizzala, Jay Van Lanen, and Michael Donovan. Schlemm's claim stemmed from allegations against him regarding the theft of sage from the chapel of the Green Bay Correctional Institution, which resulted in a conduct report being issued against him.
Slip and Fall
Plaintiffs Terri and Louis LoBianco appealed a district court's summary judgment favoring Bonefish Grill, LLC. Terri LoBianco had suffered a slip and fall at a Bonefish Grill restaurant in Skokie, Illinois, resulting in a dislocated hip and necessitating four surgeries.
“Stigma-Plus” Procedural Due Process Violations
Suzy Martin owns and leads Smart Elevators Co., a certified minority- and woman-owned elevator service and repair firm. Initially, the company primarily served the State of Illinois and the City of Chicago.
Attorney Disciplinary Proceedings
On January 29, 2024, Attorney David Patton filed a petition, pursuant to Supreme Court Rule (SCR) 22.34(11), for the indefinite suspension of his license to practice law in Wisconsin due to his medical incapacity.
Attorney Disciplinary Proceedings
The Office of Lawyer Regulation (OLR) and Attorney Erick R. Tyrone have filed a stipulation pursuant to Supreme Court Rule (SCR) 22.12,1 that Attorney Tyrone's license to practice law in this state should be suspended for a period of six months, as discipline reciprocal to that imposed by the Court of Appeals of Maryland.
Attorney Disciplinary Proceedings
The supreme court reviews Referee V.L. Bailey-Rihn's report recommending that the court declare Attorney Paul A. Strouse in default and revoke his license to practice law in Wisconsin due to professional misconduct.
Involuntary Commitment
Brian appeals an order extending his involuntary commitment pursuant to WIS. STAT. § 51.20.
Termination of Parental Rights
Sally appeals from circuit court orders terminating her parental rights to her children, Amanda and Terry.
Contracts-Real Estate
D Kayseri LLC, represented by Arda Yanik, appealed a summary judgment that denied its claim for specific performance of a real estate purchase contract for a property owned by 510 Main Street LLC, whose sole member is Mary Wolske.
Contracts-Negligence
TJ Prop, LLC, entered into separate contracts with various entities for the construction of a custom-built house.
Fair Debt Collection Practices Act
Bank of America sold to CACH a consumer debt account that was in arrears.
Sentencing Guidelines
During a warrant execution at Jamic Johnson's residence, law enforcement discovered firearms and bags containing substances later identified as methamphetamine.
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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
