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Disciplinary Proceedings
In this disciplinary proceeding, we are asked to determine whether Attorney Ronald L. Brandt's license to practice law in Wisconsin should be revoked, as discipline reciprocal to that imposed by the Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts.
Disciplinary Proceedings
We review a report and recommendation of Referee William Eich approving a stipulation filed by the Office of Lawyer Regulation (OLR) and Attorney Michael D. Petersen.
Restrictive Covenant Enforcement
C & B Investments appeals an order that dismissed its lawsuit seeking to enforce a restrictive covenant applicable to all lots within a subdivision it had developed.
Inverse Condemnation Claim
Angela Campbell’s property is burdened by an easement granted to the Village of DeForest for the purpose of constructing a public pedestrian and bicycle path.
Foreclosure
Marcia and James Lorang appeal an order confirming the sale of their home pursuant to a judgment of foreclosure.
Ineffective Assistance of Counsel – Exculpatory Evidence Withheld
On appeal, Chang argues that: (1) trial counsel was ineffective in failing to attempt to elicit trial testimony regarding pretrial statements of Z.Y. consistent with her exculpatory trial testimony (beyond the evidence of this type that counsel did elicit, as referenced above), failing to adequately investigate evidence and witnesses who could testify to prior consistent statements, and failing to[...]
Breach of Contract – Issue of Material Fact
In 2008, JBCB, LLC purchased real estate from McKenna Berry Company, LLC. Seven years later, JBCB sued McKenna alleging that: (1) McKenna breached an agreement by failing to transfer to JBCB rights in a flowage easement at the time of the real estate purchase; (2) under theories of unjust enrichment or implied contract, McKenna owes JBCB monetary compensation for sand JBCB owned which was removed [...]
Sufficiency of Evidence
John Perkins appeals a criminal judgment convicting him of five counts of possession of child pornography.
Court Error – Factual Findings
Carlisle/Picatinny Family Housing L.P., Fort Bliss/White Sands Missile Range Housing L.P., Fort Detrick/Walter Reed Army Medical Center Housing LLC, Stewart Hunter Housing LLC, Monterey Bay Military Housing LLC, Monterey Bay Land LLC, Meade Communities LLC, Bragg Communities LLC, Polk Communities LLC, Rucker Communities LLC, Riley Communities LLC, Fort Lee Communities LLC and Fort Leavenworth Fron[...]
Jurisdiction – Long-arm Statute
The Segregated Account of Ambac Assurance Corporation and Ambac Assurance Corporation appeal an order dismissing Ambac’s action alleging fraudulent inducement against Countrywide Home Loans, Inc. because Ambac failed to show that the circuit court has personal jurisdiction over Countrywide in this action.
OWI – 2nd Offense
This case concerns whether operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated (OWI) and operating with a prohibited alcohol concentration (PAC) charges based on an offense occurring on July 9, 2016, can be charged as second offenses based on an earlier July 9, 2006 offense.
Statutory Interpretation
Inmate Steven J. Lelinski, pro se, appeals an order dismissing his claims against the Department of Corrections (DOC), former DOC secretary Edward F. Wall, Oshkosh Correctional Institution (OSCI) warden Judy P. Smith, and various OSCI officials (collectively, the State defendants).
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