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High court delays pay increase for court-appointed attorneys
The Wisconsin Supreme Court won’t increase pay for court-appointed attorneys until January 2020.
Declaratory Judgment – Certiorari Review Appropriate
This case arises out of the approval of a redevelopment project in the City of Eau Claire (the "City"), which relied in part on funds derived from two tax incremental districts ("TIDs"): TID 8 and TID 10. Voters with Facts, et al.
Statutory Interpretation – Wisconsin Fair Dealership Law
This case is before the court on a certified question from the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit. Winebow, Inc. v. Capitol-Husting Co., Inc., 867 F.3d 862 (7th Cir. 2017); see Wis. Stat. § 821.01 (2015-16).
Statutory Interpretation – Restrictive Covenant
Lee and Mary Jo Neuschwander purchased property on Hayward Lake in Hayward, Wisconsin.
Building Permit Rule – Extension of Land
Wisconsin has long provided a vested right to build a structure upon the filing of a building permit application that strictly conforms to all applicable zoning regulations (the "Building Permit Rule")
High court ends great-weight deference to state agencies (UPDATE)
The Wisconsin Supreme Court has decided to end the court's long-standing three-tier system for deferring to state agencies' interpretations of statutes.
Jury Instructions
John Przybyla appeals a judgment of conviction for operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated as a tenth offense.
Court Error – Abuse of Discretion
This case concerns whether the circuit court erred when it ordered Timothy L. Landry to comply with the sex offender registry—in his case, a discretionary call for the circuit court after Landry pled no contest to two counts of fourth-degree sexual assault.
Sufficiency of Evidence
James Gray appeals from a judgment convicting him of five counts of identity theft and an order denying his motion for postconviction relief.
Judgement Award – Attorney’s Fees
This case arises from a dispute between Michael R. Wilhelm and his former employer, McCoy Contractors, Inc. (McCoy) over unpaid compensation.
Termination of Parental Rights
F.E.L. appeals a circuit court order terminating his parental rights of A.A.W., as well as the denial of his postdispositional motion to withdraw his no contest plea.
Ineffective Assistance of Counsel
In this consolidated appeal, Anthony Donte Dixon appeals the judgments of conviction for knowingly violating a domestic abuse order and disorderly conduct in Milwaukee County case No. 16CF2789 arising out of events on June 16, 2016 (the “June 2016 case”), and the judgment of conviction in Milwaukee County case No. 16CF3737 for knowingly violating a domestic abuse order arising out of events on[...]
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