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 a brief and oral argument from the Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty).
The Affirmed (3 points for a brief from the WMC Litigation Center and 1 point for an amicus brief from Stafford Rosenbaum).
Wisconsin State Legislature v. Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction
The Affirmed (1 point for an amicus brief from the WMC Litigation Center).
Service Employees International Union Healthcare Wisconsin v. Wisconsin Employment Relations Commission
The Waivers (10 points from Quarles & Brady for a brief, oral argument, and favorable outcome).
The Writs (5 points for a brief and oral argument from Pines Bach).