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Noemi Valdivia worked successfully as an administrative assistant for Township High School District 214, which is headquartered in Arlington Heights, Illinois, until she began experiencing severe psychological problems that ultimately led to the end of her employment there.
RICO Claims
Insurance executive Steven Menzies sold over $64 million in his company’s stock but did not report any capital gains on his 2006 federal income tax return.
Bankruptcy – Chapter 13 Payment Plan
In re Steenes, 918 F.3d 554 (7th Cir. 2019) (Steenes I), holds that the confirmation of a payment plan under Chapter 13 of the Bankruptcy Code causes the debtor’s assets, including automobiles, to revert to the debtor’s personal ownership unless the judge has made a debtor-specific finding under 11 U.S.C. §1327(b).
Supreme Court reinstates license of lawyer with gambling addiction
After undergoing treatment for a gambling addiction that helped lead him into fraudulent activity, a former Delavan attorney will regain his law license.
Weekly Case Digests – December 9, 2019 – December 13, 2019
Weekly Case Digests – December 9, 2019 – December 13, 2019
Kaul joins nation’s AGs in support of FIGHT Fentanyl Act
Wisconsin is joining a national effort calling for Congress to permanently classify fentanyl and related substances as Schedule I drugs.
Ex-lawyer-turned-landscaper to learn if he’ll practice law again
A former Elm Grove lawyer turned landscaper will soon learn if his license will be reinstated.
Termination of Parental Rights
This is an appeal of a decision terminating S.C.’s parental rights to three children, E.S.K., M.A.K., and M.J.C. S.C. argues that the circuit court erred when it determined that there were grounds to terminate her parental rights under WIS. STAT. § 48.415(4).
Ineffective Assistance of Counsel
Scott Walker, a resident of the Town of Fennimore in Grant County, was found guilty at a jury trial of “intentionally pointing a firearm at or toward” another person, contrary to WIS. STAT. § 941.20(1)(c), a misdemeanor.
Waiver of Surcharge – Domestic Abuse Assessment
Amanuel Ayele appeals a judgment of conviction for battery, contrary to WIS. STAT. § 940.19(1), and orders of the circuit court denying his motions for postconviction relief and reconsideration.
Due Process Violation
Greg Griswold appeals pro se from a judgment of eviction that was entered by the circuit court after a jury trial.
Court Error – Recreational Immunity
Rachel and Kurt Warrington, individually and as the personal representatives of their son K.W.’s estate, appeal the circuit court order that dismissed their negligence claims against the City of Prairie du Chien and the Prairie du Chien Area School District.
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- Wisconsin lawyers file University of Wisconsin public records request seeking answers to protests
- Wisconsin Supreme Court issues orders amending Supreme Court rules and Wis. Stats.
- EXCLUSIVE: Former Milwaukee ‘big law’ partner attacks news media for bias against Trump
- Former Milwaukee election official fined for obtaining fake absentee ballots
- Contract dispute prevents airing of 15 regional sports networks, impacts Brewers
- Wis. middle school focuses on recovery as authorities investigate shooting
- Gov. Evers seeks applicants for Sheboygan and Green County Sheriffs
- North Carolina man who harbored Nazi memorabilia and attacked Black and Latino men sentenced to 41 months
- Nation grieves with families of officers killed in NC
- Amended complaint filed in federal court against State Bar of Wisconsin seeks punitive damages
- United Healthcare suit against cancer drug distributor time-barred
- Trump’s Wisconsin visit warns of jail time if he violates a trial gag order
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