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Weekly Case Digests – January 28, 2019 – February 2, 2019
Weekly Case Digests – January 28, 2019 – February 2, 2019
Judicial Council mulling open-record request
The Judicial Council has received a wide-ranging open-records request from the Wisconsin Civil Justice Council concerning recent changes to the state's civil-litigation rules.
Candidates for Ozaukee County bench to face off
Four lawyers vying for a seat on the Ozaukee County Circuit Court will face off at a candidates forum organized by the Ozaukee County Bar Association.
Neenah attorney admits to misconduct, agrees to license suspension
A Neenah attorney is agreeing to a 6-month license suspension and admitting that he broke three attorney-ethics rules.
Bar Admission – Character & Fitness
This is a review, pursuant to Supreme Court Rule (SCR) 40.08(7), of the final decision of the Board of Bar Examiners (Board) declining to certify that the petitioner, Daniel R. Hausserman, satisfied the character and fitness requirements for admission to the Wisconsin bar set forth in SCR 40.06(1).
Attorney Disciplinary Hearing
We review Referee Dennis J. Flynn's recommendation that the court declare Attorney David W. Schiltz in default and suspend his Wisconsin law license for a period of 18 months for professional misconduct ...
Attorney Disciplinary Hearing
The Office of Lawyer Regulation (OLR) has appealed a report filed by Referee Allan E. Beatty, accepting a stipulation filed by the OLR and Attorney Sonja C. Davig Huesmann in which Attorney Davig Huesmann admitted the eight counts of professional misconduct alleged in the OLR's complaint.
Statutory Interpretation – Parcel Transfer
The Petitioners, collectively the DeWitts, seek to transfer a one-acre parcel of property to the Town of Forest.
Court Error – Abuse of Discretion
Stacie Rios appeals an order of the Dodge County Circuit Court denying her motion requesting a finding of contempt against Joseph Gremminger.
Child Support
Craig Fieschko appeals the circuit court’s denial of his motion to modify his child support obligations to reduce support payments for the two minor children he shares with his ex-spouse, Geraldine Veneman.
Federal judge to take senior status
The Eastern District of Wisconsin’s chief judge is planning to take senior status at the end of the year.
Damages
Team Property Management, LLC appeals an order of the circuit court granting partial damages against Stephanie Houston.
Polls
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- Prosecutor won’t bring charges against Wisconsin lawmaker over fundraising scheme
- Republican Wisconsin Senate candidate says he doesn’t oppose elderly people voting
- Vice President Harris to reveal final rules mandating minimum standards for nursing home staffing
- Election workers fear threats to their safety as November nears
- Former law enforcement praise state’s response brief in Steven Avery case
- Eric Toney announces re-election bid for Fond du Lac County District Attorney
- Former Wisconsin Democratic Rep. Peter Barca announces new bid for Congress
- Republicans file lawsuit challenging Evers’s partial vetoes to literacy bill
- More human remains believed those of missing woman wash up on Milwaukee Co. beach
- Vice President Harris returning to Wisconsin for third visit this year
- Wisconsin joins Feds, dozens of states to hold airlines accountable for bad behavior
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
