Malpractice – Negligence
This appeal arises out of a malpractice suit that Brian Reynolds brought against the law firm Henderson & Lyman and one of its lawyers (collectively “H&L”), alleging that H&L gave negligent advice to several LLCs that Reynolds co-owned and managed.
Employment Discrimination – Retaliation Claim
Before we can attend to any other issues in an employment discrimination case, we must first determine who, in fact, employed the plaintiff.
Milwaukee attorney faces four-month license suspension
A Milwaukee attorney faces a four-month license suspension over allegedly mishandling State Public Defender appointments.
Statutory Interpretation
The government wishes to try D.D.B. as an adult for robbing a pharmacy. In order to do so, however, it must prove that he had a prior conviction for a violent offense.
4th Amendment Violation
Elijah Manuel was arrested and charged with possessing unlawful drugs. A judge decided that he would be held in jail pending trial.
Insurance Claim – Property Damage
Berry Plastics Corporation filed this action seeking indemnity from its excess insurer, Illinois National Insurance Company, for a multi-million dollar damage award Berry was ordered to pay to a disappointed former customer.
6th Amendment Violation – Confrontation Clause
Petitioner‐appellant Olu Rhodes seeks a writ of habeas corpus, arguing that his Sixth Amendment right to confront witnesses against him was violated.
Motion for Judgment Denied – EEOC Claim
Dawn Suppo, an employee of Costco Wholesale Corporation, was stalked by Thad Thompson, a customer of Costco, for over a year. Things got so bad at the end that Suppo secured a plenary no contact order from an Illinois state court.
Due Process Violation
Gary Cleven, a stagehand for the City of Madison, Wisconsin, has been in a long‐running dispute with the City about his participation in the Wisconsin Retirement System.
Sufficiency of Evidence – Involuntary Commitment
B.C. appeals from an order for extension of commitment and from an order for involuntary medication and treatment.
Breach of Contract – Unjust Enrichment – Damages
Hydro Well Drilling LLC appeals the circuit court’s order denying its damages claim and dismissing its action against Basil Ryan, III (“Ryan III”) and Jennifer Ryan (collectively the “Ryans”); Basil Ryan, II (“Ryan II”); and Ryan Management LLC (collectively the “Ryan Defendants”).
Motion to Suppress Evidence Denied
J.P. appeals the trial court’s denial of his suppression motion as well as the court’s entry of a restitution order for lost instructional time.
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