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WI Supreme Court Digest

Apr 15, 2020

Summary Judgment – Issue of Material Fact

We review a decision of the court of appeals reversing an order of the circuit court that granted summary judgment in favor of Fryed Audio, LLC on the ground that it was entitled to recreational immunity pursuant to Wis. Stat. § 895.52(2) (2017–18).

Apr 15, 2020

Double Jeopardy

The State charged Alexander M. Schultz with repeated sexual assault of a child for engaging in sexual intercourse with the fifteen-year-old victim, M.T., in "late summer to early fall of 2012."

Apr 8, 2020

Mootness

J.J.H. petitioned for review of the decision of the court of appeals, Waukesha Cty. v. J.J.H., No. 2018AP168, unpublished order (Wis. Ct. App. Jan. 30, 2019), dismissing her appeal as moot.

Apr 8, 2020

Claim Preclusion

The Town of Perry (the "Town") acquired a portion of property belonging to DSG Evergreen Family Limited Partnership ("DSG") through its power of eminent domain.

Apr 8, 2020

Sentencing Guidelines – Double Jeopardy – Multiplicity

Fond du Lac County sheriff's detectives arrested Mr. Brantner at the Kenosha County courthouse and transported him to the Fond du Lac County jail to face criminal charges unrelated to this case.

Apr 1, 2020

Attorney Disciplinary Hearing

Attorney Richard E. Reilly has appealed a report and recommendation filed by Referee John B. Murphy, finding that Attorney Reilly committed five counts of professional misconduct and recommending that his license to practice law in Wisconsin be suspended for 60 days.

Apr 1, 2020

Attorney Disciplinary Hearing

This case is before us pursuant to Supreme Court Rule (SCR) 22.14(2) and SCR 22.17(2) on a stipulation between the parties, Attorney Michael M. Krill and the Office of Lawyer Regulation (OLR).

Apr 1, 2020

Attorney Disciplinary Hearing

This matter involves a Wisconsin attorney, Tracey A. Berry, who is also licensed to practice law in Tennessee. On July 29, 2019, the Supreme Court of Tennessee issued an order transferring Attorney Berry to disability inactive status for an indefinite period of time.

Mar 25, 2020

Court Error – Annexation Petition

Kohler Company sought to convert 247 acres of land located in the Town of Wilson into a world championship golf course.

Mar 25, 2020

OWI – Penalty Enhancers

Charles L. Neill, IV seeks review of the court of appeals decision affirming the judgment and order upholding his sentence for third-offense OWI.

Mar 25, 2020

Ineffective Assistance of Counsel

The petitioner, Carrie E. Counihan, seeks review of an unpublished, authored decision of the court of appeals affirming her judgment of conviction and the denial of her motion for postconviction relief.

Mar 25, 2020

Ordinance Interpretation – OWI

This case comes before us on bypass, pursuant to Wis. Stat. § 809.60 (2017–18), from the circuit court for Ozaukee County.

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