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State v. K. R. C.

2026-03-26

This case involves a dispute over whether a defendant, K. R. C., could be charged with a crime for possessing child pornography. The core legal question was whether the state of Wisconsin could prosec...

State v. K. R. C.

2026-03-26

This case involved K.R.C., who was charged with operating a vehicle while intoxicated (OWI) and operating with a prohibited alcohol concentration (PAC), both as a fifth offense. K.R.C. filed a motion ...

Office of Lawyer Regulation v. Guy K. Fish

2026-03-20

This case involves attorney Guy K. Fish, who was found to have engaged in professional misconduct. The Office of Lawyer Regulation (OLR) filed a complaint against him, alleging multiple violations of ...

Heather Gudex v. Franklin Collection Service, Inc.

2026-03-04

This case involves Heather Gudex, who sued Franklin Collection Service, Inc. (FCS) for violating the Wisconsin Consumer Act (WCA) and the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA). Gudex alleged that...

State v. J. D. B.

2026-02-25

This case involves a dispute over whether a defendant, J. D. B., could be charged with a crime for possessing a firearm after having been adjudicated delinquent for a felony. The Wisconsin Supreme Cou...

State v. Andreas W. Rauch Sharak

2026-02-24

This case involves a dispute over a "no-knock" warrant executed by law enforcement. The defendant, Andreas W. Rauch Sharak, was charged with possession of marijuana with intent to deliver. He argued t...

State v. Michael Joseph Gasper

2026-01-14

This case involves a man, Michael Joseph Gasper, who was charged with several crimes, including aggravated battery and resisting an officer. The charges stemmed from an incident where Gasper allegedly...

Office of Lawyer Regulation v. Bryant H. Klos

2026-01-09

The Office of Lawyer Regulation (OLR) filed a complaint against attorney Bryant H. Klos alleging professional misconduct. The complaint focused on Klos's handling of a client's personal injury case, s...

Office of Lawyer Regulation v. Daniel O. Barham

2025-12-11

The Office of Lawyer Regulation (OLR) filed a complaint against attorney Daniel O. Barham for professional misconduct. The OLR alleged that Barham failed to properly represent his clients in multiple ...

Office of Lawyer Regulation v. Kevin W. Davidson

2025-12-11

The Office of Lawyer Regulation (OLR) filed a complaint against attorney Kevin W. Davidson alleging professional misconduct. The OLR accused Davidson of failing to adequately represent his clients in ...

Elizabeth Bothfeld v. Wisconsin Elections Commission

2025-11-25

This case involves a former employee, Elizabeth Bothfeld, who sued the Wisconsin Elections Commission (WEC) alleging she was fired because she is a woman and because she reported sexual harassment. Th...

Wisconsin Business Leaders for Democracy v. Wisconsin Elections Commission

2025-11-25

This case involves a dispute over Wisconsin's absentee ballot drop box regulations. A group called Wisconsin Business Leaders for Democracy sued the Wisconsin Elections Commission, arguing that the co...

Wisconsin Business Leaders for Democracy v. Wisconsin Elections Commission

2025-11-25

This case involves a dispute over Wisconsin's absentee ballot drop box regulations. A group called Wisconsin Business Leaders for Democracy sued the Wisconsin Elections Commission, arguing that the st...

Office of Lawyer Regulation v. Michael B. Padden

2025-11-12

The Office of Lawyer Regulation (OLR) filed a complaint against attorney Michael B. Padden alleging professional misconduct. The OLR accused Padden of failing to adequately represent his clients in mu...

Office of Lawyer Regulation v. Steven D. Johnson

2025-10-10

The Office of Lawyer Regulation (OLR) filed a complaint against attorney Steven D. Johnson, alleging he engaged in professional misconduct. Specifically, Johnson was accused of failing to properly rep...

Office of Lawyer Regulation v. Matthew V. Burkert

2025-09-12

The Office of Lawyer Regulation (OLR) filed a complaint against attorney Matthew V. Burkert, alleging professional misconduct. The OLR accused Burkert of failing to adequately represent his clients in...

Office of Lawyer Regulation v. Peter J. Kovac

2025-08-15

The Office of Lawyer Regulation (OLR) filed a complaint against attorney Peter J. Kovac, alleging he violated professional conduct rules. Specifically, Kovac was accused of failing to properly manage ...

Office of Lawyer Regulation v. John P. Buran

2025-08-14

The Office of Lawyer Regulation (OLR) filed a complaint against attorney John P. Buran alleging professional misconduct. The OLR claimed Buran failed to adequately represent his client in a real estat...

Office of Lawyer Regulation v. Robert T. Malloy

2025-08-14

The Office of Lawyer Regulation (OLR) filed a complaint against attorney Robert T. Malloy alleging professional misconduct. The OLR accused Malloy of failing to properly handle client funds, specifica...

Tony Evers v. Howard Marklein

2025-07-08

This case involves a dispute between Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers and State Senator Howard Marklein regarding the interpretation of a state law concerning the appointment of a member to the Wisconsin...

Wisconsin Department of Corrections, Division of Community Corrections v. Brian Hayes

2025-07-03

This case involves a dispute between the Wisconsin Department of Corrections (DOC) and Brian Hayes, a former employee. Hayes was terminated from his position and subsequently filed a grievance. The ar...