Recent Court of Appeals case confirms need for careful analysis of jurisdiction when litigating in Federal Court
The decision whether to litigate in state or federal court is a very important strategic choice that needs to be made at the outset of litigation.
7th Circuit: Railroad company’s claims within scope of indemnification clause
The 7th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled a railroad company is responsible for paying the bill for cleaning up contamination in a park on Lake Superior.
Seventh Circuit affirms dismissal of Act 10 lawsuit
The Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals this week affirmed the dismissal of a First Amendment lawsuit challenging Wisconsin's Act 10.
Seventh Circuit remands inmate’s pro se lawsuit over pain medication management for trial
The Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals is remanding for trial a Wisconsin inmate's pro se lawsuit over his pain medication management. The judges found the Western District of Wisconsin court was wrong to grant summary judgment to a nurse who could be found deliberately indifferent to the inmate's suffering.
Justices to consider error methodology
Few rulings on appeal are as frustrating for a defense attorney as one that holds the defense is correct on the merits, but that the error was harmless.
THE DARK SIDE: The main difference between Madison and Milwaukee? Sand
I was in Madison one day last week. Those of you who enjoy my work will be happy to know that I was not burned at the stake for heresy. Instead, I had a lovely time.
Fast-track departures authorized
Shorter prison sentences for illegal aliens convicted of illegal re-entry after deportation are on the way.
Doctor can’t be sued for cybersquatting in distant state
Within three days, the Seventh Circuit issued two opinions both addressing whether a out-of-state business could be sued for cybersquatting.
Trademark law limited to commerce
A vanity search on the Internet may result in some dismaying hits. But it is not the basis for a federal lawsuit.
Real party in interest defense waived
If a defendant does not timely object that the plaintiff is not the real party in interest, the defense can be waived.
Public Image Campaign is constitutional
The State Bar's use of mandatory dues to fund the Public Image Campaign did not violate the First Amendment.
Disclosure waives work-product privilege
An attorney who discloses information pursuant to court order, despite asserting it is privileged, cannot file an interlocutory appeal of the order to disclose.
Legal News
- State Bar leaders remain deeply divided over special purpose trust
- Former Wisconsin college chancellor fired over porn career is fighting to keep his faculty post
- Pecker says he pledged to be Trump campaign’s ‘eyes and ears’ during 2016 race
- A conservative quest to limit diversity programs gains momentum in states
- Wisconsin prison inmate pleads not guilty to killing cellmate
- Waukesha man sentenced to 30 years for Sex Trafficking
- 12-year-old shot in Milwaukee Wednesday with ‘serious injuries’
- Milwaukee man convicted of laundering proceeds of business email compromise fraud schemes
- Giuliani, Meadows among 18 indicted in Arizona fake electors case
- Some State Bar diversity participants walk away from program
- Wisconsin court issues arrest warrant ‘in error’ for Minocqua Brewing owner
- Iranian nationals charged cyber campaign targeting U.S. Companies
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