Prisoner
Kenyatta Bridges was a pretrial detainee at the Cook County Department of Corrections (“Department”) when he fell out of the upper bunk to which he had been assigned and injured himself.
Ineffective Assistance of Counsel
Marvin Cates pleaded guilty to possessing a firearm as a person with a prior felony conviction in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(1).
Sentencing Guidelines – Supervised Release
Shawn Lee sold a staggering amount of ice methamphetamine in Central Illinois from early 2015 until his arrest in January 2018.
Axley attorneys explain CARES Act for small businesses (UPDATE)
The House passed a $2.2 trillion rescue package on Friday to help the U.S. economy and health-care system weather the coronavirus pandemic’s toll.
Weekly Case Digests – March 23, 2020 – March 27, 2020
Weekly Case Digests – March 23, 2020 – March 27, 2020
MBA poll: Members split on Kelly’s qualifications
The Milwaukee Bar Association's 2020 Judicial Poll shows respondents are split on whether Justice Dan Kelly is qualified for his seat on the Wisconsin Supreme Court.
Court Error – Annexation Petition
Kohler Company sought to convert 247 acres of land located in the Town of Wilson into a world championship golf course.
OWI – Penalty Enhancers
Charles L. Neill, IV seeks review of the court of appeals decision affirming the judgment and order upholding his sentence for third-offense OWI.
Insurance – Duty to Defend
The Germantown School District Board of Education and Germantown School District (collectively, the "School District") seek review of a court of appeals decision affirming the circuit court's order and judgment, which denied the School District's motion for attorney fees.
Ineffective Assistance of Counsel
The petitioner, Carrie E. Counihan, seeks review of an unpublished, authored decision of the court of appeals affirming her judgment of conviction and the denial of her motion for postconviction relief.
Ordinance Interpretation – OWI
This case comes before us on bypass, pursuant to Wis. Stat. § 809.60 (2017–18), from the circuit court for Ozaukee County.
Property – Encroachment
This case arises out of the Town of Dupont and Waupaca County reconstructing and widening a Town road that Christopher Elandt alleges encroaches on his property.
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