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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
No decisions were filed this week--hence, no change in the standings. … [Continue reading]
Alan Ball is a Professor of History at Marquette University in Milwaukee.
alan.ball@marquette.edu
