Breach of Covenant of Good Faith and Fair Dealing – Improper Self Dealing
This appeal comes before us on certification from the court of appeals pursuant to Wis. Stat. § (Rule) 809.61 (2015-16).
Termination of Parental Rights
R.H.H. appeals a grant of partial summary judgment in favor of the Jackson County Department of Human Services (the County) and orders of the Jackson County Circuit Court terminating his parental rights to N.H., A.R.H., M.H., and M.R.M.K.
Sufficiency of Evidence – Replevin
Stacie Jean Rios appeals dismissal of her small claims action against Ryan Justmann.
Ineffective Assistance of Counsel
Bobby Joe Johnson, Jr., appeals a judgment of conviction and an order denying postconviction relief entered by the Milwaukee County Circuit Court.
Ineffective Assistance of Counsel
Christian Greenup appeals a circuit court judgment convicting him of child sexual assault.
Constitutionality – Felony Possession of Firearm
Leevan Roundtree, by counsel, appeals a judgment convicting him of possession of a firearm by a felon.
4th Amendment Violation
The State of Wisconsin appeals the circuit court’s summary judgment order dismissing the State’s civil forfeiture complaint naming Michael Scott, Lori Scott, one car, one pickup, one all-terrain vehicle, two personal watercraft, cash, and marijuana.
Newly Discovered Evidence
Freeman Earl Bell, Jr., appeals, pro se, from an order of the circuit court denying his second WIS. STAT. § 974.06 (2017-18) postconviction motion.
OWI – Probable Cause
Timothy Curtis appeals a judgment of conviction, entered upon his no-contest plea, to second-offense operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated (OWI).
Termination of Parental Rights
T.R.C. appeals from an October 17, 2017 order terminating her parental rights to her daughter, D.U.C. (D.), on grounds of continuing need of protection or services.
Summary Judgment – Distribution of Assets – Trusts & Estates
This appeal involves two claims made by Barbara Maloney, as personal representative of the Estate of Thomas R. Maloney (the Estate), against Francis and William Maloney.
ALJ Error – Disability Benefits
Bettie Burmester applied for disability insurance benefits claiming she was unable to work due to physical impairments affecting her joints, chronic pain, and poor mental health.
Legal News
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- Outside the RNC, small Milwaukee businesses and their regulars tried to salvage a sluggish week
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- Class action filed against Walgreens
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