Rep. André Jacque and Sen. Paul Farrow have introduced legislation (Senate Bill 22/Assembly Bill 29) that will allow juries in personal injury cases to see all the evidence when determining the amount required to compensate a plaintiff for his or her past medical expenses. Continue reading “Legislation Eliminates Phantom Damages”
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Roggensack, Fallone Win Supreme Court Primary
On April 2, incumbent Justice Patience Roggensack will face Marquette Law professor Ed Fallone for her chance to win another 10-year term on the Wisconsin Supreme Court. According to unofficial results from the Associated Press, with 99 percent of precincts reporting, Roggensack received 64 percent of the primary vote and Fallone, 30 percent, to lemon law attorney Vince Megna’s 6 percent. Continue reading “Roggensack, Fallone Win Supreme Court Primary”
Wisconsin Supreme Court Primary is Tomorrow, February 19
The primary election for the seat on the Wisconsin Supreme Court currently held by Justice Patience Roggensack is tomorrow , Tuesday, February 19. Joining Justice Roggensack in the primary election is Marquette Law Professor Ed Fallone and trial attorney, Vince Megna.
Justice Roggensack recently received the highest rating in WCJC’s 2013 Guide to the Wisconsin Supreme Court and Judicial Evaluation. Over the last four terms (spanning four years), Justice Roggensack has an 83 percent approval rating.
The top two vote-getters in Tuesday’s primary will advance to the general election on April 2, 2013. For more information about the race, visit WMC’s Wisconsin Supreme Court Resource Center.
Legislation Introduced Provides Transparency in Government Retention of Plaintiffs’ Attorneys on Contingency Fee Basis
Rep. Mike Kuglitsch (R-New Berlin) and Sen. Glenn Grothman (R-West Bend) have introduced legislation (SB 19) that provides greater transparency and oversight when the State of Wisconsin hires private plaintiffs’ attorneys on a contingency fee basis. Continue reading “Legislation Introduced Provides Transparency in Government Retention of Plaintiffs’ Attorneys on Contingency Fee Basis”
Legislation Introduced Limiting Double-Dipping in Personal Injury Cases
Rep. André Jacque (R-DePere) and Sen. Glenn Grothman (R-West Bend) recently introduced SB 13/AB 19, which provides transparency and prevents fraud in lawsuits involving personal injury trusts by creating certain discovery requirements during litigation. Continue reading “Legislation Introduced Limiting Double-Dipping in Personal Injury Cases”
Legislature Introduces Legislation Limiting Phantom Damages
Two Wisconsin legislators (Rep. André Jacque (R-DePere) and Sen. Paul Farrow (R-Pewaukee)) have introduced Senate Bill 22, which abrogates the collateral source rule in personal injury cases, thereby allowing defendants to introduce evidence of the amounts actually paid to cover the plaintiff’s medical expenses. Continue reading “Legislature Introduces Legislation Limiting Phantom Damages”
One on One Interviews with Wisconsin Supreme Court Candidates
Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Patience Roggensack is up for reelection for a 10-year term on the court, and she is being challenged by Wisconsin’s “King of Lemon Laws,” Vince Megna, and Marquette University Law School professor Edward Fallone. WisconsinEye recently sat down with each of the candidates for one on one interviews that touched on judicial philosophy, the role of court, and issues that may come before the court. Continue reading “One on One Interviews with Wisconsin Supreme Court Candidates”
Megna Receives False Rating from PolitiFact Over Act 92
Last session WCJC supported 2011 Wisconsin Act 92, which sets forth a number of criteria courts are to consider when awarding attorneys’ fees in fee-shifting cases. The act also sets a rebuttable presumption that attorneys’ fees are no more than three times compensatory damages. Trial attorney Vince Megna, who is running for a seat on the Wisconsin Supreme Court, recently got a false rating from PolitiFact after he alleged Act 92 destroyed 200 Wisconsin consumer laws. Continue reading “Megna Receives False Rating from PolitiFact Over Act 92”
2013 Wisconsin Supreme Court Guide and Judicial Evaluation
The Wisconsin Civil Justice Council’s 2013 Guide to the Wisconsin Supreme Court and Judicial Evaluation, which highlights the most important business decisions issued by the court over the past two years, is now available.
Continue reading “2013 Wisconsin Supreme Court Guide and Judicial Evaluation”
Candidates/Date Set for Wisconsin Supreme Court Election
The 2012 election season may be over, but wait – there’s more! Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Patience Roggensack is up for reelection for a 10-year term on the court, and she is being challenged by Wisconsin’s “King of Lemon Laws,” Vince Megna, and Marquette University Law School professor Edward Fallone.
Though Wisconsinites are perhaps weary of elections, the February 19 primary and April 2 general election are not ones to miss. The primary will determine which two candidates appear on the ballot for the general election, meaning the incumbent is not guaranteed a spot on the ballot.
Key dates in the Supreme Court race:
- Tuesday, February 19, 2013 – Primary Election Day (Top two vote-getters advance)
- Tuesday, April 2, 2013- General Election Day