Termination of Parental Rights
A.O. appeals from the circuit court’s non-final order waiving juvenile court jurisdiction to adult court.
Sufficiency of Evidence
Denton Ewers appeals a judgment of conviction for operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated (OWI), as a ninth offense.
Due Process Violation
Before the circuit court, Manney brought both a statutory appeal under WIS. STAT. § 62.50(20) (2015-2016) and a certiorari appeal.
Court Error – Motion to Dismiss Conversion
Michael Johnson and Michael & Sons Amusement, Inc. (collectively, Johnson) appeal an order granting summary judgment in favor of John Schneider. Johnson argues the circuit court erred by converting Schneider’s motion to dismiss to a motion for summary judgment.
Ineffective Assistance Counsel
Marquis Omar Gilliam appeals from an order of the circuit court that denied his WIS. STAT. § 974.06 (2015-16) motion for a new trial without a hearing.
Estate – Property Ownership
Lynn Recker, pro se, appeals an order entered in proceedings regarding the estate of James Recker.
Motion to Dismiss – Brady Violation
Michael Andrew Ramos appeals from a judgment of conviction for one count of delivering more than three but fewer than ten grams of heroin, as a party to a crime and as a repeater, contrary to WIS. STAT. §§ 961.41(1)(d)2., 961.48(1)(b), and 939.05 (2013-14).
Standing to Sue and Class Certification
The first issue on appeal concerns Frank’s standing.
Sufficiency of Evidence
Joseph L. Reed sued his former employer, Freedom Mortgage Company, under the Illinois Human Rights Act, alleging race-based discrimination.
Abuse of Discretion
Chad Conrad filed a class action against Boiron for deceptive marketing, but he was left with only his individual claim after the district court refused to certify his proposed class.
Court Error – Qualified Immunity
In this case, the district court concluded that Officer Newport conducted an investigatory stop based solely on a “suspicious person” report, and in doing so violated Green’s clearly established Fourth Amendment right and that Officer Newport was therefore not entitled to qualified immunity.
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