Yesterday’s post prompted an eminent Wisconsin attorney to contact me with an objection to the use of the terms “liberal” and “conservative” to characterize justices on the Wisconsin Supreme Court. Here are the portions of his argument that I can … [Continue reading]
The Supreme Court’s 2021-22 Term: Some Initial Impressions
July 13, 2022 by 2 Comments
With the final substantive decision of the term now published, we can begin our annual statistical assessment of the justices’ labors. Today we’ll focus on the number of decisions, the issue of polarization, and Justice Hagedorn’s sway—and then take … [Continue reading]
Law Firm Fantasy League
July 9, 2022 by Leave a Comment
The past few days delivered more points to the league than any previous week of season. Leading the way were the Writs with 27 points, followed by the Waivers (20 points), the Gavels of the State Public Defender’s Office (15 points), and the … [Continue reading]
The End is Near?
July 5, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Although the court’s term is said to end on June 30, decisions commonly trickle (and sometimes pour) out well into July. Two readers, wondering if their cases still have a chance to be decided this term, have asked how frequently the court has filed … [Continue reading]
Law Firm Fantasy League
July 3, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This week’s flurry of decisions nourished all four teams, led by the Waivers with 18 points from Reinhart Boerner Van Deuren (for a brief and favorable outcome in Friends of the Black River Forest v. DNR and a brief, oral argument, and favorable … [Continue reading]
Law Firm Fantasy League
June 25, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This week’s decisions rewarded the Affirmed with 10 points—five from O’Neil, Cannon, Hollman, DeJong & Laing for a brief and oral argument in Great Lakes Excavating, Inc. v. Dollar Tree Stores, Inc. and five from Foley & Lardner for a brief … [Continue reading]
Wisconsin Supreme Court Statistics, 1947-48
June 21, 2022 by Leave a Comment
These tables are derived from information contained in 207 Wisconsin Supreme Court decisions that were turned up in a Nexis Uni search for decisions filed between September 1, 1947, and August 31, 1948. The total of 207 decisions does not include … [Continue reading]
Law Firm Fantasy League
June 18, 2022 by Leave a Comment
The Gavels of the State Public Defender’s Office gained five points this week for a brief and oral argument in State v. Valiant M. Green. Click here for the complete standings. … [Continue reading]
Law Firm Fantasy League
June 11, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This week’s decisions yielded a point to the Gavels of the State Public Defender’s Office for an amicus brief in Sheboygan County v. M.W. Click here for the current standings. … [Continue reading]
A 4-3 Surge
June 7, 2022 by 4 Comments
One of the most noteworthy features of the decisions filed this term by the Wisconsin Supreme Court is the unprecedented percentage of 4-3 outcomes. Thirteen times already the justices have split 4-3, accounting for nearly half (46%) of the 28 cases … [Continue reading]
