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Abuse of Discretion – Motion Denial
Dennis Mitchell appeals judgments convicting him of soliciting prostitution and attempted kidnapping.
Whistleblower – Statutory Interpretation
The issue presented in this WIS. STAT. ch. 227 (2013-14)1 review is whether the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development’s Equal Rights Division (“ERD”) erred when it concluded a former state employee failed to comply with the Whistleblower Protection Law, WIS. STAT. §§ 230.80-230.89.
Insurance Coverage
Michael Deedon appeals a summary judgment declaring that Peoples State Bank’s misrepresentation claims against Deedon were not covered by Triangle Insurance Company’s insurance policy.
Violation of City Ordinance – Lost Profits
200 Broadway, LLC, appeals an order of the trial court granting summary judgment in favor of the City of Milwaukee on 200 Broadway’s claim for damages for lost profits.
Plea Withdrawal
Robert Alan Schumacher, Jr., pro se, appeals from an order of the circuit court that denied his motion for plea withdrawal without a hearing.
8th Amendment – Deliberate Indifference
Ashoor Rasho arrived at the Pontiac Correctional Center (“Pontiac”), an Illinois prison, in 2003.
Sentencing
Wallace Carson robbed a convenience store by pulling a gun on the cashier. The police caught him in short order, and he pleaded guilty to Hobbs Act robbery and other charges.
Divorce – Court Error
Dismayed that her former husband has been awarded custody of their son, Jennifer Myrick brought this suit seeking damages from the six state judges and court commissioners who presided over parts of the lengthy divorce and child‐custody proceedings.
8th Amendment violation – Deliberate Indifference
Derrick Echols, an Illinois in‐ mate, claims in this suit under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 that prison dentist Dr. Frederick Craig (an employee of Wexford Health Sources) violated the Eighth Amendment by providing dental care with deliberate indifference to Echols’ serious health needs.
Class Certification – Sanctions
In May 2011, Nicole Strickler brought this class‐action lawsuit against Chicago‐based retailer Bijora, Inc.
Sentencing – Sentence Enhancement
Taron Cherry was indicted for various charges involving heroin distribution and gun possession.
ADA – Accommodation
This appeal under the Americans with Disabilities Act addresses a disabled employee’s obligation to participate in identifying reasonable accommodations for her condition.
Polls
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- Wisconsin DNR agrees to repeal anti-firearm rule
- Harris kicks off campaign for president with a rally in Wisconsin
- Wisconsin leads 26 governors to strengthen state and tribal child support enforcement act
- Wisconsin man charged with fleeing to Ireland to avoid prison term for Capitol riot role
- Wisconsin Supreme Court reveals September oral arguments calendar
- New Jersey man sentenced for series of violent assaults on members of the Orthodox Jewish Community
- Milwaukee County District Attorney, UWM police address Jewish threats
- With GOP convention over, Milwaukee weighs the benefits of hosting political rivals
- Secret Service head resigns as Congress formally investigates
- Milwaukee Police Department issues statement regarding video release policy
- GOP convention sets the stage for the Democratic convention in Chicago, activists and police say
- Survey: Harris has enough delegates to be nominee
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
