Interpretation of Insurance Policy Exclusions in Mt. Morris Mutual Insurance Co. v. Olson: A New Precedent on the Four Corners Rule and Ambiguity in Policy Language Introduction Mt. Morris Mutual...
Evaluating Ineffective Assistance of Counsel: Insights from State of Wisconsin v. Domke Introduction State of Wisconsin v. David W. Domke is a pivotal case that examines the boundaries of effective...
Standard for Evidentiary Hearings on Ineffective Assistance of Counsel Claims: State of Wisconsin v. Balliette Introduction State of Wisconsin v. David J. Balliette is a pivotal case adjudicated by...
Establishing Non-Client Standing to Challenge Counsel: Analysis of Bishop's Grove v. State Farm Introduction In the landmark case of Bishop's Grove Condominium Association, Inc. v. State Farm Fire...
Wisconsin Supreme Court Establishes Totality-of-the-Circumstances Test for Termination of Parental Rights Under § 48.415(6) Introduction The case of In Re the Termination of Parental Rights to...
State v. Harbor: Clarifying the "New Factor" Standard in Sentence Modification Introduction State v. Shantell T. Harbor, 333 Wis. 2d 53 (2011), is a pivotal case decided by the Supreme Court of...
Admissibility of Other-Acts Evidence in Child Sexual Assault Cases Under Wis. Stat. § 904.04(2)(a) Introduction In the landmark case State of Wisconsin v. Miguel E. Marinez, Jr., the Supreme Court of...
Integration Clauses Solely Bind Contractual Relationships: New Precedent in Town Bank v. City Real Estate Introduction The landmark case of Town Bank, a Wisconsin Banking Corporation,...
327 Wis. 2d 572: Reinforcing Transparency Through Public Records Accessibility of Government Employees' Emails Introduction The case of Karen Schill, Traci Pronga, Kimberly Martin, Robert Dresser,...
Affirming Warrantless Home Entry Based on Probable Cause and Exigent Circumstances: State v. Terion Lamar Robinson Introduction State of Wisconsin v. Terion Lamar Robinson is a landmark decision by...
Affirming Consent in the Shadow of Unlawful Entry: Wisconsin Supreme Court's Approach to the Attenuation Doctrine Introduction In the landmark case State of Wisconsin v. Robert Lee Artic, Sr.,...
Affirmation of Good Faith Exception in Wisconsin Supreme Court’s Decision in STATE v. DEARBORN Introduction The State of Wisconsin v. David A. Dearborn, decided on July 15, 2010, by the Supreme Court...
Wisconsin Supreme Court Reaffirms Clear and Convincing Evidence Standard for Improper Sentencing Factors Introduction In the case of State of Wisconsin v. Landray M. Harris (326 Wis. 2d 685), the...
Establishing the 'Interest of Justice' Framework for Relief from Default Judgments under Wis. Stat. § 806.07(1)(h) Introduction The Supreme Court of Wisconsin, in the case of Miller v. Hanover...
STATE v. IMANI: Upholding Mandatory Colloquy Requirements for Valid Waiver of Counsel in Self-Representation Introduction State of Wisconsin v. Rashaad A. Imani is a landmark decision by the Supreme...
Ambiguity in Lease Liability: Tenant Not Automatically Liable for Non-Negligent Acts Introduction Maryland Arms Limited Partnership v. Cari M. Connell and Linda J. Connell is a notable case...
State v. Carter: Upholding Rape Shield Protections in Ineffective Assistance Claims Introduction In State v. Carter, the Supreme Court of Wisconsin addressed a crucial issue concerning the...
Affirming Strict Liability for Statutory Dog Keepers: Pawlowski v. American Family Mutual Insurance Co. Introduction The case of Colleen Pawlowski and Thomas Pawlowski v. American Family Mutual...
STATE v. PAYANO: Upholding the Use of 'Other Acts' Evidence to Rebut Self-Defense Claims in Wisconsin Introduction The Supreme Court of Wisconsin, in State of Wisconsin v. Tony Payano (2009),...
Wisconsin Supreme Court Limits Bystander Emotional Distress Claims in Medical Malpractice Cases Introduction The case of Gregory Phelps et al. v. Physicians Insurance Co. of Wisconsin, Inc. (319 Wis....