I’m grateful to a reader for bringing to my attention that I mistakenly attributed a dissent in State v. Joan L. Stetzer to Justice Protasiewicz that should have been credited to Justice Karofsky. I have corrected the four affected tables in the “Wisconsin Supreme Court Statistics, 2024-25” post and also a phrase in the “Bloc cohesion” portion of the “Some More Impressions” post.
The 2024-25 Fantasy League Medalists
July 23, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This season featured a thrilling conclusion, with the Writs overtaking the Affirmed in the final days of competition.
At its awards banquet earlier this week, the league honored not only the Writs but also the leading scorers from each team: Pines Bach led all firms with 34 points, followed by Stafford Rosenbaum with 21, and Troutman Pepper with 15. For the Gavels of the State Public Defender’s Office, Christopher Sobic, Christopher August, and Olivia Garman each contributed five points.
The following table provides totals for every individual law firm.[Continue Reading…]
Wisconsin Supreme Court Statistics, 2024-25
July 21, 2025 by Leave a Comment
These tables are derived from information contained in 22 Wisconsin Supreme Court decisions filed between September 1, 2024, and the end of the court’s term in the summer of 2025. The total of 22 decisions omits orders pertaining to various motions, … [Continue reading]
The 2024-25 Term: Some More Impressions
July 17, 2025 by Leave a Comment
One of last year’s posts could have been titled “The Rise of the Liberals,” as we examined evidence of the court’s new liberal sway shortly after years of conservative ascendancy. Certain indications of this sea change were unprecedented, and the … [Continue reading]
The Supreme Court’s 2024-25 Term: Some Initial Impressions
July 15, 2025 by Leave a Comment
With no more decisions expected this term, it’s time to begin our annual exploration of the Wisconsin Supreme Court’s work. Will the dramatic shifts of 2023-24 prove lasting? And what surprises—if any—did 2024-25 have in store? … [Continue reading]
Law Firm Fantasy League
July 5, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This week yielded far more points than previous batches of decisions—and jolted the top of the standings in the process. Back in January, the Affirmed seized first place and held that spot all the way through June. But then, a stunning performance … [Continue reading]
Law Firm Fantasy League
June 28, 2025 by Leave a Comment
As detailed below, three teams gained points from a trio of these week’s decisions, thereby tightening up the standings considerably. Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce, Inc. v. Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources The Writs (5 points for … [Continue reading]
Court of Appeals Decisions—An Update through 2024
June 24, 2025 by 4 Comments
Several years ago, a pair of posts examined two important trends in the Wisconsin Court of Appeals: (1) the sharp decline in the total number of decisions issued, and (2) the decreasing percentage of those decisions that were published. Both trends … [Continue reading]
Law Firm Fantasy League
June 21, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This week’s decision in Josh Kaul v. Wisconsin State Legislature bestowed five points on the Waivers for a brief and oral argument by Troutman Pepper Locke—bringing them back into a tie with the Gavels in their see-saw battle for third … [Continue reading]
Law Firm Fantasy League
June 14, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This week’s decision in State v. Kordell L. Grady provided five points to the Gavels of the State Public Defender’s Office for a brief and oral argument, moving them into sole possession of third place. Click here for the current standings. … [Continue reading]
