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Bankruptcy – Breach of Contract
Section 365 of the Bankruptcy Code enables a debtor to “reject any executory contract”—meaning a contract that neither party has finished performing. 11 U. S. C. §365(a).
Indian Law – Invocation of Treaty Rights
In 1868, the Crow Tribe ceded most of its territory in modern-day Montana and Wyoming to the United States.
Statutory Interpretation – Grandparent Visitation
We accepted certification from the court of appeals to clarify the standard of proof required for a grandparent to overcome the presumption that a fit parent's visitation decision is in the child's best interest.
Inheritance – Constructive Trust
In a vigorous dispute over the distribution of Donald and Betty Lou Tikalsky's estate, J. Steven Tikalsky sued his sister, Terry Stevens, to obtain part of the inheritance she received from their parents.
Attorney Disciplinary Hearing
Attorney James Edward Hammis has appealed a report filed by Referee Lisa C. Goldman accepting concessions Attorney Hammis made in a stipulation with the Office of Lawyer Regulation (OLR) that he committed 40 counts of professional misconduct and recommending that his license to practice to law in Wisconsin be revoked.
Judicial Misconduct
We review, pursuant to Wis. Stat. § 757.91 (2015-2016), a Judicial Conduct Panel's findings of fact, conclusions of law, and recommendation for discipline for Racine County Circuit Court Judge Michael J. Piontek.
Sufficiency of Evidence
An issue is moot when its resolution will have no practical effect on the underlying controversy.
Attorney Disciplinary Proceedings
Attorney Daniel W. Morse has appealed a report filed by Referee James W. Mohr, Jr., concluding that Attorney Morse committed four counts of professional misconduct and recommending that his license to practice law in Wisconsin be suspended for two years.
Sufficiency of Evidence
The circuit court found Dale Andrejczak guilty of obstructing an officer following a trial to the court.
OWI – Reasonable Suspicion
Kelly Brown appeals a judgment entered on his no-contest plea to operating while intoxicated (OWI), second offense, and an order denying his motion to reconsider the circuit court’s ruling denying his motion to suppress evidence.
OWI – Refusal of Blood Test
Dale Meyer appeals the circuit court’s judgment, entered following a jury trial, convicting him of operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of an intoxicant as a first offense and improper stop at a stop sign.
Witness Credibility
Deborah O’Neal, pro se, appeals a money judgment against her in the amount of $180, in favor of Daniel Yoakum, in this small claims action.
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- Contract dispute prevents airing of 15 regional sports networks, impacts Brewers
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- Gov. Evers seeks applicants for Sheboygan and Green County Sheriffs
- North Carolina man who harbored Nazi memorabilia and attacked Black and Latino men sentenced to 41 months
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- Amended complaint filed in federal court against State Bar of Wisconsin seeks punitive damages
- United Healthcare suit against cancer drug distributor time-barred
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