8th Amendment Violation – Failure to Exhaust Administrative Remedies
Before bringing a tort claim against the United States, a plaintiff must first exhaust her administrative remedies by presenting her claim to the appropriate federal agency.
8th Amendment Violation
The plaintiffs were inmates at Stateville Correctional Center when they were struck by buckshot fired by the defendant prison guards.
High court revokes license of Milwaukee lawyer who treated clients like ‘cash cow’
The Wisconsin Supreme Court has revoked the license of a Milwaukee lawyer who, according to a court-appointed referee, treated his clients like a “cash cow.”
Weekly Case Digests – August 19, 2019 – August 23, 2019
Weekly Case Digests – August 19, 2019 – August 23, 2019
Supreme Court suspends two lawyers’ licenses (UPDATE)
The Wisconsin Supreme Court is scheduled to release opinions on Friday in two lawyer-discipline cases.
Maine lawyer faced with suspension of Wisconsin license
A Maine lawyer is faced with the suspension of his Wisconsin law license as a reciprocal disciplinary measure for failing to report professional misconduct in Maine.
OWI – Motion to Suppress to Denied
Lonnie Ayotte appeals a judgment of the circuit court entered on a jury verdict finding him guilty of operating a motor vehicle with a prohibited alcohol concentration, as a fourth offense, contrary to WIS. STAT. § 346.63(1)(b) (2015-16).
Certiorari Review – Probation
Armond Hill appeals an order on certiorari affirming the respondent’s decision to revoke his probation.
Sentencing Guidelines – Enhancement
In 2016, James Culver was on extended supervision that had been imposed in 2008 when he was sentenced for OWI, as a fifth offense, and with minors in his vehicle, pursuant to WIS. STAT. § 346.65(2)(f).
Court Error – Damages
This case returns to us following remand and arises from claims brought by Jeffrey Riggert under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) against John Reed.
Divorce – Property Division
Angela Strunsee (formerly Angela La Bri) and Jeffrey La Bri were divorced in the Washington County Circuit Court.
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