Admissibility of Evidence
Fredrick Ramsey, who is charged with one count of second-degree reckless homicide, appeals a non-final order denying his motion to admit third-party perpetrator DNA evidence.
Court Error – Sentencing
A jury found appellant Devan Pierson guilty of possessing drugs with intent to distribute and two related firearm crimes.
Court Error – Restitution
In federal criminal law, the amount of restitution for a fraud conviction depends on the victims’ actual losses, regardless of whether the defendant intended larger losses.
Class Action – Attorney’s Fees
Brian Weil and Melissa Fulk filed class and collective actions against Metal Technologies, alleging wage violations under the Fair Labor Standards Act and Indiana wage laws.
Weekly Case Digests – June 17, 2019 – June 21, 2019
Weekly Case Digests – June 17, 2019 – June 21, 2019
Bankruptcy – Breach of Contract
Section 365 of the Bankruptcy Code enables a debtor to “reject any executory contract”—meaning a contract that neither party has finished performing. 11 U. S. C. §365(a).
Indian Law – Invocation of Treaty Rights
In 1868, the Crow Tribe ceded most of its territory in modern-day Montana and Wyoming to the United States.
Statutory Interpretation – Grandparent Visitation
We accepted certification from the court of appeals to clarify the standard of proof required for a grandparent to overcome the presumption that a fit parent's visitation decision is in the child's best interest.
Inheritance – Constructive Trust
In a vigorous dispute over the distribution of Donald and Betty Lou Tikalsky's estate, J. Steven Tikalsky sued his sister, Terry Stevens, to obtain part of the inheritance she received from their parents.
Attorney Disciplinary Hearing
Attorney James Edward Hammis has appealed a report filed by Referee Lisa C. Goldman accepting concessions Attorney Hammis made in a stipulation with the Office of Lawyer Regulation (OLR) that he committed 40 counts of professional misconduct and recommending that his license to practice to law in Wisconsin be revoked.
Judicial Misconduct
We review, pursuant to Wis. Stat. § 757.91 (2015-2016), a Judicial Conduct Panel's findings of fact, conclusions of law, and recommendation for discipline for Racine County Circuit Court Judge Michael J. Piontek.
Sufficiency of Evidence
An issue is moot when its resolution will have no practical effect on the underlying controversy.
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