Monday, October 29, 2018

Oral Argument Day

The Wisconsin Supreme Court will hear oral argument on three cases today.

Hausserman v. BBE involves the challenge to a decision of the Wisconsin Board of Bar Examiners which denying admission to the Wisconsin bar.  At issue is whether Hausserman demonstrates the necessary character and trustworthiness to practice law in Wisconsin.  The Board of Bar Examiners concluded that Hausserman failed to disclose a prior conviction when applying for admission, and that he also minimized the seriousness of other instances of unlawful conduct.

Steadfast Insurance Company v. Greenwich Insurance Company examines how to allocate financial liability among two insurance companies that both owe a duty to defend a mutual insured.

Office of Lawyer Regulation v. Robert Zapf examines whether a former Kenosha County District Attorney's license to practice law be suspended due to an alleged failure to disclose exculpatory evidence.

Video will be livestreamed and archived at Wisconsin Eye.

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Oral Argument Day

The Wisconsin Supreme Court will hear oral argument on three cases today. Hausserman v. BBE involves the challenge to a decision of the Wi...