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April 1 Supreme Court Election

Posted on March 6, 2025March 6, 2025 by Hamilton

Wisconsin voters will be voting April 1^st to elect a new supreme court justice for a ten-year term. Dane County Judge Susan Crawford and Waukesha County Judge Brad Schimel are squared off to see which of them will fill a seat being vacated due to the retirement of Justice Ann Walsh Bradley.

Although the legislative and executive branches make decisions that significantly affect the business community, the decisions of the Supreme Court of Wisconsin also have a substantial effect on Wisconsin’s business environment. Because the Supreme Court of Wisconsin is often the final decision-maker regarding how or whether legislative and regulatory initiatives are implemented, decisions by the seven justices often have a large effect on Wisconsin businesses.

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Wisconsin Supreme Court Accepts Redistricting Case; Protasiewicz Will Not Recuse

Posted on October 31, 2023October 31, 2023 by Hamilton

The Wisconsin Supreme Court has accepted a lawsuit challenging the legality of Wisconsin’s state legislative maps. Two petitions for original action were filed in August, each asking the supreme court to bypass the typical trial and appellate court process and rule that Wisconsin’s current state legislative maps are unconstitutional.

5 Walworth, LLC v. Engerman Contracting, Inc. (CGL Coverage)

Posted on July 26, 2023 by Hamilton

In 5 Walworth, LLC v. Engerman Contracting, Inc. (2023 WI 51), the Wisconsin Supreme Court held that three insurers were not entitled to summary judgement on their duty to defend several companies under the terms of their commercial general liability policies.

Pepsi-Cola Metropolitan Bottling Company, Inc. v. Employers Insurance Company of Wausau (Anti-Assignment Clause)

Posted on July 26, 2023July 26, 2023 by Hamilton

In Pepsi-Cola Metropolitan Bottling Company, Inc. v. Employers Insurance Company of Wausau (2023 WI 42), the Wisconsin Supreme Court did not reach a decision in a case involving an insurer’s duty to defend and the applicability of an anti-assignment clause. As a per curiam opinion, the supreme court’s decision did not establish a precedent; however, the published court of appeals decision was affirmed.

Fleming v. Amateur Athletic Union of the United States, Inc. (Statute of Limitations)

Posted on July 26, 2023July 26, 2023 by Hamilton

In Fleming v. Amateur Athletic Union of the United States, Inc. (2023 WI 40), the Wisconsin Supreme Court held that an extended statute of limitations did not apply to a negligence claim.

Acuity, a Mutual Insurance Co. v. Estate of Shimeta (UIM Coverage)

Posted on May 11, 2023May 11, 2023 by Hamilton

In Acuity, a Mutual Insurance Co. v. Estate of Shimeta (2023 WI 28), the Wisconsin Supreme Court held that an insurance policy’s reducing clause applied individually to each person insured, rather than limiting the insurer’s total liability for the accident.

Banuelos v. University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics Authority (Health Care Record Fees)

Posted on May 11, 2023 by Hamilton

In Banuelos v. University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics Authority (2023 WI 25), the Wisconsin Supreme Court held that Wisconsin law did not permit a health care provider to charge any fee to a patient’s attorneys for providing an electronic copy of her health care records.

Secura Supreme Insurance Company v. Estate of Huck (UIM Coverage)

Posted on May 11, 2023May 11, 2023 by Hamilton

In Secura Supreme Insurance Company v. Estate of Huck (2023 WI 21), the Wisconsin Supreme Court held that an insurance policy’s reducing clause could only be applied to the net amount received by an insured estate after the estate made a statutorily required reimbursement to another insurer.

2023 Wisconsin Spring Election Results: Protasiewicz Defeats Kelly in Supreme Court Race

Posted on April 5, 2023July 28, 2023 by Hamilton

Wisconsin held its 2023 spring general election on April 4. Spring elections in Wisconsin are officially nonpartisan and include offices such as judges, mayors, local legislative bodies, and school boards. Several notable races and referenda were on the ballot this year, including an open seat on the Wisconsin Supreme Court.

Wisconsin Civil Justice Council Issues 2023 Guide to the Wisconsin Supreme Court and Judicial Evaluation

Posted on March 20, 2023March 20, 2023 by Hamilton

The Wisconsin Civil Justice Council (WCJC) today released its 2023 Guide to the Wisconsin Supreme Court and Judicial Evaluation, which reviews the most important decisions issued by the Wisconsin Supreme Court that affect the Wisconsin business community. The 2023 Judicial Evaluation covers the 2019-20, 2020-21, and 2021-22 terms of the court.