Ineffective Assistance of Counsel
Gilbear H. Valdez, Jr., appeals from a judgment of conviction and an order denying his postconviction motion.
Sentencing Guidelines
The State appeals from an order dismissing six felony counts against Medford B. Matthews, III, leaving one misdemeanor count of sexual intercourse with a child.
Statutory Interpretation
This case involves a challenge by Garfield Baptist Church to the City of Pewaukee’s charges for use of its storm water management system.
Court Error – Conditional Use Permit
This case involves the siting of a cell tower in the middle of a rural area in the Town of Cedarburg.
Damages
BMO Harris Bank National Association (BMO) appeals from an order awarding compensatory damages ($239,249), punitive damages ($478,498), and attorney’s fees ($113,940) to Mohns Inc. arising out of BMO’s conduct in relation to a construction loan for a condominium project for which Mohns served as the general contractor.
Damages
This case concerns whether frustration of purpose relieved a party of duties under a contract (as the circuit court held), and whether stipulated damages in that contract were an unreasonable and unenforceable penalty.
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Rental Losses – Court Error
Pranke Holding, LLC (Pranke Holding) appeals an order of the trial court dismissing its claim against the State of Wisconsin Department of Transportation (DOT).
Sufficiency of Evidence
Kenneth K. Gordon appeals his judgments of conviction for endangering safety by using a dangerous weapon and felony intimidation of a witness.
Plea Withdrawal
Jerry Slack, Jr., appeals from a judgment convicting him of armed robbery and an order denying his postconviction motion.
Ineffective Assistance of Counsel
Johnalee A. Kawalec was a power of attorney for a former family member with whom she later held a joint bank account.
LIRC Review – Issue Preclusion
Gregory C. Mallett, pro se, appeals from an order of the circuit court that reviewed a decision of the Labor and Industry Review Commission (LIRC).
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