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Challenges ahead for attorneys as vehicle technology develops
On May 11, a woman driving a Tesla Model S in Utah slammed into a stopped truck while going 60 miles per hour. She’d taken her hands off the wheel and was using the car’s adaptive braking and cruise control, which Tesla markets as “Autopilot.” That was only one of three crashes involving a semi-autonomous Tesla in […]
High court: No reinstatement for ex-Milwaukee lawyer
The Wisconsin Supreme Court has rejected a former Milwaukee lawyer’s second attempt to get his license reinstated.
Details coming in court’s decision on compensation for appointed attorneys
The Wisconsin Supreme Court recently denied in part a proposal to increase the compensation for certain appointed attorneys, but details on how the justices voted and why won’t be released until the court issues a final written order.
Negligence – Claim Preclusion
On November 24, 2013, a multi-car traffic accident caused severe injuries to multiple persons when a vehicle driven by Sabrina Srock rear-ended Emily Teske’s vehicle, propelling Emily’s vehicle into a vehicle driven by Patrice Rog.
Sufficiency of Evidence
Eric Ulmer appeals a judgment of conviction for child abuse, second-degree recklessly endangering safety, being a felon in possession of a firearm, and felony intimidation, all as a repeater.
Ineffective Assistance of Counsel
A jury convicted Manuel Rolon of second-degree recklessly endangering safety and substantial battery (bodily harm intended).
Unlawful-stop Claim
This case concerns whether an officer’s search of a citizen’s vehicle was supported by reasonable suspicion.
Negligence Claim – Time-barred
George Hays and Wendy Hays appeal a circuit court order that dismissed the Hays’ negligence action against Mill Creek Land and Cattle Co., LLC, and its insurer.
Divorce – Maintenance Award
Charlene Studer appeals from a circuit court judgment of divorce requiring her former spouse, David Studer, to pay her maintenance of $1,000 per month until she is sixty-two years old.
Sufficiency of Evidence
Terrelle D. Oliver appeals from a judgment convicting him of armed robbery and two counts of first-degree sexual assault by use of a dangerous weapon, contrary to WIS. STAT. §§ 943.32(2) and 940.225(1)(b) (2015-16).
Suppression of Evidence – Blood Test
Eldon Arthur Holt appeals a judgment of conviction for operating with a prohibited blood alcohol concentration (PAC) as a seventh, eighth, or ninth offense.
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