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Decision in Brief: Sen. Cory Tomczyk loses defamation case
"Wausau Pilot published the second article at issue in this case, which identified Tomczyk as the individual who had used the slur. "
Sep 24, 2024


Man's desire to bring police chief "to justice" not enough for involuntary commitment: appeals court
A man's statement that he wanted to bring the police chief "to justice" is not enough to have him involuntarily committed and medicated...
Jun 15, 2024


In Brief: No guns for domestic violence offenders, even after expunction, appeals court rules
The case:Â Scot Van Oudenhoven v Wisconsin Department of Justice Case no.: 2023AP70-FT "In brief" posts are shorter looks at various court...
Jun 4, 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


State Court of Appeals declines to take another bite out of Fourth Amendment
The State Court of Appeals this week rejected a request that the court recognize the so-called canine "instinct exception" to the U.S....
Jan 25, 2024


Appeals court: Man deserves plea-withdrawal hearing based on girl's alleged recantation, false accusations
A man convicted of sexually assaulting a young girl is entitled to a hearing on his related to his claims of new evidence indicating the...
Jan 18, 2024
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