Madison Teachers, Inc. et al. v. Scott Walker: A controversial case that is a continuation of an ongoing attempt by different groups to prove the unconstitutionality of the Wisconsin’s voter ID law. The law, passed in 2011, requires that voters show photo ID when they cast their ballots in elections. The federal judge struck down the law, stating that it is unconstitutional.

State v. Seaton: After Seaton was convicted by a jury trial, he appealed the decision on the basis that his 6th Amendment rights were violated because his trial was not public enough. During his trial, the judge had asked the public to leave the court room in order to make room to accommodate the large jury panels.

Brandenburg v. Luethi: Luethi hired an independent herbicide contractor to spray his property. The over-spray resulted in permanent damage to 79 trees on his neighbor Brandenburg’s property. Luethi argued that he could not be liable for the negligence of the independent contractor who did not spray with care.

State v. Jackson: Jackson was convicted of 2nd degree homicide and during his defense, he moved to present evidence that his victim had a reputation for being violent and having committed violent acts.