Abuse of Discretion – Termination of Parental Rights
L.C. appeals the circuit court’s order terminating her parental rights to her child, M.S. Jr., on the petition of the Milwaukee County Department of Human Services.
Plea Withdrawal
Brian Anthony Taylor appeals a judgment of conviction, following a no contest plea, to one count of child enticement.
Sufficiency of Evidence
Darrin Stingle appeals a judgment entered following a bench trial at which the circuit court determined that he violated WIS. STAT. § 281.36(3b)(b) by discharging fill material into a wetland without a permit.
LIRC Review – Worker’s Compensation
Marie McRoberts appeals from a circuit court order affirming an order of the Wisconsin Labor and Industry Review Commission (LIRC).
Sufficiency of Evidence
Christopher Higgins appeals from a circuit court order granting a ten-year domestic abuse injunction with a firearms restriction, entered in favor of his former girlfriend.
Order Correcting Opinion
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that corrections were made to paragraph 3 in the above-captioned opinion which was released on June 25, 2020.
Abuse of Discretion – Declaratory Judgment Motion
Superior Silica Sands (Superior) contracted with Market & Johnson (M&J) to construct a dry sand processing plant in Barron, Wisconsin (the Barron Plant).
Postconviction Motion Denied – Ineffective Assistance of Counsel
After guilty pleas, William Kuehn was convicted in the Milwaukee County Circuit Court of five counts of possession of child pornography pursuant to WIS. STAT. § 948.12(1m) (2013-14).
4th Amendment Violation – Excessive Force
Joseph Biegert’s mother called the police for help because she was concerned that her son was attempting to kill himself.
Social Security Benefits – HIPPA Violation
Years after Brenda Mitze unsuccessfully appealed the denial of her application for social security benefits, she moved to seal court decisions and other records, claiming that their publication violated her right to keep her medical information private.
Personal Jurisdiction – Ordinance
The Oneida Nation’s Big Apple Fest has become a test of power and jurisdiction between the Nation and the Village of Hobart, Wisconsin.
ALJ Error – Expert Testimony
Allen Surprise appeals the denial of his claim for disability insurance benefits and supplemental social security income.
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