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On July 25, 2000, after a four-day bench trial, Cook County Circuit Court Judge Leo E. Holt found Gerald Winfield guilty of the attempted murder of Jarlon Garrett.
Milwaukee lawyer denies charges, gets attorney
A Milwaukee lawyer is denying charges that he improperly billed a client.
Decision on class-action waiver cases has Epic stakes
The U.S. Supreme Court will kick of its new term in October with oral arguments in a trio of cases that promise to settle questions over whether employees can be forced to sign away their right to band together to sue their employers.
Justices give preliminary green light to changes to evidence, reciprocity rules
The Wisconsin Supreme Court held its first public hearings of the term on Monday and, despite some tension among the justices, approved behind closed doors two rule-change proposals that were the main topics of the agenda.
Referee recommends second license suspension for Appleton patent attorney
A referee is recommending that an Appleton patent attorney’s license be suspended a second time in less than a year.
Referee slams ex-Stoughton lawyer, recommends revocation
A referee is recommending that a former Dane County lawyer who now runs a construction company should indefinitely suspended from practicing law.
Justices send Green Bay attorney’s disciplinary case back to referee
The Wisconsin Supreme Court is sending a Green Bay attorney’s disciplinary case back to a referee for additional proceedings.
Weekly Case Digests — September 18 to September 22, 2017
Weekly Case Digests — September 18 to September 22, 2017
Disciplinary Proceedings
Upon careful review of this matter, we uphold the referee's findings of fact and conclusions of law and agree that a 60-day license suspension is an appropriate sanction for Attorney Sarbacker's misconduct.
Disciplinary Proceedings
We review Referee James R. Erickson's report recommending, consistent with a stipulation executed by the Office of Lawyer Regulation (OLR) and Attorney Michael M. Rajek, that we dismiss a pending disciplinary complaint against Attorney Rajek.
Motion to Suppress Evidence Denied
Scott Brandsma appeals a judgment of conviction for two offenses: refusal to submit to a test for intoxication after his arrest for driving under the influence and resisting or obstructing an officer.
City Ordinance Interpretation
Jason Bleichwehl appeals from a circuit court order affirming the final decision of the City of Milwaukee Employe’s Retirement System (“the City”) denying him a duty disability retirement allowance.
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- Vice President Harris returning to Wisconsin for third visit this year
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- New Crime Gun Intelligence Center to launch in Chicago
- Arrest warrant proposed for Minocqua Brewing owner who filed Lawsuit against Town of Minocqua
- Wisconsin Supreme Court justices question how much power Legislature should have
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