Oral arguments from the Wisconsin State Supreme Court case of OLR v. Goldstein. This case stems from a 24-count disciplinary complaint filed by the OLR alleging misconduct due to Goldstein's trust account violations and conversion of nearly $70,000 in three probate matters (counts one through 20). The complaint also alleges misconduct with respect to Goldstein's failure to pay and communications with a third party, Ronald Russo (Counts 21 through 24).

Oral arguments from the Wisconsin State Supreme Court case of Sheboygan C. DHHS v. Tanya M.B. and William S.L. on December 8, 2009 at the State Capitol. This termination of parental rights case examines whether a trial court order that does not specify services for children, aside from supervision by the county of human services, is invalid for failing to comply with Wis. Stat. 48.355.

The Wisconsin State Supreme Court held an open rules hearing on December 7, 2009 at the State Capitol on the following Rules Petitions: Petitions 08-16, 08-25, 09-10 and 09-11: In the matter of amendment of the Code of Judicial Conduct rules on recusal and campaign contributions A. Approve order adopted on a 4-3 vote on October 28, 2009, denying petitions 08-16 and 09-11 and adopting petitions 08-25 and 09-10 “verbatim without comment”; dissent by Justice Bradley joined by Chief Justice Abrahamson and Justice Crooks. B. Reconsideration of order-- Amendment proposed by Wisconsin Realtors and Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce and any other proposed revisions.

Continued coverage of the Wisconsin State Supreme Court's open administrative conference, held December 7, 2009 at the State Capitol in regards to Rules Petitions 08-16, 08-25, 09-10 and 09-11.

Oral arguments from the Wisconsin State Supreme Court case of the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra v. Department of Revenue. This sales tax case examines whether the term "entertainment," as used in Wis. Stat. 77.52(2)(a)2, includes admission to a symphonic event, such as a Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra (MSO) performance.

Oral arguments from the Wisconsin State Supreme Court on case 2006AP948 – Darnell Jackson v. Daniel Buchler and Matthew Frank. This prison discipline case stems from a riot at the New Lisbon Correctional Institute (NLCI) on November 11, 2004. Darnell Jackson claims his rights of due process were violated because he was unable to obtain a copy of a videotape he contends would be exculpatory evidence.

Oral arguments from the Wisconsin State Supreme Court on case 2009AP3-CR – State v. Travis Vondell Cross. In this case, the Supreme Court is asked to decide how the law should apply to a defendant who entered a guilty plea after being wrongly informed about the potential maximum sentence for his crime.

Oral arguments from the Wisconsin State Supreme Court on case 2008AP755-CR – State v. Conger. This certification raises novel issues regarding circuit courts' supervisory role in accepting or rejecting plea agreements.

Oral arguments from the Wisconsin State Supreme Court on case 2007AP2827-CRAC – State v. Kleser. This case, involving a first-degree intentional homicide, examines the proper scope and nature of a preliminary examination and reverse-waiver hearing in a juvenile original jurisdiction case.

Oral arguments from the Wisconsin State Supreme Court on case 2008AP552-CR – State v. Scott R. Jensen. In this case, the Supreme Court is asked to review venue provisions of Wis. Stat. 971.19(12), established in 2007, which provides that defendants charged with certain election and campaign violations are to be tried in the county where the defendant resides.

Oral arguments from the Wisconsin State Supreme Court on case 2008AP967-AC – Schill v. Wisconsin Rapids School District.This certification from District IV Court of Appeals asks the Supreme Court to determine whether the personal emails of public employees that are maintained on publicly owned computers are subject to disclosure under the public records law.

Oral arguments from the Wisconsin State Supreme Court on case 08AP1185-CR – State v. Michael J. Carter. This child sexual-assault case examines whether a defendant's claims of ineffective assistance of counsel were sufficient to have the case sent back to the trial court as directed by the Court of Appeals. The case was heard November 3, 2009 at the State Capitol.

Oral arguments from the Wisconsin State Supreme Court on case 2007AP2767-CR – State v. John A. Wood. In this case, the Supreme Court was asked to examine the constitutionality of Wis. Stat. 971.17 (3) (c) (2005-06), which authorizes involuntary medication of persons who have been committed to the custody of the Department of Health and Family Services after being found guilty of a crime by reason of mental illness. The case was heard November 3, 2009 at the State Capitol.

Oral arguments from the Wisconsin State Supreme Court on case 2008AP1868 – McConkey v. Van Hollen. In this case, the District IV Court of Appeals asked the Supreme Court to review issues arising from a state constitutional amendment, passed by voters on Nov. 7, 2006. William McConkey filed suit in Dane County Circuit Court, seeking to have the marriage amendment declared invalid on multiple substantive and procedural grounds. A ruling by the Supreme Court could clarify the proper formulation of the single subject test and provide guidance on the purpose of a proposed amendment. The case was heard November 3, 2009 at the State Capitol.

