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Civil Digest

Nov 26, 2019

Abuse of Discretion – Attorney Fees

EMCASCO Insurance Company (“EMC”) appeals an order distributing the settlement proceeds in a third-party liability action filed under WIS. STAT. § 102.29 (2017-18).

Nov 26, 2019

Court Error – Abuse of Discretion

Erich L. Vlach appeals an order of the trial court which upheld a decision by the Division of Hearings and Appeals (DHA) revoking Vlach’s probation. DHA found there to be credible evidence supporting each of the alleged violations of the terms of Vlach’s probation, and that there were no appropriate alternatives to revocation.

Nov 26, 2019

Ineffective Assistance of Counsel

Jeff Jeter appeals from a judgment of conviction for one count of conspiracy to knowingly deliver heroin (more than fifty grams), contrary to WIS. STAT. § 961.41(1)(d)4. and (1x) (2015-16).

Nov 26, 2019

Warrantless Search – Suppression of Evidence

Domeniko E. Martin appeals a judgment entered after he pled guilty to possession with intent to deliver heroin.

Nov 26, 2019

Interlocutory Appeal – Jurisdiction

When a district court certifies an order for review before final judgment, parties have only ten days to petition us to hear the interlocutory appeal.

Nov 26, 2019

Abuse of Discretion – Failure to Recuse

Judge Colin S. Bruce sentenced James Atwood to 210 months’ imprisonment for federal drug crimes.

Nov 25, 2019

Wrongful Termination – 1st Amendment Violation

After the Indiana Department of Transportation (“INDOT”) fired Peter Daza from his position as a geologist, Daza filed various claims against the State of Indiana and INDOT employees, alleging that his firing was unlawful.

Nov 25, 2019

Habeas Corpus

John Kimbrough was convicted in Indiana state court of molesting two young girls on multiple occasions.

Nov 25, 2019

ERISA – Collective Bargaining Agreement Violation

The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, AFL-CIO Local 494 and the Electrical Contractors Association Milwaukee Chapter, N.E.C.A., Inc. (“NECA”), entered into a collective bargaining agreement (“CBA”) providing health, welfare, and pension benefits for union workers.

Nov 25, 2019

Probable Cause – Warrantless Search

Michael Haldorson is a self-proclaimed fireworks enthusiast.

Nov 25, 2019

Preliminary Injunction – Illinois Medicaid Program – State Contracts

Circumstances often change as time passes. And changed circumstances can have consequences in litigation.

Nov 25, 2019

Sentencing Guidelines

Following a six-year investigation into a methamphetamine operation, James Hanson was indicted on May 5, 2009, with conspiracy to manufacture, distribute, and possess with intent to distribute methamphetamine in excess of 500 grams.

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