6th Amendment Violation
Police arrested five men involved in a string of Milwaukee armed robberies in late 2016.
Bankruptcy – Exemption of Contingent Future Interests
Section 522(b)(1) of the United States Bankruptcy Code states that a “debtor may exempt from property of the [bankruptcy] estate the property listed in either paragraph (2) or, in the alternative paragraph (3).”
Due Process Violation
After Michael Campos’s August 2011 arrest for driving under the influence, his employer—the Cook County Sheriff’s Office—began termination proceedings.
Weekly Case Digests – August 26, 2019 – August 30, 2019
Weekly Case Digests – August 26, 2019 – August 30, 2019
Negligence Claim
This case involves the application of the economic loss doctrine to a negligence claim brought against Super Products LLC. Secura Insurance, a Mutual Company, seeks recovery for damages arising from an allegedly defective product sold by Super Products to Secura’s insured pursuant to a contract.
Medicaid Eligibility
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (Department) appeals from the circuit court’s order concluding that the monthly payments Christine Tarrant received from a testamentary trust account did not constitute countable unearned income when determining her eligibility for medical assistance.
Setback Variance
William and Suzanne Edwards wanted to rebuild their home, but their plans required a setback variance.
Unlawful Medicaid Recoupment Policy
This action is an attempt by medical providers to curb what is alleged to be an unlawful Medicaid recoupment policy by the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS).
Condominium Conversion – Transfer/Assignment of Trademark Rights
This case is before us a second time. In 1986, Ted and Carolyn Ritter d/b/a Bibs Resort, Inc. (the Ritters) purchased a lakefront resort property and named it “Bibs Resort.”
Court Error – Abuse of Discretion
Robert Hammersley, pro se, appeals an order denying him relief from a 1995 default order revoking his driver’s license for violating Wisconsin’s implied consent law.
Ordinance Interpretation
Timothy Bowler, Kim Bowler and Alpine Resort of Presque Isle, Inc. (collectively, the Bowlers) appeal a summary judgment granted in favor of Vilas County to enforce an ordinance establishing a uniform addressing system within the County.
Ineffective Assistance of Counsel
John Flasko Phillips appeals a judgment convicting him of second-degree reckless homicide, as a party to a crime.
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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