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League of Women Voters asks to join lawsuit that would deactivate thousands of voters
The League of Women Voters of Wisconsin is asking a judge to allow it to join a lawsuit over removing hundreds of thousands of people from state voter rolls.
VIEW FROM THE HALLWAY: Judge-turned-mediator offers advice on what works
Judges are often asked for their views on what works and what doesn’t in the courtroom. This also extends to their thoughts on what persuades them and what persuades juries, and what doesn’t.
Ineffective Assistance of Counsel
Matthew Dennis appeals pro se from circuit court orders denying his WIS. STAT. § 974.06 (2017-18) motion alleging ineffective assistance of postconviction counsel and his subsequent motion to reconsider.
Judgment – Costs and Fees
Edward Cole appeals pro se from a judgment, which held him liable to Perfection, LLC.
Termination of Parental Rights
T.S.W. appeals the orders terminating her parental rights to two of her children, J.L.C. and J.C., and the orders denying her postdisposition motion for a new trial.
Abuse of Discretion – Attorney Fees
EMCASCO Insurance Company (“EMC”) appeals an order distributing the settlement proceeds in a third-party liability action filed under WIS. STAT. § 102.29 (2017-18).
Court Error – Abuse of Discretion
Erich L. Vlach appeals an order of the trial court which upheld a decision by the Division of Hearings and Appeals (DHA) revoking Vlach’s probation. DHA found there to be credible evidence supporting each of the alleged violations of the terms of Vlach’s probation, and that there were no appropriate alternatives to revocation.
Ineffective Assistance of Counsel
Jeff Jeter appeals from a judgment of conviction for one count of conspiracy to knowingly deliver heroin (more than fifty grams), contrary to WIS. STAT. § 961.41(1)(d)4. and (1x) (2015-16).
Warrantless Search – Suppression of Evidence
Domeniko E. Martin appeals a judgment entered after he pled guilty to possession with intent to deliver heroin.
Interlocutory Appeal – Jurisdiction
When a district court certifies an order for review before final judgment, parties have only ten days to petition us to hear the interlocutory appeal.
Abuse of Discretion – Failure to Recuse
Judge Colin S. Bruce sentenced James Atwood to 210 months’ imprisonment for federal drug crimes.
Kaul signs in support of public servants denied wiping out of student-loan debt
Attorney General Josh Kaul is joining 13 other district attorneys general in support of public servants denied federal wiping out of their student-loan debt. Kaul signed onto an amicus brief filed in support of public servants on Friday.
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- 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
- FCC fines wireless carriers millions for sharing user locations without consent
- Wisconsin Supreme Court scheduled to hear oral arguments in absentee voting case
- Attorney General Kaul joins multistate coalition to defend U.S. EPA’s light-duty vehicle emission standards
- State Bar of Wisconsin names election winners
- Protests erupt on college campuses throughout Midwest, and U.S. over war in Gaza
- Newly filed report with federal court seeks Havana Syndrome transparency
- Questions of transparency, leadership responsibility linger over State Bar trust
- Firm demands $4.3M in dispute with Wisconsin client
- Chesebro among those charged with interfering in 2020 election
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