These consolidated cases concern the standard under which a circuit court may order involuntary medication to restore a defendant's competency to proceed in a criminal case and the timing of the automatic stay of such orders established in State v. Scott, 2018 WI 74, 382 Wis. 2d 476, 914 N.W.2d 141.

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Ms. L. challenges an order extending her commitment to the care and custody of Waukesha County pursuant to Chapter 51 of our Wisconsin statutes.

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This is a review of a published decision of the court of appeals affirming an order of the Circuit Court for Ashland County, Robert E. Eaton, Judge, granting summary judgment in favor of Defendant-Respondent Dr. James A. Hamp.

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This case is before the court on a certified question from the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit.

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Peter Hanson ("Hanson") seeks review of the court of appeals' decision affirming the circuit court's denial of his postconviction motion.

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The petitioner, Wilson Mutual Insurance Company (Wilson), seeks review of an unpublished decision of the court of appeals reversing the circuit court's order that determined the Teskes' claims were barred by the doctrine of claim preclusion.

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This is a review of an unpublished, per curiam decision of the court of appeals, State v. Trammell, No. 2017AP1206-CR, unpublished slip op.

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This is a review of an unpublished, per curiam decision of the court of appeals, State v. Pegeese, No. 2017AP741–CR, unpublished slip op. (Wis. Ct. App. Jun. 21, 2018), affirming the circuit court's order denying Javien Cajujuan Pegeese's ("Pegeese") postconviction motion to withdraw his guilty plea.

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Pallet Central Enterprises, Inc., ("Pallet Central") forged certain delivery tickets and used them to bill Leicht Transfer & Storage Company ("Leicht") for the sale and delivery of pallets that Pallet Central never sold or delivered.

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We review the court of appeals' decision to summarily deny as untimely Ezequiel Lopez Quintero's petition for habeas corpus seeking reinstatement of his right to file a direct appeal.

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We accepted certification from the court of appeals to clarify the standard of proof required for a grandparent to overcome the presumption that a fit parent's visitation decision is in the child's best interest.

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In a vigorous dispute over the distribution of Donald and Betty Lou Tikalsky's estate, J. Steven Tikalsky sued his sister, Terry Stevens, to obtain part of the inheritance she received from their parents.

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Attorney James Edward Hammis has appealed a report filed by Referee Lisa C. Goldman accepting concessions Attorney Hammis made in a stipulation with the Office of Lawyer Regulation (OLR) that he committed 40 counts of professional misconduct and recommending that his license to practice to law in Wisconsin be revoked.

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We review, pursuant to Wis. Stat. § 757.91 (2015-2016), a Judicial Conduct Panel's findings of fact, conclusions of law, and recommendation for discipline for Racine County Circuit Court Judge Michael J. Piontek.

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An issue is moot when its resolution will have no practical effect on the underlying controversy.

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Attorney Daniel W. Morse has appealed a report filed by Referee James W. Mohr, Jr., concluding that Attorney Morse committed four counts of professional misconduct and recommending that his license to practice law in Wisconsin be suspended for two years.

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In 1957, the Wisconsin legislature conferred authority on counties to "establish a rural naming or numbering system in towns for the purpose of aiding in fire protection, emergency services, and civil defense."

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We review an unpublished summary disposition order of the court of appeals, which affirmed the circuit court's order denying Dennis L. Schwind's motion for early termination of probation.

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This is a review of an unpublished decision of the court of appeals affirming an order of the Circuit Court for Milwaukee County, Hannah Dugan, Judge, granting John Patrick Wright's motion to suppress evidence.

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We review a decision of the court of appeals reversing the circuit court's dismissal of Yasmeen Daniel's complaint against Brian Mancini, Jonathan Gibbon, and Armslist, LLC (collectively "Armslist").

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We review an unpublished decision of the court of appeals affirming an order of the circuit court that dismissed plaintiffs' claims.

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The petitioner, Maple Grove Country Club, Inc., seeks review of an unpublished, per curiam decision of the court of appeals affirming the circuit court's order that dismissed the Country Club's inverse condemnation claim against Maple Grove Estates Sanitary District.

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This is a review of an unpublished decision of the court of appeals, Security Finance v. Kirsch, No. 2017AP1408, unpublished slip op. (Wis. Ct. App. Apr. 11, 2018), affirming the Washington County circuit court's order.

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An amicus curiae brief was submitted on behalf of The Innocence Project, Inc., and The Wisconsin Innocence Project of the Frank J. Remington Center, University of Wisconsin Law School, by Keith A. Findley and Wisconsin Innocence Project, Madison.

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We review Referee Richard M. Esenberg's report and recommendation concluding that Attorney Patrick J. Hudec violated the rules of professional conduct in connection with his representation of two clients, D.B. and N.K.

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The petitioner, Town of Lincoln, seeks review of a published court of appeals decision affirming the circuit court's orders granting the City of Whitehall's motion to dismiss and motion for summary judgment.

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This is a reciprocal discipline matter. On January 14, 2019, the Office of Lawyer Regulation (OLR) filed a complaint and motion pursuant to Supreme Court Rule (SCR) 22.22, requesting this court suspend Attorney B.C. Fischer's license to practice law in Wisconsin for a period of 90 days, and direct him to comply with the terms of a Minnesota court order, as reciprocal discipline identical to that imposed by the Minnesota Supreme Court.

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We review a stipulation filed pursuant to Supreme Court Rule (SCR) 22.12 by the Office of Lawyer Regulation (OLR) and Attorney Gary E. Grass.

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This appeal comes before us on certification from the court of appeals pursuant to Wis. Stat. § (Rule) 809.61 (2015-16).

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This is a review of a published decision of the court of appeals, State v. Fugere, 2018 WI App 24, 381 Wis. 2d 142, 911 N.W.2d 127, affirming the Chippewa County circuit court's order.

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