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Abuse of Discretion – Class Certification
Is a person’s username a part of her identity? That is a complex question, but one that Christine Dancel proposes can be resolved categorically for all usernames and all people.
Abuse of Discretion – Due Process Violation
When a group of employees wants to collectively bargain with their employer, but the employer believes the group is ineligible for collective bargaining under the National Labor Relations Act, the two parties may address the dispute in a hearing before the National Labor Relations Board.
Qualified Immunity
In October 2014 Timothy Johnson showed up drunk for an appointment at a rehab clinic.
1st Amendment Violation
7th Circuit Court of Appeals Case Name: Dan Proft, et al. v. Kwame Raoul, et al. Case No.: 18-3475 Officials: EASTERBROOK, KANNE, and BRENNAN, Circuit Judges. Focus: 1st Amendment Violation A provision of the Illinois Election Code limits how much money entities can contribute to political campaigns. But in some races, Illinois lifts these limits, […]
‘Average Joe’ attorney Menard accused of running Ponzi scheme
A new set of felony charges filed against the Milwaukee attorney Robert Menard allege he was running a Ponzi scheme and accuse him of stealing about $250,000 from his clients. Menard, who billed himself as a worker's compensation lawyer for the "Average Joe," is already faced with two other lawsuits alleging he had stolen hundreds of thousands from clients and his former business partner.
Weekly Case Digests – January 6, 2019 – January 10, 2020
Weekly Case Digests – January 6, 2019 – January 10, 2020
Vocal state bar critic Steve Levine dies at age 71
Steve Levine, a Madison lawyer and vocal critic of the State Bar of Wisconsin, has died. The State Bar reports that he passed away Jan. 4 at age 71.
Statutory Interpretation – Patent Act – Expenses
Section 145 of the Patent Act affords applicants “dissatisfied with the decision of the Patent Trial and Appeal Board” an opportunity to file a civil action in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia. 35 U. S. C. §145.
FDCPA Violation – Statute of Limitations
The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) authorizes private civil actions against debt collectors who engage in certain prohibited practices. 91 Stat. 881, 15 U. S. C. §1692k(a).
Attorney Disciplinary Hearing
We review the report and recommendation of Referee James J. Winiarski recommending that James M. Schoenecker's license to practice law in Wisconsin be reinstated.
4th Amendment Violation – Search and Seizure
Wood County appeals the circuit court order granting Trevor Krizan’s motion to suppress evidence obtained as a result of an unlawful seizure in violation of the Fourth Amendment.
Equitable Assignment – Slander of Title
Kevin Fields, by counsel, appeals a circuit court order granting summary judgment in favor of Colonial Savings, F.A. Fields argues, among other issues, that the circuit court erred when it dismissed his slander of title claim and concluded that the outcome of the case was controlled by Federal National Mortgage Association v. Thompson, 2018 WI 57, 381 Wis. 2d 609, 912 N.W.2d 364.
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- (Updated) Wisconsin law enforcement clash with pro-Palestinian Madison protestors
- Gov. Evers seeks applicants for Lafayette County Circuit Court
- Complaint against University filed by Wisconsin law firm over $1.9M given to Palestinian students
- Hush money trial judge raises threat of jail as he finds Trump violated gag order, fines him $9K
- Active shooter ‘neutralized’ outside Wisconsin middle school
- Audit finds Wisconsin Capitol Police emergency response times up, calls for better tracking
- Jury finds Wisconsin man sane in sexual assault, killing of toddler
- Attorney sentenced to 20 years in prison for sexually exploiting numerous children
- UW-Madison pro-Palestine protesters spark debate over free speech laws
- DEA to reclassify marijuana in a historic shift
- Wisconsin opens public comment on constitutional amendment regarding election officials
- Court upholds Milwaukee police officer’s firing for posting racist memes
WLJ People
- Power 30 Personal Injury Attorneys – Russell Nicolet
- Power 30 Personal Injury Attorneys – Benjamin Nicolet
- 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
