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Ineffective Assistance of Counsel
The State appeals from an order of the circuit court which, after a Machner hearing, vacated the judgment of conviction finding Anthony R. Pico guilty of first-degree sexual assault and ordered a new trial based on Pico having received ineffective assistance of counsel at trial.
Breach of Fiduciary Duty – Statute of Limitations
Michael Trewin, pro se, appeals a judgment granting Darryel and Mary Hearley rescission of a 2005 conveyance of real property to Trewin, based on Trewin’s breach of his fiduciary duties as the Hearleys’ attorney.
Personal Injury – Co-employee immunity
Nancy Fitzgerald appeals a summary judgment dismissing her personal injury action against Karen Capezza and Secura Insurance Companies.
Sentencing – Judge Bias
John Phillips, Sr., appeals a judgment of conviction for threatening a judge and identity theft, as well as an order denying his postconviction motion.
Spousal Maintenance
John F. Kastner appeals from a judgment of divorce, in which the circuit court struck John’s contest posture with regard to his request for property division and maintenance because John failed to comply with discovery demands.
High court to wrap up term with final rules conference
Proposals to allow work for federally recognized Indian tribes to count as proof of practice and to revise the state's rules of evidence will both be up for discussion before the Wisconsin Supreme Court on Thursday.
Conspiracy – Referral Kickbacks
On March 25, 2015, after a seven‐week trial, a jury convicted Edward Novak and Clarence Nagelvoort of knowingly and willfully causing Sacred Heart Hospital in Chicago, Illinois, to offer and pay kickbacks to physicians in return for patient referrals, in violation of 42 U.S.C. § 1320a–7b(b)(2)(A)(Anti‐Kickback Statute), and conspiracy to do so in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 371.
Immigration – Removal Proceedings
Over seven years and three petitions later, these proceedings have come to a conclusion.
Attorneys Fees
Kenneth Baker and several of his family members sued the City of Chicago, eight named police officers, a number of unknown officers, as well as two private citizens and the company employing them, alleging civil rights violations and state law tort claims.
Due Process – 8th Amendment
Aaron E. Isby has been held in administrative segregation—or, as it is better known, solitary confinement—for over ten years and counting.
Declaratory Judgment – 1st Amendment
On July 2, 2015, the three plaintiffs filed this suit against the City of Chicago.
Retaliatory Termination – Dead Man’s Act
Plata, a butcher employed by Eureka Locker, a meat-processing company, sued Eureka under both state law and federal law (42 U.S.C. § 2000e et seq.), charging it with having fired him in retaliation for his having filed a worker’s compensation claim against the company.
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- Gov. Evers sues Republican legislators
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- Madison protesters reach agreement to comply with state law
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