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Eminent domain, road with ‘lengthy, complex litigation history’ at center of Supreme Court lawsuit
A Dane County road with a “lengthy and relatively complex litigation history” is at the center of an eminent domain case in front of the Wisconsin Supreme Court.
‘Average Joe’ lawyer Menard: License should be suspended, not revoked
The Milwaukee lawyer Robert Menard said suspending his license for at least a year would be fair punishment for mismanaging his clients' money. Menard, who billed himself as a lawyer for the "average Joe," is accused of stealing $700,000 from his former law partner, his uncle and his clients.
Weekly Case Digests – October 28, 2019 – November 1, 2019
Weekly Case Digests – October 28, 2019 – November 1, 2019
Public defenders talk about struggle to find, keep candidates
The Wisconsin Public Defenders Office revealed at a hearing on Thursday that it's struggling to find candidates for public defender positions.
Lawmakers trying to lessen discrepancy between pay for prosecutors, public defenders
A discrepancy in pay for prosecutors and public defenders is threatening to tip the scales of justice in Wisconsin.
Judge’s decision to ‘friend’ litigant prompts review of ethical use of social media
With the rise of social media, dozens of states are grappling with how services like Facebook fit with the Code of Judicial Ethics.
Attorneys work to give Dassey hope of life outside prison
Brendan Dassey’s legal team is advocating for what they are calling Dassey’s best chance at a life outside prison.
Failure to State Claim
Marc Roehl appeals pro se from the circuit court’s grant of Ocwen Loan Servicing, LLC’s motion to dismiss Roehl’s complaint for failure to state a claim upon which relief may be granted.
Ineffective Assistance of Counsel
Scott L. Nutting appeals from a judgment of conviction for second-degree sexual assault of a child and an order denying his postconviction motion for relief.
Termination of Parental Rights
R.P. appeals orders terminating her parental rights to her daughters, Amanda and Nicole. R.P. argues the circuit court erroneously exercised its discretion in concluding that terminating her parental rights was in the children’s best interests.
Probable Cause – Suppression of Evidence
Deangelo D. Tubbs appeals the judgment of conviction, following a guilty plea, for one misdemeanor count of possessing tetrahydrocannabinol.
Mortgage Foreclosure – Statutory Notice
In this mortgage foreclosure action, Brenda Gehring appeals an order denying her motion to set aside an order confirming a sheriff’s sale.
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