Summary Judgment – Unjust Enrichment
Eric L. Kelly appeals the trial court’s order dismissing his unjust enrichment and promissory estoppel claims against Phillip Cole, Jr. and Gloria Cole (collectively the “Coles”).
Abuse of Discretion – Expert Testimony
Plaintiffs ask this court to reverse a judgment dismissing medical negligence claims based on an unsuccessful sterilization procedure and a subsequent pregnancy and birth.
Court Error – Abuse of Discretion
Scott Ufferman appeals a judgment convicting him of third-offense operating a motor vehicle with a detectible amount of a restricted controlled substance in the blood, in violation of WIS. STAT. § 346.63(1)(am)
Motion to Suppress Evidence Denied
Donte L. Coleman appeals his conviction for possession with intent to deliver cocaine (between one and five grams).
Frivolous Appeal – Sanctions
Cabintek, LLC, appeals an order granting summary judgment in favor of River Valley Bank foreclosing a lease against Cabintek.
Indemnification
This appeal relates to a dispute over indemnification and insurance between defendants in a personal injury action.
Ineffective Assistance of Counsel and Sufficiency of Evidence
Anthony Murray appeals from a judgment of conviction, entered upon a jury’s verdict, for two counts of repeated sexual assault of the same child contrary to WIS. STAT. § 948.025(1)(d) (2015-16)1 , and one count of first-degree child sexual assault, intercourse with a person under twelve, contrary to WIS. STAT. § 940.02(1)(b).
Ineffective Assistance of Counsel
Richard Benson appeals his convictions on six felony charges entered on a jury verdict, as well as a circuit court order denying his postconviction motions.
Non-frivolous Argument
The Union argues in the alternative that MAPS must be a change in policy rather than an application of existing contractual authority because it conflicts with the terms of a separate agreement—Article 18 of the Southern Pacific Western Lines Agreement.
Sufficiency of Evidence
Attorney Robert DeKelaita thought he had found the perfect recipe for success: identify a niche and become the expert.
Immigration – Administrative Procedure Act – Visas
Appellant Thomas Taylor applied for a U-visa in 2014. United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (“USCIS”) determined that Taylor was eligible, but placed him on a waiting list because the relevant statute prohibits the agency from issuing more than 10,000 U-visas per year.
Abuse of Discretion – Stay Denied
Adam Yeoman is serving a lengthy sentence in a Wisconsin prison after entering a plea of “no contest” to a charge of attempted first degree intentional homicide.
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