Court: Appleton man wrongly got 25 days sentence credit
A Wisconsin appeals court ruled Scott Dachelet was wrongly granted 25 days credit on a meth case, finding no connection to a separate bail jumping offense.
Appeals court upholds Milwaukee OWI conviction
Wisconsin appeals court affirms Nelson Holmes’ OWI second offense conviction, rejecting hearsay and Miranda-related evidentiary objections.
Court denies tax break for unfinished hospital tower
Wisconsin court rules Children’s Hospital’s North Tower under construction in 2020 does not qualify for property tax exemption under readying rule.
Man loses fire claim after skipping insurance EUO
Outagamie County man denied insurance payout after house fire for breaching policy by skipping required examination under oath, court rules.
Marinette violated open meetings law, court says
The Wisconsin Court of Appeals District III ruled the City of Marinette violated the state’s Open Meetings Law on two consecutive days in 2020.
Court of Appeals decides all meth is controlled substance
The Wisconsin Court of Appeals IV ruled that L-meth, an ingredient found in some cold medications, is a restricted controlled substance.
Avery files petition with Supreme Court
Steven Avery is asking the Wisconsin Supreme Court to review the denial of his latest appeal.
Court of Appeals overrules man’s mental confinement
The Wisconsin Court of Appeals Third District has reversed an Outagamie County Circuit Court decision, saying it erred when it ordered a defendant to be involuntary committed and receive involuntary medication and treatment.
How cost is used to deny access to records
There’s good news and bad news in a recent Wisconsin Court of Appeals decision upholding an open records judgment related to the ridiculous and ham-handed investigation into alleged 2020 election fraud headed by former Supreme Court justice Michael Gableman.
Wis. Court of Appeals: Business owner can be held personally liable
In reversing the lower court’s decision and allowing Brown to remain part of the lawsuit, the Court of Appeals also remanded for further proceedings.
History made: Pedro Colón sworn-in as first Latino Court of Appeals judge
In a time of white privilege and supremacy, Pedro Cólon overcomes obstacles and becomes the first Latino Wisconsin Court of Appeals judge.
Court of appeals rules on UW Medical Foundation dispute with landlord
Appeals court rules on UW Medical Foundation dispute with landlord.
Legal News
- Wisconsin Supreme Court weighs judicial recusal rules
- Wisconsin settles Waupun prison death lawsuit for $3.75M
- Wisconsin settles $10M PFAS lawsuit against Tyco
- Poll: Most Americans think Supreme Court favors Trump
- FBI interviews Milwaukee officers in 2020 election probe
- Georgia-Pacific settles wrongful termination lawsuit
- Attorney reprimanded over witness payments
- Animal rights activists set for trial in beagle raid case
- Wisconsin ballot curing lawsuit seeks uniform voter rules
- Kenosha couple loses appeal in Brewers 50/50 raffle case
- State lawsuit seeks electronic ballots for disabled voters
- Attorney disbarred after sexual assault conviction
Case Digests
- Involuntary Medication-Competency to Stand Trial
- Informer Privilege Statute-Clear Error
- Sixth Amendment-Third-Party Perpetrator Evidence
- Plea Withdrawal-Manifest Injustice
- Ineffective Assistance of Counsel-Procedural Bar
- CHIPS Confidentiality-Remedial Versus Punitive Sanctions
- Insurance Law
- Breach of Contract-Rule 12(b)(6) Dismissal
- Constitutional Law-Qualified Immunity-First Amendment Retaliation
- Qualified Immunity-Excessive Force-Civil Rights
- Hostile Work Environment-Sexual Harassment
- Sufficiency of Evidence-McDonnell Douglas Framework












