Statutory Interpretation – Unclaimed Property Act
An earlier opinion in this case concluded that people whose property is taken into custody by Illinois under the state’s Disposition of Unclaimed Property Act, 765 ILCS 1026/15-607, are entitled to receive the time value of their property (that is, interest or other earnings), less reasonable custodial fees. Kolton v. Frerichs, 869 F.3d 532 (7th Cir. 2017); see also Cerajeski v. Zoeller, 735 F.3[...]
Motion to Intervene Denied
On August 29, 2017, the State of Illinois filed suit in federal court against the City of Chicago, alleging that the Chicago Police Department’s use-of-force policies and practices violate the federal constitution and Illinois law.
Weekly Case Digests – January 28, 2019 – February 2, 2019
Weekly Case Digests – January 28, 2019 – February 2, 2019
Bar Admission – Character & Fitness
This is a review, pursuant to Supreme Court Rule (SCR) 40.08(7), of the final decision of the Board of Bar Examiners (Board) declining to certify that the petitioner, Daniel R. Hausserman, satisfied the character and fitness requirements for admission to the Wisconsin bar set forth in SCR 40.06(1).
Attorney Disciplinary Hearing
We review Referee Dennis J. Flynn's recommendation that the court declare Attorney David W. Schiltz in default and suspend his Wisconsin law license for a period of 18 months for professional misconduct ...
Attorney Disciplinary Hearing
The Office of Lawyer Regulation (OLR) has appealed a report filed by Referee Allan E. Beatty, accepting a stipulation filed by the OLR and Attorney Sonja C. Davig Huesmann in which Attorney Davig Huesmann admitted the eight counts of professional misconduct alleged in the OLR's complaint.
Statutory Interpretation – Parcel Transfer
The Petitioners, collectively the DeWitts, seek to transfer a one-acre parcel of property to the Town of Forest.
Court Error – Abuse of Discretion
Stacie Rios appeals an order of the Dodge County Circuit Court denying her motion requesting a finding of contempt against Joseph Gremminger.
Child Support
Craig Fieschko appeals the circuit court’s denial of his motion to modify his child support obligations to reduce support payments for the two minor children he shares with his ex-spouse, Geraldine Veneman.
Damages
Team Property Management, LLC appeals an order of the circuit court granting partial damages against Stephanie Houston.
Warrantless Search
Eric R. Burrows appeals from a judgment convicting him of unlawful phone use, in violation of WIS. STAT. § 947.012(1)(b), and defamation, in violation of WIS. STAT. § 942.01(1).
Sanctions – Bad Faith – Attorney Fees
Bruck Law Offices, S.C. appeals orders of the circuit court awarding attorney’s fees to KSMS Our House, LLC in the amount of $7420.55 as a sanction against Bruck for its conduct during a garnishment action, and denying Bruck’s motion for reconsideration regarding that sanction.
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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