Wisconsin Case Commentaries

Wisconsin Supreme Court Affirms Lifetime Certification Ban for Childcare Providers with Fraud Convictions

Date: Jul 7, 2016

Wisconsin Supreme Court Affirms Lifetime Certification Ban for Childcare Providers with Fraud Convictions Introduction In Sonja Blake v. Debra Jossart et al., 370 Wis. 2d 1 (2016), the Supreme Court...

Clarifying the Standards for Withdrawing Pleas and the Effect of Read-In Charges: Wisconsin Supreme Court's Decision in State v. Sulla

Date: Jun 15, 2016

Clarifying the Standards for Withdrawing Pleas and the Effect of Read-In Charges: Wisconsin Supreme Court's Decision in State v. Sulla Introduction In the landmark decision of State of Wisconsin v....

Joinder of Intimidation and Sexual Assault Charges Proper Under Wis. Stat. § 971.12(1)

Date: May 27, 2016

Joinder of Intimidation and Sexual Assault Charges Proper Under Wis. Stat. § 971.12(1) Introduction In the landmark case State of Wisconsin v. Luis C. Salinas (369 Wis. 2d 9, 2016), the Supreme Court...

Enforceability of Restrictive Covenants in At-Will Employment: Runzheimer International v. Friedlen

Date: May 1, 2015

Enforceability of Restrictive Covenants in At-Will Employment: Runzheimer International v. Friedlen Introduction Runzheimer International, Ltd. v. Friedlen is a landmark decision by the Supreme Court...

State v. Subdiaz–Osorio: Legal Precedent for Warrantless Cell Phone Location Tracking under Exigent Circumstances

Date: Jul 25, 2014

State v. Subdiaz–Osorio: Legal Precedent for Warrantless Cell Phone Location Tracking under Exigent Circumstances Introduction State v. Subdiaz–Osorio, 849 N.W.2d 748 (Wis. 2014), is a pivotal...

Data Key Partners v. Permira Advisors LLC: Supreme Court of Wisconsin Clarifies Pleading Standards and the Business Judgment Rule in Fiduciary Duty Claims

Date: Jul 24, 2014

Data Key Partners v. Permira Advisors LLC: Supreme Court of Wisconsin Clarifies Pleading Standards and the Business Judgment Rule in Fiduciary Duty Claims Introduction Data Key Partners v. Permira...

Wisconsin Supreme Court Sets Strict Standards for §974.06 Motions Alleging Ineffective Postconviction Counsel

Date: Jul 24, 2014

Wisconsin Supreme Court Sets Strict Standards for §974.06 Motions Alleging Ineffective Postconviction Counsel Introduction In the landmark case of State of Wisconsin v. Andres Romero–Georgana, 849...

Supreme Court of Wisconsin Refines Standards for Competency in Involuntary Medication Orders: Outagamie County v. Melanie L.

Date: Jul 12, 2013

Supreme Court of Wisconsin Refines Standards for Competency in Involuntary Medication Orders: Outagamie County v. Melanie L. Introduction In the landmark case Outagamie County, Petitioner–Respondent,...

Importance of Clear Lease Language and Integration Clauses Affirmed in Tufail v. Midwest Hospitality, LLC

Date: Jul 11, 2013

Importance of Clear Lease Language and Integration Clauses Affirmed in Tufail v. Midwest Hospitality, LLC (2013) Introduction Tufail v. Midwest Hospitality, LLC is a pivotal case decided by the...

State of Wisconsin v. Courtney C. Beamon: Clarifying Jury Instruction Standards in Fleeing or Eluding Offenses

Date: May 30, 2013

State of Wisconsin v. Courtney C. Beamon: Clarifying Jury Instruction Standards in Fleeing or Eluding Offenses Introduction State of Wisconsin v. Courtney C. Beamon, 347 Wis.2d 559 (2013),...

Reliance on Inaccurate Mandatory Minimum Constitutes Harmless Error in Sentencing: State of Wisconsin v. Lamont L. Travis

Date: May 3, 2013

Reliance on Inaccurate Mandatory Minimum Constitutes Harmless Error in Sentencing: State of Wisconsin v. Lamont L. Travis Introduction The Supreme Court of Wisconsin, in State of Wisconsin v. Lamont...

Harmless Error in Plea Colloquy Affirmed: State v. Gerald D. Taylor

Date: Apr 24, 2013

Harmless Error in Plea Colloquy Affirmed: State of Wisconsin v. Gerald D. Taylor Introduction State of Wisconsin v. Gerald D. Taylor is a landmark decision by the Supreme Court of Wisconsin,...

Avery v. Wisconsin: Photogrammetry Evidence and Standards for Post-Conviction Relief

Date: Jan 31, 2013

Avery v. Wisconsin: Photogrammetry Evidence and Standards for Post-Conviction Relief Introduction State of Wisconsin v. Brian K. Avery (345 Wis.2d 407) is a pivotal judgment from the Supreme Court of...

Application of Harmless Error Doctrine in Jury Rights Violations: State v. Smith

Date: Jul 13, 2012

Application of Harmless Error Doctrine in Jury Rights Violations: State of Wisconsin v. Roshawn Smith Introduction State of Wisconsin v. Roshawn Smith (342 Wis. 2d 710) is a significant judicial...

Limitations on Imposing Fees for Redaction under Wisconsin Public Records Law

Date: Jun 28, 2012

Limitations on Imposing Fees for Redaction under Wisconsin Public Records Law Introduction The case of Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Ben Poston and Gina Marie Barton v. City of Milwaukee, City of...

Supreme Court of Wisconsin Affirms Chapter 55 for Involuntary Commitment of Individuals with Permanent and Untreatable Conditions

Date: May 19, 2012

Supreme Court of Wisconsin Affirms Chapter 55 for Involuntary Commitment of Individuals with Permanent and Untreatable Conditions Introduction In the landmark case of Fond du Lac County v. Helen...

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

Date: Feb 1, 2012

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...

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