Employment Discrimination
Paula Emerson is a correctional officer on leave from the Cook County Department of Corrections.
Sentencing Guidelines
After a jury convicted Johnny Jones of possessing and conspiring to distribute methamphetamine, the district court sentenced him to a term of imprisonment of 145 months.
4th Amendment Violation – Qualified Immunity
We address here two interlocutory appeals in a case stemming from the death of Dusty Heishman.
Breach of Duty of Fair Representation
United Airlines pilot instructors David Bishop and Eric Lish brought this action against their union, the Air Line Pilots Association (“ALPA”).
Damages and Attorney’s Fees
Atop the Chicago Board of Trade Building in downtown Chicago stands Ceres, the Roman goddess of agriculture and grain.
Probable Cause – Sufficiency of Evidence
On March 31, 2016, when this suit was three and a half years old, the district court entered an order granting summary judgment to defendants “[f]or the reasons stated in the Memorandum Opinion and Order to follow”.
FDCPA Violation
Iwona Portalatin allegedly owed $1,330.75 in consumer debt. In October 2013 the law firm of Blatt, Hasenmiller, Leibsker & Moore, LLC
Improper Consent – Blood Test
Richard Rey Myers appeals a circuit court order concluding that Myers improperly refused to submit to a blood test under the implied consent law.
Court Error – Rescission of Purchase Contract
Mickey Christian appeals a circuit court judgment awarding him money damages of $600 in his small claims action against Midtown Motors.
Failure to State Claim
A group of Town of Hixton landowners sued AllEnergy Hixton, LLC, seeking a permanent injunction that would stop AllEnergy from constructing a frac sand mine in the town.
Divorce – Maintenance
Paul Sacia appeals the judgment of divorce from his former wife, Dana Sacia.
Termination of Parental Rights
B.S. appeals orders in two cases that were tried together that involuntarily terminate his parental rights to G.S.
Legal News
- Wis. Department of Justice Office of School Safety (OSS) funding bill signed into law
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- Milwaukee Bar Association releases 2024 Judicial Poll results
- Hilton Doubletree Lawsuit: 8-year-old died after being sucked into swimming pool pipe
- Gov. Evers signs measure allowing tactical emergency medical services to bear arms
- Evers signs anti-human trafficking bills
- Evers signs bills addressing threats against judges
- Illegal immigrant charged with Fond du Lac domestic violence stabbing
- Milwaukee creates requirements for private security guards after Isaiah Allen’s shooting death
- Milwaukee Police asking for public’s assistance after shooting of 6-year-old
- Man shot at Miami Hilton
- Wisconsin Supreme Court lets ruling stand that declared Amazon drivers to be employees
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