The Wisconsin State Supreme Court held an open rules hearing on November 2, 2009 at the State Capitol on the following Rules Petitions: Rules Petition 09-02: In the matter of the petition to amend Supreme Court Rule 72.01 regarding record retention; Rules Petition 09-03: In the matter of the petition to create Wis. Stat. 887.27, Wis. Stat. s. 901.08, and Supreme Court Rule 70.155, relating to the submission of evidence originating in a language other than English; and Rules Petition 09-06: In the matter of the petition to amend Supreme Court Rule 10.04(1) to permit non-resident members to serve as certain officers of the State Bar of Wisconsin.

Continued coverage of the Wisconsin State Supreme Court's open administrative conference, held November 2, 2009 at the State Capitol in regards to Rules Petitions 09-02, 09-03, and 09-06.

The Wisconsin Supreme Court held open an open administrative conference and rules hearing at the State Capitol on October 29, 2009 in regards to Rules Petitions 08-27, 08-28, 08-13, and 09-05, in the matter of amendment of the Code of Judicial Conduct's rules on recusals.

Continuation of coverage of the Wisconsin Supreme Court open administrative conference and rules hearing at the State Capitol on October 29, 2009 in regards to Rules Petitions 08-27, 08-28, 08-13, and 09-05, in the matter of amendment of the Code of Judicial Conduct's rules on recusals.

Fred Woskoff interviewed Julie Rich, Supreme Court Commissioner; Andrea Kaminski, League of Women Voters; Hannah Renfro, attorney representing Wisconsin Realtors Association prior to the commencement of the Recusal Hearing before the Wisconsin Supreme Court. The interviews took place outside the Supreme Court Chambers at the State Capitol.

The Wisconsin Supreme Court held open hearings at the State Capitol on October 28, 2009 in regards to Rules Petitions 08-16, 08-25, 09-10, and 09-11, in the matter of amendment of the Code of Judicial Conduct's rules on recusals.

Continued coverage of the Wisconsin Supreme Court open hearings at the State Capitol on October 28, 2009 in regards to Rules Petitions 08-16, 08-25, 09-10, and 09-11, in the matter of amendment of the Code of Judicial Conduct's rules on recusals.

Continued coverage of the Wisconsin Supreme Court open administration Meeting at the State Capitol on October 28, 2009 in regards to Rules Petitions 08-16, 08-25, 09-10, and 09-11, in the matter of amendment of the Code of Judicial Conduct's rules on recusals.

Oral arguments from the Wisconsin State Supreme Court on case 2006AP1811-CR – State v. Patrick C. Carter. This case, argued before the Supreme Court for a second time, examines how sentence credits may apply in relation to a portion of time a defendant spent in custody in Illinois. Oral arguments were heard on October 21, 2009 at the State Capitol.

Oral arguments from the Wisconsin State Supreme Court on case 2008AP921 - E-L Enterprises v. Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District. This case, stemming from a dispute over damages allegedly caused when groundwater was pumped out from under a building's foundation, examines legal issues related to "takings" and inverse condemnation. Oral arguments were heard on October 21, 2009 at the State Capitol.

Oral arguments from the Wisconsni State Supreme Court on case 08AP810-CR - State v. Landray M. Harris. This is a Milwaukee County case involving the felony conviction of Landray M. Harris, age 21 at the time of arrest, for dealing cocaine.

Continuation of oral arguments from the Wisconsin State Supreme Court on case 08AP810-CR - State v. Landray M. Harris. This is a Milwaukee County case involving the felony conviction of Landray M. Harris, age 21 at the time of arrest, for dealing cocaine.

Oral arguments from the Wisconsin State Supreme Court on case 08AP912 - Bank Mutual v. Boyer Construction, Inc. heard in Dodgeville, Wisconsin at the Iowa County Courthouse. This is a commercial mortgage foreclosure case involving a Brown County construction company that defaulted on loans on five parcels of land. The circuit court and the court of appeals reached opposite conclusions about the requirements of a section of Wisconsin's Real Estate Foreclosure Law. The Supreme Court is expected to clarify the law.

Continued coverage of oral arguments from the Wisconsin State Supreme Court case: Bank Mutual v. Boyer Construction Inc. on October 20, 2009 in Dodgeville, Wisconsin.

Oral arguments from the Wisconsin State Supreme Court on case 08AP697-CR - State v. Dimitri Henley, heard in Dodgeville, Wisconsin at the Iowa County Courthouse. This case focuses on the extent of a court's authority to vacate a conviction and order a new trial long after the deadline for direct appeals has expired.

A continuation of oral arguments from the Wisconsin State Supreme Court regarding the case of the State v. Dimitri Henley on October 20, 2009 in Dodgeville, Wisconsin.

