With this week’s decision in Marilyn Casanova v. Michael S. Polsky, Esquire, the Waivers picked up a point for an amicus brief by Boardman & Clark, but it was not enough to hold off the Writs, who vaulted to the top of the standings with 10 … [Continue reading]
Abrahamson/Bablitch, Roggensack/Kelly: A Parallel?
March 14, 2023 by 1 Comment
The early months of 1999 delivered remarkable drama for supreme court watchers, as exceedingly unusual accounts of discord among the justices spread through the media. Readers encountered revelations that Justice William Bablitch was working with … [Continue reading]
Law Firm Fantasy League
March 11, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Once again, this week's sole decision brought no points to the league's teams--hence, no change in the standings. … [Continue reading]
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February 25, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This week's sole decision brought no points to the league's teams--hence, no change in the standings. … [Continue reading]
Judges Protasiewicz and Dorow: An Appellate Comparison
February 20, 2023 by 4 Comments
Recent news reports—and social media flamethrowing—have focused on a court of appeals decision in State v. Shirikian that rebuked circuit court Judge Jennifer Dorow for imposing a lenient sentence on a defendant convicted for the fifth time of drunk … [Continue reading]
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February 18, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Prior to this week, the Affirmed had not scored at all, but the week’s sole decision (Lowe's Home Centers, LLC v. City of Delavan) brought them 11 points, moving the team back into contention. Meanwhile, as detailed below, the Waivers picked up one … [Continue reading]
Wisconsin Supreme Court Statistics, 1942-43
February 14, 2023 by Leave a Comment
These tables are derived from information contained in 280 Wisconsin Supreme Court decisions that were turned up in a Nexis Uni search for decisions filed between September 1, 1942, and August 31, 1943. The total of 280 decisions does not include … [Continue reading]
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February 11, 2023 by Leave a Comment
No decisions were filed this week--hence, no change in the standings. … [Continue reading]
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February 4, 2023 by Leave a Comment
No decisions were filed this week--hence, no change in the standings. … [Continue reading]
Law Firm Fantasy League
January 28, 2023 by Leave a Comment
The 2022-23 Fantasy League season in underway, with three of the four teams already scoring in multiple cases. Last year’s champion, the Waivers, have taken the early lead, but they have certainly done nothing to discourage the Gavels or the Writs, … [Continue reading]
