Opportunity zone bill would double benefit to in-state investors
A new bill in the state Legislature would supplement federal tax incentives by offering a state tax break to those that invest in opportunity zones.
Weekly Case Digests – September 23, 2019 – September 27, 2019
Weekly Case Digests – September 23, 2019 – September 27, 2019
Fond du Lac ex-lawyer who asked to have license revoked denied reinstatement
A former Fond du Lac attorney who asked the Wisconsin Supreme Court to revoke his own license will not see his license reinstated.
Ineffective Assistance of Counsel
John Doe appeals a judgment convicting him of second-degree sexual assault.
Small Claims – Judgment
In this small claims action, Kareen Kuecker, pro se, appeals a judgment of the circuit court ordering her to give possession of a motorcycle to her sister, Michelle Merkes, unless an agreement was reached by Kuecker and Michelle as to the purchase price of the motorcycle and that price was fully paid before a day specified in the judgment.
Statutory Interpretation
Richard Rusk pled no contest to and was convicted of operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated as a third offense.
Plea Colloquy
N.W. appeals an order of the Dane County Circuit Court extending his involuntary commitment for mental health treatment under WIS. STAT. § 51.20, and an order denying his postdisposition motion to vacate that extension.
OWI – Abuse of Discretion
Kari E. Mravik appeals a judgment of conviction for operating while intoxicated (OWI), as a second offense.
Court Error – Exclusion of Evidence
Rodney R. Baer appeals from a judgment convicting him after a jury trial of two counts of repeated sexual assault of the same child and two counts of incest.
6th Amendment Violation
Aston D. Brown appeals a judgment convicting him after a jury trial of unlawfully possessing a firearm as a previously convicted felon.
Ineffective Assistance of Counsel
Deandre E. Tanner appeals judgments convicting him of one count of battery, one count of disorderly conduct and three counts of felony witness intimidation, all charges as a domestic abuse repeater.
AGC general counsel uses litigation experience to help members avoid legal entanglements
Derek Allen, the new general counsel for the Associated General Contractors of Wisconsin, is using his decade of litigation experience to keep AGC members on job sites rather than in courtrooms.
Legal News
- WisGOP convention spotlights abortion, higher education, immigration and national security
- NAACP: No consequences for UWM Pro-Palestinian protesters shows ‘bias’ and ‘privilege’
- New complaints filed against Northwestern over Kenosha football hazing scandal
- Justice Department submits proposed regulation to reschedule marijuana
- Reckless driving on Brown Deer Road results in fatal collision
- Lavinia Goodell 150th Anniversary commemoration to be held June 17
- WisGOP reacts to vice president’s Wisconsin visit
- Former prosecutor suspended for unwelcome contact during legal conference
- One Wisconsin Attorney’s misconduct ‘in a league of its own’
- Wisconsin election fraud charge issued from November 2022 general election
- Indigenous consultant accuses NHL’s Blackhawks of fraud, sexual harassment
- Man pleads guilty in theft of Arnold Palmer green jacket, other Masters memorabilia from Augusta
WLJ People
- Power 30 Personal Injury Attorneys – Russell Nicolet
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- Power 30 Personal Injury Attorneys – Dustin T. Woehl
- Power 30 Personal Injury Attorneys – Katherine Metzger
- Power 30 Personal Injury Attorneys – Joseph Ryan
- Power 30 Personal Injury Attorneys – James M. Ryan
- Power 30 Personal Injury Attorneys – Dana Wachs
- Power 30 Personal Injury Attorneys – Mark L. Thomsen
- Power 30 Personal Injury Attorneys – Matthew Lein
- Power 30 Personal Injury Attorneys – Jeffrey A. Pitman
- Power 30 Personal Injury Attorneys – William Pemberton
- Power 30 Personal Injury Attorneys – Howard S. Sicula