What happens if someone who is charged with a crime is not competent to stand trial? What is a lawyer’s duty to a client if the lawyer has serious doubts about a client’s competency? These are questions lawyers deal with every day, but are not immediately obvious to the people they represent. Because, while we […]
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A criminal charge is always serious, but in Wisconsin, a criminal offense linked to domestic violence carries an additional layer of complexity: the domestic abuse enhancer. This is not a separate crime but a special penalty modifier. When the State of Wisconsin applies this enhancer, it significantly increases the stakes, elevating potential jail time and
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Recent Wisconsin Court of Appeals decisions have provided crucial clarity on the regulatory authority of municipalities regarding short-term rentals (STRs). In this article, Attorney Sean Griffin discusses how municipalities must meticulously review both existing and proposed STR ordinances to ensure full compliance with state preemption and proper zoning procedures. Wisconsin Municipalities have increasingly struggled with
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Receiving an unfavorable outcome in a civil case can be a challenging and disheartening experience. If you’ve recently concluded a civil case in Wisconsin and believe an error was made that significantly impacted the outcome, you might be considering your options. One crucial option available under Wisconsin law is the right to appeal. Understanding the
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Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBIs) are among the most complex and misunderstood conditions in the VA disability system. Whether caused by blast exposure, falls, or blunt trauma during service, TBIs can result in lasting cognitive, emotional, and physical impairments. TBIs range from mild to severe, and symptoms may appear immediately or emerge over time, making service
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Are you considering buying a home that’s part of a Homeowners’ Association (HOA)? Or perhaps you’ve heard your friends discussing how their HOA requires them to paint their home a specific color? It should not be alarming, as over 40 million households are members of an HOA.1 In this article, student associate Katie Donovan explains
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What is OWI? Drunk driving is a serious problem in Wisconsin. In 2022 alone, there were almost 8,000 serious car accidents on Wisconsin roads, with alcohol contributing to 1/3 of the wrecks. These accidents claimed the lives of about 200 people and injured hundreds more. To combat this problem, the state of Wisconsin takes drunk
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In a unanimous decision rendered on June 12, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court reversed and remanded the Eleventh U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals’ dismissal of a Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA) suit filed by an Atlanta family against the government, stemming from a wrong-house raid in 2017. Attorney Sean P. Griffin’s article examines the Supreme
Congrats! You have just been accepted into your dream college, the one you have worked so hard for, spent long nights studying to get into, and imagined yourself attending for years. You are overjoyed and ready to begin this exciting new chapter of your life. But then, your excitement is interrupted by a troubling realization:
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