Court Error – Service of Process
Michael J. Vieth filed a petition in the circuit court for writ of certiorari, along with a proposed writ, challenging action taken by Wisconsin Parole Chairperson Daniel J. Gabler.
Due Process Violation
Natalie appeals a circuit court order involuntarily terminating her parental rights to her son, Charlie.
OWI – Plea Withdrawal
Jacqueline Ziriax Anderson appeals a judgment convicting her of second-offense operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated (OWI) and an order denying her postconviction motion for plea withdrawal.
Ineffective Assistance of Counsel
Andre Stackhouse, who was captured on video stabbing an individual in a nightclub in front of a police officer, was convicted after a jury trial of attempted first-degree intentional homicide and aggravated battery, both with a penalty enhancer for the use of a dangerous weapon during the commission of the offense.
Jury Instructions
Antrim Pharmaceuticals LLC and Bio-Pharm, Inc. arranged to manufacture and sell a generic anti-depressant.
Sentencing Guidelines
Jesse Ballard has an extraordinarily long history of criminal conduct, which the sentencing judge described as “probably one of the worst criminal histories [he’d] seen in 30 years” of experience.
Tax Deficiency – Innocent Spouse Relief
Petitioner Rick E. Jacobsen’s former wife Tina M. Lemmens embezzled over $400,000 from her employer, income that was not reported on the couple’s jointly filed income taxes.
FMLA Violation
Buddy Phillips (now deceased) injured his ribs while playing with his grandchildren.
Plea Colloquy
Grayson Enterprises, Inc., is a roofing company that does business under the trade name Gire Roofing.
Equitable Tolling
DeWayne Perry, serving a long sentence for murder, suffers from aphasia, which impairs his ability to speak, write, and understand words.
Medicaid Contractors – Outstanding Bills
Plaintiffs are consultants who provide services to nursing homes and long‐term care facilities.
Legal News
- Former prosecutor suspended for unwelcome contact during legal conference
- One Wisconsin Attorney’s misconduct ‘in a league of its own’
- Wisconsin election fraud charge issued from November 2022 general election
- Indigenous consultant accuses NHL’s Blackhawks of fraud, sexual harassment
- Man pleads guilty in theft of Arnold Palmer green jacket, other Masters memorabilia from Augusta
- KS Governor cites competition concerns while vetoing measure for school gun-detection technology
- U.S. Attorney Gregory J. Haanstad recognizes service and sacrifice of federal, state, local, and Tribal law enforcement
- Gov. Evers calls special elections for the 4th Senate District and 8th Congressional District
- Wisconsin GOP-led Senate votes to override nine Evers vetoes in mostly symbolic action
- Bill to curb mask-wearing at protests could make it illegal for medical reasons too
- University board slashes diversity program funding to divert money to public safety resources
- Second defendant convicted in Fond du Lac 2016 firebombing
WLJ People
- Power 30 Personal Injury Attorneys – Russell Nicolet
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- Power 30 Personal Injury Attorneys – Dustin T. Woehl
- Power 30 Personal Injury Attorneys – Katherine Metzger
- Power 30 Personal Injury Attorneys – Joseph Ryan
- Power 30 Personal Injury Attorneys – James M. Ryan
- Power 30 Personal Injury Attorneys – Dana Wachs
- Power 30 Personal Injury Attorneys – Mark L. Thomsen
- Power 30 Personal Injury Attorneys – Matthew Lein
- Power 30 Personal Injury Attorneys – Jeffrey A. Pitman
- Power 30 Personal Injury Attorneys – William Pemberton
- Power 30 Personal Injury Attorneys – Howard S. Sicula