Oral arguments from the Wisconsin State Supreme Court on case 2007AP1253 – Denice Brunton v. Nuvell Credit Corporation. This case examines jurisdictional issues arising from a car loan. More specifically, the Supreme Court has been asked to review when a defendant is deemed to have waived a challenge of improper venue under Wis. Stat. § 431.401 – the Wisconsin Consumer Act’s venue provision. Oral arguments were heard on October 13, 2009 at the State Capitol.

Oral arguments from the Wisconsin State Supreme Court on case 2007AP2651 – Colleen Pawlowski v. American Family Mutual Insurance Co. In this strict liability case involving a dog bite, the Supreme Court has been asked to review statutes and case law to clarify the statutory keeper provisions of Wis. Stat. § 174.02. Oral arguments were heard on October 13, 2009 at the State Capitol.

Oral arguments from the Wisconsin State Supreme Court on case 2007AP1898-CR – State of Wisconsin v. Richard M. Fischer. This operating while intoxicated (OWI) case examines whether testimony of an exert witness who relied, in part, on the results of a preliminary breath test, was properly excluded by the trial court. Oral arguments were heard on October 13, 2009 at the State Capitol.

Oral arguments from the Wisconsin State Supreme Court on case 2008AP10 – Mark J. Solowicz, et al. v. Forward Geneva National, et al. In this case, the Supreme Court is asked to review issues related to restrictive covenants and case law involving the Condominium Ownership Act, Wis. Stat. ch. 703. Oral arguments were heard on September 18, 2009 at the State Capitol.

Oral arguments from the Wisconsin State Supreme Court on case 2007AP477 – William N. Ehlinger v. Jon A. Hauser and Evald Moulding, Inc. This case examines the enforceability of buyout provisions in a "buy-sell" agreement and the propriety of an award of litigation costs. Oral arguments were heard on September 15, 2009 at the State Capitol.

Oral arguments from the Wisconsin State Supreme Court on case 2008AP1011-CR – State v. James W. Smith. In this case, the Supreme Court is asked to review the constitutionality of requiring a person convicted of a crime with no sexual component to register as a sex offender. Oral arguments were heard on September 15, 2009 at the State Capitol.

Oral arguments from the Wisconsin State Supreme Court on case 2007AP1378-CR – State v. Jermichael James Carroll. In this case, the Supreme Court is asked to review if photographic evidence obtained from a cell phone can be used as a factual basis for a subsequent warrant and arrest for drug and weapon charges. Oral arguments were heard on September 15, 2009 at the State Capitol.

Oral arguments from the Wisconsin State Supreme Court on case 2008AP52 – State v. Daniel Arends. In this case, the Supreme Court is asked to review whether a man committed under Wis. Stat. § Ch. 980, the state’s sexual predator law, is entitled to an evidentiary hearing on his discharge petition. Oral arguments were heard on September 11, 2009 at the State Capitol.

Oral arguments from the Wisconsin State Supreme Court on case 2008AP880-CR – State v. Robert L. Artic, Sr. In this criminal case, the Supreme Court is asked to review whether a warrantless entry by police was valid, given the circumstances in this case, and if there should be a rule barring fruits of any search or seizure where police are alleged to have manufactured exigent circumstances. Oral arguments were heard on September 11, 2009 at the State Capitol.

Oral arguments from the Wisconsin State Supreme Court on case 2007AP1083-D – Office of Lawyer Regulation v. Alan D. Eisenberg. In this lawyer discipline case, Attorney Alan D. Eisenberg has appealed one of two counts of misconduct alleged in a complaint filed by the Office of Lawyer Regulation (OLR). Oral arguments were heard on September 11, 2009 at the State Capitol.

The State Supreme Court held a rules hearing and open adminstrative conference from the State Capitol on June 25, 2009.

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The State Supreme Court held a rules hearing and open adminstrative conference from the State Capitol on May 4, 2009.

Oral argument from the Wisconsin State Supreme Court.

Oral arguments from the Wisconsin State Supreme Court.

Oral arguments from the Wisconsin State Supreme Court.

The State Supreme Court held a rules hearing and open adminstrative conference from the State Capitol on May 4, 2009.

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The State Supreme Court held a rules hearing and open adminstrative conference from the State Capitol on May 1, 2009.

Oral arguments from the Wisconsin Supreme Court.

Oral arguments from the Wisconsin Supreme Court.

Oral arguments from the Wisconsin Supreme Court.

Oral arguments from the Wisconsin Supreme Court.

Oral arguments from the Wisconsin Supreme Court.

Oral arguments from the Wisconsin Supreme Court.

Oral arguments from the Wisconsin Supreme Court.

Oral arguments from the Wisconsin Supreme Court.

Oral arguments from the Wisconsin Supreme Court.

Oral arguments from the Wisconsin Supreme Court.

