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In brief: Grassl Bradley doubles down on opposing explanations in dismissed cases
Explaining why the Supreme Court dismisses cases as "improvidently granted" would "would only confuse attorneys, judges, and litigants,"...
May 27, 2024


In brief: Appeals court orders new trial due to lawyer's deficient performance
The full decision in State v Jobert L. Molde, 21AP1346, is here. A lawyer's failure to object to improper testimony in a sexual assault...
May 24, 2024


In brief: Drunk driving with a gun is not OK: Appeal
The circuit court noted that the state had a burden to show 'distinctly similar' laws from the time of the founding.
May 21, 2024


In brief: Parole Commission relies too much on vibes, not evidence: appeal
The case: Jorge Vela v. Jon Erpenbach Case no.: 24AP304 Filed in: District II, Wisconsin Court of Appeals Circuit Judge: David Paulson,...
May 19, 2024


Appeals court finds eviction hearing so faulty it was "disservice to both parties"
A Racine County judge wrongly failed to allow a defendant in an eviction proceeding to present evidence and make her argument before...
May 13, 2024


Karofsky's excellent concurrence in adoption case
Updated 5/15/24. The state Supreme Court agreed unanimously in A.M.B. v Circuit Court of Ashland County that the unmarried partner does...
May 9, 2024


Amicus says municipal home rule at stake in Pewaukee transportation fee case: summary
By implementing a TUF, a municipality can recover costs for transportation services in a way that is more equitable ...
May 7, 2024


Summary: WMC argues that Pewaukee can't have that transportation fee
Apparently, the Village of Pewaukee is unhappy that this Court unanimously struck down municipalities’ use of “transportation utility fees.”
May 3, 2024


Summary: Pewaukee appeals to SCOW a ruling striking down transportation utility fee
Summary: Pewaukee appeals to SCOW a ruling striking down transportation utility fee
May 1, 2024
News take: State Supreme Court rules against single-parent adoptions
Because the potential of losing both parental figures when one dies promotes stability. What chance will a non-legally recognized parent...
May 1, 2024
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