Divorce – Automatic Revocation Rule
A Minnesota law provides that “the dissolution or annulment of a marriage revokes any revocable[] beneficiary designation[] made by an individual to the individual’s former spouse.”
Voter Rights Update – Compliance With Federal Law
It has been estimated that 24 million voter registrations in the United States—about one in eight—are either invalid or significantly inaccurate.
Statute of Limitations – Class Action
This case concerns the tolling rule first stated in American Pipe & Constr. Co. v. Utah, 414 U. S. 538 (1974).
Attorney Disciplinary Proceeding
We review the report of Referee John Nicholas Schweitzer recommending that Attorney Sarah Clemment be declared in default, concluding that Attorney Clemment engaged in professional misconduct, and recommending that she be publicly reprimanded.
Judicial Misconduct – Commissioner Misconduct
We review, pursuant to Wis. Stat. § 757.91 (2015-16), a Judicial Conduct Panel's findings of fact, conclusions of law, and recommendation for discipline for the Honorable Frank M. Calvert, a court commissioner for the Oconto County Circuit Court.
Statutory Interpretation
Upon conviction of a felony, our statutes provide for imposition of a $250 deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) analysis surcharge on the defendant.
Ineffective Assistance of Counsel
A jury convicted Anthony R. Pico of sexually assaulting a young girl. Mr. Pico believes there is a reasonable probability that, absent his trial counsel's alleged constitutional ineffectiveness, this conviction would not have occurred.
Newly Discovered Evidence
McCaskill appeals a circuit court order denying his postconviction motion for a new trial based on newly discovered evidence.
Sufficiency of Evidence
Scott Wenger appeals a circuit court judgment convicting him of resisting an officer.
Consolidated Appeal
Chris Holland appeals two judgments of conviction that were joined for trial and consolidated for appeal.
Abuse of Discretion – Expert Testimony
A jury found Daniel Mick guilty of one count of first-degree sexual assault of a child and two counts of causing a child under thirteen to view sexual activity.
Suppression of Evidence – Blood Test
The State of Wisconsin appeals the circuit court’s decision and order granting Jessica Randall’s motion to suppress the results of a blood test.
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