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Oct 2, 2019

Termination of Parental Rights

T.L.G. appeals an order of the circuit court terminating her parental rights to her son, M.I.G. T.L.G. argues that her no contest plea was not knowing, voluntary, or intelligent because her cognitive limitations prevented her from understanding the consequences of her plea.

Oct 1, 2019

SEC: Wisconsin business owners obtain $52.8M in gemstone scam

The United States Securities and Exchange Commission is taking two Wisconsin business owners to federal court for $52.8 million worth of alleged fraudulent investments involving gemstones, minerals and a now-defunct environmental-remediation company.

Oct 1, 2019

Breach of Contract – Judgment

David and Patricia Sandlund (the Sandlunds) appeal from a money judgment in favor of general contractor Richard Birnschein d/b/a Progressive Carpentry regarding a construction project at the Sandlunds’ Door County home.

Oct 1, 2019

Attorney Fees

Wendy Waitzman and Joseph Waitzman, trustees of the Wendy J. Waitzman Living Trust (the Waitzmans) appeal from a judgment finding that the Waitzmans violated the Declaration of Condominium Ownership (the Declaration) by failing to obtain approval from Lolie’s West Bay Condominium Association (the Association) prior to remodeling their unit to a two-story building.

Oct 1, 2019

Court Error – Abuse of Discretion

Eric Vanremortel appeals a judgment convicting him of disorderly conduct.

Oct 1, 2019

Abuse of Discretion – Child Support – Placement

Mahmoud and Amanda Sharaf divorced in 2017. Mahmoud now appeals from the divorce judgment, as well as from a post-divorce order clarifying the judgment.

Sep 30, 2019

Virginia lawyer faces reciprocal punishment for whistleblower attempt

The Wisconsin Office of Lawyer Regulation is considering reciprocal discipline for a Virginia lawyer who shared confidential information about a nonprofit group that's under government investigation.

Sep 30, 2019

Statute of Frauds – Unjust Enrichment – Supplemental Jurisdiction

Mountain Crest SRL, LLC (“Mountain Crest”), brought this action, alleging that Anheuser Busch InBev SA/NV (“Anheuser-Busch”) and Molson Coors Brewing Company (“Molson Coors”) had conspired to damage Mountain Crest’s beer exports to Ontario, Canada, in violation of the Sherman Antitrust Act, 15 U.S.C. §§ 1– 2. Mountain Crest also alleged that Anheuser-Busch and Molson Coors were e[...]

Sep 30, 2019

Bankruptcy – Antitrust Claim

McGarry & McGarry, LLC, a creditor in a closed Chapter 7 bankruptcy case, tried three times to bring a price-fixing claim against Bankruptcy Management Solutions, Inc. (“BMS”), the trustee’s software-services provider.

Sep 30, 2019

Order Correcting Opinion – Sentencing Guidelines

Upon consideration of the MOTION TO CORRECT OPINION, filed on August 20, 2019, by counsel for the plaintiff-appellee United States of America, IT IS ORDERED that the motion is GRANTED.

Sep 30, 2019

Sufficiency of Evidence

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Sep 27, 2019

OLR: Former Sheboygan lawyer drove off after kids fell out of car

A former Sheboygan attorney is faced with a three-year license suspension after two of his kids fell out of his car while he was driving high on cough medication.

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