The State Bar of Wisconsin sponsored the 26th Annual Wisconsin High School Mock Trial Tournament, which took place in front of the Supreme Court Justices at the State Capitol on Monday, March 16, 2009. WisconsinEye covered the final round case: Lee Jones, et al v. Badger Aeromechanical Corporation. The first place winner will go on to represent the state at the National Mock Trial Championship in Atlanta, Georgia on May 6-10.

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The State Supreme Court held a rules hearing and open adminstrative conference from the State Capitol on March 9, 2009.

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Oral arguments from the Wisconsin Supreme Court.

Oral arguments from the Wisconsin Supreme Court.

Oral arguments from the Wisconsin Supreme Court.

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Oral arguments from the Wisconsin Supreme Court.

Oral arguments from the Wisconsin Supreme Court.

Oral arguments from the Wisconsin Supreme Court.

Oral arguments from the Wisconsin Supreme Court.

Oral arguments from the Wisconsin Supreme Court.

The Assembly Committee on Criminal Justice, the Assembly Committee on Judiciary and Ethics, and members of the Supreme Court discussed various matters affecting the committees and the legislature.

The Senate Committee on Judiciary, Corrections, Insurance, Campaign Finance Reform, and Housing and the Assembly Committee on Corrections and the Courts met on February 10, 2009, in the Supreme Court Hearing Room to discuss various matters affecting the judiciary and justice system with the Supreme Court Justices.

The State Supreme Court held a rules hearing and open adminstrative conference from the State Capitol on February 9, 2009.

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Oral arguments from the Wisconsin Supreme Court.

Oral arguments from the Wisconsin Supreme Court.

Oral arguments from the Wisconsin Supreme Court.

Oral arguments from the Wisconsin Supreme Court.

Oral arguments from the Wisconsin Supreme Court.

Oral arguments from the Wisconsin Supreme Court.

Oral arguments from the Wisconsin Supreme Court.

Oral arguments from the Wisconsin Supreme Court.

Oral arguments from the Wisconsin Supreme Court.

The State Supreme Court held an open adminstrative conference from the State Capitol on January 22, 2009.

Oral arguments from the Wisconsin Supreme Court.

Oral arguments from the Wisconsin Supreme Court.

Oral arguments from the Wisconsin Supreme Court.

Oral arguments from the Wisconsin Supreme Court.

Oral arguments from the Wisconsin Supreme Court.

Oral arguments from the Wisconsin Supreme Court.

Oral arguments from the Wisconsin Supreme Court.

Oral arguments from the Wisconsin Supreme Court.

Oral arguments from the Wisconsin Supreme Court.

A hearing and discussion on court rules from December 17, 2008.

A hearing and discussion on court rules from December 17, 2008.

A hearing and discussion on court rules from December 17, 2008.

Oral arguments from the Wisconsin Supreme Court.

Oral arguments from the Wisconsin Supreme Court.

Oral arguments from the Wisconsin Supreme Court.

Oral arguments from the Wisconsin Supreme Court.

Oral arguments from the Wisconsin Supreme Court.

Oral arguments from the Wisconsin Supreme Court.

A hearing and discussion on court rules from November 18, 2008.

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A hearing and discussion on court rules from November 11, 2008.

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Oral arguments from the Wisconsin State Supreme Court.

Oral arguments from the Wisconsin State Supreme Court.

Oral arguments from the Wisconsin State Supreme Court.

Oral arguments from the Wisconsin State Supreme Court.

Oral arguments from the Wisconsin State Supreme Court.

Oral arguments from the Wisconsin State Supreme Court.

Oral arguments from the Wisconsin State Supreme Court.

Oral arguments from the Wisconsin State Supreme Court.

Hearing and discussion on court rules.

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At a formal ceremony from the Assembly chambers, Michael J. Gableman was sworn in as a State Supreme Court Justice on October 24, 2008.

The Justices met on October 14, 2008 for an adminstrative rules hearing.

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Oral arguments from the Wisconsin State Supreme Court.

Oral arguments from the Wisconsin State Supreme Court.

Oral arguments from the Wisconsin State Supreme Court.

Oral arguments from the Wisconsin State Supreme Court from Oshkosh. Click to read the opinion filed on February 26, 2009.

Oral arguments from the Wisconsin State Supreme Court from Oshkosh.

Oral arguments from the Wisconsin State Supreme Court.

Oral arguments from the Wisconsin State Supreme Court.

Oral arguments from the Wisconsin State Supreme Court.

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Oral arguments from the Wisconsin State Supreme Court.

Oral arguments from the Wisconsin State Supreme Court.

Oral arguments from the Wisconsin State Supreme Court.

Oral arguments from the Wisconsin State Supreme Court.

Oral arguments from the Wisconsin State Supreme Court.

Oral arguments from the Wisconsin State Supreme Court.