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]
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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]
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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]
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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]
Wisconsin Supreme Court Statistics, 1922-23
June 12, 2025 by Leave a Comment
These tables are derived from information contained in 295 Wisconsin Supreme Court decisions that were turned up in a Nexis Uni search for decisions filed between September 1, 1922, and August 31, 1923. The total of 295 decisions does not include … [Continue reading]
Law Firm Fantasy League
June 6, 2025 by Leave a Comment
With this week’s decision in State v. H. C., the Gavels of the State Public Defender’s Office picked up five points for a brief and oral argument, joining the Waivers in third place. Click here for the current standings. … [Continue reading]
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May 31, 2025 by Leave a Comment
No decisions were filed this week--hence, no change in the standings. … [Continue reading]
Oral Advocates at the Wisconsin Supreme Court: An Update for 2022-23 and 2023-24
May 28, 2025 by Leave a Comment
It’s time again for the biannual survey of attorneys who deliver frequent oral arguments at the Wisconsin Supreme Court. Our tables differ considerably from those of earlier posts,[1] reflecting the dramatic change in the court’s output. … [Continue reading]
