16-CV-285 Otis v. Demarasse
16-CV-285 Otis v. Demarasse
Order Denying Motion for Sanctions
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Federal Judiciary Institute
The U.S. District Court and U.S. Bankruptcy Court are hosting the Federal Judiciary Institute on August 1, 2019. This new program for high school educators offers in-depth information on the vital role of courts in American government. Applications for the program are being accepted through May 8, 2019. Additional information can be found on the Community and Educational Outreach page of this website.
18-CV-2035, Wisconsin Freeze Dried LLC v. Redline Chambers, Inc.
18-CV-2035, Wisconsin Freeze Dried LLC v. Redline Chambers, Inc.
Motion to remand decision
Reminder: U.S. District Court E-filing Suspended at Noon on Friday, April 5, 2019
The District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin will upgrade to NextGen on April 8th, 2019. Electronic Filing will be suspended at Noon on Friday, April 5 for installation of NextGen. Please click here to view the General Order regarding Implementation of NextGen CM/ECF.
E-Filers must do the following in order to continue e-filing:
BEFORE 12:00 NOON ON APRIL 5, 2019
General Order re: Implementation of NextGen CM/ECF
Electronic Filing to be Suspended at Noon on Friday, April 5 for Installation of NextGen System.
Seventh Circuit Bar Association Mentorship CLE
The Seventh Circuit Bar Association’s Diversity and Inclusion Committee is
sponsoring a free CLE on mentorship in the legal profession on Monday,
March 11, from noon-1:30 p.m., at the Milwaukee Federal Courthouse. A
flier with more details is attached. Space is limited, so interested
attendees should RSVP to Debbie Groboski at dgroboski@ag-ltd.com.
NextGen CM/ECF Coming in April
The Federal Judiciary has developed a Next Generation (NextGen) Case Management/Electronic Case Files (CM/ECF) system that will allow attorneys to use the same account for both PACER and electronic filing access.
The District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin plans to upgrade to NextGen on April 8th, 2019. For more information on NextGen, click here.
07-MC-65 Next Level v. Prudential Insurance Company of America et al.
18-MC-65 Next Level Planning & Wealth Management, LLC v. Prudential Insurance Company of America et al.
Order denying petition to enforce arbitrator’s subpoena duces tecum
The court held that under the Federal Arbitration Act an arbitrator can compel a third-party to produce documents but only in conjunction with the third-party’s appearance at a hearing before the arbitrator.
WIEB Chief Bankruptcy Judge Press Release
PRESS RELEASE
February 11, 2019
MILWAUKEE, Wis.- Effective January 1, 2019, the Honorable G. Michael Halfenger has been appointed Chief Bankruptcy Judge for the Eastern District of Wisconsin. He replaces the Honorable Susan V. Kelley, who has retired. Judge Halfenger has served on the bankruptcy court since January 11, 2013. Previously, he was a partner at the law firm of Foley & Lardner.
PRESS RELEASE FROM UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE WILLIAM C. GRIESBACH:
In a letter dated January 22, 2019, to President Donald J. Trump, I
announced my intention to move from active to senior status effective
December 31, 2019.
By that time, I will have completed my 7-year term as Chief Judge of the
District and more than 24 years as a state and federal judge. It is my hope to
continue to serve the district as a senior judge, while at the same time make
possible the appointment of a new full-time active judge in the Eastern
District of Wisconsin who will, in turn, bring additional assistance to the