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Statutory Interpretation – Prisoner – Sentencing Guidelines
In Johnson v. United States, the Supreme Court held that the so‐called residual clause of the Armed Career Criminal Act is unconstitutional. 135 S. Ct. 2551 (2015).
Plea & Sentencing – Plea Agreement
Raul Perez‐Gonzalez pleaded guilty to first degree murder for his role in a gang‐related killing.
Ex-staff attorney sues state agency chairman
A former staff attorney at the Wisconsin Employment Relations Commission is suing the chairman of the agency, alleging he laid her off because she's a woman and because of her political stances.
Milwaukee criminal-defense attorney hit with more misconduct charges
A Milwaukee criminal-defense attorney who’s already defending himself against several allegations of attorney-ethics violations is facing additional misconduct charges that could lead to a six-month license suspension.
Attorney Disciplinary Proceedings
We review the report of Referee William Eich, in which he found, based on the admissions of Attorney Michael P. Erhard, that Attorney Erhard had committed 11 counts of professional misconduct, and in which he recommended that Attorney Erhard's license to practice law in this state be suspended for a period of six months.
Attorney Disciplinary Proceedings
We review the report and recommendation of Referee Jonathan V. Goodman, which approves a stipulation between Attorney Thad W. Jelinske and the Office of Lawyer Regulation (OLR) by which Attorney Jelinske pled no contest to 15 of the 23 allegations of misconduct in the OLR's complaint.
Foreclosure
This is a foreclosure action initiated by Laurence Davies against his daughter and son-in-law, Tamera Davies Fuhrer and Todd Fuhrer.
Sufficiency of Evidence
Mickale Alonso Hicks appeals a judgment of conviction for felony murder.
Statutory Interpretation – Intoxicating Liquor Occupational Tax
Arty’s, LLC, mixes various types of distilled spirits with soda, water, and various flavorings to produce seven-ounce bottles of “premixed cocktails.”
Time-barred
Ray C. Feldman, Carrie Donahue, Robert L. Donahue, Emma McClintock, Richard Feldmann and Rhea Dugan (collectively, the Shareholders) appeal from an order dismissing on cross-motions for summary judgment all of their claims against Fred G.J. Farris,
Statutory Interpretation – Default Judgement
In August 2017, Shannon Patrick Haggett filed a small claims summons and complaint against Joseph R. Voboril.
Motion to Suppress Evidence Denied
Roy S. Anderson appeals from a judgment convicting him of possession with intent to deliver cocaine, one gram or less, as a second or subsequent offense.
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- Wisconsin attorney loses law license, ordered to pay $16K fine
- Former Wisconsin police officer charged with 5 bestiality felony counts
- Judge reject’s Trump’s bid for a new trial in $83.3 million E. Jean Carroll defamation case
- Dozens of deaths reveal risks of injecting sedatives into people restrained by police
- The Latest: Supreme Court arguments conclude in Trump immunity case
- Net neutrality restored as FCC votes to regulate internet providers
- Wisconsin Attorney General asks Congress to expand reproductive health services
- Attorney General Kaul releases update at three-year anniversary of clergy and faith leader abuse initiative
- State Bar leaders remain deeply divided over special purpose trust
- Former Wisconsin college chancellor fired over porn career is fighting to keep his faculty post
- Pecker says he pledged to be Trump campaign’s ‘eyes and ears’ during 2016 race
- A conservative quest to limit diversity programs gains momentum in states
WLJ People
- Power 30 Personal Injury Attorneys – Russell Nicolet
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- Power 30 Personal Injury Attorneys – Joseph Ryan
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- 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
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