Abuse of Discretion – Sufficiency of Evidence
Risa Stegall applied and interviewed for a service representative position with the Social Security Administration (“SSA”) in 2010.
Statutory Interpretation – Uniformed Service Members Employment and Reemployment Rights Act
Sergeant David Mueller took a leave of absence from the City of Joliet Police Department to report for active duty in the Illinois National Guard Counterdrug Task Force.
1st Amendment Violation
This appeal deals with First Amendment protection for public employees when they engage in speech that is not related ortied to their work.
Houston personal-injury lawyer buys $1.4M downtown Milwaukee building
A new law firm could be coming to Milwaukee. A company managed by a Houston personal injury lawyer recently bought a building in the city's downtown for $1.4 million.
Claims board denies compensation requests for shoes, ear buds
Among the final claims the State of Wisconsin Claims Board considered in 2019 were one for compensation for missing sneakers and a $30.15 claim for a cable cord and ear buds. The board rejected six claims and approved one on Monday.
Weekly Case Digests – December 30, 2019 – January 3, 2019
Weekly Case Digests – December 30, 2019 – January 3, 2019
JFC considers request to add staff at women’s prison
A Wisconsin women's prison could soon receive a new full-time staff member to help assess the effectiveness of its substance-abuse programs.
1st Amendment Violation – Political Contribution Limits
1st Amendment Violation – Political Contribution Limits
Statutory Interpretation – Theft
This is a review of a published decision of the court of appeals in two consolidated cases, State v. Lopez and State v. Rodriguez, 2019 WI App 2, 385 Wis. 2d 482, 922 N.W.2d 855, reversing the Green County circuit court's order.
Eviction – Monetary Judgment
Douglas Robert Strehlow filed this small claims action against Renee Marie Cera, seeking eviction and monetary relief for Cera’s alleged failure to pay rent due for March 2019.
Termination of Parental Rights
In these consolidated appeals, J.R. appeals non-final orders of the Dane County Circuit Court.
Probable Cause – Suppression of Evidence
Michael Kingsley appeals a judgment of conviction for possession of THC and misdemeanor bail jumping.
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