ON ETHICS: Snitches get stitches, except in Wisconsin
While I imagine there are few things more difficult for a lawyer than having to report a client to the court because of misconduct, members of the Wisconsin bar are obliged to do so.
Employment — unemployment compensation — misconduct
2011AP2899 Walter v. Labor and Industry Review Commission, et al.
Employment — unemployment compensation — misconduct
2011AP2531 Sallis v. Labor and Industry Review Commission, et al.
Lawyer for former Walker aide wants charges tossed (UPDATE)
Misconduct charges against a former aide to Gov. Scott Walker should be thrown out because the case hinges on testimony she had given under a non-prosecution agreement, her defense attorney said in a court filing this week.
Milwaukee attorney gets reprimand for misconduct
Milwaukee attorney John Loew received a public reprimand from the Wisconsin Supreme Court on Friday for two counts of professional misconduct, including failure to notify a client of suspension.
Employment — unemployment compensation — misconduct
2011AP986 Scot Forge Company v. Labor and Industry Review Commission
Employment — unemployment insurance – misconduct — marijuana
2011AP837 MacNeil v. Labor and Industry Review Commission, et al.
Supreme Court reinstates Brookfield attorney’s license
The Wisconsin Supreme Court has reinstated Brookfield attorney Tom Warmington’s license, 14 years after he lost it for misappropriating client money.
2011AP329-FT Michael J. Waldvogel Trucking LLC v. State of Wisconsin Labor and Industry Review Commission
Employment Unemployment insurance; misconduct
2010AP430 Galindo v. Labor and Industry Review Commission
Employment Unemployment compensation; misconduct The Labor and Industry Review Commission appeals from a judgment reversing the Commission’s finding that Albert Galindo’s positive drug test for marijuana constituted misconduct for unemployment compensation purposes within the meaning of Wis. Stat. § 108.04(5). We reverse. This opinion will not be published. 2010AP430 Galindo v. Labor and Indu[...]
2009AP2157 Gandy v. Labor and Industry Review Commission, et al.
Employment Unemployment insurance; misconduct Barbara Gandy, pro se, appeals the circuit court’s order affirming a decision of the Labor and Industry Review Commission. She argues that the Commission erred in concluding that she was fired for misconduct. We affirm. This opinion will not be published. 2009AP2157 Gandy v. Labor and Industry Review Commission, et al. […]
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