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Plea – Sentencing
James Wheeler pleaded guilty to an attempt to obstruct interstate commerce by robbery, in violation of the Hobbs Act, 18 U.S.C. §1951(a), and to using a gun (by shooting someone) during that crime, in violation of 18 U.S.C. §924(c)(1)(A)(iii).
BENCH BLOG: Accrual of a legal malpractice claim
The Court of Appeals took the opportunity to again offer instruction regarding when a tort claim accrues for purposes of the statute of limitations.
Lawmakers save commission that reviews labor decisions
A powerful panel of lawmakers rejected a proposal to axe a more-than-century-old independent body that reviews jobless benefits, workers’ compensation and equal-rights cases.
Budget panel rejects elimination of court reporters from workers’ comp proceedings
A powerful panel of lawmakers rejected Gov. Scott Walker’s proposal this week to eliminate the requirement that court reporters be present at workers’ compensation proceedings.
High court gives former attorney chance to surrender license
The Wisconsin Supreme Court is giving a former Sheboygan lawyer a chance to voluntarily surrender his law license before deciding whether to discipline him for alleged misconduct.
High court reinstates northern Wisconsin attorney’s license
The Wisconsin Supreme Court has reinstated the license of a northern Wisconsin attorney who was suspended last year for using trust-account money to pay for personal expenses.
Lawmakers to decide fate of commission that reviews ALJ decisions
A powerful panel of lawmakers will decide Thursday whether to eliminate an independent body that reviews decisions in jobless-benefits, equal-rights and workers’ compensation cases.
Beware the ransomware: Protecting your data more important than ever
With an unprecedented ransomware attack against hospitals, universities, businesses and others in large swaths across Europe and Asia, there could hardly be a better time to think about security.
Court Error – Admission of Evidence
Shawn Forgue appeals the judgment of conviction entered after a jury verdict finding Forgue guilty of misdemeanor battery (domestic abuse) and misdemeanor disorderly conduct (domestic abuse), and the order of restitution.
Breach of Contract – Waiver of Claims
Terry Sullivan appeals an order of the circuit court granting summary judgment in favor of American Family Mutual Insurance Company, American Family Life Insurance Company, and American Standard Insurance Company of Wisconsin (collectively, American Family).
Power of Attorney Breach – Time-Barred Claims
Michael Coyle, Jacqueline Coyle, Jon Coyle, and Amanda Coyle are the children of Hubert Coyle, who died in 2007. After Hubert died, the Siblings sued Amanda, alleging that she had, between 1996 and 2007, engaged in identified wrongful acts that reduced the value of Hubert’s estate, and, thereby, reduced the shares of the estate bequeathed to the Siblings in Hubert’s will.
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- Wisconsin attorney loses law license, ordered to pay $16K fine
- Former Wisconsin police officer charged with 5 bestiality felony counts
- Judge reject’s Trump’s bid for a new trial in $83.3 million E. Jean Carroll defamation case
- Dozens of deaths reveal risks of injecting sedatives into people restrained by police
- The Latest: Supreme Court arguments conclude in Trump immunity case
- Net neutrality restored as FCC votes to regulate internet providers
- Wisconsin Attorney General asks Congress to expand reproductive health services
- Attorney General Kaul releases update at three-year anniversary of clergy and faith leader abuse initiative
- State Bar leaders remain deeply divided over special purpose trust
- Former Wisconsin college chancellor fired over porn career is fighting to keep his faculty post
- Pecker says he pledged to be Trump campaign’s ‘eyes and ears’ during 2016 race
- A conservative quest to limit diversity programs gains momentum in states
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