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Court Error – Sanctions
Attorney Leah Poulous Mueller appeals an order of the trial court imposing on her a monetary sanction of $5,923.50 for “maintaining” frivolous proceedings for the improper purpose of harassing the defendants[.]”
Ineffective Assistance of Counsel
Michael Mayville appeals from his convictions for incest, as well as an order denying postconviction relief.
Admissibility of Evidence
Fredrick Ramsey, who is charged with one count of second-degree reckless homicide, appeals a non-final order denying his motion to admit third-party perpetrator DNA evidence.
Court Error – Sentencing
A jury found appellant Devan Pierson guilty of possessing drugs with intent to distribute and two related firearm crimes.
Court Error – Restitution
In federal criminal law, the amount of restitution for a fraud conviction depends on the victims’ actual losses, regardless of whether the defendant intended larger losses.
Class Action – Attorney’s Fees
Brian Weil and Melissa Fulk filed class and collective actions against Metal Technologies, alleging wage violations under the Fair Labor Standards Act and Indiana wage laws.
Bankruptcy – Breach of Contract
Section 365 of the Bankruptcy Code enables a debtor to “reject any executory contract”—meaning a contract that neither party has finished performing. 11 U. S. C. §365(a).
Indian Law – Invocation of Treaty Rights
In 1868, the Crow Tribe ceded most of its territory in modern-day Montana and Wyoming to the United States.
Statutory Interpretation – Grandparent Visitation
We accepted certification from the court of appeals to clarify the standard of proof required for a grandparent to overcome the presumption that a fit parent's visitation decision is in the child's best interest.
Inheritance – Constructive Trust
In a vigorous dispute over the distribution of Donald and Betty Lou Tikalsky's estate, J. Steven Tikalsky sued his sister, Terry Stevens, to obtain part of the inheritance she received from their parents.
Attorney Disciplinary Hearing
Attorney James Edward Hammis has appealed a report filed by Referee Lisa C. Goldman accepting concessions Attorney Hammis made in a stipulation with the Office of Lawyer Regulation (OLR) that he committed 40 counts of professional misconduct and recommending that his license to practice to law in Wisconsin be revoked.
Judicial Misconduct
We review, pursuant to Wis. Stat. § 757.91 (2015-2016), a Judicial Conduct Panel's findings of fact, conclusions of law, and recommendation for discipline for Racine County Circuit Court Judge Michael J. Piontek.
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- Active shooter ‘neutralized’ outside Wisconsin middle school
- Audit finds Wisconsin Capitol Police emergency response times up, calls for better tracking
- Jury finds Wisconsin man sane in sexual assault, killing of toddler
- Attorney sentenced to 20 years in prison for sexually exploiting numerous children
- UW-Madison pro-Palestine protesters spark debate over free speech laws
- DEA to reclassify marijuana in a historic shift
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- Court upholds Milwaukee police officer’s firing for posting racist memes
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