Equitable Tolling
James Ademiju, a Nigerian citizen, seeks to vacate his conviction for healthcare fraud.
Interlocutory Appeal – Qualified Immunity
Plaintiff Percy Taylor was fired from his job as a police officer with the Cook County Sheriff’s Office.
Sentencing Guidelines – Supervised Release
A jury convicted Michael Jarigese of nine counts of wire fraud, in violation of 18 U.S.C. §§ 1343 and 1346, and one count of bribery, in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 666(a)(2).
Weekly Case Digests – July 5, 2021 – July 9, 2021
Weekly Case Digests – July 5, 2021 – July 9, 2021
Immigration – Stop-time Rule
Anyone who has applied for a passport, filed for Social Security benefits, or sought a license understands the government’s affinity for forms.
Writ of Certiorari
In 2009, an Alaska jury convicted Sean Wright of 13 counts of sexual abuse of a minor.
Attorney Disciplinary Proceedings
The Court entered the following order on this date: On March 15, 2021, Attorney Laura Waite filed a request pursuant to SCR 22.34(11), for indefinite suspension of her license to practice law in this state due to her medical incapacity.
Order Correcting Opinion
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that corrections were made to paragraphs 1 and 39 in the above-captioned opinion which was released on April 29, 2021.
Sufficiency of Evidence
Ronald J. Greenwood appeals from a judgment of replevin requiring him to return a dog to Shawna Hathaway.
Involuntary Commitment and Medication
J.J.K. appeals an involuntary commitment order entered pursuant to WIS. STAT. § 51.20 and an involuntary medication order entered pursuant to WIS. STAT. § 51.61(1)(g)3.
Abuse of Discretion – Sanctions
Tyler Mueller was injured while hunting when a gun he was holding discharged.
Sovereign Immunity
Aquilla Jessie appeals a circuit court order dismissing his petition for declaratory judgment.
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- Two dead, one injured after Ozaukee County water rescue
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- Wisconsin officials intervene in Planned Parenthood action
- 7th Circuit adopts modifications to Rules 31, 34, 40, 47 and 60
- MPD issues statement on outside agency officer assignments
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