FDCPA Violation
Iwona Portalatin allegedly owed $1,330.75 in consumer debt. In October 2013 the law firm of Blatt, Hasenmiller, Leibsker & Moore, LLC
Weekly Case Digests — September 4 – September 7, 2018
Weekly Case Digests — September 4 - September 7, 2018
Ex-Milwaukee attorney says he needs license back to pay restitution to clients, former employer
The Wisconsin Supreme Court kicked off its first round of oral arguments of its current term on Wednesday.
Improper Consent – Blood Test
Richard Rey Myers appeals a circuit court order concluding that Myers improperly refused to submit to a blood test under the implied consent law.
Court Error – Rescission of Purchase Contract
Mickey Christian appeals a circuit court judgment awarding him money damages of $600 in his small claims action against Midtown Motors.
Failure to State Claim
A group of Town of Hixton landowners sued AllEnergy Hixton, LLC, seeking a permanent injunction that would stop AllEnergy from constructing a frac sand mine in the town.
Divorce – Maintenance
Paul Sacia appeals the judgment of divorce from his former wife, Dana Sacia.
Termination of Parental Rights
B.S. appeals orders in two cases that were tried together that involuntarily terminate his parental rights to G.S.
Involuntary Commitment
D.K. (to whom we refer using the pseudonym “Donald,” see WIS. STAT. RULE 809.19(1)(g)) appeals WIS. STAT. ch. 51 orders for involuntary commitment and for involuntary medication and treatment.
Motion to Suppress Evidence Denied
Melvin Lidall Terry appeals from a judgment of conviction and an order denying his motion for a new trial.
Sufficiency of Evidence
Shayd Mitchell challenges the sufficiency of the evidence supporting his conviction for attempted child enticement.
WHO’S DOING WHAT: Godfrey hires two new associates, Michael Best adds real estate partner
Quarles & Brady LLP recently announced that Thomas Springer has joined the firm’s Real Estate Practice Group as a partner in its Madison office.
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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
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