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Aug 17, 2012

BLAWG LOG: DiMotto on credibility of witnesses; Barnes on health care

One of the most important functions of the "fact finder" in a judicial proceeding is to determine the credibility of the witnesses and the weight of the evidence.

Mar 22, 2012

BLAWG LOG: Iancu on the problem with Parental Power of Attorney law

Late last year, the Wisconsin legislature passed Wisconsin Statute section 48.979, which allows parents to delegate their parental rights to third parties by simply filling out a “Parental Power of Attorney” form.

Dec 6, 2011

BLAWG LOG: Judge DiMotto on juror conduct during trial

When a jury is selected to try a case, the trial judge has the responsibility to ensure that the jury's verdict is based on three things, and three things alone.

Aug 31, 2011

BLAWG LOG: DiMotto on the roles and duties of a judge with a jury; O’Hear on the 7th Circuit

One of the great advantages I have gained from my twitter account is a vast amount of information about juries, jury issues and jury problems.

Jul 27, 2011

BLAWG LOG: Schober and Messler on electronic signatures; DiMotto on fundamental rights

Have you ever wondered, "Is my electronic signature binding?" As law catches up to technology, we are finally getting an answer to this question.

Jun 27, 2011

BLAWG LOG: DiMotto on party to a crime; McMullen on civil contempt

Did you ever REALLY wonder what LEGALLY constitutes being a "party to a crime?"

Jun 15, 2011

BLAWG LOG: DiMotto on Daubert; Cicchini on verdict forms

It has been a little over four months since Daubert became the "law of the land" in Wisconsin with respect to the introduction of expert testimony.

May 31, 2011

BLAWG LOG: DiMotto on the collateral source rule; Cicchini on the media

Three of the most difficult Rules/Principles/Doctrines in the Civil Practice of Law that have a direct impact on the award of damages are The Collateral Source Rule, The Principles of Subrogation and The Made Whole Doctrine.

May 27, 2011

BLAWG LOG: DiMotto on minor guardianships; Federal Evidence Review on proof

A Guardianship of the Person for a Minor creates a legal relationship between "the ward" -- the child for whom a guardian has been appointed by the court and "the guardian" -- the individual appointed by the court to provide for the essential requirements for health and safety and personal needs of a minor.

May 16, 2011

BLAWG LOG: DiMotto on sentencing; Hannibal on the DATCP

I am also routinely asked by people "how does a judge arrive at a sentence?" The answer is simpler than the exercise. A judge must analyze: 1) The nature and gravity of the offense; 2) The character of the offender; 3) The protection of society.

May 5, 2011

BLAWG LOG: Cicchini on ‘safe havens’; DiMotto on ICWA

KenoWi.com recently reported that Kenosha County has created a new victim-witness room in the courthouse.

Apr 25, 2011

BLAWG LOG: A divorce in the defense of DOMA; DiMotto on jury selection; Blinka on Daubert

Ashby Jones at the WSJ’s Law Blog reports on a interesting turn of events in the defense-of-DOMA saga.

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